Nothing Says I Love You Like a Good Pair of BootLaces
"Wouldn't it be wonderful to get one gift that you didn't have to dust,
that had to be used right away, that was practical, fit everyone, was
personal and would be remembered for a long time? "
That's what Erma Bombeck asked. And while her answer was
"Gift certificate for a FLU shot", my answer was Bootlaces.
People laugh when I tell them that's what I got for Christmas this
year. (man, did you screw up?) After all, I use my boots EVERYDAY in snow, rain, shine, puddles
and DURT. My boots are Weatherbeaters, and they cost $29.99 at
K-mart 4 years ago, and they are going to last at least 35 years. But the
Bootlaces will not.
So, when I opened my box, and found not one but TWO pairs of 60"
bootlaces, (score!) I was thrilled. I ripped the bailing twine that I
had been using for the last year off the boots and put in the new
laces...I had a new pair of boots. And I admit, Rick has gotten his
fair share of ribbing for giving the love of his life bootlaces for
Christmas. But nothing says, I LOVE YOU! like a pair of good
bootlaces. I lace them every day, and I think...gee, He Really Loves
Me.
So this weekend, I was out and about with friends at the barn, hiking
up the back hill to check fences and getting water at the spring...and
then back down again to head to the Farmer's Exchange, then back to
clean the stock tanks. I was changing out of my boots before going into
the house for a much deserved Cup of coffee with the gals. One of my
friends said..."hey, are those boots warm? Your feet look dry too..."
(her rimfrost boots were soaked) And hey...aren't those the bootlaces
that Rick gave you for Christmas?"
Sure are.
;)
LKR
