OT: Dumb Laws....

[dragoon500ly]

Came across a few of these that are worth a "WTF?" and a chuckle....enjoy!

In Tennessee duelists, preachers and atheists are not allowed to be elected to public office

In Washington state, there is a law that 'a motorist with criminal intentions [must] stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town.

In Chester, England, any Welshman caught within the city walls after sunset may be shot with a longbow.

It is legal for a betrayed wife in Hong Kong to kill her adulterous husband, but only with her bare hands. She may, however, kill her husband's mistress in any way she pleases.

Every university in New Zealand is entitled to 1 pound of uranium, and 1 pound of thorium, for experimentation.[17] However, there is a fine of $1 million for letting off nuclear explosions

In Walnut City, California, a man wishing to cross-dress must first obtain permission from the sheriff.

In Everett, Washington, it’s a crime to exhibit a hypnotized person in a window.

In Oregon, it’s illegal to strap children to the fender or roof of an automobile.

In New York City, election laws prohibit candidate nudity.

In Canada, a person commits a theft when he causes a stolen object to move or be moved, or begins to cause it to become movable.

In Australia, tax authorities can declare that an event that actually occurred never occurred, or that an event that never occurred did occur,

Until the 1970s, Chicago and other large U.S. cities had laws prohibiting ugly, unsightly or disgusting people from appearing in public view.

In England, sturgeon and whales are Royal Fish and must be turned over to The Receiver of Wreck, although in Scotland the law only applies if the fish is too large to be pulled ashore by six oxen. In 2004, the Receiver of Wreck advised Buckingham Palace that a large sturgeon had been caught, but wrote in its annual report "...the queen did not wish to exercise her right to the sturgeon."

In Texas, a recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.

In Texas, it is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing.

In Tennessee it is illegal to to post images online that cause “emotional distress” “without legitimate purpose”.

In Mississippi, Adultery or Fornication (living togeather while not married or having sex with someone that is not your spouse) results in a fine of $500 and/or 6 months in prison.

It is contrary to Pennsylvania law to discharge a gun, cannon, revolver or other explosive weapon at a wedding.

In Virginia, there is a state law prohibiting “corrupt practices of bribery by any person other than candidates.

New Yorkers cannot dissolve a marriage for irreconcilable differences, unless they both agree to it.

In Illinois, it is illegal to eat in a place that is on fire.

[headquarters]

I do feel the citizens of Chester are entitled to this clause.

:D

[Webstral]

It is contrary to Pennsylvania law to discharge a gun, cannon, revolver or other explosive weapon at a wedding.

They never tell you these things until afterwards. How was I supposed to know?

[dragoon500ly]

In Texas, it is against the law to hunt buffalo from the 2nd floor of a hotel...


So its okay to hunt buffalo from the 6th floor?

[dragoon500ly]

They never tell you these things until afterwards. How was I supposed to know?

Living just down the road from New Orleans, I understand the tradition of firing pistols and rifles into the air, celebrating everything....but it just seems so wrong that I can't fire my cannon into the air....:D

[Graebarde]

What is ironic about these laws is there is a historical reason they came to be, even if they are, for lack of better works, STUPID to us.

[dragoon500ly]

What is ironic about these laws is there is a historical reason they came to be, even if they are, for lack of better works, STUPID to us.

In other words, people way back then were having way too much fun?!?!?!

[Isochron]

In Texas it is against the law to drive an automobile on public roads and highways without windshield wipers. There is however no law that requires windshields.

Also in Texas, the drinking age is 21 unless your spouse or parents give you the alcohol.

Also in Texas, anyone in a moving vehicle may have an open container and be drinking except the driver.

In Chico California there is a $500 fine for detonating a nuclear device within city limits.

[Tegyrius]

In Tennessee duelists, preachers and atheists are not allowed to be elected to public office

Kentucky's oath of state office requires you to certify that you've never fought or seconded a duel.

It is remarkably vague, however, on the subject of fighting duels once you've been sworn in...

- C.

[StainlessSteelCynic]

I have some from Australia. Unfortunately, some of them are actually quite recent (specifically the smoking related ones).

1. It is illegal to supply cigarettes to children and children may not purchase cigarettes, but they may smoke them.

2. It is illegal to roam the streets wearing black clothes, felt shoes and black shoe polish on your face as these items are the tools of a cat burglar.

3. It is illegal to walk on the right hand side of a footpath. (Although nobody actually pays any attention to this)

4. Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb. (Again, nobody pays any attention to this)

5. Lawmakers are proposing a new law that will not allow anyone to come within 100 meters of a dead whale’s carcass.

[dragoon500ly]

One gets the impression that the lunatics are running the asylum...which may be the best description of Congress that I've heard in recent years!

[dragoon500ly]

And as further proof that asylums have been renamed...here are a few more gems!

A United States federal law makes it illegal to issue a fake Weather Bureau forecast.

A United States Federal law states one can be fine upto $1,000,000 for pertaking in the act of Genocide.

In Alabama, State code allows only 5 minutes for one to vote.

In Arkansas, drive-ins aren't very convenient thanks to this law... No person shall drive a motor vehicle onto the premises of a drive-in restaurant and leave the premises without parking such motor vehicle, unless there is no unoccupied parking space available on the premises.

In Riverside, California, Kissing on the lips, unless both parties wipe their lips with carbonized rose water, is against the local health ordinance.

According to a law in China, you must be intelligent to go to college.

Colorado Water laws prohibit the use of rain barrels or any methods to catch rain for use. They claim the rain has already been legally allocated to the state and individual may not capture and use water to which he/she does not have a right.

No hanky panky allowed in Connecticut.. A person who commits any unnatural and lascivious act with another person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. It is illegal for unmarried couples to commit lewd acts and live together.

A female shall not appear in a bathing suit on any highway within this state, Kentucky.

In Nebraska, It is not legal for a tavern owner to serve beer unless a nice kettle of soup is also brewing.

In New York, A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. This old law specifically prohibits men from turning around on any city street and looking "at a woman in that way." A second conviction for a crime of this magnitude calls for the violating male to be forced to wear a "pair of horse-blinders" wherever and whenever he goes outside for a stroll.

In Oklahoma, It Is Illegal To Have A sleeping Donkey In Your Bathtub After 7pm...note to self, leave donkey at home when visiting Oklahoma!

In Crown Point, Indiana Its illegal to carry a dog in your purse if you have shoes on while walking across grass.

In Ohio it is illegal to fish for whales on Sundays.

In Montana If you are a covered wagon and there are three or more Native Americans around your wagon, you have the right to kill them.

In Louisville, Kentucky it is against the law to walk down a street, public or private, with an ice cream cone in your back pocket.

In Kaysville, Utah it is illegal to donate a neuclear weapon. you can own one, you just cant donate one!

In West Virginia it is still the books that if you steal another mans horse the owner has the legal right to hang the accused from the nearest tree.

[weswood]

Also in Texas, anyone in a moving vehicle may have an open container and be drinking except the driver.
.

Alas, this has been changed. No open containers :(

[Legbreaker]

A United States federal law makes it illegal to issue a fake Weather Bureau forecast.

I can understand this one. Lives can depend on an accurate weather forecast - take deep sea fishermen for example.

[Cdnwolf]

In Alberta back in the day, it was the law when a prisoner was released from jail that he would be given a gun and horse to ride out of town or city.

[Matt Wiser]

There's a whole web site for this stuff: http://www.dumblaws.com

They've got some doozies:

In Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Maine, and Massachussetts, all adult males who go to church must bring a rifle in case of Indian attack.

Duels to the death are allowed on Boston Common, but only on Sundays and if the Governor is present.

In Hollywood, you can't drive more than 2,000 sheep down Hollywood Blvd. at any one time.

In Montana and South Dakota, various city (or state) laws determine how many Indians walking down the street are a war party-and can be legally shot.

In California, no vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 MPH.

Cattle thieves in Temple, Texas may be hung on the spot.

Dallas, Texas is the only major U.S. City still with a film review board: and they can issue a rating higher than what the MPAA issues. (i.e. they can change a PG-13 to an R if they feel like it, for example)

In Blythe, CA, you can't own cowboy boots unless you own at least two cows.

Several towns in various states require those who take showers to have doctor's prescription.

In Los Angeles, both Zoot Suits and licking toads are illegal.

[Legbreaker]

In Blythe, CA, you can't own cowboy boots unless you own at least two cows.
Well that's just common sense. Mind you, anyone wearing cowboy boots should probably be shot anyway just on principle. ;)
In Los Angeles, both Zoot Suits and licking toads are illegal.
See comment on cowboy boots.

[Sanjuro]

Actually, reading about the Zoot Suit Riots puts that law in context...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoot_Suit_Riots
Fortunately, no one tried to ban ice cream in Glasgow after the Ice Cream Wars of the 80s...
No, I didn't make that up!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Ice_Cream_Wars

[Matt Wiser]

Here's a few more:

In California, you cannot shoot animals from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.

Several communities in the U.S. (California again, also Texas, Illinois, South Carolinia, and Georgia) ban trick-or-treaters from wearing masks unless they get written permission from the Sheriff (or Chief of Police).

In Burlingame, CA, spitting is illegal-unless it's on a baseball diamond.

Also in California, Sunshine is guaranteed to the masses (sounds like something Jerry Brown signed into law when he was Governor the last time around).

Northhampton, MA prohibits the detonation of nuclear devices. It doesn't prohibit their possession or transport, but you can't set them off within city limits.

Salem, MA, by law, appoints a "city witch."

Dayton, KY requires Christmas Carolers to obtain permits.

Several states prohibit women from driving while wearing housecoats.

[Graebarde]

In Texas it is against the law to drive an automobile on public roads and highways without windshield wipers. There is however no law that requires windshields.

Also in Texas, the drinking age is 21 unless your spouse or parents give you the alcohol.

Also in Texas, anyone in a moving vehicle may have an open container and be drinking except the driver.

In Chico California there is a $500 fine for detonating a nuclear device within city limits.

Actually the Texas law only requires windshield wipers if you have a windshield, which is NOT required. Dune buggies are the reason I guess, but know a quy who kicked out his windshield on a clunker rather than fix it and argured with the inspector, who reluctantly had to pass the vehicle. NOW you need something on which to affix the inspection sticker and the license sticker (which normally go in the lower left corner of the windshield.) Ah Ha.. one small piece of plexiglass does the trick on the buggies.

[Graebarde]

Well that's just common sense. Mind you, anyone wearing cowboy boots should probably be shot anyway just on principle. ;)

See comment on cowboy boots.

Be glad your in Oz and not in Texas when you say that.

[Targan]

Be glad your in Oz and not in Texas when you say that.

He'd be in just as much trouble if he said it in outback Queensland or the Northern Territory.

[Legbreaker]

I have a shotgun... :D

I was of course referring to those who live in urban areas yet insist on wearing cowboy boots. Unless they're female, exceptionally cute and also wearing very, very tight cut off denim shorts. :p

[B.T.]

Wait a minute ...

What about male persons, that are "exceptionally cute and also wearing very, very tight cut off denim shorts" in urban regions? Would that be okay then?

[Legbreaker]

Male, hmm....
Picture this, a male dressed up like Daisy Duke...
Nope, can't see that being acceptable under almost any circumstances.

[dragoon500ly]

Oops! Looks like the politically-correct police are going to have to stop by your house!!!!

[Legbreaker]

Again, I have a shotgun :D

[dragoon500ly]

LOL...you have a shotgun...they have hundreds that will sit outside of your house, picketing it and beating drums at all hours...and and several hours of their singing of "Kumbayah" will induce you to surrender and plead for mercy!


Either that are you are going to need a lot of shotgun shells! :p

[pmulcahy11b]

Wait a minute ...

What about male persons, that are "exceptionally cute and also wearing very, very tight cut off denim shorts" in urban regions? Would that be okay then?

It's not okay, but it's more something to have a hearty laugh about.

[pmulcahy11b]

Male, hmm....
Picture this, a male dressed up like Daisy Duke...
Nope, can't see that being acceptable under almost any circumstances.

Again, have a hearty laugh. The only thing he's doing is hurting is himself -- imagine him going in for a job interview!

[pmulcahy11b]

I have a shotgun... :D

I was of course referring to those who live in urban areas yet insist on wearing cowboy boots. :p

You would be very unhappy in Texas...

[Legbreaker]

LOL...you have a shotgun...they have hundreds that will sit outside of your house, picketing it and beating drums at all hours...and and several hours of their singing of "Kumbayah" will induce you to surrender and plead for mercy!


Either that are you are going to need a lot of shotgun shells! :p

Hmmm, hundreds of people with placards and drums....
Seems to me to have a lot in comon with zombie apocalypse movies and should be approached in the same manner - with overwhelming firepower! :mgwhore2:

[Matt Wiser]

Several more:

A number of communities (Dodge City, KS being one, but also Topeka, KS, and several in states like Alabama, South Carolina, and Oklahoma) require all vehicles that enter the town to stop at the edge of town and the driver must fire a shotgun into the air to warn the horses.

In Mississippi, cattle theft is still punishable by hanging.

In Newark, NJ, those who purchase Ice after 6 PM need a doctor's prescription.

Palm Springs, CA doesn't allow camels on Palm Canyon Dr. between the hours of 4 to 6 PM on weekdays.

California state law bans animals from mating within 1500 feet of a school, park, or place of worship.

In Texas, the Encyclopedia Britannica is banned: it once included a formula for making home-brewed beer.

In Fresno, CA (near my hometown), you cannot (a) annoy a lizard in a city park, or (b) skip rocks in a pond in a city park.

Skamania County, Washington has a ban on killing Bigfoot: $10,000 fine and/or 5 years in the County Jail is the penalty.

[Legbreaker]

Skamania County, Washington has a ban on killing Bigfoot: $10,000 fine and/or 5 years in the County Jail is the penalty.

He slipped and fell in the shower I swear!!!

[pmulcahy11b]

He slipped and fell in the shower I swear!!!

He accidentally fell out of the window twice after falling down the stairs, dropping a drawer of knives on himself, falling on broken bottles, and shooting himself five times! I swear its true!

[pmulcahy11b]

Several more:


In Newark, NJ, those who purchase Ice after 6 PM need a doctor's prescription.

I don't need ice -- I have Neurontin and Temazepam.



In Texas, the Encyclopedia Britannica is banned: it once included a formula for making home-brewed beer.

I have that on my computer; I'll go turn myself in now.

[Graebarde]

In Texas, the Encyclopedia Britannica is banned: it once included a formula for making home-brewed beer.



Hummmmmmm.. I know of at least a half dozen Texas libraries and myself that are in violation of THAT law.

[Graebarde]

Several more:

A number of communities (Dodge City, KS being one, but also Topeka, KS, and several in states like Alabama, South Carolina, and Oklahoma) require all vehicles that enter the town to stop at the edge of town and the driver must fire a shotgun into the air to warn the horses.



I'll remember that the next time I roll through Topeka. "But officer it's the LAW, and I'm a law abiding citizen." Later in court, "Honest your honor, the law states.." Finally serving the time, "Well Bubba it was like this, I stopped like I was suppose to and discharged my shotgun into the air... no really that's the law, but the judge didn't see it that way..."

[Graebarde]

Originally Posted by Legbreaker
I have a shotgun...

I was of course referring to those who live in urban areas yet insist on wearing cowboy boots.


You would be very unhappy in Texas...

Yep.. and incidently I wear cowboy boots, and unfortunately now reside in what might be considered an urban setting.. but then I have worn boots since I was old enough TO wear boots.. my son asked how I dressed as a kid, I wave a hand over my body.. "just like this... it NEVER goes out of style, unless you are an Urban Cowboy with frilly shirt and rinestones." THAT is the best way to discern the cowboy from an URBAN cowboy.. the frills... and the hat is clean with no sweat stains, and the boots are polished with out any scuffs or worn heels.. and the jeans sure don't have the heel cuff frayed from normal wear.. yep there is a difference. FB a boot wearer over fifty years, even in the army that was my civilian attire.. boots and hat..

[Graebarde]

As an add to the Texas boots.. you know when you have kicked the sht out of a Texan? All that's left is a pair of boots, belt buckle and a hat.

[pmulcahy11b]

As an add to the Texas boots.. you know when you have kicked the sht out of a Texan? All that's left is a pair of boots, belt buckle and a hat.

That sort of reminds me of a joke I heard recently:

Q: What does a lawyer wear to work?
A: A lawsuit.

My brother's a legal assistant -- I've got to tell him that one next time I see him...

[Matt Wiser]

Here's a few more:

In Massachussetts, Quakers and Witches are banned (uh, wouldn't the 1st Amendment apply instead these days?). Also, no hunting on Sundays.

Also, in Boston, everyone who goes onto Boston Common must bring a shotgun in case of bears.

Kennesaw, GA requires every household to have a handgun and ammunition for it.

Montana bans any movie that depicts "acts of felonious crime."

Several towns in the U.S. ban bathing in the nude.

In Pennsylvania, every car on a country road at night must stop after each mile traveled, and send up a rocket to drive away livestock, wait 10 min., then continue.

San Francisco requires each elephant taken down Market St. be on a leash.

Several states ban anyone who has taken part in a duel from holding elected office.

Oregon and New Jersey ban self-service gas stations-all gas has to be pumped by a "qualified attendant."

Several towns in a number of states ban women from driving unless they're preceeded by a male waving a signal flag.

In North Dakota, you can still shoot an Indian who is on horseback-but you must be in a covered wagon.

Ohio makes it illegal to get a fish drunk.

[Targan]

Yep.. and incidently I wear cowboy boots, and unfortunately now reside in what might be considered an urban setting.. but then I have worn boots since I was old enough TO wear boots.. my son asked how I dressed as a kid, I wave a hand over my body.. "just like this... it NEVER goes out of style, unless you are an Urban Cowboy with frilly shirt and rinestones." THAT is the best way to discern the cowboy from an URBAN cowboy.. the frills... and the hat is clean with no sweat stains, and the boots are polished with out any scuffs or worn heels.. and the jeans sure don't have the heel cuff frayed from normal wear.. yep there is a difference. FB a boot wearer over fifty years, even in the army that was my civilian attire.. boots and hat..

I wear boots every day as well, but not cowboy boots. Black combat boots (currently waterproof Magnum Interceptors, very comfy). Have done ever since the army. And I wear a hat for sun protection, usually a black baseball cap style hat, no badges, no silly logos. Good, practical wear. I have no problem with cowboy boots, assuming you're on a farm or on the range or maybe even in a rural town. Anyone wearing cowboy boots in a city over here however... well, it just looks hokey. I guess in cities in the US enough people do it that it just blends into the background. Over here it would really stand out, however. People would assume you're a country yokel, or a poser, or maybe a little bit "special needs".

[weswood]

I wear boots every day as well, but not cowboy boots. Black combat boots (currently waterproof Magnum Interceptors, very comfy). Have done ever since the army. And I wear a hat for sun protection, usually a black baseball cap style hat, no badges, no silly logos. Good, practical wear. I have no problem with cowboy boots, assuming you're on a farm or on the range or maybe even in a rural town. Anyone wearing cowboy boots in a city over here however... well, it just looks hokey. I guess in cities in the US enough people do it that it just blends into the background. Over here it would really stand out, however. People would assume you're a country yokel, or a poser, or maybe a little bit "special needs".

Well, Hollywood has glamorized Texas and cowboys for years. Around here, it's just a look, like some people wear the thug look, or wear leather biker jackets even though they shudder at the thought of riding a motorcycle.

A few of my friends wear cowboy hats for general wear and sun & rain protection, they're better than a baseball cap. They keep the rain off the back of your neck. I wear a hardhat all day, so i don't have that option most of the time.

As far as boots go, I wear Wolverines as my work boots, lightweight hiking boots for play and my dress boots are cowboy boots :P Low walking heels vice riding heels, but still classified as cowboy boots.

Hell, i even had an uncle who's nickname was Boots, cause every time he went to Laredo he had a pair of handmade boots made for him.

[Webstral]

Skamania County, Washington has a ban on killing Bigfoot: $10,000 fine and/or 5 years in the County Jail is the penalty.

He'll never be found to get shot. He and the Loch Ness Monster are holed up in a polyandrous relationship with the one American woman who has a healthy libido.

[pmulcahy11b]

He'll never be found to get shot. He and the Loch Ness Monster are holed up in a polyandrous relationship with the one American woman who has a healthy libido.

Yeah, just go ahead and make me go to Dictionary.com...:confused:

[weswood]

Yeah, just go ahead and make me go to Dictionary.com...:confused:

I used wikipediea.....

[dragoon500ly]

He'll never be found to get shot. He and the Loch Ness Monster are holed up in a polyandrous relationship with the one American woman who has a healthy libido.

LOL!

You should try the lovely ladies of the Deep South!

;)

[Matt Wiser]

That law against killing Bigfoot was passed in '69, after a number of sightings in the county made the local and national news-and the usual monster hunters showed up-with everything from bows and arrows to BARs. The Sheriff was afraid someone would get shot-hence the ban.

Here's some more:

Fort Madison, IA: the fire department is legally required to practice for 15 min. before responding to a fire.

By Kansas law, restaurants in that state may not serve ice cream on cherry pie.

A dead juror may not serve on a jury in Oregon.

Boston bans anyone from taking a bath without a doctor's prescription. (showers are presumably OK)

In Topeka, KS (again) bathtubs are illegal.

[pmulcahy11b]

I've actually been considering getting a couple of pairs of jump boots again; they might be just as good and more comfortable than these damn ankle braces Dr Gallindro keeps giving me, working up as he goes...I know sooner or later the word "surgery" will come up...such a pain in the...ankle...

[Legbreaker]

Believe me, the surgery is a GOOD THING. Had one of mine reconstructed back around easter and although painful and 7 weeks in a cast wasn't fun, the benefits have been amazing.

[pmulcahy11b]

Believe me, the surgery is a GOOD THING. Had one of mine reconstructed back around easter and although painful and 7 weeks in a cast wasn't fun, the benefits have been amazing.

Oh I know; I had the same ankle cleaned up in 2002. It's amazing what crap Dr Casillas pulled out of there! An X-Ray of my right ankle looked like there was sand in the joint, and he also pulled multiple other large bone fragments, including a sliver nearly an inch long and about an eighth of an inch wide. The problem now is that I have three bone spurs in that ankle and they are impinging on nerves. But, as many of those on this board know, I take care of my elderly mother, she can't see well enough to drive, which means I have to be able to do the driving, and this is my right ankle. I can do housework on crutches, shop on crutches, and even clean up the backyard of my dogs' offerings on crutches or that giant boot they put your foot in after about a a week and a half, but I find that I can't really drive safely with my left foot. I can't reasonably expect my brother or his partner to drive us around; they live downtown and I'm on the outskirts, and they both work heavy hours. My sister is...well basically being a bitch and won't talk to either me or my mother, and we don't even know what the offense is. I guess eventually I'll have to bite the bullet and start teaching myself to drive with my left foot, then go get my ankle done.

[Legbreaker]

My cast left the toes exposed which left me just enough movement to drive. Only did short distances of a few miles but it was enough that I wasn't entirely dependent on others. I had planed to ride during that period but the bike was in the shop (had an automatic scooter with no foot controls), probably a good thing really as to come off while still in a cast could have been less than ideal.

[Targan]

I had planed to ride during that period but the bike was in the shop (had an automatic scooter with no foot controls), probably a good thing really as to come off while still in a cast could have been less than ideal.

Oh, dude. You're breaking my heart. A SCOOTER? I'd rather lose a testicle than be seen riding a scooter. For real.

[Legbreaker]

It is the size of a small car and probably more powerful.

[Panther Al]

I wear boots every day as well, but not cowboy boots. Black combat boots (currently waterproof Magnum Interceptors, very comfy). Have done ever since the army. And I wear a hat for sun protection, usually a black baseball cap style hat, no badges, no silly logos. Good, practical wear. I have no problem with cowboy boots, assuming you're on a farm or on the range or maybe even in a rural town. Anyone wearing cowboy boots in a city over here however... well, it just looks hokey. I guess in cities in the US enough people do it that it just blends into the background. Over here it would really stand out, however. People would assume you're a country yokel, or a poser, or maybe a little bit "special needs".

I agree: I have been wearing my old army tanker's boots ever since I got out. The things lasted almost 10 years of almost daily (With the exception of 15m in the sandbox) wear both active duty and civilian before a buckle broke two weeks ago and now I got to break in a new pair.

I've forgotten how much a pain in the rear it was that first week of wearing a new pair.

[dragoon500ly]

Nothing like a good pair of Cochrans....still have a couple of pairs from the old days that see service on the weekends or when I go camping or hunting or an office meeting, especially when Navy types are there!

[ArmySGT.]

with the one American woman who has a healthy libido.

I can guess why this would be a rarity in the Bay area......... :cool:

[Sanjuro]

probably a good thing really as to come off while still in a cast could have been less than ideal
My dad broke his leg falling off his bike when he was 16, then rode with the cast on, fell off again, and ended up needing a stainless steel screw to hold that knee together. The damage was bad enough he was exempt from National Service when he turned 18, and the inability to exercise properly probably brought on the angina he developed in his 50s.
On a positive note, two replacement knee joints (I saw the steel screw from his knee- it was about the size of a corkscrew) and a triple bypass (Glasgow- the only city in the world where a triple bypass counts as routine surgery) at age 60 gave him back a lot of what he lost- 15 years on he's stil going strong.

[pmulcahy11b]

I've forgotten how much a pain in the rear it was that first week of wearing a new pair.

I guess I'm weird; I've never needed a break-in period for boots. I also know the trick of wearing knee-high stockings under my socks for long road marches, taught to me by SGM Mills -- no blisters that way. I was the only one in Basic who got no blisters on my feet. (Got a nasty one on my hand at the base of my right index finger from the Bayonet Assault Course, from my hand repeatedly slamming against the forward assist of my M16. CIF didn't have glove shells in my size, and I didn't get any until I was back at my Guard unit, so I did the course bare-handed. I still have the scar from that.)

[Panther Al]

I guess I'm weird; I've never needed a break-in period for boots. I also know the trick of wearing knee-high stockings under my socks for long road marches, taught to me by SGM Mills -- no blisters that way. I was the only one in Basic who got no blisters on my feet. (Got a nasty one on my hand at the base of my right index finger from the Bayonet Assault Course, from my hand repeatedly slamming against the forward assist of my M16. CIF didn't have glove shells in my size, and I didn't get any until I was back at my Guard unit, so I did the course bare-handed. I still have the scar from that.)

I was a backpacker when I was in school, and while that was more than a few years before I joined, I recalled the tricks: I wore a pair of dress socks under a pair of the high end socks they sold in the PX. Never ever had a problem - on the last one, I planned ahead and placed moleskin on the spots I knew I had trouble with in the day. Every one wondered why I always never had issues while everyone else was bitching and moaning about their feet.

[Legbreaker]

You can always tell an experienced infantryman just by looking at their feet. Those who've been around for a while know how to look after them (feet are perhaps the most important part of the body for an infantryman), while those new to the game, or from one of the other Corps almost always have trouble.