November 22, 2009
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DeFeeted
Reading MooncatBlue's latest post was, as always, an inspiration. She writes the way I would if I could write that well. Her blog today was about things she's grateful for and one of the odder things was her matched sock collection.
Now, I'm not much of a collector. I tend to throw away, or donate to the thrift store, anything I haven't used or worn in two years. My one weaknesses is DeFeet socks. I still have my very first pair, a gift from a woman Mike and I used to ride with nearly fifteen years ago. These socks simply don't wear out! They get dirty and grungy and even fade a little, but they retain their elasticity and their sense of whimsy forever.
My first and second pair, a bit the worse for wear.
The three down arrows are the symbol for extreme downhill on a mountain bike race course so, of course, these are one of my favorites.
These are my girly socks, Petal Power, Pinky and Daisy Dukes. Sadly mountain biking is a dirty sport for socks.
The Peaceful Glow socks actually glow in the dark. Way too cool!
The Survival of the Fittest socks are probably an odd selection for a woman, but I thought the little sperm cells were too cute to pass up.
Violets and Amour - more girly socks.
I bought two pairs of these just because they were pretty and matched my bike.
$...that's what I want and New Mexico were just some kind of fashion statement because they matched a jersey.
The one with the coral snake says "red and yellow kills a fellow, red and black is safe for Jack" . We don't have coral snakes around here so I probably won't ever need to know this.
These are two of my favorites.
Biker CHICK isn't a DeFeet sock but Shark*A*Tac is.
The Eskimo socks have wool in them so they say Wool*e*ator on the other side. All the others say Air*e*ator by DeFeet.
Rubbadukky is one of my favorites & Kokopelli is good for riding in Utah where the sand is almost the same color as the Kokopelli.
And last, the Christmas socks.The only person I know with a sock collection that rivals mine is my sister, Babs430.
Today I wore the Eskimo socks because it was barely 50 degrees when I headed out the door. Gloria, Sally and I climbed Elder Gulch again just to gain some fitness. After my day of manual labor yesterday, the old legs were in no condition to climb but the girls wanted a work out so...
Comments (13)
I have those kokopelli socks too! I have bunches of defeet socks, I use to buy a couple new pair every time I went to sea otter classic. I hate it when one goes missing. They are my fave socks. I even have martini ones. That is a wonderful rain rutted decent! Ah, I have to get back on the old mtb, GOD AS MY WITNESS!
@queenie - See? I knew we were kindred spirits! You're the only other woman I know who has the Kokopelli socks. I've never seen the martini ones but you know if I find them, I'll have to buy them. They're probablyl out of production so I'll have to search far and wide.
Wow!
Cute, you have lots of socks. Me? I have lots of white ones I wear with my golf shoes. I like it, that way I don't have to decide which ones I might want to wear. I just grab any white ones that are there, and go.
There are some pretty cool bike jerseys too.
@segoviafan - My jerseys are pretty boring; I rely on my inflatable bra to keep that part interesting. It also serves as an airbag when I crash chest first.
You amaze me with your collection of socks in so many colors ( in fact like a rainbow ones ) and so meanings . They are speaking socks and are adapted to different circumstances . They also are elegant and feminine , with a touch of humor . Your collection is a delight Judy .
I liked also the composition video with a musical background . Well done .
I wish you a happy thaksgiving.
Love
Michel
I almost never ride below 50 degrees, the wind you make gives me an earache after while (wussy huh)
Think I could wear your socks out; steel toed safety boots just seem to erode them away.
@ElevenStones - My tolerance is between 50 and 90 for cycling. You're right, the wind chill factor is too intense for severe weather. Jogging is better for really cold weather because at my old lady pace there's little wind.
Regarding your sock wear issue, might I suggest a more frequent pedicure? Your bed partner will thank you for it too
That is a damn lot of socks! I like the spermy ones too. I only have 6 pairs of white socks, 1 pair of socks with sheep cartoons on it from Australia and 1 pair of brown striped socks from Hong Kong (which my father said was ugly but subsequently mistook as his and wore them).
@Gringottsbank - Don't you just love socks you buy on vacation?! Every time you wear them you remember the place where you bought them.
What a fun post...great collection of socks!
@AprilsPlace - Did you see my sister's collection. She just had to join in by posting her own beautiful assortment. Mine are more utilitarian, hers more girly.
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