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Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 04/09/2026 09:58

Mine? I bought a pair of stunning brand new solivar boots at a bargain price from vinted. They are incredibly stiff and today im going to start breaking them in. I foresee blisters in my immediate future. If I say owt to dh he will say "well you bought them"
And I know there's people with genuine problems, this is just a bit of a lighthearted winge.

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LifeBeginsToday · 04/09/2026 14:10

I took on a new musical instrument and now I need to find the time to practice two instruments. I love it and wouldn't change it, but it feels like a lot of time for my hobbies.

PolkaDotPorridge · 04/09/2026 14:15

I also bought a beautiful pair of boots on Vinted but they had been folded over on themselves in the package and the hardware had dented and scratched them. Seller offered £10 off which I rejected and returned them for a refund which I received, including postage. Annoying though!

Moistcottonchafers · 04/09/2026 14:16

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 04/09/2026 09:58

Mine? I bought a pair of stunning brand new solivar boots at a bargain price from vinted. They are incredibly stiff and today im going to start breaking them in. I foresee blisters in my immediate future. If I say owt to dh he will say "well you bought them"
And I know there's people with genuine problems, this is just a bit of a lighthearted winge.

Get some Doc Martins wonder balsam to apply to the inside areas that are rubbing. Put on two pairs of socks abd wear them around the house, using a hairdryer on a hot setting on the outside to soften the shoe at the painful areas.

Whosthetabbynow · 04/09/2026 14:19

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 04/09/2026 09:58

Mine? I bought a pair of stunning brand new solivar boots at a bargain price from vinted. They are incredibly stiff and today im going to start breaking them in. I foresee blisters in my immediate future. If I say owt to dh he will say "well you bought them"
And I know there's people with genuine problems, this is just a bit of a lighthearted winge.

DH would have said “why didn’t you buy a pair that fit you?” THEY WILL FIT ME! THEY’RE MY SIZE! I’M JUST GETTING USED TO THEM! Christ. So unhelpful.

Cheesemonster45 · 04/09/2026 14:19

I love having the small windows in my house open, but it's so bloody breezy today that the internal doors keep opening and slamming shut.

Moistcottonchafers · 04/09/2026 14:19

I'm staying in a hotel for a work trip and I want to watch a film, but the hotel has overwritten the sound setting on the tv with maximum that's super quiet and I can barely hear it lying on a pillow.

CedarCreek · 04/09/2026 14:23

I’m doing a huge Swedish Death Clean but in agony with a tooth abscess.

sashh · 04/09/2026 16:39

I've had few medical problems including a few falls. I bought some clogs made to be used in kitchens so they grip really well.

I have not had a fall since but I want to wear something that isn't clogs.

This was not helped by a cleaner on a train telling me to, "move your big feet". I was using my wheelchair so not realy able to move my feet.

JacknDiane · 04/09/2026 16:42

sashh · 04/09/2026 16:39

I've had few medical problems including a few falls. I bought some clogs made to be used in kitchens so they grip really well.

I have not had a fall since but I want to wear something that isn't clogs.

This was not helped by a cleaner on a train telling me to, "move your big feet". I was using my wheelchair so not realy able to move my feet.

You should have told them to fuck off @sashh

Gall10 · 04/09/2026 16:46

Moistcottonchafers · 04/09/2026 14:16

Get some Doc Martins wonder balsam to apply to the inside areas that are rubbing. Put on two pairs of socks abd wear them around the house, using a hairdryer on a hot setting on the outside to soften the shoe at the painful areas.

Yes…athletes double skin socks… perfect!

Gall10 · 04/09/2026 16:47

CedarCreek · 04/09/2026 14:23

I’m doing a huge Swedish Death Clean but in agony with a tooth abscess.

I’m trying this… but even without a tooth abscess it’s difficult enough!

PorkPieForStarters · 04/09/2026 16:51

I've just dropped a raw egg on the floor. So slimy. Have a little internal tantrum before I clear it up. FFS 😄

UndoRedo · 04/09/2026 17:04

I bought a lovely new shoe storage cabinet for my porch, but now I have to build the bloody thing

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 04/09/2026 17:31

Whosthetabbynow · 04/09/2026 14:19

DH would have said “why didn’t you buy a pair that fit you?” THEY WILL FIT ME! THEY’RE MY SIZE! I’M JUST GETTING USED TO THEM! Christ. So unhelpful.

Mine would too, but hes got a pair that hes had for over a year because they need breaking in and hes a wuss about blisters.
Going to try the balm. I've had them on an hour in the house-not bad so far. They are the really shiny(but not patent) ones and says on website not to use heat.

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TigerRag · 04/09/2026 17:48

Looking for a new phone. Why can't I find one that's not so bloody big that it won't fit in my hands and my pocket ? Nothing bigger than 6-6.25"

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