Always need back ups. Specially if you get some that fit and feel good
A pay increase plus overtime? Sounds like a win, win to me.Gah!My union just sent out an email stating that my employer intends to change most of the work groups from 7days on/7 days off, to 8 days on and 6 days off. This would result in more days worked, and probably more overtime gained, but at the cost of home time with our families. I am guessing this is retribution for the pay increases we gained...
Likek a kid I was giggling while reading this. Simply change the T to a B and your post is much more entertaining.Breaking in my new boots. I got my first REAL pair of western boots. I am loving them. They are so comfy and warm with my wool boot socks. I have worn boots of all kinds through out my life from Doc Martens 20 holes to fetish leather pointe boots with spike heels. I have never had boots that just feel good on my feet like these do! They are warmer than my snow boots too! Got some compliments at the feed store this morning.
When I got them the girls thought they had to tell K before I could like I did something wrong by getting myself new boots. I guess they aren't use to me spending money on myself. To be honest I felt I was worth some high quality boots. K gets new boots every year and a new pair of sneakers/leisure shoes. I wait until my shoes fall apart and the girls get new shoes every time they outgrow theirs.
Now I am looking for a second pair just because.
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You are going to be right here on HCL a lot!SNOW REMOVAL and supposed to get 12" ----18" more . Don't know what i'm going to next month when they cut my back open
My Dad was buried in his boots and StetsonBreaking in my new boots. I got my first REAL pair of western boots. I am loving them. They are so comfy and warm with my wool boot socks. I have worn boots of all kinds through out my life from Doc Martens 20 holes to fetish leather pointe boots with spike heels. I have never had boots that just feel good on my feet like these do! They are warmer than my snow boots too! Got some compliments at the feed store this morning.
When I got them the girls thought they had to tell K before I could like I did something wrong by getting myself new boots. I guess they aren't use to me spending money on myself. To be honest I felt I was worth some high quality boots. K gets new boots every year and a new pair of sneakers/leisure shoes. I wait until my shoes fall apart and the girls get new shoes every time they outgrow theirs.
Now I am looking for a second pair just because.
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Negative. I'll make enough money either way. But I'll lose time at home with my kid. Having 7 consecutive days off, every other week, is why I work this job, traveling all over the country. I don't take kindly to losing that time at home...A pay increase plus overtime? Sounds like a win, win to me.
@Grimm So what boots did you get? Justin, Ariat, or did you spring for Lucchesi? Twisted X, maybe Rocky or Tony Llama?Breaking in my new boots. I got my first REAL pair of western boots. I am loving them. They are so comfy and warm with my wool boot socks. I have worn boots of all kinds through out my life from Doc Martens 20 holes to fetish leather pointe boots with spike heels. I have never had boots that just feel good on my feet like these do! They are warmer than my snow boots too! Got some compliments at the feed store this morning.
When I got them the girls thought they had to tell K before I could like I did something wrong by getting myself new boots. I guess they aren't use to me spending money on myself. To be honest I felt I was worth some high quality boots. K gets new boots every year and a new pair of sneakers/leisure shoes. I wait until my shoes fall apart and the girls get new shoes every time they outgrow theirs.
Now I am looking for a second pair just because.
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K gets new boots every year?Breaking in my new boots. I got my first REAL pair of western boots. I am loving them. They are so comfy and warm with my wool boot socks. I have worn boots of all kinds through out my life from Doc Martens 20 holes to fetish leather pointe boots with spike heels. I have never had boots that just feel good on my feet like these do! They are warmer than my snow boots too! Got some compliments at the feed store this morning.
When I got them the girls thought they had to tell K before I could like I did something wrong by getting myself new boots. I guess they aren't use to me spending money on myself. To be honest I felt I was worth some high quality boots. K gets new boots every year and a new pair of sneakers/leisure shoes. I wait until my shoes fall apart and the girls get new shoes every time they outgrow theirs.
Now I am looking for a second pair just because.
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May be a nice break NOT to have to deal with them!They'll start laying better on the other side of Dec 21. Ours are doing the same..maybe three to five eggs a day, when I normally would get 30 a day. Our oldest hens are two, so that does slow down, but I have alot of young ones in the coops that'll be new layers come March. And an awful lot of extra roosters that I'll be butchering.
Little granddaughter and I will be making sugar cookies in Christmas shapes today after morning chores are all done. Christmas break for the kids started until Jan 4th. I don't really expect to see the twins at all.
K gets new Irish Setter work boots every year and the old pair is resoled to be used as chore boots. Plus I don't think he'd like a purse. Now me on the other hand will have to remember that for when my boots get unwearable. I love a good purse. Just got myself a Montana West conceal carry shoulder bag.K gets new boots every year?
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Ariat@Grimm So what boots did you get? Justin, Ariat, or did you spring for Lucchesi? Twisted X, maybe Rocky or Tony Llama?
I love western boots. I think I've got 4 pair here, but one is worn out and retired. They're Abilene's, made of shark skin. My grandma gave them to me when I graduated high school and I'll never get rid of them, although I dont believe they can be fixed.
I've owned probably 10 pairs of Justin boots. Always had great luck with them, but recently they've outsourced a lot of production from the US and Mexico to Asia and I think the quality is less.
I think we need a Pic of these boots, chicks in western boots are kinda sexy, you know...![]()
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I have a box of fun colored crayons n drawing paper. I started making my own cards years ago. It's fun n personal and everyone gets a kick outta it..Here, there aren't any boxed cheaper cards available; only individual gimmicky ones at $5-6 per. Add the cost of postage and it's a big nope for most people.
Also, the younger generations haven't had Christmas traditions instilled in them, by example, or otherwise. Online cards are even lacking this year.
Georgia boot company makes some great boots..I got the mud dogs for farm n snow and work when it gets real coldAriat
Just a simple pair. Nothing fancy. They are waterproof so I had to get them. I was looking at the Carhartt western work boots but remembered Fetterman was practically sponsored by them.
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I spent most of my career working around the world on rotational jobs. Some times 6 months on and 6 months off, and up to 15 months on and 3 months off. The best rotations were in Alaska and North Dakota, 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off. The money was great and the time off was great and the travel around the world was great. It allowed me to buy this ranch for cash, and retire with a good income at 55. Yes there was some down side to it, but in the long run it was well worth it.Negative. I'll make enough money either way. But I'll lose time at home with my kid. Having 7 consecutive days off, every other week, is why I work this job, traveling all over the country. I don't take kindly to losing that time at home...
My time with my kid is too important to me. She's halfway through her junior year of high school now and I've only got her for a year and a half before she's gone. She's the most important thing to me, more than money or success. I started on this schedule 12 years ago because it let me have at least 10 days a month with her. I moved to the town where she lives with her mom so she could go to school from my place and stay with me whenever I'm home. She is the only thing I'm going to leave behind in this world and I'm damn sure not letting the railroad mess up that time I get with her, even if it means being broke. The only problem is that when I work a regular 9 to 5 schedule, I see her even less...I spent most of my career working around the world on rotational jobs. Some times 6 months on and 6 months off, and up to 15 months on and 3 months off. The best rotations were in Alaska and North Dakota, 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off. The money was great and the time off was great and the travel around the world was great. It allowed me to buy this ranch for cash, and retire with a good income at 55. Yes there was some down side to it, but in the long run it was well worth it.
I can understand that. Every situation is different, and some sacrifices aren't worth it. In my situation I got both of my kids jobs overseas working a 6 month on 6 month off schedule. Later I got my son a job in the oil fields working a 3 week on a 3 week off schedule. He bought a place in the mountains for cash and is building a house, all out of pocket. In our situation everything worked out good. The kids made some good money, got to see parts of the world they'd never see otherwise and are doing fine now.My time with my kid is too important to me. She's halfway through her junior year of high school now and I've only got her for a year and a half before she's gone. She's the most important thing to me, more than money or success. I started on this schedule 12 years ago because it let me have at least 10 days a month with her. I moved to the town where she lives with her mom so she could go to school from my place and stay with me whenever I'm home. She is the only thing I'm going to leave behind in this world and I'm damn sure not letting the railroad mess up that time I get with her, even if it means being broke. The only problem is that when I work a regular 9 to 5 schedule, I see her even less...