Spring Has Sprung
This article may only be reproduced in its entirety, including the resource box and subscription information electronically or in print. A courtesy copy of your publication would be nice, too!Spring has sprung...like it or not...By The monster snowfall that covered many parts of New England is almost gone for good, except for some pitiful remnants of once-mighty snowmountains. With the melting snow comes, of course, the frequent rains. Add a thawing ground surface and from that recipe comes...mud. Recently, my backyard has become the rugby field from heaven - a little grass, a lotta mud.
Having two boys who love being outside, no matter what the weather ("I don't care how much fun that tornado looks - it's time to eat!!")also means that some of the gear used for proper snow frolicking is still required...at least according to Dad. As I was working the other day, I had a barely contained, yet frantic interruption from my five year old. You know...sort of like the pee dance, as in "I really gotta!!!" He'd just finished his after-school snack (actually, it's his warmup for dinner) and came to politely but insistently request my help in getting ready to go outside and play. First on the list was locating the snow boots. By now, they were no longer snow boots, but rather mud-and-slime-and-anything-else-I-can-find boots.
This little guy's 110% pure Boy.The search finally turned up the desired items amid many impassioned cries of "We GOTTA find 'em, Dad!!!" Next was persuading him to sit still long enough to put them on. The energy contained in one excited five year old boy is more than enough to power New york City for one week. Trying to catch one is like trying to catch a ricocheting cannonball. At last I got him seated - he's anxious to go outside, I'm thinking about a nap already - I pick up one well-worn, tattered snow boot (new four months ago)and after several frenzied attempts to kick his foot forcibly into it, Nicholas is now wearing what's left of his snow boot. One more to go.
Fatherhood, especially work-at-home fatherhood, has taught me how a soon-to-be Olympic gold medalist feels when he sees the finish line. Winding up for a kick that would outdo Bruce Lee, (Note: younger readers, please insert Jet Li here) Nicholas lets fly with pinpoint accuracy and... stops. Halfway into the boot."Daaaaddd!! There's sump'n in there!" he exclaimed. Now the little head is where the little foot had been and he reaches inside, saying "Sump'n in there..." Then, in a scene most Hollywood writers would rack their brains for years to envision, he slowly pulls out a dead bird.
Not toy bird or even stuffed bird. A real live dead bird, no doubt a loving present from the cat.He stares at it a moment with a mix of curiosity and awe. His father, in the meantime, freaks out. "DROP THAT!" The carcass falls into my waiting but not wanting hand and I run to give it the quickest, if not most dignified burial in the trash can. Some crazed hand-washing on my part while Nicholas stands dumbstruck at the sink, still unsure of what really happened while I smother his hands with liquid soap.
A jacket and off he goes.The moral of this story? Weary old snow boots make way for dead birds.Ah, spring! With two boys, a dog, a cat, a wife and a household to keep together to boot,
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Barn Boot.com now offers John Deere Work Boots
"We look to bring the highest quality products to our customer's and that's why we chose John Deere Boots & Shoes," states Pete Yeager, President of http://www.barnboot.com and http://www.muckbootsonline.com.Guided by John Deere's original values of quality, innovation, integrity and commitment, the Georgia Boot Company, a leader in work footwear has designed and manufactured these boots to rank among the best work boots in the market."The John Deere name has a great appeal and following, but the quality and comfort of these boots is what really sets them apart from other boots on the market." says Yeager.
"Whether you're riding a JD tractor, working on the farm, in construction or any other rugged environment, you'll find these to be exceptional work boots."Barn Boot.com offers the ProTech and Comfort Welt series of John Deere boots as well as Buffalo Logger Boots...
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Winter Looks on a Budget
Here are some quick and easy winter looks on a budget.There are several new looks you can pull off for a fraction of the usual cost. Knee-high shearling boots are very hot right now, but you can get a pair of shearling-like boots from stores like Aldo , Bakers, and even Nordstrom
for well under $70. These boots look great with a pair of jeans tucked inside.Ponchos are definitely not "in" anymore, but what is "in" is to take a wide/long pashmina-like scarf in a great color like green or pink (you can get these at pretty much any store), and draping it around your shoulders, much as you would wear a poncho. Fasten the two ends together at the shoulder with brooches. Brooches continue to rock, and stores like Express and Claire's Boutique have a wonderful assortment.
Remember: The gaudier the brooch, the better! Wear three or so at the same time.Another hot look, straight from the runways, is to wear black or camel from head to toe, with turquoise jewelry accents. So throw...
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Tips For Finding The Right Rubber Boot
What is the best rubber boot you can get for the woman in your life? When it came time to find rubber boots for my wife, I was a little lost. There are many options and lots of brands out there, but they all looked the same to me. What I can tell you that may help, though, is that there are definitely a few rubber boot brands you should consider when it comes time to purchase rubber boots for the woman in your life.
When the skies are gray and the weather is gloomy, there is not better time for your woman to be able to put on a pair of colorful rubber boots to protect her feet from the rain. There are a number of rubber boots for rain protection out there, but some are just a little more fashionable than others. Here are a few options you should consider when you go to purchase rubber boots for the woman in your life.
Gabriella Rocha makes a great waterproof rubber boot for wear in the rain. <...
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Danner Boot Frontier Style For Big Game Hunting
If I were to get into hunting, what would the best boot be fore me? Most people would probably tell me that I should think about a Danner boot for sure, but there are so many. Turns out, though, that the Frontier Extreme may be the best Danner boot for anyone who is into big game hunting.
In 2003, Danner boots introduced their Frontier Extreme. The boot was specifically designed for big game hunting in the western United States. It is a 10 inch all leather boot that is made for harsh conditions that you may encounter when hunting deer, elk, bear, or even mountain lion in the western part of the country. There are several models within the Frontier collection of Danner boots, and each offers the comfort and durability needed for big game hunting in the west.
As with any Danner boot, the Frontier boots have stitchdown construction. This trademark of Danner boots offers support and durability for the boot, helping it to hold up in harsh conditions. These boots also...
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