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IOTM Winner - Sep 21 & Sep 22
I have a slideshow with photos from last summer running on the TV.... Hard to believe it’s the same planetNice, we had torrential rain last night followed by a 10min blizzard, now its sunny
I have a slideshow with photos from last summer running on the TV.... Hard to believe it’s the same planetNice, we had torrential rain last night followed by a 10min blizzard, now its sunny
Guess what: Just read a news flash - “British ’pissväder’ is coming in with storms and blizzards”Nice, we had torrential rain last night followed by a 10min blizzard, now its sunny
You’re welcome.Guess what: Just read a news flash - “British ’pissväder’ is coming in with storms and blizzards”
We have it right now and... We are NOT amusedYou’re welcome.
It’s a Swedish brand of boots and shoes with studs (and also without). I can see there are retail stores also in the US, but not in the state of NY. But of course you can buy them online - just that it’s difficult to buy shoes without testing them on your feet first. I do so sometimes though and usually the size is correct.Winter has finally arrived in central New York (the center of the state, not the city) and as I was leaving our favorite brewery yesterday, I was reminded in a nearly disastrous way of how quickly things can freeze up. I instantly thought of you and your ice proofing equipment. What are those things called? Ice bugs? Are they a boot or something you put on your boots? Inquiring minds need to know!
Yes! Those are the ones I was thinking of. But, now that you mention it, I was mainly worried about parking lots. At work, the various stores I need to get to, conditions can change a lot. I’ve had 2 coworkers fall in the parking lot at the high school. But once I have traversed the lot, I do need to go into the building.It’s a Swedish brand of boots and shoes with studs (and also without). I can see there are retail stores also in the US, but not in the state of NY. But of course you can buy them online - just that it’s difficult to buy shoes without testing them on your feet first. I do so sometimes though and usually the size is correct.
They have a big assortment. I have two pairs. My favourites are my IceBugs Metro 2W BUGrip - I have bought them in red
Metro2 Women's BUGrip - Mulberry — Icebug – Official Webshop
Icebug’s bestselling winter shoe. Metro2 BUGrip is a comfortable studded shoe that you can walk in, in the winter without the risk of slipping. The 16 steel studs provide grip on icy roads.icebug.com
It’s a very popular brand here. Before I bought studded shoes I never went out for walks during the winter....
They also have things you attach to your “normal” boots. Can be better if you make a stop at a café or a shop as the studded ones are not made for walking indoors. I use mine only for walking out here where we live far away from stores and coffee shops. And with the C19 you don’t want to go indoors anyhow
I guess you would rather have for use for “external studs”. I had something like that before I got the ”real thing”. I found it very cumbersome to attach and disattach them all the time. When I was still working I had by IceBugs on from home as it’s icy here and even more icy outside my workplace. Then I changed shoes as soon as I entered the building. A bit complicated that too. Best thing would be no more icy parking lotsYes! Those are the ones I was thinking of. But, now that you mention it, I was mainly worried about parking lots. At work, the various stores I need to get to, conditions can change a lot. I’ve had 2 coworkers fall in the parking lot at the high school. But once I have traversed the lot, I do need to go into the building.
Oh, that would be nice! No more icy lots!I guess you would rather have for use for “external studs”. I had something like that before I got the ”real thing”. I found it very cumbersome to attach and disattach them all the time. When I was still working I had by IceBugs on from home as it’s icy here and even more icy outside my workplace. Then I changed shoes as soon as I entered the building. A bit complicated that too. Best thing would be no more icy parking lots
A Norse Totem!!Day 25 - January 25th - The living tree
Another day with heavy snowfall. Yesterday was just a break.
Played around with a view from my window in Picsart and iColorama. Look at all the fairy tale people in the trunk of the ash tree
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I see one big one, the bishop of the forest with his mitre. He's got a penguin standing on his hat, though, which may be why he looks so upset.Look at all the fairy tale people in the trunk of the ash tree
And Humpty Dumpty is on the penguin’s bellyI see one big one, the bishop of the forest with his mitre. He's got a penguin standing on his hat, though, which may be why he looks so upset.
Gorgeous coloursDay 27 - January 27th - At least I got a glimpse of it
Just as yesterday the sun appeared for a short while just before it was setting. Photo taken from outside our garage. I added some gloom and blur just because I’ve had a nasty day and needed a break Different apps: iColorama, Snapseed, Ultralight etc
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Today’s mail consisted in: 1. A marketing letter to my DH from a company who wanted to sell hearing aids. 2. A marketing letter to me from a company who sells ostomy pouches.
I say no more
Except that you can send me admiring comments because today I’ve accomplished my yearly challenge - I’ve taken care of the yearly financial report for Linus and sent it to the authorities. I’m exhausted but very proud and relieved
Well done. I know what a great feat that is.Day 26 - January 26th - Moment of the day
Nothing much happens here on my lonely days in the middle of nowhere. So the arrival of the mail van is quite exciting Today’s mail consisted in: 1. A marketing letter to my DH from a company who wanted to sell hearing aids. 2. A marketing letter to me from a company who sells ostomy pouches.
I say no more
Except that you can send me admiring comments because today I’ve accomplished my yearly challenge - I’ve taken care of the yearly financial report for Linus and sent it to the authorities. I’m exhausted but very proud and relieved
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What a great edit! I love that the road is sharp with the softness of the rest.Day 27 - January 27th - At least I got a glimpse of it
Just as yesterday the sun appeared for a short while just before it was setting. Photo taken from outside our garage. I added some gloom and blur just because I’ve had a nasty day and needed a break Different apps: iColorama, Snapseed, Ultralight etc
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I think it almost give it a kind of tilt-shiftish lookWhat a great edit! I love that the road is sharp with the softness of the rest.
It does!I think it almost give it a kind of tilt-shiftish look