tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post4106708713434836936..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Five Bordeaux Things Fridaymaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-73232369068556581192015-10-13T18:09:02.073-07:002015-10-13T18:09:02.073-07:00Well, I'd buy them (but then I don't have ...Well, I'd buy them (but then I don't have a lot of self-restraint). BTW, I bought a pair of gorgeous cream coloured leather ankle boots in Amsterdam 4 years ago and every time I wear them (which isn't outrageously often, admittedly), I love the memories they evoke. Also, they're freakin' cool boots.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-86299726034979601342015-10-12T09:33:51.954-07:002015-10-12T09:33:51.954-07:00Boots bought. On me, flares have to have a heel, n...Boots bought. On me, flares have to have a heel, no question!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-42953277118578813852015-10-10T06:44:10.950-07:002015-10-10T06:44:10.950-07:00I am late to the party. Buy the boots. You will ge...I am late to the party. Buy the boots. You will get so much wear out of them. Great with skinnies and with flares. I think that flares need a heel. Just my two Euros:)Sue Burpeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282970328494769657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-59501518389123716602015-10-07T22:48:20.002-07:002015-10-07T22:48:20.002-07:00You are way too kind, thank you! I'm really lo...You are way too kind, thank you! I'm really looking forward to the watercolour classes. Left a comment on your Eiffel Tower post but it seems to have got lost. Your Paris classes sound wonderful for your students!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-47473591857705786442015-10-07T22:46:41.977-07:002015-10-07T22:46:41.977-07:00It is strange, but it makes sense and I'm goin...It is strange, but it makes sense and I'm going to try it when I get home. Thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-1353933136299115152015-10-06T06:56:06.120-07:002015-10-06T06:56:06.120-07:00love the watercolour! You are really using the wet...love the watercolour! You are really using the wet-in-wet well. Can't wait to see where you take your painting in the next couple of months....Alison Watthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768315542282472901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29307680836228043602015-10-03T13:35:29.612-07:002015-10-03T13:35:29.612-07:00LOLLOLNorthmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597456926736581361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23232431257715504922015-10-03T02:18:34.974-07:002015-10-03T02:18:34.974-07:00Strange tip for stretching shoes & boots - sti...Strange tip for stretching shoes & boots - stick a large clean potatoe in for a few days . Works for me & I have one foot slightly bigger than the other too . See how useful I am ....<br />Wendy in YorkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-43726684395476273142015-10-03T01:37:07.604-07:002015-10-03T01:37:07.604-07:00Thanks! I'm a tiny bit worried about the right...Thanks! I'm a tiny bit worried about the right boot, which is a bit tight on my larger right foot, but I'm counting on the leather to stretch.<br />Nola fills her cards to me with her drawings, so it seems only fair I return the favour.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-55962263954000552442015-10-03T01:35:12.721-07:002015-10-03T01:35:12.721-07:00I do think they'll get lots of wear. And thank...I do think they'll get lots of wear. And thanks re the watercolour.mverry amateur, I know, but I think Nola might be a generous audience, as you are,,.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-40617022911568100672015-10-03T01:34:18.322-07:002015-10-03T01:34:18.322-07:00So true. Thank you!So true. Thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-15548456394587114472015-10-03T01:33:54.053-07:002015-10-03T01:33:54.053-07:00Yes, I have to make some tough choices about what ...Yes, I have to make some tough choices about what gets left out of my suitcase, but at least I planned to leave my runners behind here and they are almost as bulky as the boots. Careful calculations....😉materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-13709134078625892372015-10-03T01:32:21.395-07:002015-10-03T01:32:21.395-07:00Oh, you've got right to the heart of the probl...Oh, you've got right to the heart of the problem. Buying a pair of boots two days before leaving for Rome, where I'm sure to see even more wonderful boots. So I may very well be walking around Rome next week refusing to look at shop windows....or I'll be using your wise rationale to compromise my already taxed charge card!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58948967693547797502015-10-03T01:28:13.907-07:002015-10-03T01:28:13.907-07:00It's becoming a unanimous verdict and I like t...It's becoming a unanimous verdict and I like to be obedient...😉materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-44264313761617968182015-10-03T01:27:31.382-07:002015-10-03T01:27:31.382-07:00So funny, that's pretty much what my sister te...So funny, that's pretty much what my sister texted, and she's the same size as you...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-502230371435746712015-10-03T01:26:47.042-07:002015-10-03T01:26:47.042-07:00If you insist.....If you insist.....materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88814838787896020152015-10-03T01:26:15.711-07:002015-10-03T01:26:15.711-07:00So very true what you say about autumn clothed--te...So very true what you say about autumn clothed--temptation abounds!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20007310390516863282015-10-03T01:25:33.847-07:002015-10-03T01:25:33.847-07:00Thanks for the enabling, Sue... Although my charge...Thanks for the enabling, Sue... Although my charge card might not agree 😉materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29481630128812632862015-10-02T13:20:14.139-07:002015-10-02T13:20:14.139-07:00Boots that FIT and are COMFY- no brainier - buy th...Boots that FIT and are COMFY- no brainier - buy them. My feet are so hard to fit and occasionally I have restrained myself and then lived with the regret....love your postcard and your relationship with your granddaughter- a tradition if hand painted card exchange is being established...love the street art, too. Enjoy your last few days in Bordeaux.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672725172624302454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-42016041812019694952015-10-02T12:00:01.479-07:002015-10-02T12:00:01.479-07:00Oh if the boots fit...buy them!
They'll be per...Oh if the boots fit...buy them!<br />They'll be perfect for fall and winter...<br />Nice watercolour too mater!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-59525633081706537832015-10-02T08:20:00.556-07:002015-10-02T08:20:00.556-07:00If the boots are comfy, they have your name alll o...If the boots are comfy, they have your name alll over them! You can't change your mind and go back for them once you get home!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-34362687252078175412015-10-02T07:54:45.082-07:002015-10-02T07:54:45.082-07:00If they are comfortable and you really like them, ...If they are comfortable and you really like them, buy them. You may have to give up on something else to stay within your carry-on limit. If you have not bought shoes for a year, it might be time. En revanche, since you are now retired, you may not have so many opportunities to wear the boots. I love French shop windows!Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-59089337473550439742015-10-02T07:45:07.760-07:002015-10-02T07:45:07.760-07:00Buy those boots,if they are comfy,I like them! And...Buy those boots,if they are comfy,I like them! And than,when in Rome-, two possibilities<br />:1. If you'll find another beautiful boots you like,buy them,too. How often can you find beautiful and comfortable boots? Or<br />2. Don't look at shoe shop windows in Rome at all ( That is my choice very often,when I already bought shoes I like) :-)<br />DottoressaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23698131439983302682015-10-02T07:39:09.450-07:002015-10-02T07:39:09.450-07:00Buy them:):) You will regret it if you don't....Buy them:):) You will regret it if you don't..They are unique! CocoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-65437997486469701592015-10-02T07:16:05.115-07:002015-10-02T07:16:05.115-07:00Buy.Those.Boots.
Do not leave town without those ...Buy.Those.Boots.<br /><br />Do not leave town without those boots. If you don't want them then buy them and send them to me (size 61/2 please).<br /><br />Love the bird and rider, I'm so jealous of your trip :)Northmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597456926736581361noreply@blogger.com