Ironing irony

IT’S not just retired women who do housework (Femail). I find that vaccuming is good exercise and keeps me fit.

I’m surprised at the advice that over-65s should take up ironing. Most ordinary people who don’t have an army of cleaners or servants at their disposal have been ironing all their lives — though that’s one chore I leave to my wife, an expert in the art.

I’d like to take the advice to get out of the house and ignore the cleaning, but the nearest pub is a bit of a hike. Come to think of it, the long walk there would do me a lot of good. Cheers!

JIM ADAMSON, Cupar, Fife. I DO the ironing and my wife certainly doesn’t mind.

I started in the Royal Navy in the 1960s when an officer would stand over me to check the creases.

I’m glad the technology has improved greatly since then. The iron is hot, so I have to go and have a pressing time. HAMISH SMILLIE,

Whitstable, Kent.

WHEN it comes to ironing and polishing shoes and boots, no one does it better than an old Serviceman like me.

I am also adept at sewing on buttons, repairing socks and tailoring to fit those horrific issue Hairy Mary shirts.

My wife used to be an accomplished court dressmaker, knocking up frocks for royalty and stars of the silver screen, but busy family life meant that skill was put aside.

I don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask her to patch up my strides or darn a hole in a jumper, but her reply is always: ‘Do it yourself!’

TONY LEVY, Wednesfield, W. Mids.