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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.
8 May 2008 at 22:15
EG CameraGirl said…
Handmade socks are the best!
8 May 2008 at 23:02
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!
9 May 2008 at 00:45
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday
9 May 2008 at 00:47
Ken said…
Nice socks. My Dad would only wear socks my Mom knitted.
9 May 2008 at 03:40
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!
9 May 2008 at 06:58
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.
9 May 2008 at 14:11
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.
10 May 2008 at 21:57
Kris McCracken said…
Perhaps the transitionals know that they are being watched?
12 May 2008 at 08:33
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