Comfortable and fabulous boots *are* hard on the wallet, Maya. That's why I REALLY take care of my boots and why it also took a long time to build up the collection. But your collection sounds fabulous. I am 14 years older than you! And I hold onto my boots for a long time

True Angie. I am trying to get my boot collection in a place where I hold on to them for long though. Certain things I"m okay with being throwaway, but I would really like to get my footwear in a place where I don't have to think about it for a long time. My sandals are there. Now it's winter footwear. Ebay and consignment will probably be my best friends.

Lisa, great story about the wellies at the interview.

San, it's been a very good "boot summer" here this year, hasn't it. Before living in the PNW I never knew there could be such a thing. I'm not complaining, though...not too much :).