tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post5608743632077814788..comments2024-03-29T05:36:33.086-07:00Comments on DJan-ity: Time for new bootsDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-62643390247697470282011-07-22T16:29:12.056-07:002011-07-22T16:29:12.056-07:00I was thrilled to see that my ten-year-old boots h...I was thrilled to see that my ten-year-old boots had legitimately worn out. I started hiking when I was 50. Imagine, wearing out a pair of boots!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-35103570339477621532011-07-22T13:25:21.841-07:002011-07-22T13:25:21.841-07:00Well, live and learn, right? I'm sure this ne...Well, live and learn, right? I'm sure this new pair will take care of you for the next few hundred hikes! It's good to know what to avoid because I don't take great care of my shoes either. Of course, I also don't hike so it probably evens out:)Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-75957812842269111802011-07-22T09:04:52.531-07:002011-07-22T09:04:52.531-07:00Hm-m. I've been treating my boots pretty poorl...Hm-m. I've been treating my boots pretty poorly, as I also have let them dry out in the car, or the garage, then just knocked the mud off for the next go around. And, the last time I was in the rain, I noticed they weren't keeping my feet completely dry, as they did when they were new, way too many years ago! I think I'll treat myself to a new pair when I get back to hiking again. Thanks for the info!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-580814994585159152011-07-21T19:30:17.151-07:002011-07-21T19:30:17.151-07:00With all of my foot problems, I don't think I ...With all of my foot problems, I don't think I could just go buy a pair ofboots that would not hurt. I'm strictly a sneaker hiker.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-53691965704262101542011-07-21T18:49:32.405-07:002011-07-21T18:49:32.405-07:00Thanks, friend, for not mentioning your two new hi...Thanks, friend, for not mentioning your two new hikers who couldn't quite keep up with you amazing people! Hike with a bunch of fellow old folks? Piece of cake ... NOT! I thought I was in pretty good shape for pushing seventy, but my eyes were opened to see you guys trekking up that mountain at such a clip. Thanks for your wonderful hospitality and especially the sweeps, Mike and Fred who so patiently encouraged us to "set our own pace.' You will see me again some day, after I train and practice! I am setting some new goals, because I have been inspired. <br /> I didn't see any 'Old Goats' on Goat Mountain.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331167926147271485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-43404288965626136022011-07-21T16:46:27.050-07:002011-07-21T16:46:27.050-07:00Oh my, I can see it's a hard life being your b...Oh my, I can see it's a hard life being your boots. Good luck to the new ones.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-81785514379278528662011-07-21T12:46:59.577-07:002011-07-21T12:46:59.577-07:00Given the number of miles you put on your boots, I...Given the number of miles you put on your boots, I'd say you got good life out of those, even with the neglect. The new ones are impressive looking. I hope they take you many wonderful places for many years to come.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-75557006855780301422011-07-21T08:57:21.127-07:002011-07-21T08:57:21.127-07:00That's an impressive transformation, thanks no...That's an impressive transformation, thanks not only to mud but all the miles you've logged. I want to see what the new ones look like two years from now. Perhaps this is a good message to all of us about how we should care for everything, including our own bodies!Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-28034659776271630432011-07-21T07:40:07.637-07:002011-07-21T07:40:07.637-07:00I would have been tempted to bronze boots that had...I would have been tempted to bronze boots that had so many miles on them. I like leather in lots of products and it is good to know it is so forgiving if given recommended treatments. The new boots look great. May they last many miles.R. J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10291839202970032184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-48347602486803412302011-07-21T06:23:33.728-07:002011-07-21T06:23:33.728-07:00Who trims your toenails?
They must grow like the ...Who trims your toenails?<br /><br />They must grow like the devil...<br /><br />Mom used to insist I take care of my shoes as she wasn't going to be a-buying more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-54614714680101681152011-07-21T01:48:32.549-07:002011-07-21T01:48:32.549-07:00You not only bring us along on adventures, you tea...You not only bring us along on adventures, you teach us things, too. ;)<br /><br />Glad you have some new boots that will keep your feet dry. And now these should last longer than two years...lol! :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-57824589021773290912011-07-21T00:37:30.150-07:002011-07-21T00:37:30.150-07:00It looks as though they have severed you well, eve...It looks as though they have severed you well, even though you didn't return the favor. :) I'm a little rough on shoes/boots too. <br /><br />But I do have to agree with the last comment somewhat. After two years, and many miles, you probably need a new pair anyhow, it is better for your feet and knees.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-87552877336017314022011-07-21T00:27:21.614-07:002011-07-21T00:27:21.614-07:00Good idea to buy new boots. David's podiatris...Good idea to buy new boots. David's podiatrist told him to buy new shoes EVERY YEAR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-32653855289741687172011-07-20T22:20:57.072-07:002011-07-20T22:20:57.072-07:00Oh gosh, both pairs of my boots ALWAYS went into t...Oh gosh, both pairs of my boots ALWAYS went into the trunk after use! They have been sitting in my kitchen waiting for the car repairs (one more part and I am mobile again, hoping my brains return as well.....). I have polished both pairs, sprayed them with sealer, and can't wait to get into the woods! From now on I will bring them in the house to dry completely. Too much like old friends. We are in the heat wave that traveled EAST, luckily I hitched a ride to the shore and am now, at 1:38 am, waiting for the curious back bear to retreat to the woods from whence he came so that I may slide on the humidity out into the pool to cool off. He looks familiar and I'm not taking any chances! ;}Entre Noushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00186796216462041421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-48065252351301524422011-07-20T19:26:15.296-07:002011-07-20T19:26:15.296-07:00Well better to find out now than two years into a ...Well better to find out now than two years into a new pair. I'm sure they'll serve you very well from here on in.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-80951888027265385612011-07-20T19:13:49.163-07:002011-07-20T19:13:49.163-07:00good boots are good friends...you spend enough tim...good boots are good friends...you spend enough time in them you def need some good ones...good on your for donating as well...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-36618018076665302542011-07-20T19:00:23.292-07:002011-07-20T19:00:23.292-07:00I guess you did learn an important lesson. I hate...I guess you did learn an important lesson. I hate to say it, but I'm sure I'd do the same thing. Discipline when it comes to taking care of my shoes is not at the top of my list. I think you were lucky to find a new pair exactly like the old ones. I have such a hard time finding boots to fit. <br /><br />Happy hiking in those new boots.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-67070705521400113262011-07-20T17:21:23.477-07:002011-07-20T17:21:23.477-07:00Oh so essential - good hiking boots. I have been t...Oh so essential - good hiking boots. I have been through a few pairs myself, spent mostly in the canyons of Utah. Love the photo of them in mud. That's what boots are made for. You sure know how to wring the most living out of life. Very cool.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-34511911090108358922011-07-20T16:42:52.837-07:002011-07-20T16:42:52.837-07:00'These boots were made for walking ...'
A...'These boots were made for walking ...' <br />Awinspiring shot of the mud. You ask a lot of your boots, but no more than you ask of yourself. Hope the new ones treat you as kindly as your intend to treat them.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com