Tony Lama black cherry cowboy boots 

Friday - FRIDAY!

Carolina loggers, unbleached Carhartt jeans, blue/black/white flannel shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, neutral Carhartt thermal bottoms, black pouch briefs, black/gray boot socks. Thanks for causal Fridays when you already have casual Mondays through Thursdays.

From the bus in the morning, I saw the guy in cowboy boots I heard on Wednesday, February 8, 2006.

Early Thursday - Mild, Waiting for Snow

Black Timberland PRO work boots, thin wale black cords, medium stripe navy shirt, black Carhartt T, black union suit, white FTL briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Wednesday - Very Sunny, Very Cold

Chippewa logger boots, black Carhartt jeans, red/tan 2 pocket flannel Carhartt shirt, neutral top and bottom Carhartt thermals, white pouch briefs, black/gray boot socks

Tuesday - Very Cold, Very Sunny

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, brown flannel-lined Carhartt jeans, black/tan/white check Carhartt flannel shirt, black thermal Carhartt tops and bottoms, white pouch briefs, gray wool boot socks.

Monday - Coldest Day This Winter

Carolina loggers, black mid wale cords, thick green/blue/white 2-pocket Carhartt shirt, black medium polypropylene top and bottom, gray pouch briefs, cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

Not out much, except for walking to and from work, so just tried to tell which guys were wearing long underwear

Sunday - Cold

Black Durango cowboy work boots, flannel-lined unbleached Carhartt jeans, tan/black/blue, etc. 1 pocket Carhartt shirt, neutral thermal Carhartt T, new black boxer briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Favorite supermarket didn't disappoint in sightings of work boots and Carhartt coats.

Saturday - Snow

Black Nocona cowboy boots, unbleached Carhartt jeans, navy Carhartt work shirt, black Carhartt thermal T (got lots of these, too), new white briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Changed into Maine hunting boots and black Carhartt Extremes coverall to shovel snow.

Friday!

Bates military boots, black Carhartt jeans (I have so many pairs), Riggs black and white plaid insulated shirt, Carhartt neutral thermal tops and bottoms, black pouch briefs, black work socks.

Not too early for Friday!

Thursday?

Black Timberland PRO work boots, black Carhartt jeans, L.L. Bean southwestern plaid flannel shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, lightweight polypropylene bottoms, new white briefs, gray/black poly/wool socks.

Too early for anything.

Wednesday?

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, brown flannel lined Carhartt jeans, black/tan/white check Carhartt flannel shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, new black boxer briefs, black work socks.

Too early to really enjoy the sight of a guy in a cowboy hat, cowboy boots, thin and tight jeans ...

Tuesday: Monday?

Chippewa logger boots, medium wale navy cords, medium navy small check shirt, new white T, black union suit, new boxer briefs, black/gray poly/wool socks.

Too early to really enjoy the sight of 4 Italian-American policemen (2 with motorcycle boots -- only calf high, not custom -- ok, I wish I could wear custom ones) discussing auto insurance coverage.

Monday: Sunny and Cold

Black Nocona boots, unbleached Wrangler jeans, black Wrangler shirt, black T, red union suit, new white briefs, black work socks.

Odd to be in a steak house where there are more boots used as wall decor than there are on the floor. At least I wasn't the only one in boots.

Sunday

Black Lucchese goat ropers, newish black Carhartt jeans (still stiff), blue/black flannel shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, black light polypropylene bottoms (from yesterday), new black boxer briefs, cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

Tried to see, but the bus was too crowded, so Chesney on my iPod absorbed me. Tried to see, but the concert was crowded, so Mozart absorbed me.

Saturday: Dropping Temperatures

Black Nocona cowboy boots (changed into Chippewa work boots for the evening), black Carhartt jeans, purple/white/black check Carhartt shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, black light polypropylene bottoms (changed into thick ones for the evening), black/gray boot socks.

Good day for Carhartt jackets and insulated work boots.

Friday: Cloudy, Then Rainy, Then Blustery

Bates military boots, black Carhartt jeans, dark navy fine check shirt, black long sleeve Carhartt T, gray boxer briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Lots of smiles and hey's. Guess I'm not the only one looking forward to a three day weekend.

Thursday: Warmer than I Imagined

Carolina logger boots, medium wale black cords, light blue thin check shirt, black long sleeve Carhartt T, black briefs, Dickies steel toe work socks.

A Beautiful Warm Wednesday

Chippewa logger boots, thin wale navy cords, medium navy striped shirt, brown Carhartt long sleeve T, black union suit, green briefs, black/gray poly/wool boot socks.

Valentine's Day

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots (thinsulate), black Wrangler jeans, red/tan 2 pocket Carhartt flannel shirt, black Carhartt thermal tops and bottoms, gray pouch briefs, black/gray poly/wool boot socks.

Flowers? Candy? Yes!

Monday: Clear and Slushy

Carolina logger boots (thinsulate lined), black Carhartt jeans, red plaid L.L. Bean flannel shirt, neutral Carhartt thermal T and bottoms, black jockey pouch briefs, cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

Given the weather, appropriate footwear seen. Cowboy boots mid-day.

Sometimes a smile is just a smile, but when you get one late on a Monday, you smile back. (Same store as Friday, different clerk.)

Sunday: Snow and Snow

Hoffman pacs (first time this year) to check in on work (Maine hunting boots to shovel snow, fleece lined Carhartt jeans, thick green/blue/white 2-pocket Carhartt shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, gray pouch briefs, black boot socks.

Also black Carhartt Extremes coveralls - I love 'em.

Saturday: Cold and Clear and Waiting for Snow

Caramel Lucchese cowboy boots (twice, very briefly, the Durangos), new brown flannel lined Carhartt jeans, black/tan/white check Carhartt flannel shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, black boxer briefs, gray/black poly/wool boot socks.

Friday: Very Cold and Clear

Chippewa logger boots, black Carhartt jeans, red/tan 2 pocket Carhartt flannel shirt, neutral Carhartt thermal tops and bottoms, white Jockey pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Sometimes a grin is just a grin, but when you get one late on a Friday, you grin back.

Thursday: Sun but Bitter Wind

Black Timberland PRO work boots, black Wrangler jeans, medium navy stripe shirt, black Carhartt thermal top & bottoms, gray pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Waiting in the wind for the bus tonight, cowboy boots worn by a guy who seemed to be enjoying them.

Thursday: Cold and Clear

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, thin navy cords, thin navy striped shirt, navy Carhartt long sleeve T, red union suit (for Bob), black boxer briefs, usual Dickies socks.

I'm in a boot buying mood. Unfortunately having a size 7EE, instant gratification is not possible in New England.

Wednesday: Cold and Clear

Black Timberland PRO work boots, black Carhartt jeans, purply thin check shirt, black Carhartt thermal tops and bottoms, black pouch briefs, cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

Walking to work, I heard someone walking behind making a distinctive sound on the sidewalk. Slowing down, I let him pass. I was right: he was wearing cowboy boots.

Tuesday: Cold and Clear

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, medium wale navy cords, neutral Carhartt thermal bottoms and tops, black briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Walking to work today on the other side of the street, I got to see two construction sites in greater detail. One was bigger (I kind of like that, even though I am not); one was nicely shaped in front and back.

Monday: Sunny Turning Colder

Carolina logger boots, navy thin wale cords, blue/black/white flannel shirt, black union suit, white T, black briefs, black/gray poly/wool boot socks.

Thought I saw, tried to see. Oh well, maybe another time.

Sunday: Cloudy, Then Sunny

Lucchese caramel boots again (changed into Lucchese ropers for the evening), unbleached Wrangler jeans, blue chambray Carhartt shirt, brown Carhartt long-sleeve T, gray pouch briefs, tan/white Carhartt logo socks.

Gay 55 & Up is now 56. In reviewing a year's posts on Blogger/Blogspot, with cross-posting in LiveJournal since July, I only wish I had done a better job of keeping track of my shirts!

A year of posts is now complete,

So you can know what's on my feet,

across my chest, around my seat.

My notes to self to not repeat

what I'm wearing, the men I see.

What are you wearing? Please tell me.

What are other guys wearing?

Saturday: Fair, Then Rain

Caramel Lucchese cowboy boots (changed into Bates military for the evening), Carhartt stonewashed blue jeans (changed into black Carhartt jeans for the evening), red/tan/black Carhartt 2-pocket flannel shirt, lightweight navy thermal T, black pouch briefs, black work socks.

Friday: Chilly Rain in the Morning, Warm Blue Sky in the Afternoon

Bates military boots, black wide wale cords, medium blue medium check shirt, long sleeve Carhartt T, gray boxer briefs, cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

Friday. February. Fifty-four degrees.

Three on Thursday

Chippewa logger boots, black wide wale cords, light blue thin check shirt, long sleeve black Carhartt T, black pouch briefs, black/dark boot socks.

Three cowboy boot sightings while walking today. One early, one midday, one late. Three more days until the blog is a year old.

Wednesday: White Ice in the Morning, None in the Evening

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, black Carhartt jeans, blue wide stripe shirt, Carhartt neutral thermal tops and bottoms, bray pouch briefs, black/gray boot socks.

How do you project an "it's ok to look" look when you see a guy looking at you?

Tuesday: Rain Turning to Snow

Carolina logger boots, Carhartt fleece-lined jeans, thick green/blue/white 2-pocket Carhartt shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, black pouch briefs, black work socks.

In the distance, across an empty parking lot: cowboy boots, although I'm not sure he exactly knew how to walk in them (but,then, I'm not perfect, either).

Monday

Durango cowboy work boots (ever so briefly), black Wrangler jeans, black long sleeve Carhartt T, black briefs, gray/red banded wool/poly boot socks.

Sunday

Never left the house (so no boots), unbleached Wrangler jeans, light weight thermal shirt, white briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Saturday

Black Nocona cowboy boots (changed into Lucchese ropers later), black 501's, southwestern plaid flannel shirt (changed into dark navy thin check shirt), black Carhartt thermal T, black briefs, black/gray boot socks.

I think that he deliberately touched my hand.

Friday!

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, Carhartt flannel lined jeans (product review: they don't do as good a job of hiding the gut as yesterday's pair, but the bigness feel and look is there), blue/black/white flannel shirt, Carhartt thermal T, thin thermal bottoms, black pouch briefs, black work socks.

Thursday: Watch Out for Black Ice

Carolina loggers, Carhartt fleece lined jeans (product review: gut appears less obvious, everything else below appears bigger), black Carhartt thermal T, gray boxer briefs, black/gray boot socks.

Cowboy boots while I'm walking to work. Definitely a het: you can tell by his ass.

Chippewa engineer boots

Wednesday: Snow, Then Clear

Maine hunting boots, black Wrangler jeans, L.L. Bean red plaid flannel shirt, black union suit, white T, gray pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.

It's so nice to start the day with having someone you looked at while passing him, look back to see if you're still looking.

Tuesday: Sunny

Chippewa logger boots, black Carhartt jeans, red/tan 2 pocket Carhartt flannel shirt, black Carhartt thermal shirt, new blue Hanes thermal bottoms, new Hanes black boxer briefs (no label), usual Dickies steel toe socks.

Sighting: Cowboy boots on the subway. Being sighted: maybe.

Monday: Snow, Then Sleet

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, wide wale black cords, medium blue/medium check shirt, black thermal Carhartt tops & bottoms, black pouch briefs, cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

All sorts of Carhartt, Wall's, etc., insulated coveralls; oversize rain suits over jackets.

Sunday: Sunny, Then Cold

Black Nocona boots, black Wrangler jeans, black/tan/white check Carhartt flannel shirt, black Carhartt T, new black boxer briefs, black work socks. Changed into black Lucchese ropers and added neutral Carhartt thermal bottoms in the evening.

At least two other guys in cowboy boots at the play.

Saturday: Warm, Then Windy

Caramel Lucchese cowboy boots, unbleached Wrangler jeans (see, I got out of that rut), tan/black/blue, etc. 1 pocket Carhartt shirt, neutral thermal Carhartt T, black briefs, usual Dickies socks.

While checking out at the supermarket, turned my head and got a quick look at cowboy boots on a guy my age.

Friday: Blue Sky & Sunny

Chippewa logger boots, yet another pair of black Carhartt jeans (these new and tough), blue medium stripe shirt, thin black thermal T, black briefs, usual Dickies socks.

On the way to work: a good looking guy in a Carhartt jacket, then later 3 motorcycle cops in boots almost up their knees. In the afternoon: lots of construction workers, many in yellow rubber boots in a fairly muddy site.

Thursday: Sunny but Sad

Carolina loggers, another pair of black Carhartt jeans, light blue thin check shirt, black Carhartt thermal shirt, light weight black thermal bottoms, old white FTL briefs, usual Dickies socks.

To #1 reader, my deepest sympathies.

Wednesday: Wet, Windy, Wild (The Weather Not Me)

Black Timberland PRO work boots, black Carhartt jeans, blue shirt, white T, black union suit, black pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Tuesday (Felt Like a Monday)

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, wide wale black corduroy pants, dark navy thin check shirt, neutral Carhartt thermal tops and bottoms, gray pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Sun on Monday

Black Nocona cowboy boots, unbleached Wrangler jeans, black/tan/white check Carhartt flannel shirt, white Carhartt logo T, red union suit, black pouch briefs, black work socks.

Nice view (not up close and personal) of both Mass. SP and Conn. SP.

Snow on Sunday (21 degrees)

Chippewa logger boots, black Carhartt jeans, red/tan/black Carhartt 2-pocket flannel shirt, black thermal Carhartt tops and bottoms, black pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Rain on Saturday (63 degrees)

Durango cowboy work boots until 6pm; then changed into Lucchese goat ropers. Stonewashed Carhartt jeans until 6pm; then changed into thin white long johns and navy pleated Dockers. Purple/white/black check Carhartt shirt, gray long sleeve Carhartt T, gray pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Several nice work boot sightings in the supermarket, one large pair on a tall muscular guy with shaved head and goatee.

Is it Really Friday the 13th of January?

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots (always kind of scruffy -- the photo doesn't show that very well), black Carhartt jeans, purply thin check shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, white Jockey pouch briefs, new poly/wool gray/white boot socks.

Warm.

Two cowboy boot sightings: one in the morning; the one in the afternoon noticed my look and approving smile.

Thursday: Is it Really Jan. 12th?

Black Timberland PRO work boots, thin wale navy pleated cords, thin long sleeve white thermal T, black boxer briefs, gray/white work socks.

Warm.

Cowboy boots and an awkward walk -- great combo.

Warmish (and soon wet) Wednesday

Carolina loggers, black Carhartt jeans, thin check shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, black boxer briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Cowboy boot sighting in the morning. Carhartt Arctic duck coat in the evening. Both extremely well-worn.

Temperate Tuesday

Bates military boots, black wide whale cords, medium navy stripe shirt, neutral Carhartt T, thin black thermal bottoms, green CK briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Got checked out/looked over today, probably because I was the only one around and the guy he was walking with was talking on and on ....

LJ

Mild Monday

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, medium wale black corduroy pants, medium stripe navy shirt, neutral Carhartt long sleeve T, light weight thermal bottoms, white pouch briefs, gray poly/wool socks.

See http://www.i-walt.com/inquietudes/archives/2006/01/of_boots_and_men.htm

Snow/Warm Sunday

Chippewa logger boots, black double front Carhartt jeans, black/white check thermal lined Riggs shirt, blue long sleeve T, white Jockey pouch briefs, black work socks.

Sunny Day

Durango work boots, black Wranglers, red/tan Carhartt 2-pocket flannel shirt, black short sleeve Carhartt T, black union suit, gray pouch brief, new wool/poly socks. Ditched the union suit and changed to Lucchese goat ropers for the play.

Gray Day

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots again, black Carhartt jeans, light blue thin check shirt, black thermal Carhartt long sleeve T, light weight thermal bottoms, gray pouch briefs, usual socks. TGIF

Snow/Rain/Sun Day

Black Timberland PRO work boots, navy fine wale pleated cords, medium navy plaid shirt, long sleeve Carhartt T, black union suit, gray pouch briefs, black & gray work socks.

Clearly a day for being confused as to what to wear -- and not just to me.

Hump Day

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, black Carhartt jeans, neutral thermal Carhartt tops and bottoms, black Jockey pouch briefs, cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

Carhartt Arctic bibs that I almost offered to buy from a guy. Lots of guys in white hard hats ...

Slushing Around on Tuesday

Maine hunting boots, black pleated corduroy pants, medium blue check shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, natural Carhartt thermal bottom, white Jockey pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Lots of guys in hoods ...

Melting Snow on Monday

Chippewa loggers, unbleached Wrangler jeans, southwestern plaid flannel shirt, neutral Carhartt thermal T, light weight black thermal bottom, white briefs, gray wool socks with red stripe.

Dealing with Snow on Sunday

Maine hunting boots, stonewashed Carhartt jeans, black/white/blue flannel shirt, white T, red union suit, gray briefs, cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

Threat of Snow on Saturday

Caramel Lucchese boots, unbleached Wrangler jeans, gray long sleeve Carhartt T, neutral Carhartt thermal bottoms, new Riggs black white/black thermal shirt, usual socks.

Lots of work boots. And, I'm sorry that I made a certain man uncomfortable with the these boots on.

Sunny on Friday

Western Chiefs, new flannel lined Carhartt jeans, red/tan Carhartt 2-pocket flannel shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, non-pouch gray brief, usual Dickies socks.

Lots of work boots (and a few tight jeans - or, were they wearing long underwear?) at Wal-Mart.

Finally got to see some Red Wings that I would really like to have. I'd really like to find them on sale. Next two years have me only traveling in the north east, mid-west, and south east. Any suggestions for where I could get them on sale. Shoud I ask this question to a larger of our community?

Rain on Thursday

Maine hunting boots, stonewashed Carhartt jeans, black long sleeve Carhartt T, black boxer briefs, black work socks.

Mild on Wednesday

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, black Carhartt duck dungarees, tan/black/brown 1-pocket thick Carhartt shirt, neutral Carhartt thermal top, another pair of black Jockey pouch briefs, black work socks. Second day in a row for the Carhartt duck arctic coat. Bought a beautiful new Nocona belt today.

First sighting in several days of a guy in Carhartt arctic coveralls. Thank goodness he didn't see the weather prediction.

Cold on Tuesday

Black Nocona boots, unbleached Carhartt blue jeans, black/tan/white check Carhartt flannel shirt, white T, black union suit, black Jockey pouch briefs, cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

Waited behind a guy with incredibly tight thick black jeans at the donut shop. Thank goodness for slow service.

Monday: Overly Rainy

Durango work cowboy boots, black Wrangler jeans, new purple/white/black check Carhartt shirt, new fleece/thermal navy long sleeve T, black boxer briefs, black/gray boot socks.

One guy with his jeans tucked into his tan work boots.

Sunday: Over 50 (well, 51 degrees)

Black Nocona boots, unbleached Wranglers, same shirt as Saturday (rarely do that), long sleeve navy Carhartt T, black boxer briefs, usual socks.

Saturday: Almost 50 (degrees)

Western Chiefs (used, abused, should have worn them over my jeans), stonewashed Carhartt jeans, L.L. Bean red plaid shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, black briefs, Dickies socks.

Lots of nice work boots today.

Got Warmer on Friday

Chip loggers (AM), Chip work boots (PM), Carhartt relaxed fleece-lined jeans, thick green/blue/white 2-pocket Carhartt shirt, natural Carhartt thermal T, black boxer briefs, new cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

In PM didn't need the Carhartt coat, probably didn't need the Carhartt sweatshirt. In AM needed them both.

First time since I started this blog (Feb. 2005), a guy said "nice boots" -- all right, it was a drunk on the bus just after noon.

Got Milder on Thursday

Black Timberland PRO work boots, yet another of my many pairs of black Carhartt jeans, medium blue thin check shirt, white T, black union suit, black boxer briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Wednesday: Beginning (?) of Winter

Chip work boots, black Carhartt jeans, medium stripe shirt, white T, black polypropylene tops and bottoms, gray pouch briefs, usual Dickies steel toe socks.

Tuesday

Carolina loggers, black medium wale pleated cords, light blue small check shirt, long sleeve Carhartt T, black pouch briefs, new black union suit, gray/white wool/polyester socks.

Nice butt!

Reasonable Monday

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, black pleated medium wale cords, thick navy stripe shirt, Carhartt neutral thermal T, light weight white long johns, black pouch briefs, cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

Colder Sunday

Black Nocona bull (or BULL) hide boots, unbleached Wrangler jeans, tan Wrangler shirt (nice to be an eastern cowboy again), black Carhartt thermal tops and bottoms, gray pouch briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Late in the day sighting of a male couple in their late 30's/early 40's -- wish I could wear 501's like that now.

Saturday: No long john bottoms

Chippewa logger boots, double front black Carhartt dungarees, new red/tan Carhartt 2-pocket flannel shirt, natural Carhartt thermal T, black boxer briefs, back to the usual Dickies steel toe socks. All right, also Carhartt belt, zip sweat shirt, bark arctic extremes coat.

Sighting in the late afternoon: rubber knee high rubber boots on someone in my age bracket.

Lots of Rain on Friday

Maine hunting boots (briefly), dark navy Carhartt jeans, brown long sleeve Carhartt T, black boxer briefs, gray wool/polyester socks. Also (briefly) custom Dehners.

Full Moon Thursday

Timberland black Pro boots, black Carhartt jeans, blue with thin white plaid flannel shirt, black polypropylene tops and bottoms, white T, black boxer briefs, tan/white Carhartt logo socks.

Two close Carhartt duck overall sightings: 1- nicely broken in arctic weight on a landscaper and 2- regular with straps down and having to hold them by the waist to keep them on.

BRRR!! Wednesday

Crazy Horse work boots, black Carhartt jeans, southwestern plaid L.L. Bean flannel shirt, Guidegear poly-fleece tops and bottoms, white T, black briefs, white Carhartt logo socks and poly/wool socks.

ARRR!! Tuesday

Carolina loggers, brown medium whale cords, black/tan/white check Carhartt flannel shirt, Carhartt natural thermal tops and bottoms, black briefs, another pair of cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

It's going to be cold tomorrow.

Monday

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, black pleated cords, dark navy fine check shirt, black Carhartt thermal T, light weight thermal bottoms, white Jockey pouch briefs, good Dickies steel toe socks.

Sunday

Black Timberland PRO work boots, my other new pair of unbleached Wranglers, red/black plaid L.L. Bean flannel shirt, black polypropylene long sleeve shirt, black Jockey pouch briefs, light weight thermal bottoms, new cold weather Carhartt boot socks.

Saturday Aftermath

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, new dark navy Carhartt jeans, thick green/blue/white 2-pocket Carhartt shirt, black polypropylene long sleeve T, natural Carhartt thermal bottoms, black briefs, gray wool work socks.

My favorite supermarket rocks with Carhartt jackets and work boots, especially a pair of loggers.

More of a Storm than Predicted

L.L. Bean Maine hunting boots, thin wale navy cords, medium navy/white check shirt, gray long sleeve Carhartt T, red union suit, black briefs, black work socks. Navy hooded zip sweatshirt, Carhartt arctic extremes bark jacket with hood. Had the prediction been more accurate, I would have known to bring the bark arctic extremes bibs, the black Carhartt face mask, and the Hoffman pacs. Not as cold as the last couple of days but very messy!

Extra Protection Thursday

Carolina loggers (yea, thinsulate!), new black Wrangler jeans, thick blue stripe shirt, polypropylene bottoms and tops (first for this winter), black boxer briefs, usual steel toe socks.

Cold (the first I'd call very cold) Wednesday

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots (so different from the loggers yesterday -- more natural, less deliberate), new black Carhartt jeans, thin blue plaid shirt, Carhartt navy long sleeve T, light weight thermal bottoms, black boxer briefs, black work socks.

No Snow Tuesday

Chippewa logger boots (walk tall, kick a bit, leather smell), a new pair of navy medium wale cords, medium navy striped shirt, natural Carhartt thermal top and bottom, black boxer briefs, usual Dickies socks.

Slippery Monday

Maine hunting boots, new black wide wale cords, purply check shirt, black long sleeve Carhartt thermal T, yesterday's light weight thermal bottoms, black boxer briefs, usual socks.

Got to see some jeans that fit.

Snowy Sunday

L.L. Bean Maine Hunting boots, new regular blue Wranglers, southwestern plaid L.L. Bean flannel shirt, Carhartt black thermal T, gray pouch briefs, lightweight white thermal bottoms, back to the usual socks.

I don't get sweats and sneakers in the snow.

L.L. Bean Maine Hunting Boots 

Cold Saturday

Black Nocona cowboy boots, black Wrangler jeans, navy flannel shirt with thin white plaid panes, white T, black pouch briefs, red union suit, wool blend gray socks with red top. Switched to new navy dress cords and Lucchese ropers in the evening.

Got a good look, albeit at a distance, of two MSP troopers in winter uniforms, one young, the other mature, both handsome, too.

Cold Friday

Carolina loggers (the 3rd of my favorite China-made boots), black Carhartt jeans, blue shirt, heather long sleeve Carhartt shirt, black Jockey pouch briefs, usual socks.

Early Thursday

Black Timberland PRO work boots (along with my Durango work cowboy boots, they are made in China; that means there are two non-USA made boots I like), middle wale blue cord pants, navy striped shirt, navy Carhartt T, black boxer briefs, usual socks.

Afternoon sighting: cowboy boots and jeans in the calf so tight you could see the shaft ended just above the calf -- was so entranced I didn't get a look up further. Then a motorcycle cop, big goon-like, whose fat calves were a match to mine!

Wet Wednesday

Bates military boots (they're waterproof), pleated navy Dockers, medium navy stripe shirt, lineman logo long sleeve shirt, black boxer briefs, usual socks.

Cowboy boots on morning break.

Mild Tuesday

Chippewa Crazy Horse work boots, black pleated Bass pants with pockets that are too short, navy long sleeve Carhartt T, black briefs, usual socks.

Tan work boots so covered in plaster they looked like white sneakers; tight jeans, too!

Mild Monday

Black Timberland PRO, black thin wale pleated cords, black/blue/white flannel shirt, black long sleeve Carhartt T, white Jockey pouch briefs, usual socks.