shopping

I wear shorts a lot, but in wisconsin, it does at times get a bit too cold for shorts, even for me.

I had these running pants from walmrts that were great, nice elastic plus tie string waist, and elastic at the ankles. They were very light weight, but had 2 layers, a light inner fabric and a light thin outter windbreaker type material.

I thought these pasts were great, execpt for 2 things, I only bought 2 pairs of them. Long ago, 2 of then got huge rips in them, today, my last pair, which had been very hardy, got caught as I walked by a trailer, and I ripped them open ankle to waist.

I have never again been able to find pants like this, they are all thicker materials, that are baggy, and lack the elastic at the ankles, and most are not even wind breaker type material (althought they still call them running / jogging pants).

I'd like to find something to similar to what I had, similar feel, but stronger material would be best.

Any ideas or suggestions?

Thank You!!!

Basically want some honest feedback. Everything from site design to fundamentals. If you know any good solutions or have great advice I will take that too.

How about Chesterton's, A Man Called Thursday? I mean, has it been translated to French? Where would I find these?

I'm looking for an air compressor for light duty. Want to be able to inflate my car tires at home and use some air tools (nail guns and painting). Not looking for the absolute cheapest thing, but a good value that'll perform these tasks and not break after two weeks. Thx!

I meant "that's not too expensive".