But I am not going to throw them away just yet. Oh no.
I took a plastic pedal bin liner bag from the kitchen cupboard and made myself a waterproof sock cover.
You can also use it to protect your hair when it's raining.
I think I should patent my Wellington boot repair kit before someone pinches my idea.
Perhaps I should start a Crowdfunder campaign for a new pair of wellingtons? Any donations would be very welcome.
Anyone got a pair of size 11 wellington boots needing a good home? They will get plenty of exercise and fym to roll in.
I might make them into plant pots or even rubber hinges for a gate. Ones got to be resourceful when you're a tight wad smallholder like yours truly.
Remember this song?
When my boots developed a hole in the heel, P filled the hole with clear mastic then glued the hole closed. Worked a treat.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant JayCee. My last pair cost me 44 Euros. Are there any Cobblers on the IOM these days? I know of one in Tralee.
ReplyDeleteLike JayCee my wellies have a 'resin' repair where they developed a hole in a close encounter with a garden fork.
ReplyDeleteYou are both very resourceful TM. The number of times I have stabbed my Wellington sole on a nail sticking out of a plank or even with my four prong pike when mucking out or piking fym. I go through 3 pairs of wellies a year on average.
ReplyDeletePlease post the address of your crowdfunding appeal. I was going to donate a fiver but I cannot see the link.
ReplyDeleteThere is no need YP. I have found another pair. But thanks anyway.
DeleteI know people who put old boots upside down on garden stakes to prevent injuries to people wandering around and doing a bit of weeding or pruning.
ReplyDeleteGood idea River. I have seen them cut up and made into rubber gate hinges.
DeleteI never wear my wellies, but they are a size 6, can't help you.
ReplyDeleteThanks anyway. I think I may be growing webbed feet after all the rain.
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