New pastures are flushed with growth.
New pasture soaks up the sun
The ground is still warm and dry enough for bare feet.
The cows are ebullient.
The brilliance of our wildlife is unmissable.
The marvellous moorhen
But, there’s this.
Is this the beginning of the end?
Winter is inevitable and so are rubber boots. In turn comes twisted, slithering southwards socks – enough to test the patience of a milk maid at the best of times, let alone when struggling through mud.
My trusty ones from last season have had it, so now I’m on the hunt for socks that will stay true all day long. There are plenty of great work socks for blokes but their wide toes mean uncomfortable bunches at the tips of my boots. Any recommendations?
The Milk Maid Marian 
Socks – have the same probem myself. Never have found any that stay up all day. Best ones I’ve had are Thorlos, got them when I used to ski. https://www.thorlo.com/
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Thanks very much, Lavinia!
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Hi Marian, I find a pair of regular socks underneath explorers works a treat. Although having big feet also helps 🙂
Cheers, Kaye
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My First Ascent socks are warm, long, and don’t go anywhere! I’m not sure what the price tag is on them, though… ask my grandma 😉
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Hi Marian.
Sherrill suggested you look here, http://www.socksforliving.com.au/collections/womens.
Also Creswick woollen mills. https://www.creswickwool.com
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Can’t recommend them Marian as I’ve never used them (I rarely wear shoes as you know! 🙂 ) but this is what I Googled…..
Email your order at john@johnahern.net and he posts them.
http://www.johnahern.net/Lincot.html
Ladies – One size, Aussie made from Aussie Wool in Cream or Navy $10.95 per pair or 13 pairs to the dozen for $131.40 + post $7.50
Also available –
SOCKS JEANS TROUSERS SHIRTS OVERALLS SHORTS JUMPERS JACKETS UNDERWEAR HATS & BOOTS TOWELS & TEATOWELS SHEETS SHEARERS MATTRESS COVERS BURKE MARINE
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Wow, thanks everyone. Between your recommendations and those on Twitter, I have a sock-a-thon on the horizon!
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These might be more in your line Marian…..have some fun while you’re wearing them!
http://www.theiconic.com.au/catalog/?q=cow+socks
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