normanwisdom wrote:
Thanks.
OK forget about the gardening: I want some cord and the ideal one is
that soft
synthetic stuff that walking boot laces are made of.
But what's it called and where can I by it by the metre?

cheers
Jacob

Surely if it's for boots you buy it by the foot.

Try this site
http://www.fabmania.com/google~bootlaces~index.htm

John