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The Boy Who Wore Sausage Shoes



Tod was a perfectly normal boy in every way. Perfectly normal that is, with one exception: where there should have been shoes on his feet, there were large sausages that had been hollowed out and allowed to dry. I don't know if you know it or not, but a dried out sausage is nearly indestructible; you can bang nails into concrete with them and they won't break or even scratch.


Indestructible or not, Tod hated his shoes. The dogs chased him and other kids pointed and laughed in that way that only kids can point and laugh. They also tended to take on a peculiar odor during humidity of the summer. None of this made Tod happy. He just wanted to have normal shoes like everyone else.


One day, Tod came to visit me--I'm his milk man. Don't let the title milk man fool you, however, we deliver a lot more than just milk, including eggs and cheese. Tod mentioned his shoe problem to me.


I thought about his problem long and hard, for I was sympathetic with the boy. I'd never worn sausage shoes before, but I could relate to his problem. I decided that I would help him out.


I'm pretty handy, so I figured I'd make him some shoes myself. You have to remember, this was back in the day and there wasn't much money to go around. I gathered some supplies and set to work. After a few hours time, I had the perfect pair of shoes made.


The next day, while doing my route, I eventually arrived at his house. I crept up to his bedroom window and gently knocked. After a few moments, he answered, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.


I handed him a package, wrapped in brown packing paper and tied with string. He asked me what was in it. I told him to open it up, but while he was fumbling with the knot, I said he wouldn't have to wear those sausage shoes anymore. His eyes brightened and he worked harder on the knot. Eventually, he got the package open and saw my gift to him.


Two shoes, just his size, made entirely of cheese.


To be continued....



W**F

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The Yin & Yang.....



MARTINI.....


http://www.shoebox.com.au/Products/StockImage.asp?imageNo=3&size=2&stockNo=8065


Yield: 1 serving

Vanilla-flavored vodka 1 oz.

White-chocolate liqueur 1 oz.

White-chocolate mocha syrup 1/2 oz.

Ice cream mix 2 oz.

Crushed ice as needed

Dark-chocolate shavings garnish

Dark- and white-chocolate chips garnish

Blend ingredients; pour into 10-oz. martini glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings and alternating dark- and white-chocolate chips.


Perfectly complemented by a pair of "Yin & Yang " shoes




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There are...


...often times when my hands are way too busy & engaged in other very important activities.


Like cutting collage, typing or thumbing through a Magazine.



http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/images/products/135//large.jpg


So these come in very "handy" when turning over the T.V , preparing Vegetables or even playing "Poker"


"Show us your hand"


They say....


I show them my "Poker foot"



Game over....



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david_carnell Wrote:

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> Can't this be about actual shoes that are lovely?

>

> Like these:

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> http://ibsonmens.com/engine/resource/shop/432/imag

> es/6c437019-c37c-4e05-b6ad-b504df1e8ad5.jpg



David I'm wearing those very Grensons right now! Great choice!

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benjaminty Wrote:

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> david_carnell Wrote:

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> > Can't this be about actual shoes that are

> lovely?

> >

> > Like these:

> >

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> http://ibsonmens.com/engine/resource/shop/432/imag

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> > es/6c437019-c37c-4e05-b6ad-b504df1e8ad5.jpg

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> David I'm wearing those very Grensons right now!

> Great choice!



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Oh.....


This is more like it "shoe obsessives" swapping info


The "Grensons" BTW are they linen lined in the front upper ?


I have a fine pair in black myself


Though these...

http://www.thenaturalshoestore.com/images/prod/t/062-75-grn-brn.jpg matched withhttp://www.selectism.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/trickers-arks-longtip-boots-01.jpg


Now that's more like it........




W**F


* lays down to gather breath *

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Mmm...Trickers?


Brogue boots are a very much "the thing". I'm liking the stripy sock too.


But if we're getting serious there really is only one shoe shop:


http://www.johnlobbltd.co.uk/catalogue/fullsize_images/Website_shoes_boots/Website_boots/Navvycut/closestitch.JPG


Proper hand-made Lobbs.

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