Since then they have been on all my vacations, for they are the best airplane shoes. Well stretched out, they slip on and off easily.
They have been on almost all of my Land Trust work parties, for they fit inside my NEOS ( New England Over Shoes) boots perfectly. They have been in the jungles of Peru, in varied B&B across England and took a wonderful bus ride down a mountainside in Madeira. They went to countless Dressage horse shows.
They are always in the car to greet me at the end of a hike. They have driven 100,000 plus miles with me.
My Bass slip-ons. Leather uppers, rubber soles. They are my favorite driving shoes, my flying footwear and even go to work with me.
But no more. They have finally broken down in the leather/rubber connection. A little hole on the outside of the left shoe. Years of this foot resting on its side while I drive or sit has taken its toll. They are no longer fit for the rainy streets of Puget Sound Country.
They will retire to the car, ready to slip on and off when the need arises. They will continue to serve on work projects with the Land Trust and at the beach where they can snuggle in my NEOS.
We had a nice weekend at the beach
Nothing like a good pair of shoes or slippers. I just bought a new pair of hiking books. The tread is all worn off my old ones. They are frayed and have the beginning of hole, but I can't bear parting with them and still haven't worn the new ones.
ReplyDeleteAre you as impatient as I am for spring, flowers, warmer weather and some hiking? Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend. We spent ours on the road with gas station food for dinner (nothing else was open). Thanks for your comments.
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