it pays to persevere

went shopping this lunchtime for a guitar strap

(i know, i know. richie havens got by without one at woodstock, but most of us need the support)

found a nice strap

nice

blue and yellow with smiley sunshines

what more can one ask for?

checked the price tag

a cool ?35.99

not nice

has the world gone mad?

buy that one and you'll be strapped for cash

i didn't

went to a different shop

bought me a nicer one with embroidery and suede

a much warmer ?7.99

lesson = when it comes to shoppin, keep on keepin on

mambo (pockets still ajinglin)