some ibuprofen and a walking stick. The walking stick is very cool! Folds down into a small belt mounted carrier. I headed off to Starbucks for a therapeutic coffee and Chocolate cake. The Breakfast of Champions! Well anyway, the young lady at the cash desk suggested I opened a Starbucks card with a minimum £2 deposit for a free mug and free coffee! So I did. This was a great deal because I do use these cards anyway and one more won't go amiss. The Mug was worth £5 and the Coffee £4, so a really great deal. Almost took the pain in my leg away. 
I also went to Clarks shoes and bought a pair of the most comfortable shoes almost identical to the 'polyveldts' of the 1970's. Although frankly they are ghastly looking, they are the most comfortable shoes and I've been meaning to get a pair for ages. The modern versions are called 'Minster Moors', but they look exactly the same as those brothel creepers from the 70's. Brilliantly comfortable, even with a torn calf muscle!
