You know you're a geezer when.......................

[Taku]

Yep the old "if the boot fits, buy two pair" logic is about gone. Now I just rotate the several pair of boots I have and see what will wear out first. Although my old Lowa's are going strong

 

[Taku]

I’m old enough to remember the Asolo XC boots that came with a 3 pin toe and sole that would break just behind the pin sockets.

Fondly referred to as Kenko Crackers by our ski crowd. Kenko was the importer as I recall.

Ah yes. Went through four pairs of those one winter. Finally talked Asolo into having Dave Page Cobbler resole them with sewn on and no plate soles. Those lasted for years till my feet changed shape and no longer fit.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Ah, memories of the not so good old days. How 'bout the Asolo Snowpine 3 pin boots (our obvious namesake) from back in the days of riding the cow, that all our companions called the "blisterpines."

Ah, more geezerly memories. I believe I had a pair (after the Snowfields) for the lengthy time of one outing. The tongues had a stiff curl that would not flatten out, and consequently wore a painful groove into the front of the ankle and lower leg.

They were returned to the retailer with a note stating the product was not fit for the purpose for which it was intended.

The representative was an acquaintance. Dale, if your listening, I still haven’t forgotten.

 

[Sagebrush Reconnoiterer]

The only name brand in all this shoe talk that I recall is Lowa, and I haven't heard that name in four decades. Probably well above my pay grade as an underpaid county worker back then. Below is me in the foreground in my usual hiking/backpacking attire. Nowhere near as trendy as my buddy Max. But I still had a lot of fun. Because I lived there and he didn't ...

 

[ski3pin]

.........................when you never grow tired of reminiscing about old boots.

 

[pvstoy]

.............................when you remember the sidewalks being rolled up on Sundays. You needed to get everything done on Saturday when stores were open.
.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I have had and used these hiking boots with the GoodYear Vibram soles for over 55 years. Don't remember the brand but they came with a lifetime warranty,If you wore out the soles before the
upper they would replace them.

I mostly use them now while out in the back 40 weed whacking.
My go to boots are Keens and have been for well over 20 years.
I have tried many other brands but the Keens work well for me.
Frank

 

[JaSAn]

Still trying to wear out my Super Guides.
Heavy, but one of the most comfortable shoes I wear.

 

[JaSAn]

Tips on how to fall asleep in a living room chair:
1. Be old
2. Sit in a chair

 

[Sagebrush Reconnoiterer]

Tips on how to fall asleep in a living room chair:
1. Be old
2. Sit in a chair

I guess I'm old. This morning I was sitting in a camp chair in the sun out on my property watching piles burn and the thermometer hanging at 12°. I had an insulated mug of coffee in my hand, but fell asleep with the sun warming my face.

 

[jkszoo]

My wife had exactly this happen. She liked her new boots several years ago so she bought a second pair and put it in the closet for when the first ones wore out. Pulled them out last spring and they fell apart on the first hike. Maddening!

Thanks, now I understand why my favorite boot soles keep separating!

 

[Sagebrush Reconnoiterer]

You can still quote the seven words you can't say on television by George Carlin ...

 

[JaSAn]

The fact that Keith Richards and Willy Nelson has outlived Richard Simmons has me rethinking this whole eating right and exercise thing.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Remember Jim Fix the runner died from a heart attack.
so much for jogging being good.
I'll still eat well and continue my exercises.
Frank

 

[craig333]

Eating pine trees didn't do much for Euell Gibbons either.

 

[Sagebrush Reconnoiterer]

Eating pine trees didn't do much for Euell Gibbons either.

I'd rather eat a piñon pine nut than Grape Nuts ...

 

[ntsqd]

Grape Nuts Flakes aren't so bad.

 

[JaSAn]

You're a geezer if you:

- Used a rotary phone
- Used a floppy disk

you're ancient if it was an 8" floppy​

- Used a manual typewriter

remember when using 1 or 2 fingers to type was considered lame?​

- Taken pictures with a Brownie camera
- Listened to music on 45s

how about 78s.​

- Had a collection of 8 track tapes

you need help if you still have them​

- Ordered from Columbia House
- Learned cursive
- Talked to computer via punch cards
- Access to internet via dial up

remember that sound?​

- Used an encyclopedia in the library
- Used a phone book
- Sent a postcard
- Own a dictionary
- Still write checks

in cursive?​

legible signature?​

- Uncurled a telephone cord

or your phone had a long cord with a phone cord detangler​

 

[Sagebrush Reconnoiterer]

Guilty on all charges ...

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Guilty on all charges ...

As am I. Our first phone hung on the wall, had a crank, an earpiece, and the mic attached to the oak case. I think there were 6 families on the party line. My sister still has that phone for a decoration.