They have a lunch special for $15 that includes burger and chips. A friend had the sweet potato chips, and they looked really good! I used to live in the Rat, and this was one we came to often.
The pie competition is also on for August with some solid-looking contenders throughout the city, so I might be up again next month.
Lastase pills. Some people don't know it's a thing. I wouldn't be able to eat so many good food like butter, poutine, cheesecake, yoghurt, nachos.. I know there are alternatives but they are not the same as the real thing.
I don't know any of the mentioned authors, but Blindboy Boatclub comes to mind instantly. He writes short stories and some of them can be really weird and some more like horror. I think he's got three books out now.
Yeah, I'll definitely have to call around and see what there is around here. Melbourne is big enough - there should be more than a few options out here!
Yup. Pretty spicy. I debated for a year about getting a pair, but my Blundstones have started letting in some water so I had to stop putting off getting any new shoes.
What I plan on doing is wearing down the soles a bit before getting them resoled with something way more durable and slip resistant than the crepe. I saw somewhere that someone replaced it with Vibram soles! I think they were in the States, and I'm not paying for shipping and USD. Someone local must do it, surely.
Oh, that's alright, but thank you for the heads up! Yes, I've also seen a bunch of new brands that I've never seen before so I've been wary. Like Groundies, Saguaro,... The only ones I can think of at the moment because it's past my bed time, haha. I think I'll be happy to wait a little longer to see how these new brands still hold up in another year or so.
Yup, I'm hoping the same. Once they break in, I'm hoping to fall absolutely head over heels for them.
These boots are from Denmark! Found them here in Australia, so yes, the price is higher than likely anywhere else in the world coming from that far away, but so far, worth it. :)
Oh, they're so good. Depends on where you lace them - I like it on the second from the top so it has a little more give when a take steps, but you can also lace them third from the top and they're also great. Really comfy, but I just find that my feet slip around a little more without the lacing up the ankles. Though in saying that, maybe the leather is just really stiff still. I haven't worn them all day, just for a few hours when I get home.
I also love sandals and that's all I wear in the summer. If I remember, I can come back with a reply in another month or two to let you know how I go after breaking them in. :)
Edit: Didn't even answer the question, really. No, I've got enough room that the boot doesn't rub on my ankles! I do wear long socks with them, too. Just did a walk around the lounge to confirm. Perhaps the leather is softening, because they were stiffer last week. Finally.
I know, that's one of the things that caught my eye, the stitching. The website says they are "traditional European Veldtschoen construction and precise double stitching." I've heard so many good things about these boots so I decided to drop the money and just gift myself a pair. Same here - I've also got big, wide feet (size 10-11 depending on brand and style). Great for swimming, not great for finding shoes that fit well.
Just looked up the Thursday Boot Company... I'm really liking the stitching on some of them, wow! Here in Australia, Red Wings only seem to mostly do boots and shoes for work, no heels... But I am atrocious with heels. I can just look at a pair and my ankles roll!
I don't know the brand Colorado, but I just did a quick internet search and some of those shoes are so cute! Definitely would have taken a look if I knew about these before and found they were sold in Australia.
I have had the same pair of Blundstones for 7 years and they're still going. The only issue is that both soles have cracks along the balls of my feet, and a lot of cobblers don't want to touch them (for resoling). I went to a local Cobbler who had time to chat and he said that trying to take off the soles of Blundstones is a nightmare. He said that molten rubber flies everywhere and it's just not worth the effort.
Though saying that, I found a place in Ottawa (I think, but I know for sure it's in Ontario), and a place in Western Australia that resole Blundstones. May consider, but I may retire my Blundies once I get some good mileage on these Duckfeet before making the ultimate decision. Resoling potential was high up on the list for me!
I didn't realise it, but I've been wearing barefoot paddle shoes for years. I love barefoot shoes.
Thank you! And true, yeah! Though I still blindly slice my peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in to triangles. However, I do mostly make them to take on the road, so they stay as one whole piece and put in to a ziploc bag.
Thank you! You know, the first time I've ever seen anyone eat a sandwich or burger with a fork and knife was here in regional Australia. Whereabouts are you from? You also say knife and fork, so I'm going to guess you're not from North America. :) Or at least not from Western Canada.
I made pulled bbq brisket the other day, so I've piled on some quinoa salad on top and am having it cold. It's actually pretty yum!
Can never go wrong with roti and curry, especially in winter!
They have a lunch special for $15 that includes burger and chips. A friend had the sweet potato chips, and they looked really good! I used to live in the Rat, and this was one we came to often.
The pie competition is also on for August with some solid-looking contenders throughout the city, so I might be up again next month.
Was up in Ballarat today, so I had a chicken and cheese burger at Griller's Mark:
I... Actually have no linen clothes, but those photos look so breathable and comfy. Maybe that's something I should get some of this summer.
Just need to find some at op shops to align with what I've been sticking to for the last 4 years: No brand new clothes except undies and socks.
Is it easy to care for as well? Throw it in the laundry machine on cold, hang it outside in the sun to dry?
Lastase pills. Some people don't know it's a thing. I wouldn't be able to eat so many good food like butter, poutine, cheesecake, yoghurt, nachos.. I know there are alternatives but they are not the same as the real thing.
I don't know any of the mentioned authors, but Blindboy Boatclub comes to mind instantly. He writes short stories and some of them can be really weird and some more like horror. I think he's got three books out now.
Yeah, I'll definitely have to call around and see what there is around here. Melbourne is big enough - there should be more than a few options out here!
I have yet to regret these boots. They're Faborg in cocoa 😍
Yup. Pretty spicy. I debated for a year about getting a pair, but my Blundstones have started letting in some water so I had to stop putting off getting any new shoes.
What I plan on doing is wearing down the soles a bit before getting them resoled with something way more durable and slip resistant than the crepe. I saw somewhere that someone replaced it with Vibram soles! I think they were in the States, and I'm not paying for shipping and USD. Someone local must do it, surely.
Thanks for the suggestion and tip! Trying to avoid Amazon, so I'll see what I can find outside of it first.
Oh, that's alright, but thank you for the heads up! Yes, I've also seen a bunch of new brands that I've never seen before so I've been wary. Like Groundies, Saguaro,... The only ones I can think of at the moment because it's past my bed time, haha. I think I'll be happy to wait a little longer to see how these new brands still hold up in another year or so.
Yup, I'm hoping the same. Once they break in, I'm hoping to fall absolutely head over heels for them.
These boots are from Denmark! Found them here in Australia, so yes, the price is higher than likely anywhere else in the world coming from that far away, but so far, worth it. :)
Yes please! Thank you!
That's so good. Which were the lucky boots to be added to the collection?! Please share some photos so I can get help deciding my second pair! Haha
Oh, they're so good. Depends on where you lace them - I like it on the second from the top so it has a little more give when a take steps, but you can also lace them third from the top and they're also great. Really comfy, but I just find that my feet slip around a little more without the lacing up the ankles. Though in saying that, maybe the leather is just really stiff still. I haven't worn them all day, just for a few hours when I get home.
I also love sandals and that's all I wear in the summer. If I remember, I can come back with a reply in another month or two to let you know how I go after breaking them in. :)
Edit: Didn't even answer the question, really. No, I've got enough room that the boot doesn't rub on my ankles! I do wear long socks with them, too. Just did a walk around the lounge to confirm. Perhaps the leather is softening, because they were stiffer last week. Finally.
I know, that's one of the things that caught my eye, the stitching. The website says they are "traditional European Veldtschoen construction and precise double stitching." I've heard so many good things about these boots so I decided to drop the money and just gift myself a pair. Same here - I've also got big, wide feet (size 10-11 depending on brand and style). Great for swimming, not great for finding shoes that fit well.
Just looked up the Thursday Boot Company... I'm really liking the stitching on some of them, wow! Here in Australia, Red Wings only seem to mostly do boots and shoes for work, no heels... But I am atrocious with heels. I can just look at a pair and my ankles roll!
I don't know the brand Colorado, but I just did a quick internet search and some of those shoes are so cute! Definitely would have taken a look if I knew about these before and found they were sold in Australia.
I have had the same pair of Blundstones for 7 years and they're still going. The only issue is that both soles have cracks along the balls of my feet, and a lot of cobblers don't want to touch them (for resoling). I went to a local Cobbler who had time to chat and he said that trying to take off the soles of Blundstones is a nightmare. He said that molten rubber flies everywhere and it's just not worth the effort.
Though saying that, I found a place in Ottawa (I think, but I know for sure it's in Ontario), and a place in Western Australia that resole Blundstones. May consider, but I may retire my Blundies once I get some good mileage on these Duckfeet before making the ultimate decision. Resoling potential was high up on the list for me!
I didn't realise it, but I've been wearing barefoot paddle shoes for years. I love barefoot shoes.
Thank you! And true, yeah! Though I still blindly slice my peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in to triangles. However, I do mostly make them to take on the road, so they stay as one whole piece and put in to a ziploc bag.
Thank you! You know, the first time I've ever seen anyone eat a sandwich or burger with a fork and knife was here in regional Australia. Whereabouts are you from? You also say knife and fork, so I'm going to guess you're not from North America. :) Or at least not from Western Canada.