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Title: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 23 August 2010, 20:44:36
About my foot,

My right no 4 toe is bent and goes under the middle toe, been like that for years, but recently has gotten sore.

I tripped over it a few weeks ago - agony.

Not very comfortable to walk either.

So I will be getting an operation, done by a private hospital for the NHS.

On a general

They cut open the toe, remove the last joint and pin it straight, pin stays in for 6 weeks or so.

I will have to keep the foot raised.

Getting worried now!
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 23 August 2010, 21:43:27
If the toe is big enough to trip over Martin, its best attended to before it 'does' for you. :y :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: PhilRich on 23 August 2010, 22:07:17
Shame you don't drive a Ford Martin, then you'd be a Ford Pintoe! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

I hope it all goes well for you mate, & you make a quick recovery. Don't forget to take pho toes! ;) :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 23 August 2010, 23:00:24
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Shame you don't drive a Ford Martin, then you'd be a Ford Pintoe! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

I hope it all goes well for you mate, & you make a quick recovery. Don't forget to take pho toes! ;) :y


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Don't forget to take pho toes!


Digit-al of course. :y :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: hotel21 on 23 August 2010, 23:09:14
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Shame you don't drive a Ford Martin, then you'd be a Ford Pintoe! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

I hope it all goes well for you mate, & you make a quick recovery. Don't forget to take pho toes! ;) :y


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Don't forget to take pho toes!


Digit-al of course. :y :y

Nailed it.....   ;D
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 23 August 2010, 23:23:00
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Shame you don't drive a Ford Martin, then you'd be a Ford Pintoe! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)

I hope it all goes well for you mate, & you make a quick recovery. Don't forget to take pho toes! ;) :y


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Don't forget to take pho toes!


Digit-al of course. :y :y

Nailed it.....   ;D


On foot of that one B, I may have to admit de-feet :y :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: CaptainZok on 23 August 2010, 23:25:42
Will the op toe-tally cure it?
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 23 August 2010, 23:28:30
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Will the op toe-tally cure it?


It should Captain but may take a while to heel :y :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: CaptainZok on 23 August 2010, 23:33:11
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Will the op toe-tally cure it?


It should Captain but may take a while to heel :y :y
Should put a spring in his step then. ;D
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Andy B on 23 August 2010, 23:33:51
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Getting worried now!

You should've realised by now that this place is the last place you'd get sympathy from!  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 23 August 2010, 23:35:52
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Will the op toe-tally cure it?


It should Captain but may take a while to heel :y :y
Should put a spring in his step then. ;D


Without doubt Z, and putting his best foot forward to boot!! :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 23 August 2010, 23:38:47
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Getting worried now!

You should've realised by now that this place is the last place you'd get sympathy from!  ;)  ;)  ;)


You're right Andy, I blame Philrich for kicking it all off. >:( >:(
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 August 2010, 23:40:14
Don't tell me I'm going to be the sole member to wish Martin good luck without making a wise crack?

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Don't tell me I'm going to be the sole member to wish Martin good luck without making a wise crack.

Oops! I've gone and put my foot in it. :-X

Kevin
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: hotel21 on 23 August 2010, 23:40:32
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Getting worried now!

You should've realised by now that this place is the last place you'd get sympathy from!  ;)  ;)  ;)

Was always told as a young plooky proby that the only place you can find sympathy in this big bad world was between shit and syphillis in the office dictionary....   ;D
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: hotel21 on 23 August 2010, 23:41:20
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Don't tell me I'm going to be the sole member to wish Martin good luck without making a wise crack?

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Don't tell me I'm going to be the sole member to wish Martin good luck without making a wise crack.

Oops! I've gone and put my foot in it. :-X

Kevin

Cheesy, Kevin.... Cheesy.....   ;D
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Andy B on 23 August 2010, 23:51:50
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Getting worried now!

You should've realised by now that this place is the last place you'd get sympathy from!  ;)  ;)  ;)

Was always told as a young plooky proby that the only place you can find sympathy in this big bad world was between shit and syphillis in the office dictionary....   ;D

As we were too!  ;) :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Vamps on 23 August 2010, 23:55:57
Troublesome members...... :D :D :D
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Elite Pete on 24 August 2010, 13:12:41
I think you should all put a sock in it, the poor blokes obviously worried ::)
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: PhilRich on 24 August 2010, 13:21:31
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Hmmm, toe-tally understandable given the circumstances  ::) ;)
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: albitz on 24 August 2010, 16:01:43
Cant understand why its going to be done under general anaesthetic tbh, far better with a local. could be out of hospital and on your way home an hour ofter the op. :-/
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Shackeng on 24 August 2010, 16:46:31
A mate has just had both feet done, 4 toes on each at the same time. Just had to take care not to kick the cat. All fine now. Good luck :y :y :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: PhilRich on 24 August 2010, 16:58:20
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A mate has just had both feet done, 4 toes on each at the same time. Just had to take care not to kick the cat. All fine now. Good luck :y :y :y








This post has just set me thinking Martin! For Gawds sake make sure they mark the proper foot to operate on BEFORE they put you to sleep!!! :D
It's not as far fetched as it sounds! swmbo damaged her Median nerve in her left wrist & the daft buggers were going to operate on her Right! >:(
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: toxic34 on 24 August 2010, 17:09:55
I think that some of these comments are getting really
corn-y and I think that you are being very callus.  :D
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: albitz on 24 August 2010, 17:16:18
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A mate has just had both feet done, 4 toes on each at the same time. Just had to take care not to kick the cat. All fine now. Good luck :y :y :y







This post has just set me thinking Martin! For Gawds sake make sure they mark the proper foot to operate on BEFORE they put you to sleep!!! :D
It's not as far fetched as it sounds! swmbo damaged her Median nerve in her left wrist & the daft buggers were going to operate on her Right! >:(
Another good reason to stay awake during the op. :)
I had a bone removed a few years ago from the toe next to my big toe. It was the bone from the foot to the first joint of the toe, so its just held on by skin now.
The sound and smell of the little Dremel type cutting tool was a bit unnerving tbh, but I was home a couple of hours later with crutches and some painkillers. If it had been general anesthetic it would have been a more involved and drawn out episode.

Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: PhilRich on 24 August 2010, 17:17:48
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I think that some of these comments are getting really
corn-y and I think that you are being very callus.  :D




Hello toxic  ;)  Good to see another Poolie! I shall have to start waving to all the miggy drivers around town now, feel free to give me the 'finger' if you see a middle aged lunatic waving at you! ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 24 August 2010, 17:41:25
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I think that some of these comments are getting really
corn-y and I think that you are being very callus.  :D


Well done Tox ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 24 August 2010, 23:21:17
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A mate has just had both feet done, 4 toes on each at the same time. Just had to take care not to kick the cat. All fine now. Good luck :y :y :y








This post has just set me thinking Martin! For Gawds sake make sure they mark the proper foot to operate on BEFORE they put you to sleep!!! :D
It's not as far fetched as it sounds! swmbo damaged her Median nerve in her left wrist & the daft buggers were going to operate on her Right! >:(


The left toe is about 1/2 as bad so would be no problem ;D ;D
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: tidla on 24 August 2010, 23:33:15
really potent eye drops for the wrong eye!!^^^

(tis true.you cant argue when your out)
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Vamps on 24 August 2010, 23:35:44
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I think that some of these comments are getting really
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Hello toxic  ;)  Good to see another Poolie! I shall have to start waving to all the miggy drivers around town now, feel free to give me the 'finger' if you see a middle aged lunatic waving at you! ;D ;D ;D :y

Gowd help us, another Monkey Hanger....... ::) ::) ::)

Seriously though, welcome to the forum, soon have enough of us for a meet....
 :y :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: beemerdevil on 25 August 2010, 19:26:57
yea.....speedy recovery martin  :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 August 2010, 19:32:34
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About my foot,

My right no 4 toe is bent and goes under the middle toe, been like that for years, but recently has gotten sore.

I tripped over it a few weeks ago - agony.

Not very comfortable to walk either.

So I will be getting an operation, done by a private hospital for the NHS.

On a general

They cut open the toe, remove the last joint and pin it straight, pin stays in for 6 weeks or so.

I will have to keep the foot raised.

Getting worried now!



Sorry Martin had to laugh whe I read this :D

But hope you do ok mate :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: CaptainZok on 25 August 2010, 19:36:31
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About my foot,

My right no 4 toe is bent and goes under the middle toe, been like that for years, but recently has gotten sore.

I tripped over it a few weeks ago - agony.

Not very comfortable to walk either.

So I will be getting an operation, done by a private hospital for the NHS.

On a general

They cut open the toe, remove the last joint and pin it straight, pin stays in for 6 weeks or so.

I will have to keep the foot raised.

Getting worried now!



Sorry Martin had to laugh whe I read this :D

But hope you do ok mate :y

Not very nice sticking the boot in like that Dazzle.
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 25 August 2010, 21:08:46
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About my foot,

My right no 4 toe is bent and goes under the middle toe, been like that for years, but recently has gotten sore.

I tripped over it a few weeks ago - agony.

Not very comfortable to walk either.

So I will be getting an operation, done by a private hospital for the NHS.

On a general

They cut open the toe, remove the last joint and pin it straight, pin stays in for 6 weeks or so.

I will have to keep the foot raised.

Getting worried now!



Sorry Martin had to laugh whe I read this :D

But hope you do ok mate :y

Should be bringing a present for Newent if I can find th emanuals
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Radiomarko on 26 August 2010, 08:40:14
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I will have to keep the foot raised.

I have had mucho leg & ankle surgery - the call to keep the foot raised is of vital importance, don't think you can get away with less than 99% of the time. I "just carried on as usual" after the first op and am now deeply regretting it....   damaged veins being one of the problems.

Best wishes for the op.
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: PhilRich on 26 August 2010, 14:00:53
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About my foot,

My right no 4 toe is bent and goes under the middle toe, been like that for years, but recently has gotten sore.

I tripped over it a few weeks ago - agony.

Not very comfortable to walk either.

So I will be getting an operation, done by a private hospital for the NHS.

On a general

They cut open the toe, remove the last joint and pin it straight, pin stays in for 6 weeks or so.

I will have to keep the foot raised.

Getting worried now!



Sorry Martin had to laugh whe I read this :D

But hope you do ok mate :y

Should be bringing a present for Newent if I can gather up the toenail clippings in time! ;)







 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 16 November 2010, 10:31:50
Operation is on thursday - will take some before & after pictures soon
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 November 2010, 10:35:05
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Operation is on thursday

Hope it goes well. :y

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- will take some before & after pictures soon

.. as long as they're not as bad as Jimbob's third nipple. :o

Kevin
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 16 November 2010, 11:44:58
Not gruesome like that - just looks odd
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: omegod on 16 November 2010, 12:38:48
I used to work in the theatres, Kays wires we used to call them which you might find one poking out the end of your toe. You should check out the toolkit they use, made of titanium but weirdly, the drill bit's came from B&Q!

Seriously nowt to fret over, simple op.
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 16 November 2010, 13:46:53
All the best Martin - things will go well, I have no doubt. :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Mysteryman on 16 November 2010, 14:10:08
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Operation is on thursday - will take some before & after pictures soon


Get the surgeon to write a how-to. :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 November 2010, 14:54:13
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Operation is on thursday - will take some before & after pictures soon


Get the surgeon to write a how-to. :y

 ::) ;D


Good luck Martin.. :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 November 2010, 07:57:17
I leave in 20 minutes, getting a lift with a workmates wife as they live very near it
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: SP_3.2 on 18 November 2010, 10:24:06
All the best , Hope all goes well. :y :y Good luck
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 November 2010, 10:46:58
i am bored waiting. Been here a while. So powered up my phone.
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Entwood on 18 November 2010, 11:24:37
Ahhh .. I was going to post a "hope it all goes well" mesage .. then I noticed the time you posted and the "20 minutes" bit .. so didn't think you'd see it ...

Now you are back in world wide communication .....

"Hope it all goes well and you are back home soon  :y :y :y :y "

 ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 November 2010, 12:58:59
still waiting bored and dehydrated
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 18 November 2010, 13:44:39
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still waiting bored and dehydrated

Your time will come Martin. :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 November 2010, 15:02:46
Should have gone to WIM, they're very good with toe-in.... ::)
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 November 2010, 16:31:22
back on ward now
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 18 November 2010, 16:35:59
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Should have gone to WIM, they're very good with toe-in.... ::)


 ;D ;D ;D Splendid.  ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 18 November 2010, 16:37:30
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back on ward now

Great news Martin. :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: CaptainZok on 18 November 2010, 16:40:03
Make sure you toe the line with the nursing staff.
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: PhilRich on 18 November 2010, 18:19:42
How has it gone Martin, all well I hope? :y
Did they give you tea & toe-st afterwards? ;D ;)
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 November 2010, 20:33:27
I escaped at 19:15

SORE SORE SORE

loads of bandages and I have a nice shiney new pair of crutches

Will upload some pictures later
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 November 2010, 20:34:21
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How has it gone Martin, all well I hope? :y
Did they give you tea & toe-st afterwards? ;D ;)


A chicken sandwitch ;D
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: PhilRich on 18 November 2010, 21:51:46
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How has it gone Martin, all well I hope? :y
Did they give you tea & toe-st afterwards? ;D ;)


A chicken sandwitch ;D
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Crikey Martin, the NHS must be better funded where you are  :D Glad to see you are chirpy  :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Debs. on 18 November 2010, 21:55:05
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I escaped at 19:15

SORE SORE SORE

loads of bandages and I have a nice shiney new pair of crutches

Will upload some pictures later

 ;) Hope you`ll feel better really soon, Martin......try and take it easy for a few days. :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 November 2010, 22:05:36
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How has it gone Martin, all well I hope? :y
Did they give you tea & toe-st afterwards? ;D ;)


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Crikey Martin, the NHS must be better funded where you are  :D Glad to see you are chirpy  :y


NHS subcontracted to private sector
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 19 November 2010, 15:18:35
Before

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k286/martinimber/Foot/Toe1116.jpg)

After - under bandages
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k286/martinimber/Foot/Toe1119.jpg)
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: TheBoy on 19 November 2010, 17:03:41
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Before

(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k286/martinimber/Foot/Toe1116.jpg)

After - under bandages
(http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k286/martinimber/Foot/Toe1119.jpg)
I think I preferred it when your DSL wasn't working....
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: PhilRich on 19 November 2010, 17:25:54
Lovely clear 'four toes' Martin ;D :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Amigo on 19 November 2010, 18:32:17
Don't worry. I'm a total wuss but my hernia op was done on the private through the NHS earlier this year. This means it's routine otherwise you'd be in the big house. You're treated as well as a paying patient. You'll come round in your own en suite room with freeview telly. I was home the same day, faultless.
    The nurses are a bonus too!!! You'll be fine really, Guy. :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 21 November 2010, 21:15:07
Very itchy now, the wire hurts the end of toe 4 :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 November 2010, 21:30:47
hope you will recover soon :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 02 December 2010, 21:23:48
Bandage off, hospital plaster on now.

Some stitches in the top (now covered) still have pin in for another 4 to 5 weeks.

Nice and straight and back to a PAIR of sandals rather than sandal and blue shoe.

It is about 5mm to 8mm shorter than its counterpart.

Will put picture up later nothing gruesome (that was Jimbobs nipple)
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 02 December 2010, 21:24:43
Easier to drive now as well - don't have to cruise control everywhere!
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 02 December 2010, 21:27:28
Splendid news Martin. :y
Title: Re: Went to hospital tonight for an appointment
Post by: Martin_1962 on 02 December 2010, 21:36:39
Thanks to everyone.

Snow is very cold when it goes between sock and sandal. I like Stone Creek ones ;D ;D ;D ;D