Sunday, December 31, 2006
Sunday: Clear, Almost Warm
BestBuy: Roper boots and belt buckle on a guy in my age range.
Supermarket: Guy in a hurry in cowboy boots nearly wiped out when he saw me also booted. ;)
Video: Brown Lucchese
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Saturday: Snow
Friday, December 29, 2006
Friday: Sunny and Busy
Best day of the week off weather-wise, but I was busy. Nice treat, though, at my last attempt at local bargain cold-weather buying: only 2 or 3 inches taller than me but his upper arms were about the size of my thighs (and, unlike mine, muscular), and he was wearing full-quill yellow ostrich boots. I would have liked to asked him about his boots, but he was busy looking for 2XL Hanes briefs.
Got another boot video in the works (will post tomorrow). If you are an LJ friend or we've been in touch by email AND have a YouTube account, let me know.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Thursday: Partly Sunny, Partly Chilly
Took along the brown Lucchese and got some videos of both in the works. Even changed my belt.
Sightings? The line at Wendy's was long and, unfortunately, the guy with tight Carhartts and work boots was behind me. Would have been nice if the crowd was unruly and someone had pushed us together. But, civility prevailed.
Remember guys, if you're aging like me and the cold is a problem, this is the time to stock up on long underwear, union suits, coats, ear muffs, etc.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Wednesday: Cloudy until Dusk
Shopping day today. Woofy guys in the first Bob's Stores.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
The Day After: Rain Ended but Clouds Prevailed
Also, walked a couple of miles to start to work off some of that holiday eating. Took the "T" to walk in a different part of the metro area, using money on my Charlie Ticket (which I won't need after the end of the month since I'm switching to the new Charlie Card with a LinkPass [which is 50% off through work] for unlimited rides on both bus and subway). I think I'm confused about these changes as Charlie was when they changed the fares on him. All this, just to say I exchanged a few words about the weather with two MBTA/Transit Police. They have great caps, but, alas, neither were wearing them.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Christmas: Gradually Cloudy
Nice private Christmas with better half. Hope yours was good, too. Still eating, too!
Sunday, December 24, 2006
The Night Before: Sunny, Clear with a Cool Wind
Final food shopping and just driving around yielded a nice tan work boot sighting.
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Saturday: Rain Decreasing, Down Right Warm
My favorite supermarket for sightings did not disappoint: work boot and Carhartt daddies and other woofs with nicely trimmed facial hair. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a small package of frozen green beans (needed for Christmas dinner), so I decided to go to another one in a shopping center that just happens to have a Western store (safe, since it carries few boots in my size); took advantage of the 50% off sale on wallets and belt buckles. When the clerk asked about my boots and I told them what they were, he asked to see and feel the spur ridge. Very nice and properly done, he said. And, the other supermarket yielded a nice cowboy boot sighting as well.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Friday: Somewhat Overcast
Worked a half day, shopped a half day, finished decorating the tree a half day.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Thursday: Cool but Really Nice
Nice day for work boot sightings. Some of them seemed to be new -- were Christmas presents opened early? -- oh, that was my dream.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Wednesday: Fairly Cool & Fairly Sunny
I seem to be back to normal, although there's still holiday stuff to do. I'm just glad at least one of my siblings isn't offended by late gifts. It's been a relief to be at work and not have to think about the undecorated tree (which is about 3 feet from me now). It'll at least get lights before Christmas.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Tuesday? Colder than Expected
Monday, December 18, 2006
Monday: And, Sunday
Today: Timberland PRO black work boots, black pleated pants, dark navy fine check pants, white T, black boxer briefs, usual Dickies socks. Also: Smooth leather cowboy boots (goat-like), could see the tops underneath his pants as he walked along.
bullneck has it right.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Saturday: Moderate and Sunny
Friday, December 15, 2006
Friday: Almost Balmy
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Thursday: Sunny and Mild
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Hump Wednesday: Threat of Big Rain Wrong
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Tuesday: Clear, Cool, Collected
Monday, December 11, 2006
Monday: Slightly Warm, Unexpected Rain
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Sunday: Warmer, Is This December (I'm Not Complaining)
While shopping, good day for facial hair sightings, work boot sightings less than I get at work, but not bad.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Somewhat Warmer Saturday
I knew he was a boot guy when walked in the restaurant at lunch -- couldn't see them until I left -- engineers.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Fairly Frigid Friday
Carolina loggers (insulated), black Carhartt jeans, blue-green/white check thick weave Carhartt shirt, black Carhartt thermal top & bottom, also grey pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.
Long underwear showing through a man's ripped jeans. Priceless.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Thursday: Kinda Nice Weather-Wise
I was in meetings almost all day (one was enjoyable, the others tolerable), but I did manage at lunch to get a pretty good view of some cowboy boots I'd heard but not really seen or reported on before.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Wednesday: A Bit Mixed
Back at work and able to see the local construction guys get off work. Lucky me.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Tuesday: Cloudy, Cold, Then Clearing
The context of this entry is that I'm finally feeling better after getting hit with a cold last night. I stayed at home and wasn't sure I was going to get out.
Late in the morning I heard a noise in front of my door. I looked out and knew exactly what it was -- the best cure for the common cold -- something I ordered months ago -- something that would force me to go out for a walk ....
So, horsebutt chocolate and soft bone Olathe cowboy boots (that's what the invoice says), brown Wrangler jeans, navy Carhartt shirt, neutral Carhartt thermal shirt, gray pouch briefs, clean white Champion socks found in a hotel room drawer during my recent vacation (yep, I'm perverted).
I also lucked out by getting off the bus near a construction site when the workers were leaving for the day: a flood of work boots, Carhartt jeans, dungarees, jackets ....
Olathe video forthcoming. Shot in this setting.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Monday: 7-10am Snow, Then Sunny and Cold
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Sunday: Carhartt Coat Still in Use
Given that we spent 5 out of the last 24 hours here, surrounded by statues of naked Greek men, us seated, musically in heaven (aka 2nd balcony), boot sightings were limited to the Internet. Pepe Romaro rocked last night, and the trumpet sounded (as it has for 23 out of our almost 24 years together) this afternoon.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Saturday: I Guess it's not August Anymore
Big Carhartt duck Arctic coat tonight! Oh, that's right, I left my gloves in the pocket last spring.
Last night. Absolutely wonderful.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Friday: Cloudy and Warm, But Weather is Changing
When I turned the corner on the way to my bus stop, I thought I was going to be escorted by a motorcycle police escort, but, alas, he pulled out early. Wait! I'm supposed to be doing that!
Happy Friday to all.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Thursday: Slightly Sunny
I'm waiting for UPS to deliver a pair of boots and a pair of leather pants. Time to search for some new boots. Time to stop searching.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Wednesday: Another Dreary Day
Mid-morning audio, cowboy boots, I stared, he looked back, but I was back inside before it all registered.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Tuesday: Chilly, Damp, Needed Indian Food
Lots of sightings of those wonderful lime/yellow mid-weight police coats today. I think I want one. Boot sightings: few (overcast skies and old eyes don't make this easy). The Indian food was great!
Monday, November 27, 2006
Monday, Monday: Good but Still a Monday
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Sunday: Busy Day but Nice Weather
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Saturday: Beautiful 500+ Mile Journey
Sighting: cowboy boots at lunch.
I think I've had enough of "The Road and the Radio" for a while; it's good to be home.
Friday, November 24, 2006
Friday: Nice Day for a 600 Mile Journey
Thursday, November 23, 2006
U.S. Thanksgiving: Beautiful
I am thankful.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Wednesday: Clear
Cowboy boots at lunch and dinner.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Tuesday: Clear and Slightly Chilly
Nice cowboy and combat boot sightings at the airport.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Monday: Chilly Fall Day
In addition to the historical visit in the video, I spent some time in two western wear/boot stores and an Army/Navy surplus store -- sightings, yes, but I feel like I'm cheating.
This is the last video for a while since family stuff will be taking more of my time. [Sighs of relief from several readers].
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Sunday: Somewhat Overcast in the AM, Clearer in the PM, Jacket Appreciated
The route I took today through the lower Blue Ridge Mountains is always good for cowboy boot sightings, and today was not a disappointment. At lunch, there were three; at WalMart, two; getting gas, two (one with a cowboy hat) plus a biker harness boot. And, most men there seem to know that jeans are supposed to show, not hide, things.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Saturday: Cooler but Nice
Boot sightings good: two cowboy boot sightings and a pair of well-worn tan Wellingtons worn over jeans. Men sightings were good too, including the short, stocky, cowboy-booted dad with a Wrigley Field sweatshirt and the muscular Wellington guy.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Friday: Cool but Beautiful
Tan Justin cowboy boots, brown Wrangler jeans, wide blue denim striped western shirt (a previously-owned one), black T & pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks. Yea, another video link.
Since most of the day was spent in the car, I didn't have many sightings. I did, however, notice that more construction guys were wearing logger-type work boots (that once were probably black or dark brown).
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Thursday: Rain, Gloom, Torrents, Then Sprinkles
I had fairly good sighting of Mass., NY, and NJ state policemen today before the torrents began. Driving in torrents isn't fun. And, I wasn't thinking of hip waders or rainsuits today. But it did cross my mind that if I had to get out of the car, scuba gear might have been nice.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Wednesday (My Friday This Week): Cloudy but Warm
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Tuesday: Rainy Morning, Sun at Noon, Overcast Later
Monday, November 13, 2006
Monday: A Foggy Day in ... (& Rainy, Too)
Yes!
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Rainy Sunday - A Lot Cooler
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Saturday: Perfect Fall Day (Warm - It's Nov. ???)
Worn work boot sightings: good. Men sightings: good (including one who was very affectionate with his wife or girlfriend. Diner: fun. Drive: I love New England. Not much else.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Friday: Warm & Clear
Cop looked at my boots and smiled; I smiled back.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Clearing and Warming Thursday (Or Was it the First of Two Fridays)
I promise this will be my last political post for a while (but if you email me, I'll be happy to elaborate), but what happened today in the Mass. Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) was important:
"The 109-87 vote to recess could deal a crushing blow to opponents of same-sex marriage looking to override the landmark court decision three years ago that put Massachusetts on the vanguard of gay rights."And, requiem aeternam and WOOF, Ed Bradley.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Wednesday: Rain, Rain, Rain
In spite of the rain, oh what a wonderful day!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Election Day: Warmer, Not So Bright
Things I love about living where I do:
- Having a Buddhist monk ahead of me voting
- Having both Democrat and Republican candidates for state representative both supporting gay marriage
- This time, not having to even consider Republicans on the ballot (I'm a registered Democrat, but I'm a thinking one)
- No matter who becomes our Governor, it won't be Romney (former bishop, current Massachusetts basher)
Oh, and saw several pairs of very tight jeans today.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Monday: Also Chilly and Clear, A Four Day Week in Reverse
At least I made it outside for the end of the 2:30-3:00 parade of construction guys leaving work.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Sunday: Chilly and Clear
Reflected today on why something like that long-sleeve T, worn by another man, is important to me.
Full moon rose big and pink tonight; unfortunately, I think it's the "beaver" moon.
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Saturday: Chilly, Cloudier Than Expected
Some nice mutual admiration with a hot shaved head daddy several times in Wal-Mart (even exchanged words about the weather in the parking lot).
First sightings for the season:
- Guy in a Santa suit
- Guy in insulated coveralls
- Could it have been snow?
Friday, November 03, 2006
Friday: Crisp and Clear
It was a nice day for Friday smiles.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
hursday: Rainy, Then Clear and Chilly (Moon's Getting Bigger)
On the way home on the bus, a gender-unspecified with really tight jeans took a seat next to me. I suppose this person only sat by me because it was the only empty seat near the front of the bus (and, next to an old man who wasn't fat, smelly, or had a cane). People who confuse sexual orientation with gender identification amuse (and sometimes irritate) me (they are very different). Within a minute or so the gaydar was going crazy -- not just mine (which uses chromosomes, sexual organs, and distribution of body hair as criteria for maleness), but also his.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Fair Wednesday
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Fair Halloween
Monday, October 30, 2006
Monday: I Hate Monday's; However, The Weather Was Nice
Given my allergies to decaying fall leaves (don't get me wrong, I love New England, but the decaying leaves suck), I have trouble having sightings outside. Then again, the HVAC guys were back again in my office, up on a ladder, head above the ceiling tile, and I was looking above the work boots (started with that, of course) nearer the belt.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Windy Sunday
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Saturday: Could Have Used an Ark
Changed into dry black Carhartt jeans, blue/black/tan plaid Carhartt shirt, black boxer briefs (boots, T, & socks were the same) for a "we're-getting-old party" (more fun than you might think).
Friday, October 27, 2006
It's Friday: Thank Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed, Zoroaster (Zarathushtra)!
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Thursday: Chilly
Changed into blue shirt and tie (I hate wearing ties [unless they're clip-ons] since I only wear them for wakes and funerals). The crowd at the wake did yield one cowboy boot sighting.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Wednesday: Very Cool, but Beautiful
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Tuesday: Cool but Sunny
My Olathe's are back-ordered, but at least they are in my size.
Because of a bridge construction detour, there's been a police patrol on my way into work since last week. Unfortunately, the motorcops, who were there for the few days, have been replaced by regular cops. Oh, well, less to look at and more time to contemplate (sleep) on the bus.
And, sometimes a smile from a guy in cowboy boots is all you need to make one's day.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Monday: Cool, Some Rain, Some Sun
Actually saw, however briefly, cowboy boots heard on Friday.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Sunday: Nice, Overcast, Rain to Come
It’s nice to be in a theater at a play with better half on one side and no one on the other side. Ah, leg room!
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Saturday: Very Cool & Clear
Friday, October 20, 2006
Friday: Gloomy, Then Rainy
The gloomy weather prevented a good view of what sounded like an interesting pair of boots. Had to be home early to be serviced by the cable guy. He arrived at the same time as the UPS man, whose delivery I can't wait to show off. This weekend better be better than the last one.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Thursday: Cloudy Start, Sunny End
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Hump Day: Variable Weather
Reason for the work boots getting this kind of feature is that someone I know (definitely straight) recognized them as Chippewa's.
Reminder to self: LAPD blue/black police shirt needs to be ordered.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Tuesday: Cloudy & Cool, Rain in the PM
Yet another five days compressed into four.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Monday: Cool and Sunny
A day of rest and some time in the sun seems to have helped.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Sunday: Cool, Some Clouds
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Saturday: Sunny, Cool
Nocona black elephant and deerhide uppers cowboy boots (will wear them again tomorrow), black Wrangler jeans, [white shirt (picked out, not worn)], white T, gray pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.
What started as leaf allergies turned out to be something else. Getting better! And, I finally opened the package which was supposed to arrive in March, arrived in June, and got sort of buried. Oh, yea!
Friday, October 13, 2006
Friday: Decaying Leaf Mold
Because of road construction, there were several motorcycle cops directing traffic in the morning from my bus stop and on for several blocks. I'm not sure they helped the traffic flow, but it was nice to see them trying.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Thursday: Variable Weather
I have spent a lot of my life wondering which world I "fit" into: glbt/glbtisa or the whole. I fit into both, and to all the wonderful folks who helped me figure this out, thank you.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Wednesday: Partly Gloomy
Both cops today, short but big, well-worn paratrooper boots but well-tailored uniforms. #1, behind me at the deli, ordered two large chili's ....
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Tuesday: Cool, Clear, Then Cloudy
The thing about a four-day work week is that it's really five days compressed into four.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Monday: Warmer, Nice Fall Day
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Beautiful Fall Day "On Golden Pond"
Another not-so-spectacular fall in New England (global warming?), but the weather was wonderful. No, we only drove by Squam Lake but did do our semi-annual stop at Lake Winnipesaukee.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Saturday: Cool, Relxing, 12-Tone Harmony
Just the usual sightings of various work and biker boots (come on men, I need more leather), and in the parking garage on the way home, a nice pair of cowboy boots with a nice point.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Friday: Cool, Man! Nice! And, TGIF!
So wiped am I.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Thursday: Very Nice, Even If it was an Early Day
Cowboy boots in the parking lot at work, apparently doing the boot meditation thing.
Looking forward to a real casual Friday and a three day weekend. I'm working too hard.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Hump Day: Nice Again
I was contemplating (really, I was half asleep) at the bus stop this morning. He passed me, and I looked back. Yes, the guy I've seen before wearing cowboy boots and casual business drag, was today wearing a tie and cowboy ropers.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Tuesday: Not Bad at All
Monday, October 02, 2006
Monday: Clouds in the AM, Clear in the PM
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Sunday: Rain, Rain, Rain
Lots of wet sneakers today, but one very rare (around here) sighting of tan ostrich cowboy boots in the mall.
I don't need another pair of cowboy boots. I don't need another pair of cowboy boots. I don't need another pair of cowboy boots. I don't need another pair of cowboy boots.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Saturday: Generally Cool & Nice
Friday, September 29, 2006
Weird Weather, But It's Friday & I Don't Care
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Thursday: Beautiful - But I was Inside All Day
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Wednesday: Absolutely Beautiful
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Tuesday: Nice and Nice Living in the Past
Today I was combing through late 19th century men's facial hair, or rather late 19th century photos of men, mostly with facial hair. I have lots on my other laptop, but this one will have to do now as an example.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Monday: Kinda Nice
After yesterday's sighting, I think I need to shut up for a while.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Sunday: Bad Weather Prediction (Actually, A Nice Day)
Oh, and, silver-haired and mustached cop, I do hope you're a bottom and like shorter guys.
Oh, Clockner, stop thinking that.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Saturday: Bad Weekend for Weather
In spite of the weather, it was a good boots-on-good-looking-mature-men day. A beautifully polished pair of harness boots and a wonderfully scruffed pair. Two guys in cowboy boots (including one who did a double-take on mine). Several Engineer boots. Work boots--lots.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Friday: A Great Day
Great day! Talk with one of my favorite co-worker carrying a DeWalt power drill , a big mutual wave to a favorite cop, some great smiles and "Hi's" -- Friday!
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Thursday: Cooler and Quite Nice
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Wednesday: Absolutely Gorgeous Weather
Today I waited far too long at the bus stop. I did enjoy the weather, and it was a much needed contemplation time. A house painter with Sherwin-Williams brand painter pants (I want a pair) came up the sidewalk from a fenced-in yard just down the street to get some coffee at the convenience store at the corner. Then he walked back coffee cup in hand. About 10 minutes later he opened the gate with no coffee cup in hand and looked up the sidewalk in my direction; he stared. That lasted for about eight minutes, and then he went back into the yard. Just a really odd sighting. And, it didn't involve a "hi" or even eye contact. Sorry for such a long post. And, sorry for this post's title, but it was a very wonderful weather day.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Tuesday: Warmer Still
On my way from the bus stop into work, I ran into a guy my age who works near me. We've never introduced ourselves, never even really talked, but we always say "hi" or smile at each other. It was a hearty "hi" this time. The fact that he works facilities and I, well, let's just say I sometimes have to look professional, doesn't matter. He wears a wedding ring; I don't, but we're both married. There's something about being this age I really like.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Monday: Warmer Than It's Been
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Sunday: Beautiful, Fall is Coming
Driving through the countryside yielded lots of biker sightings (including the first sighting this fall of a guy in biker chaps) but unfortunately most biker boot sightings were fleeting. Yet there were a lot of work boot sightings while shopping. And, the weather was very nice.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Saturday: Kind of Beautiful
Boot sightings: I feel like I cheated since they were in a Western wear store where I bought a replacement for a lost belt (which I will probably find tomorrow).
Friday, September 15, 2006
Friday: All Sorts of Weather, But No Rain
A good day (among other things was introduced to someone with a complimentary statement about both my age and sexuality), but what a week! Longing for the cowboy boots....
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Thursday: Gray Skies, Then Rain
On the way to work: A closed road for construction (in Mass. that means police on either end) allowed some nice sightings of construction guys doing manly things (including one that provided a nice rear view while pulling up his jeans) and a very woofy tow guy doing his thing. These views were only allowed to those walking or riding bicycles. I was one of the former.
Then, on morning break, walking through a parking lot and finding a pinch pin clutch. Given the location, most likely a cop's. The smallest things delight me. Besides, I'm missing one of mine.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Wednesday: Yet Another Nice Day
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Tuesday: Crisply Fall-ish & Nice
Today's post title is the worst yet.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Monday: Quite Cool, Fairly Sunny
Too unawake on the bus to wonder what the young stud walking on the street was listening to on his iPod (is there a gay version?) that caused him to keep adjusting his crotch. Too hungry to really appreciate the two local cops in great shape and in crisp, tight uniforms paying for their Chinese food when I really wanted to order mine.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Sunday: Turned Out Very Nice
Addendum: two pairs of riding boots with English spurs in the play (go here, click on Ladew's History, go to the last picture, look, and then read the names in his guest book).
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Saturday: Nice
Favorite supermarket didn't fail in work boot sightings, and there was a bonus military boot sighting.
Friday: Good Weather, Long Day, Double Post
Around 6PM, changed into: Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, black Levi 501's (remembered Aug. 23, 2006, reminder to self about key holder and hanky), tan shirt, gray pouch briefs, same socks (the one part of my body that rarely gives me trouble in social situations).
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Early Thursday: At Least the Weather was Nice
No post-worthy sightings, but the same/old-same/old sightings aren't bad either.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Wednesday: Cloudy but Nice
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Tuesday: Kind of Cloudy
Before I went to bed last night, I packed away all of my white shoes, pants, and gloves.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Labor Day: Very Nice
Lunch at a favorite diner allowed one cowboy boot sighting (and a nice brief acknowledgement of seeing mine) and several harness and engineer boot sightings. Oh, and good food, too. Oh, yes, and the manager looks like Ray Harley.
Stumbling into a small town Labor Day parade allowed sightings of local police (in Class A and B uniforms), some sheriffs, and a fireman playing with his hose (unfortunately, he wasn't wearing fire gear below his waist.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Sunday: Warmer with Rain
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Saturday: Cloudy and Cool
Several work boots in my favorite supermarket (one of these days I'll remember to have my phone with me so I can take a picture).
Friday, September 01, 2006
Friday (Yee-Haw!): Nice Day
What a week. I am so wiped.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Thursday: Nice (But Will This Week Ever End?)
I thought I wouldn't have had any sightings to mention. On the way home, however, I saw a local cop in really high, well worn but very well shined boots. Must be a boot man.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Wednesday: Nice Day
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Tuesday: Gloom and Doom Again
The day's sightings started out great (two cops with different kinds of rainwear, eight construction guys in yellow overboots standing around each other), but the rain later kept the cops in their cars and the construction guys with holes in their jeans out of the rain.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Monday: Gloom and Doom
Good day, however, for sightings:
- Construction guy with so many holes in his jeans, I could tell hewas wearing black boxer briefs.
- Cop below my window and then for a half hour wearing what appeared to be Heat Gear® white sleeveless T (off duty temporarily?).
- Good looking landscaper in a stopped truck who was really checking me (or maybe it was the bad landscaping behind me) out.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Sunday: It's Pouring ...
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Saturday: Oh What a Beautiful Day (see Aug. 12, 2006)
Friday, August 25, 2006
Friday: It's Raining ...
Due to the rain, I got a close look (and conversation) with a cop in rain gear.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Thursday: A Real Beaut'
Nothing like referring to something you do as "butch" and making another gay guy laugh.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Wednesday: Quite Nice
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Tuesday: Yea, Not Half Bad
Monday, August 21, 2006
Monday: Not Half Bad for a Monday
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Sunday: Turned Out to be Fairly Nice
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Saturday: OK but Kind of Cloudy
Cowboy boots in the parking lot at lunch.
Friday, August 18, 2006
Friday: Back to Work, Nice Summer Day
Where am I?
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Thursday: Nice Trip Home
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Wednesday: Less Humid, Bright & Clear
Motorcycle cop with big calves and tall boots just before lunch (nice long look). A thigh high boot jack for riding boots in a historic house.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Tuesday: Humid, Humid
Brown Lucchese 2000 cowboy boots (first wearing, so comfortable), black Wrangler jeans, white shirt, white T, gray Cowboy Up briefs, usual Dickies socks.
A triple crown? Harness boots at lunch; cowboy boots on the street; combat boots at the entrance.
Monday, August 14, 2006
Monday: More Humid
As expected while touring a battle site: work boots, another pair of cowboy boots, a good-looking Park Ranger. As unexpected in a supermarket parking-lot: a long stare and he wasn't looking at the smile on my face.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Sunday: A Nice Summer Day
Cowboy boot sighting in the museum.
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Saturday: Oh, What a Beautiful Day!
A visit to Cabela's. Finally a nice cowboy boot sighting. Lots of Wrangler butts, also; unfortunately most of them were wearing sneakers.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Friday: Absolutely Wonderful Summer Day
Was wearing these boots on June 15 when I saw officers of the New York State Police. Did again today. Also several motorcycle cops in MA, nice work boots in PA, and some nice biker boots in NY.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Thursday: A Nice Summer Day
Seven days from now my work clothes will return.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Wednesday: Another Fine Summer Day
Rocky police boots, black Wrangler dress pants, dark navy fine check shirt, white T, black boxer briefs, usual Dickies socks. |
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Tuesday: A Summer Day
Monday, August 07, 2006
Humid Monday
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Sunday: Yet Another Nice Summer Day
Nice harness boot sighting and some great finds (at 20% off) for one of my collections at an antique store.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Saturday: Another Nice Summer Day
Favorite supermarket didn't fail in good work boot sightings.
Friday, August 04, 2006
Friday: A Real Nice Summer Day
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Thursday: Getting Better
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Wednesday: 6PM Feels Like 103 (Weather Channel)
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Tuesday: No Reprieve
Monday, July 31, 2006
Monday: Another Reprieve from Humidity
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Sunday: A Break in Bad Weather
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Saturday
Friday, July 28, 2006
Friday: Miserable Hot & Humid Breeze
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Thursday: Miserably Humid
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Wednesday: A Lot More Humid
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Tuesday: A Little More Humid
Monday, July 24, 2006
Monday: Perfect Summer Weather
When I got on the bus, I saw a guy who looked familiar. Nothing in his face or chest (he was seated in a far seat) looked familiar. When he got up and I saw he had calf-high military boots under his dress pants, I remembered why I recognized him. I can't find an entry; it may be pre-blog.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Sunday: Nice, Then Cloudy & Cool, Finally Sun
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Saturday: Cloudy to Severe Storms
Friday, July 21, 2006
Friday: Horribly Humid, Almost a Flood at Home
Since I got soaked, everything else except for the briefs are changed. Usual Dickies socks.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Thursday: Not a Bad Summer Day
Just the usual construction guys in jeans, tan work boots, and old T's.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Wednesday: Oh, So Much Better
Everyone seemed to be in a better mood today, and I even exchanged some "hey's" with some good-looking men I don't know.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Tuesday: Very, Very Hot; Very Humid, Too
Ah, the state of dress and undress on a day like this!
Monday, July 17, 2006
Monday: Very Hot, Very Humid
Rocky police boots, black plain front Farah pants, navy fine check shirt, white T & briefs, usual Dickies socks.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Sunday: Hot, Clouds Clearing
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Saturday: Hot, Not Refulgent
Should have been the word of the day.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Friday: Hot, Sunny, Clear
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Thursday: Spooky Sky Start, Pleasant End
Nothing like having a bulldog lick your boots when you're waiting for the bus.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Rainy Wednesday!
And this!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Humid, Humid Tuesday!
Miscellaneous good sightings today: tight jeans and July 5's cop in a car who talked to me again.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Fair Monday!
Today was a good day for road construction sightings: Carhartts, jeans, work boots, coveralls, police details.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Fair Sunday!
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Fair Saturday!
Cowboy boots, hats, chaps, and pics on the walls of the steak house at lunch. Better than no real sightings ....
Friday, July 07, 2006
Fair Friday!
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Thursday: Still Cloudy, Less Humid
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Wednesday (Monday-like): Cloudy, Humid
Three policemen: one in a car I talked to, a motorcycle cop with well-fitting breeches who smiled at me, and another motorcycle cop with ill-fitting breeches who did the cop-scowl thing when I passed. Odd that I actually looked above the boots. And, why didn't this happen to me when I was younger?
And, I need to break with the normal tone of this blog, by writing: LHL: In paradisum deducant angeli. I think this link from the New Yorker about someone who I've heard live (and, sadly, will not any more) will work.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Tuesday: Red, White, and Blue
Monday, July 03, 2006
Monday: Red and White and ...
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Sunday: Sun Through the Clouds
Mine were the only boots on the boat, both ways.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Saturday: Nice Weather!
Same biker work boots on 3 guys. Black, gold rivets. I want a pair.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Friday: FRIDAY!! Nice Weather!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Thursday: Gray and Humid
Blog's a bit boring being back; life isn't.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Wednesday: Mist, Rain, Muggy
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Tuesday: Two States, Stormy, Then Calm
Monday, June 26, 2006
Monday: Three States, Varied Rainfall & Clouds
Four guys my age in work boots, sitting across from my table at dinner.
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Sunday: Three States, Varied Temps & Skies
Made a biker and his lady smile while trying to figure out what kind of boots he had on.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Saturday: Who Knows? Only Outside Once
Friday, June 23, 2006
Friday: Good Weather, Good Day
Yes, I changed into the Lucchese 1883 cigar-colored lizard cowboy boots when I went into cowboy boot heaven (see picture below).
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Thursday: Short Storm at 9AM, Then Mostly Sunny
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Wednesday: Lightning, Showers, Partly Cloudy & Humid
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Tuesday: Hot, Some Hard Rain, Finally Pleasant
Nothing like being in a crowd of 4 to 7 year olds listening to a scripted dialogue that includes "I wish I could quit you." Complete silence. Yes, boots were involved. I'll look through my pics.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Monday: Hot, Sun, Rain Storms
I've had the Dayton work boots for several years; they sit in the basement ready for small times of garden work and other manual tasks. I've never worn them for more than a couple hours at a time. While I was packing, they asked if they could go on vacation, too, and I agreed. Today was a long driving day, and, since I looked kind of scruffy (like the kind of guy who usually gets a look from me), they fit my outfit better than any thing else I took on vacation. And, they did their job quite well. They had a previous owner. I often wonder what he was wearing with them.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Sunday: Hot, Storm's Brewing
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Saturday: Sunny, Hot
Happiness is starting your sightseeing at a western store and discovering they're having a tent sale. Great happiness is discovering there's a great pair of boots almost half off that fits!
Friday, June 16, 2006
Friday: Some Clouds, Lots of Sun
Nice slow, unfortunately not close, view of another officer of another state's police, this one on a motorcycle -- nice tall boots!
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Thursday: Out of the Rain, Into the Sun
Nice slow and close look at seven officers of the New York State Police. And, no, I didn't get a ticket. In fact, I wasn't even stopped.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Wednesday: Sun, Then Rain
Mini-vacation starts tomorrow. Clothes may be different.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Tuesday: Cloudy, Sunny
First vacation of the summer starts on Thursday.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Monday: Fairly Sunny, Somewhat Sweaty
Got my hairs cut.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Sun on Sunday
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Saturday: Rain Coat
Cowboy boot sighting and plenty of work boots at my favorite supermarket.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Friday: Rain Coat but No Rain Yet
I made someone's day today.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Thursday: Rain Coat, Cool
12 people made my day today.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Wet(d)nesday: Rain Coat, Needed Hip Waders
Very wet, but nine people made my day. Eight at work, and I got the evening bus driver to smile.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Tuesday: Sunny, Fair
Monday, June 05, 2006
Finally, a decent picture of my tiny black Timberland PRO work boots. My first pair of insulated, water-proof work boots was a tan New England-made Timberland (I think fall 1977). Not quite the same quality now that they are made in China. Still, not bad. No trouble breaking them in. I can wear them in summer. Comfortable. I see tan ones all the time. The nice thing about the black ones is that I can wear them when I need to dress like an adult.
Monday: Cloudy, Some Sun
File this under too early in the morning: lean 30's cop with nicely trimmed goatee talking to a slightly overweight motorcycle cop who had boots up to his knees.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Sunday: Rainy, Gloomy, Cold
Cowboy boot sighting on the way to the play.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Saturday: Rainy, Rainy, Also Cooler
At lunch we were seated in the Rodeo Dr. section of the restaurant (not the Elvis Presley Blvd. section) under the cowboy boot and hat, picture of the Lone Ranger and Tonto, some longhorns, and, yes, a pair of batwing chaps. Inspired, I ordered the Cowboy Burger. You know what they say, "Save a horse, eat a cowboy."
Friday, June 02, 2006
Fried-day: Cooler, Still Humid
Put a hard hat on me and teach me how to sing, and maybe I can join the Village People.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Thurday: Hot and Humid
I hate early mornings.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Wednesday: Kinda Hot
Guy walking down the street with his hands in his pockets while I was waiting for the bus in the morning that got me thinking about sex. I actually don't have to have something like that to trigger those thoughts.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Tuesday: Sunny, Cooler, Back to Work
Monday, May 29, 2006
Memorial Day: Partly Cloudy, Humid
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Sun Day: Warm
Lots of bikers in front of the diner. A great array of boots (some nice jeans, too).
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Saturday: Very Warm, Partly Cloudy, Some Rain
My favorite supermarket gave me a mutual cowboy boot sighting and plenty of work boots to think about.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Friday: Mostly Cloudy, Now Rain
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Thursday: Sunny, Warm
Sighting: a pair of military boots, and he noticed my cowboy boots.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
A Private Day
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Tuesday: Cloudy and Cool, Then Sunny and Cool
Monday, May 22, 2006
Monday: Generally Nice, Cool in the AM, Sun in the PM
Black Timberland Pro, navy plain front pants, light blue fine check shirt, white T, black boxer briefs, usual Dickies socks.
Waited for the bus for 1/2 hour, lots of nice daddies sitting in their cars.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Sunday: Sun, Then Rain, Now Sun
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Saturday: Generally Nice
No sightings, but I did have fried cowboy potatoes at lunch. Does that count?
Friday, May 19, 2006
Friday: Rain, Then Sun
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Thursday: No Rain Coat, No Jacket
Both rain coat and Carhartt duck jacket were under the weather.
Balding 40s guy who always seems to be looking at me with disgust, who usually gets off a couple of stops after I get on, was still on the bus when I got off.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Wednesday: No Rain Coat
The rain coat stayed home today; it was "under the weather."
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Tuesday: Rain Coat
The morning commute was extremely wet (see picture below of what I should have been wearing). The sun did shine. But it also rained on the evening commute. And then there's this balding 40s guy who always seems to be looking at me with disgust.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Monday: Rain Coat
I'm beginning to think that maybe I need web feet, but that would mean buying new boots. Frankly, I'm happy with the ones I have and would prefer to buy additional boots.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Sunday: Rain Coat
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Saturday: Rain Coat
Thought maybe I should have been wearing hip waders but then coming out of the supermarket I saw a guy in rubber camo hunting boots ... maybe more appropriate ... maybe I should get some.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Friday: Rain Coat (Why?)
Why? I read the forecast. The correlation between the boots and the forecast is weird.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Thursday: Rain Coat (some of the time)
I do look, but I don't have anything to report.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Wednesday: Rain Coat
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Tuesday: Sun Glasses, Then Rain Coat
Monday, May 08, 2006
Monday: Spring Beautiful, Pollen Awful
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Sunday: Sun Day
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Saturday: Sunny, Then Cloudy
Friday, May 05, 2006
Friday: Beautiful, Warm
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Early Thursday: Sunny, Beautiful (Forecast was WRONG!)
So nice today being out at lunch had a lot of nice views.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Wednesday: Rainy, Cool
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Tuesday: Rainy, Cool
Yes, we talked about weak ankles and work boots.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Monday: Weird Weather
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Sunday: Sunny, Cool
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Saturday: Sunny, Cool
Sightings: two senior men in cowboy boots in the evening (makes me feel good about growing old).
Friday, April 28, 2006
Friday: Sunny, Cool in the City, Warm in the Country
Beautiful afternoon out by myself. No particular sightings, but it was good.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Thursday: Sunny, Cool
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Wednesday: Beautiful, Busy
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Tuesday: Sunny
Sightings: tight jeans of various brands.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Monday: Lunch
Lunch was half price (not exactly a sighting).
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Sunday: Bach
Cowboy boots tucked into jeans during the intermission (go, Bach!).
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Saturday: &
Friday, April 21, 2006
Friday: Casual
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Thursday: Beautiful Except for Pollen and Mold
I think he was wearing Carolina loggers, too, same color, same pattern of wear, same sole as far as I could tell.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Wednesday: Cloudy, Then Bright (sort of)
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Tuesday: Bright, Then Cloudy
Given how high the pollen count is and will be for the next few days, I'll be happy to see my own boots.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Monday: Patriot's Day
Sightings? I had one. I forgot because I'm getting older.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Sunday: Gravely Nice
Cowboy boot sighting (worn quite naturally) at a late lunch. The taxes done.
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Saturday? Warmer, Sunny
Two cowboy boot sightings in the evening (one with some fine Wranglers). The trumpet sounded.
Friday, April 14, 2006
Friday? Friday!!!
Several sightings, none worth reporting, alas.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Thursday? Rainy, Then Nice, Then Rainy, Then Nice
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Wednesday? Beautiful
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Tuesday? Beautiful Weather
Monday, April 10, 2006
Monday: Beautiful (except for my cold)
Sightings: big guy who wore his unlined Carhartt overalls quite well, fit guy with stonewashed Carhartt jeans.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Sunday: Bright
Sighting: new harness boots.
Upon reflection: I got cruised last night. Happens so infrequently, it took me a while to figure it out.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Saturday: Cold, A Cold, and No Change for Mozart
Friday, April 07, 2006
Friday: Sunny, Then Rainy
Seeing nice work boots at the doughnut shop was enjoyable. Seeing one of the guys sitting with his legs wide apart was also enjoyable. Old or mature or totally unremarkable by some standards; just right for me.
And the theme of the week was?
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Early Thursday: Sunny, Cold but Slightly Warmer
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Wednesday: April Snow
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Tuesday: Drizzly and Much Colder
Monday, April 03, 2006
Monday: Sunny to Colder and Rain
Morning's trash included a big bag of old underwear.
No sightings. Any cowboy or work boots among my few readers?
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Sunday: Sunny, Slightly Cooler
A self-absorbed pair of cowboy boots just before the play.
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Saturday: Into the 60s, Some Rain
Cowboy boots in the kitchen store and on two mature men together at Wal-Mart.
Friday, March 31, 2006
Friday !!!!! Warmer Still !!!!!
A congregating of tan work boots in the morning.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Thursday: Warmer Still
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Wednesday: Warm
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Tuesday?
The crocuses in our yard are beautiful and so were the jeans on a guy taking out the trash I saw on my walk home.
Monday, March 27, 2006
Monday
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Sunday
A great pair of harness boots about 3 feet away.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Saturday: Cloudy but Relaxing
No sightings, but that was ok.
Friday, March 24, 2006
Friday!!
Friday is just about the only day of the week strangers seem friendlier ("hey").
Saw a blogger I read but don't know. Heard news about two bloggers I read and do know.
Wearing the same boots as Monday. Maybe it's the boots not the cold that makes me chatty.