Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Just imagine me hopping on one foot while trying to get both ends of a springy thingy on each end of my foot and eventually toppling over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I gave up ANH and just left them on my muck boots when the snow was bad. Whatever you do folks, don't wear them indoors on shiny/hard floors or on ice... you'll go skating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Oh, I was hoping it would work on compacted snow. And as for the visual in my mind . . . oh dear!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachachecha Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I am here in Michigan, USA and have never heard of Yaktrax. Went on Amazon and sure enough we have them here so ordered a pair. We had sooooo much snow last year that these will work wonderful. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 They won't fit on Ugg style boots if that's what you're hoping - they need much sturdier soles. They are really best on wellies or walking boots. I wear mine over my muck boots. Depends on the Uggs. I have Ugg Ultimates with chunkier soles and they are great o them.... May only be crepe type soles they don't work on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 They won't fit on Ugg style boots if that's what you're hoping - they need much sturdier soles. They are really best on wellies or walking boots. I wear mine over my muck boots. Depends on the Uggs. I have Ugg Ultimates with chunkier soles and they are great o them.... May only be crepe type soles they don't work on? Yep, I wore them on my Kiwi's as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Oh, I was hoping it would work on compacted snow. And as for the visual in my mind . . . oh dear!!!! They do work on compacted snow, just not hard ice or shiny floors - they are specific about that in the instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Just looking at Yaktrax for Aber, never seen anyone wearing them before though. Looks like a good idea but think I might get some funny looks getting off the bws + putting them on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Today I saw some Yaktrax on sale in my local Milletts shop, £14.99 I think. Mine were a godsend during the last two winters on the compacted, icy route to the chicken run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Stuff it Lewis - I'm getting some! So we can both get funny looks round Aber! I just don't fancy slipping over & I have to walk down the track each day & in the village to the post office. It's either Yak Trax, a sledge or both? Have already planned to buy a sledge as soon as I see on in the shops. Might need it to pull the post on & of course have a bit of fun on. AM looking for some cavelry style boots at the mo too. Autumn is well & truly here..leggings, boots, nice scarves & funky hats. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Just looking at Yaktrax for Aber, never seen anyone wearing them before though. Looks like a good idea but think I might get some funny looks getting off the bws + putting them on! you'd look even sillier when you fall on yer botty! Our street is on a hill and never gets gritted so the road and pavements are treacherous (not helped by kids skiing and sledging down the road) and walking the dogs turns into an extreme sport when it snows mine must have saved me a broken bone or two in the snowfall we had last winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 I don't give a stuff what I look like 99% of the time One of the joys of getting older Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 OK which looks funnier - legs akimbo or hopping around trying to put the trax on? Um, I think I'll have to invest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Just got THE email (doh) We regret to inform you that the following items have been delayed as we are still awaiting stock from our suppliers : "Gelert Folding Shovel" Estimated arrival date: November 11 2011 - November 22 2011 One of Amazon's aims is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have fallen short. Please accept our sincere apologies. You have not been charged for this item. We do not debit money from your payment card until just before your items are dispatched. We will send you a dispatch confirmation email on the date of dispatch. Sincerely, Customer Service Department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Chick Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Just butting in here on this thread, but hearing you all talk about snow shovels have you tried an Army Surpluss shop? DH bought a small folding snow shovel in a canvass bag last year to keep in the car and it is very sturdy and good quality. He paid under £5 for it as well. It could be worth considering as you dont want to be caught out before the end of November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Just butting in here on this thread, but hearing you all talk about snow shovels have you tried an Army Surpluss shop? DH bought a small folding snow shovel in a canvass bag last year to keep in the car and it is very sturdy and good quality. He paid under £5 for it as well.( Good tip, thank you. There is an army surplus place a few miles away, I might pop over and see what they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 This is bad! I had a dream about choosing a snowshovel last night; obviously too much time spent on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 OH does the church website and was in discussion this am with church sec and the vicars wife wandered in asking if they knew where snow shovel was? OH thought this was funny - maybe her hotline to God has told her something the rest of us are party too Omlet is not good for me - I sent for snow boots for me and OH from Amazon yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 should read "are not party to" hands and brain not working in sinc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Oh dear . Walking past our local DIY/sells everything shop this afternoon, I saw they had a container of snow shovels for sale . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Lovely throws half price at Dunelm Mill linky Not sure if it's a glitch though as you need to click yellow and it shows an animal print one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Lovely throws half price at Dunelm Mill linky Not sure if it's a glitch though as you need to click yellow and it shows an animal print one They look just the thing for the dogs in the cold weather, will have to see if they are still on offer when I am less skint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Ours came from the garden centre up the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Just checked my account - Says "Dispatch Estimate: 7 Nov 2011 - 16 Nov 2011" Just wondering if we'll all be getting another email soon with another delay ?? (hope not) If I do, I'll cancel this time. I've never had this problem with Amazon before - has anyone else ?? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Dispatch Estimate: 2 Nov 2011 - 11 Nov 2011 for me - perhaps it'll arrive before the snow does . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
