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Monday, 24 December 2007

I heart my new winter boots

From L.L. Bean, I love these boots. I was admittedly sad at first because my first choice for boots were these from Lands End and they were sold out in every acceptable size and color combo, even the mens' version. (Note: apparently everyone in the country bought these boots as they don't even show up in the womens' selection of boots anymore... but I was going to get them in a fun bright pink/fuschia.)

But, turns out I love my LLB boots anyway. They're very warm, very lightweight, comfortable, and have done great so far even trudging through nasty slush thanks to the fun variation in weather in New England. They're not hard-core waterproof, because the upper part is just layers of fleece, not suede, so I wouldn't take them snow shoeing or submerge them completely too often, but for tramping around the city in the winter, even in the nastiest weather, they do great.

Posted: Dec 24, 2007 16:44

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Mystery of the Boston Common Christmas Tree

So this video seems to show the lighting ceremony for the tree on the Boston Common this year.

But how come when I walk by this spot I see a tiny Charlie-Brown-esque tree, pathetically surrounded by gifts almost bigger than it is and an unnecessarily gigantic circle of fencing?

At least that's true as of the end of last week, unless there's been a change since then. But the lighting was supposed to be November 29.

(Picture to follow when I get a chance to stop by and snap one.)

What happened? Anybody know?

ETA: I'm a MORON. Yesterday I saw this tree with Rob. There IS a small Charlie-Brown like tree closer to the street, which is inexplicably surrounded by a large fence and too large presents for some reason, but the big tree is there, it's just farther back from the street.

Posted: Dec 24, 2007 16:32

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