Monthly Archives: March 2008

Boots and Bulbs

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I enjoy Spring (before lawn mowing season). Our first signs of Spring are showing, with our first crocus and a couple of daffodils blooming. Many more flowers are well on their way. Today when I got home, I put on jeans and my ol’ comfy Dan Post roughout cowboy boots.

My partner has quite the green thumb, and also a terrific vision for garden design. Spring around our home is always beautiful. I come home from a long day at work and just stroll the grounds with my partner, holding his hand, admiring his handiwork. I am so blessed.

Baking in Leather

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One activity I love to do when I can find the time is to bake. Especially when I can make something that my partner loves, such as his favorite — a lemon meringue pie. My little buddy Guido (in photo) gives guidance.

I’m in boots and leather, as usual. I wear my leather almost every day. I meant it in my blog entry of February 19 that I don’t see wearing leather as a fetish thing. It is a practical, every-day thing to wear as I go about my daily life — at home or in the community.

Life is short — wear your boots (and leather!)

Boot and leather night

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I finally had a night off of my rush from work, community meetings, and campaign events. Last night, my partner and I got “reacquainted” with our very own in-house date night. I’m not going into more detail, but let’s say this was sorely needed by both of us. I love my man, and when he boots up for me, all the better. Woof!

(I’m in Chippewa Firefighter boots that have the yellow Vibram plug in the sole. My partner has on Champion Attitude cavalry boots.)

Influence of "CHiPs"

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I have to admit, when I was in my teens and Jon and Ponch on the television show “CHiPs” were riding around on their police Kawasaki motorcycles in their CHP uniforms and Dehner Boots, I was mesmerized. I just loved watching that show, and especially when the boots were featured. Tall, black, shiny cop boots caught my attention. Long before videotape recording was an option, I would watch very closely so I wouldn’t miss the boots in action, especially those shots with the camera behind the boot while Jon was chasing a bad guy.

When I got older and less intimidated by the leather/uniform crowd, I bought my very own CHP replica uniform, without the gun or baton, since they’re not legal where I live (plus, I’m not into guns whatsoever.)

I have worn this uniform a lot, even just around the house, or chasing my partner (that’s always fun), and out while riding my Harley (covering up the patches on the shirt with a biker jacket.)

I just love the look, the feel, and the power of the boots, uniform, and confidence it brings to me. I have since learned that Dehner boots of today are not nearly the quality they once were — stock boots are made of crappy plastic stuff called Dehcord that cracks and doesn’t hold up to even regular wear. But still nothing compares with the feeling of those boots tight on the legs, and the comfort of the uniform.

Leather and Wesco Harness Boots

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I’m so glad that conference I attended here in my home town is over. It’s hard to attend a very time consuming conference in the town where you live if you go home at night. Life doesn’t stop. Well, anyway, it’s over, so I’m back to my routine, which includes leatherin’ up and enjoying Wescos.

Every now-and-then, I’ll step outside for a break, and sometimes when I do I’ll set up the camera to take some pics so I can update my website. It really is an avocation of mine and is fun.

Wescos are good quality boots, and since these 19″ Wesco Harness Boots were made custom to fit, they feel great. But I have to admit, they’re not the most comfortable boots I own. But with leather, on the Harley, and when I don’t have to walk or stand too much, then they’re just fine.

Great to be back in the ol’ routine. Lots to catch up on.

Just conferencin’

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I’m just conferencin’ today… dressed as shown (even the same tie). brown leather blazer and Dan Post Brown Ostrich Leg Cowboy Boots. Comfy boots that accommodate thick socks so my feet don’t get sore as I cruise around the conference facility from meeting to meeting. Just another day in my life … conferencin’ and cruisin’ … meeting and greeting, speaking at sessions, and so forth. I’ll be glad to return to my regular routine tomorrow as the conference ends tonight.

They Got the Memo

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I am participating in a conference which began on Saturday and goes through mid-week. There are about 2,000 participants from all over the United States. It is a fairly dressy affair, with most men in suits. And frumpy funny-lookin’ dress shoes.

But not all is lost! I saw several dozen men in cowboy boots, and it seems like a memo was passed around that today’s boot choice was to be black. I swear, all the men in boots today had on black cowboy boots, including myself. I was wearing Dan Post Ostrich Leg Cowboy Boots. They are really good looking boots and comfortable, too.

Hmmm, I wonder what the boot color choice will be tomorrow? I think I will probably go with brown.