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Here is the wonderful birthday present that my wife made for me, a lovely pair of socks! Without any hyperbole, they are the most comfortable things that I have ever worn.

Please excuse the mess on my desk. You know you're in a 'good place' when both the in tray AND the out tray are full!

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Anonymous said…
You're a lucky man to have a wife who knows how to knit. The love that went into making the socks for you is what makes them so comfy. Happy birthday.
EG CameraGirl said…
Handmade socks are the best!
Dan said…
Happy Birthday! You have a wonderful wife that loves you enough to make you such a gift of love. I love the photo and those are great socks! I got a real chuckle out of the Coppertone chick. It amazes me what people will do. Have a great birthday!
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday
Ken said…
Nice socks. My Dad would only wear socks my Mom knitted.
Anonymous said…
At least you know what's in and what's out in the trays. Mine are all full of all-sorts - really must sort them out so that they do what they're supposed to!

Cool socks!
Kris McCracken said…
In an ideal world, ALL of my socks would be hand made! I do have three pairs, and rotate them regularly to prolong their life.
Anonymous said…
They are some amazing socks - she's a talented girl that Jen!
Have just had dinner with the 'transitionals' - all seemed to be in a moderate mood more's the pity, was looking forward to some entertainment.
Kris McCracken said…
Perhaps the transitionals know that they are being watched?

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