Friday 17 February 2017

the duck shoes

several months ago i was on cloud nine after getting the duck shoes, they were super comfortable and of course, very water proof. perfect for walking rip in the wet weather. this morning when i put them on, i happened to look at the side of one shoe and noticed that it had cracked. then i looked at the other shoe and it had also cracked. i was super bummed out. those lousy duck shoes were $80 so i figured that they'd last at least a year, maybe two.

i searched on line and found the receipt and then i had to hook up the printer to get a copy of the receipt and it was off to the shoe store.  the shelves were more than half empty and the clerk was skeptical that they'd have my size but as i'm so fond of saying, somebody up there likes me. they had my size and all was right with the world. new duck shoes, if that isn't nice, what is?

i am thoroughly enjoying john from cincinnati, it has me laughing almost uncontrollably at times, just like the big lebowski. and there's been one added bonus, the rip is now from cincinnati. i often get approached when walking her by people wanting to know what breed she is and since she was a rescue dog, i really don't know. but from now on when people ask, i just say, she's from cincinnati. i've also taken on the identity of butchie yost.  i gotta get fucking high man!

i wish i could find a good clip of butchie in his old vw van but al bundy will have to do.

billy loves you sons of bitches.

10 comments:

  1. Rip from Cincinnati. Love it. I am going to have to give that series a try. I never watched it. And awesome news about the shoes. Some people down here like you too. =) Have a good one, Mr. Rosewater.

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  2. thank you for your continuing support mr shife.

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  3. I hope the new shoes last longer than the old pair. If not, try wellington boots.

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    1. i like the low height of duck shoes for walking, no chafing on the shins.

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  4. Shoe glue makes the shoe last longer.
    Coffee is on

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    1. i don't think glue of patches would work on the cracks, they're right where the shoe bends and flexes.

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  5. So, in a few months you will have another 80 dollar pair of cracked duck boots.

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    1. Your feet won't melt, just get a cheap pair of tennis shoes.

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    2. yes, there is a very good chance that the new ones will crack too. but summer is coming and soon they'll be taking a rest.

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