shake your boots

one warning about country living
no matter where you store your boots
turn them upside down and shake them before putting your foot in
sometimes you get a snake, sometimes a mouse
but you usually get something
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Swan Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Better than a Christmas stocking! I'm laughing again. I used to get rocks and play-dough among other things n my slippers once upon a time. Thanks Karen :)
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November 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
thank you Jeanette
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