So I'm just flipping through the Robb Report---there is a full page advertisement for "The Quintessential American Boot:

N-I-C-E! 

Rev

Here is what the ad says:

THE QUINTESSENTIAL AMERICAN BOOT

 

For almost a hundred years, the Shoemaker family of Scappose, Oregon has made some of the world's most exceptional boots---WESCOS. These are investment quality boots, meticulously crafted from the finest, hand-selected leathers. The BOSS is a classic style, authentically American in every way. We can build a Boss to your exact measurements for the most extraordinary level of comfort.

And, we will customize the details---leather, stitching, and trims---as you wish.

The Rev must admit---he never knew Guyana "Long Boots" was that sophisticated.

Click on the link:

http://www.wescoboots.com/wesco/stock.asp

Rev

The 'long boots' that I remember in Guyana doesn't look anything like  these, Rev.

Sheik:

I am trying to find a photo of a Guyana Long Boots----no luck so far.

But give Wesco credit---they really styled up the Guyana Long Boots---and you can have them custom made---although they cost a pretty penny.

Rev

I owned a pair of long boots when I lived in Kitty in the 1980s. Rainfall flooded my landlord's yard often. With low water pressure I used his yard pipe to fill up my daily needs. The long boots were a great investment. Out of habit, I used to shake them out before inserting my feet. Just in case centipedes or other unfriendly creatures were cozying up in them.

Ther're called Wellingtons, sir

When the place flood. this is what you need.

ha ha ha ha ha

Nice one gilbakka! Everybody has a heartwarming story---sweet memories-- about life in good old Guyana.

Rev

nehru use those booths to party the fella live in a gutta

What is Rev Ally pretending to be now?

Mo antiman runnings......

I have a pair of Guyana long boots that I bought from The Home Depot. Haven't worn it in more than 15 years since I don't like or do yard work.

Guysuco used to give those Wellington boots to the cane cutters.....back when.

Guysuco now tell sugar workers, they cannot get these boots anymore.

What's the reason?