06/05/2026
History in the making right here!!! …and a short story.
My favorite LL Bean work boots are roughly…ancient. They were picked up at Goodwill by a customer of the ski shop I was working at in Bangor, ME, happened to be my size, and given to me at least 15 years ago. They have been falling apart for a while and this spring they started loosing their soles. Then, my 3 year old son peed in them (“MOMMY!! I’M PEEING IN YOUR BOOTS!) and I decided it was time. RIP boots, you have been through SO many hiking and farming adventures! Upon recommendation from the ladies at the Dirt on Flowers podcast, and a birthday gift card, I was able to get my hands on this pair of Blundstone boots. I am SO thrilled to get these broken in and comfy!
Thanks to Kristine Radlof and Pop Pop for that excellent birthday gift card. I’m not sure what my feet would have done without it! 🥰🤣💐🥾