Comments on: Snow Boots http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/ Modern Pre-Industrial Living: Living a Life-Dream on Prince Edward Island Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:54:50 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Laura-Jane - Whimfield http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15223 Laura-Jane - Whimfield Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:20:24 +0000 http://whimfield.com/?p=1072#comment-15223 Lol, no.............. YOU have a flair for comedy. I can totally picture you--Michelin Man Julie. :) Lol, no………….. YOU have a flair for comedy. I can totally picture you–Michelin Man Julie. :)

]]> By: Julie K. http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15213 Julie K. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:22:13 +0000 http://whimfield.com/?p=1072#comment-15213 Too funny! You have a real flair for comedy! You should see me in my Alberta winter gear when I have to go to barn to feed the horses. Knee high Kodiak boots rated to minus 45, snow pants (that make me feel like I am 3 years old and my Mother has put me in a snow suit again because they make the same swish swish noise that I remember!), a down jacket, insulated mittens (cause your hands will freeze faster in insulated gloves) and one of those ski masks made so popular be terrorists. Then I pull up my hood over that and have it tied under my nose. Stylish - not! I look like the Michelin tire man and have the same manual dexterity! This is all for the cold snap (read - 45 or more with wind chill) that is always only supposed to last for 3 days and always lasts 3 weeks. So when everyone is less than thrilled with the amount of snow fall there just remember, I would gladly trade places with you :) Too funny! You have a real flair for comedy!

You should see me in my Alberta winter gear when I have to go to barn to feed the horses. Knee high Kodiak boots rated to minus 45, snow pants (that make me feel like I am 3 years old and my Mother has put me in a snow suit again because they make the same swish swish noise that I remember!), a down jacket, insulated mittens (cause your hands will freeze faster in insulated gloves) and one of those ski masks made so popular be terrorists. Then I pull up my hood over that and have it tied under my nose. Stylish – not! I look like the Michelin tire man and have the same manual dexterity!

This is all for the cold snap (read – 45 or more with wind chill) that is always only supposed to last for 3 days and always lasts 3 weeks.

So when everyone is less than thrilled with the amount of snow fall there just remember, I would gladly trade places with you :)

]]> By: Laura-Jane - Whimfield http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15191 Laura-Jane - Whimfield Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:31:43 +0000 http://whimfield.com/?p=1072#comment-15191 Welcome, Kim! I've added you to my blogroll. Be sure to keep us posted on your PEI adventures! Welcome, Kim! I’ve added you to my blogroll. Be sure to keep us posted on your PEI adventures!

]]> By: Kim Nauman http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15186 Kim Nauman Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:08:26 +0000 http://whimfield.com/?p=1072#comment-15186 I can definately relate to this. I remember last winter in BC I went without boots only because my driveway was being cleared for me after each snowfall but now I'm awaiting my first PEI winter with fear of frozen toes turned blue and purple. I never can find decent winter boots that fit me properly and that are not costly so my trips to the nearest shoe stores usually end with me feeling frustrated and defeated. I LOVE your blog Laura-Jane! You haven't the foggiest how much inspiration I've gained from reading it! I too have moved from BC to PEI in search of the good life. My husband, son and I just arrived a couple of weeks ago after a week long trip across Canada. We are currently renting a waterfront home in Fortune Bay (Souris). Oliver (my husband) is working in Charlottetown as an estimator/project manager for a plumbing company and I'm an artist and stay-at-home mum with a very happy little boy to keep me company. Oliver and I are hoping to eventually find an old house to fix up just like you did. But for now we are just focusing on making it through our first big winter, after that we shall see what happens :) I can definately relate to this. I remember last winter in BC I went without boots only because my driveway was being cleared for me after each snowfall but now I’m awaiting my first PEI winter with fear of frozen toes turned blue and purple. I never can find decent winter boots that fit me properly and that are not costly so my trips to the nearest shoe stores usually end with me feeling frustrated and defeated.

I LOVE your blog Laura-Jane! You haven’t the foggiest how much inspiration I’ve gained from reading it! I too have moved from BC to PEI in search of the good life. My husband, son and I just arrived a couple of weeks ago after a week long trip across Canada. We are currently renting a waterfront home in Fortune Bay (Souris). Oliver (my husband) is working in Charlottetown as an estimator/project manager for a plumbing company and I’m an artist and stay-at-home mum with a very happy little boy to keep me company. Oliver and I are hoping to eventually find an old house to fix up just like you did. But for now we are just focusing on making it through our first big winter, after that we shall see what happens :)

]]> By: Gary Gray http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15182 Gary Gray Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:50:21 +0000 http://whimfield.com/?p=1072#comment-15182 Michelle Thanks!!! Smiles :o) Gary Michelle

Thanks!!!

Smiles :o)

Gary

]]> By: christy http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15181 christy Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:55:14 +0000 http://whimfield.com/?p=1072#comment-15181 yay for pumpkins :) yay for pumpkins :)

]]> By: Laura-Jane - Whimfield http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15178 Laura-Jane - Whimfield Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:04:02 +0000 http://whimfield.com/?p=1072#comment-15178 Barry - Wishes sometimes take a few days.. Lol. Next post will be about pumpkins, I promise. I just have to WRITE the thing. :) Barry – Wishes sometimes take a few days.. Lol.

Next post will be about pumpkins, I promise. I just have to WRITE the thing. :)

]]> By: Toni http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15177 Toni Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:36:29 +0000 http://whimfield.com/?p=1072#comment-15177 Hahahaha!! I have adopted Brody's snow boots as he out-grew them and got another pair last year :-) Their comfy, already broken in and ugly. Perfect!! Hahahaha!! I have adopted Brody’s snow boots as he out-grew them and got another pair last year :-) Their comfy, already broken in and ugly. Perfect!!

]]> By: warren http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15162 warren Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:34:16 +0000 http://whimfield.com/?p=1072#comment-15162 They're almost broken in! It's great being thrifty...and they don't look that bad! They’re almost broken in! It’s great being thrifty…and they don’t look that bad!

]]> By: N&M http://whimfield.com/2009/09/snow-boots/comment-page-1/#comment-15152 N&M Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:14:32 +0000 http://whimfield.com/?p=1072#comment-15152 Mom, I think I have those snowboard boots now! Can't say I've ever worn them though!!! Sorry... Mom, I think I have those snowboard boots now! Can’t say I’ve ever worn them though!!! Sorry…

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