Tired

Tired- that's what my field assistants keep calling my diameter tape.
Unfortunately it's the only one I've got. I've totally lost count of
the number of places where it has broken (it's at least 8). Metal
measuring tapes suck.

My boots are tired too.

As is my rain jacket. The stuff that keeps it waterproof is all gone
from the upper back and shoulders, which is probably where I need it
most.

I don't think my boots or rain jacket are coming home with me. I've
had them both for about 7 years. Is that a respectable amount of time?
They've been all over the world with me. If I leave them here, they
might get 7 more.