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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 8:42:31 GMT
Bizarrely I never had a cold until the age of 19. I went through school never suffering the sore throat, blocked and /or runny nose and any other symptoms of colds.
Then I went to University and in my second week felt very strange, which was diagnosed by my house mates as a common cold. I hated it. Since then I get colds three or four times a year. I have now got my second in two months and as I get older they seem to take longer to clear. The annoying thing is that I get them at time when I have just got into an exercise regime so I have to start over again. Last week I did my first 60 length session in the pool following a year of problems with trapped nerves in both the vertebrae and shoulders. Felt really good but last night I was simply too snotty to leave the house.
I once got flu, three days after our wedding and we had to cancel our honeymoon.... Fortunately Espadrille also succumbed a day later so I wasn't blamed in full.....
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Post by Humph on Dec 18, 2016 10:01:13 GMT
Walking up hills in the fog. That's what'll have done it. Stands to reason dunnit.
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Post by tyrednexited on Dec 18, 2016 11:36:03 GMT
Walking up hills in the fog. That's what'll have done it. Stands to reason dunnit. ....could have got one much quicker using a bike....... |
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Post by Humph on Dec 18, 2016 11:41:48 GMT
Nah, germs can't catch you if you're on a bike.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 17:01:53 GMT
Manged to get out today dosed up on some medication to stop runny noses. Did about four fairly hilly miles in the North Peak District.
Fortunately it was only about 35 minutes from where we live as Espadrille put her walking boots into a bag and ignored mine which were next to hers. So we got to the starting point, stating putting our boots on, realised mine were not there, drive home, got them, drove back and met her (with friends) at a suitable point into the walk where I could park, and continued the walk. So they did about six miles.
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Post by Humph on Dec 18, 2016 19:19:35 GMT
I have a pair of Mephisto Sherpa boots for that sort of nonsense. Must be 25 years old. Can't destroy them. Uber comfortable. Totally waterproof despite no membrane technology. Norwegian seamed things. Probably see me out.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2016 0:15:35 GMT
Hmm must have a look for those. You know about such things don't you?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2016 2:06:39 GMT
I had, from about 10/11 years ago, a damned expensive pair of boots - Timberland. They lasted something like 8 years. Since then I've been through pretty much a pair a year.
I guess that, like so many other things, they've been redesigned to fit the target market. The trouble is that 'good' boots are an unbelievable cost.
Its summer now, so theoretically a good time to buy, but its difficult to know what to buy especially since for me at least, the *real* quality doesn't become apparent for 6 months, and by then its too late. And what was good a couple of years ago doesn;t appear to be reliably good now. Or vice versa.
If there was a shoe shop called "We only sell good stuff and we're knowledgeable/honest about what we sell" they'd get the whole family's business. But there isn't.
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Post by Humph on Dec 19, 2016 7:54:21 GMT
Hmm must have a look for those. You know about such things don't you? Sadly they don't make that model ( or at least the one I have ) anymore. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 13:16:37 GMT
Went to Go Outdoors last week and had a good look around several pairs of boots with the assistance of a very helpful staff member. Having ascertained that I wear orthotics, he offered a few samples ranging from £30 to £175. In the end I found one particular pair very comfortable (Hi-Tech Snowdon) which a full leather pair, but not too heavy and with little stitching so less places for mud to accumulate. Listed at £75 they were marked down to £45 with a membership card which we already had. Wore them this morning for a four mile easy walk around our park and had no issues at all. Happy days. Hi-tech Snowdon |
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Post by iancapetown on Jan 22, 2017 16:01:08 GMT
Merrel's (sp?).
Brilliant so far.
ut never had to do sub-zero in them.
And the heels wear VERY quickly on tarmac.
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