theherd123 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Does Couperman have bruised ankles this morning?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Rosie wanted to sleep in hers! Lovely to see you too Snowy Got Rosie a lovely pair of boots with a black zebra type print on, but not the school shoes I had hoped for. I got one pair of traditonal design boots with a wonderful tonic type finish, and a pair of longer boots for smart work wear. I was very impressed with the place, as well as with the amount of chocolate cake that Snowy's two smaller men seemed to have eaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 What's a tonic type finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Rosie wanted to sleep in hers! Lovely to see you too Snowy Got Rosie a lovely pair of boots with a black zebra type print on, but not the school shoes I had hoped for. I got one pair of traditonal design boots with a wonderful tonic type finish, and a pair of longer boots for smart work wear. I was very impressed with the place, as well as with the amount of chocolate cake that Snowy's two smaller men seemed to have eaten. Eaten or spread around the cafe? (those lovely linen table cloths and napkins!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 What's a tonic type finish? I'm assuming it's two tone, like fabrics that appear as two tones when light is on them? But we need colour details and pictures, don't we? Glad you all had a good time, I'd go for the teashop by the sound of it, let alone the DocMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Spot on Sheila, the finish looks like oil on water, so very subtly multi-coloured. The term 'tonic' comes from cloth which is woven with the warp and weft threads in subtly different colours (usually seem in silk) so that the colour changes subtly depending in the angle you look at it from. Sorry I wasn't more eloquent last night; I was exhausted and in the queue for a shower Will post photos when I have taken some, am wearing the taller, smart boots today, they've already had lots of compliments and are very comfortable. @ Snowy; the ladies in there were lovely, and very cheerful. I was always embarrassed at the mess that small children make when Rosie was little... I don't seem to notice it any more. besides, it's half the fun and enjoyment of eating chocolate cake and I love to see their chocolatey little smiles - can't get over how much those little lads have grown Next time we visit, i will bring the hooond as that nature reserve called Summer Leys about 3 miles away looked brilliant for a walk. Edit, just found a pic of the tonic boots that I have, althought the two-tone effect isn't obvious in this photo. Here are the tall, smart boots I have (only cost me £30!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Oh THOSE ones! I love those. They didn't have any clodhoppery enough for me, sizewise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I think I had the opposite problem and really liked another pair, but they didn't have them in my size. I will try to get some photos done later. I managed to get R some school shoes in Brantano on the way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Love those tall, smart boots Claret, and a great bargain. Bet they look fab on you. Is the colour Claret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Love those tall, smart boots Claret, and a great bargain. Bet they look fab on you. Is the colour Claret? but of course! So it matches my hair and a large proportion of my wardrobe... does clash with the orange though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 I've just caught up on this, things not great at home! My friend outdid you all on Saturday, she bought 9 pairs of Doc Martens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I loved the photo you texted! How on earth did she find that many to fit?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
