Oh yes, I have been walking through the snow during the past week and on one day I even managed to get my Dad to come along as well. He found his old walking boots and off we went.
For some reason though, we both knew early on, it wasn't going to be the long walk we were both ready for. Mainly because his shoes were falling apart. Literally. The sole was coming loose from one shoe and after about 1,5 km, it was off completely. Leaving my Dad to walk on one proper shoe and one without the sole.
Well, I say one proper shoe, but that one as well was starting to come apart. It turns out, the last time my Dad had used those shoes was about five years ago... Not the best treatment, so once home, the laces were removed and the shoes thrown out.
Walking with my Dad however was nice. Definitely something to repeat. As long as his shoes are in good working order!
A few years ago, Sue had her boots fall apart.
ReplyDeleteI once had shoes explode one day at work. I had liked them but then forgot about them until I rediscovered them in the basement. They didn't make it through the day.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteCrikey - did that mean cold and wet footsies for papa??? Or was there enough base to get back safely? Walk with dad would surely have been precious so I hope there are more to come soon. With working shoes. YAM xx
They were proper hiking boots and were sturdily made. He didn't complain of cold feet in any case!
DeleteYour dad's feet must have been cold walking like that. We hope he gets some new shoes soon so you can enjoy another walk.
ReplyDeleteOh my, that's something about his boots!!! Glad you enjoyed walking with him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a chilling surprise! I know I enjoy spending time with our son so I am sure you dad enjoyed time with you! Klem
ReplyDeleteUsually when we do things, we do things together as a family unit (so, including my Mum), so it was good to be out with just my Dad for a change.
DeleteI do things with my Mum only though: a garden center, shopping, a butterfly garden.