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jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Sep-29-2004 09:50

Ok this is old news to some. But if you haven't read the DaVinci code just yet.....READ IT!!!! It is a truly FANTASTIC book!

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Madame TBird
Madame TBird
Well-Connected

Jan-12-2005 10:39

I have a serious question:
Your from Holland right? Do ya'll really wear the wooden shoes or are they a leftover relic from days gone by? If you do wear them, do they hurt your feet? What happens if you step on termites?

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jan-12-2005 10:48

We don't all wear wooden shoes, the vast majority NEVER do. All though a few farmers do (some gardners as well), as they are easy to hose off dirt, and they are strong. You are supposed to wear them with goat woolen socks, and won't hurt your feet (if you are used to them and buy them in the right side, they are actually quite comfortable, and healthy to wear.

We don't have termites in Holland, so chances are low we step on them.

Although I am a city girl, I did buy a pair of clogs last year. With cow spots on them. For when I do yard work, or have to run in the yard to pull up my awning right before it starts raining. But lets say you wouldn't catch me wearing them, outside of my yard. My neighbours find it funny when I run around in them.

A different kind of clogs, not all wooden, with wood at the bottom and leather on top are often worn by nurses. I also wore them when I was little.

I think most purchased clogs though are by tourists. Another reason why we buy them is when you hang them upside down next to your door, you can put a plant in it.

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jan-12-2005 10:53

All and all they are a relic of days gone, but not completely un-used either. The invention of rubber boots, kind of killed it. Near my house there is actually a wooden shoe store, where they demonstrate making them. http://www.zaanseschans.nl.

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jan-12-2005 10:57

That was the extra perk in TAFKADD for christmas, I sent everybody mini clogs fridge magnets. :)

Coppertop0610
Coppertop0610

Jan-12-2005 11:03

I got a green pair from jstkdn- ADORABLE!

sunny
sunny
Lady of Shadows

Jan-12-2005 11:08

thanks, jstkdn! i'll send you a picture of the cloggs proudly holding up a picture on our fridge.

Neally
Neally

Jan-12-2005 11:33

Yes-the little shoes are so cute. I have them securing my new diet to the fridge.

Moonshh
Moonshh
Well-Connected

Jan-12-2005 14:49

I just think it's funny how we went from The Da Vinci Code to clogs as a topic. Mini clog fridge magnets, no less!

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jan-12-2005 17:33

And jojo was not even involved in THAT one. :)


Jojo
Jojo
Old Shoe

Jan-12-2005 17:49

Are you saying I can't stay on topic?!?!

(*knows it is true and goes to his cornor*)

(*trembles in cornor*)

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