Retirement from duties

Today was a sad day. Today was the day when I finally accepted that my old rigger boots had actually come to the end of the road. I have had them for twelve years. We have been through lots together. Cold nights in the garage in Gorton repairing bikes for the next day's contracts. Building works on the various houses and for the past few years stirling work at the lottie. Always warm and with a good stiff sole for fork and spade work. The steel toe caps have even been used for wedging planks and flags up to the correct level for fixing. Great all rounders but a bit heavy for dancing. So long scuff, scratched, split seamed, bald soled boots and toe worn old boots.