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Cold Feet -- Ooops!
Way back in my third blog (Dec 14, 2005) I began, "I'm keeping my feet warm this winter!" And I have. As a result, nary a sniffle, mucho savings on the winter tissue budget and a much happier Fox. But, I have to admit, I made a mistake!
Last Monday evening, with mild temperatures outside and the fireplace ablaze inside, I took off my trusty pair of woolen socks. They'd been my constant companion since early December. But amidst the heat of the moment, with a belief that spring was just days away, I shed my socks and scooted around the house in bare feet. Felt nice, wiggling my toes near the warmth of the fireplace. For a period of five hours I enjoyed the freedom from those heavy socks.
Tuesday came and went without incident, the socks firmly back in place on my feet. But on Wednesday morning, I noticed a tickle in my throat, and by Wednesday afternoon I sensed a stuffiness in my sinuses. By Thursday morning my entire body was under attack from the famous North Country germs. I could barely swallow and had already gone through half of box of tissues.
I should have known better. But those five hours of feet freedom on Monday have now cost me days of coughing and sneezing. Rest assured that those socks will remain on my feet now until May 1. I'm not taking any more chances with this North Country weather or, worse, those North Country germs. I've lost the battle, but will win the war!
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Don't sit on those cold cement steps, Foxy, or you'll get piles!!
Posted by: Scott Dosztan | March 14, 2006 8:03 AM
You cannot catch a cold from letting your feet get cold. You catch a cold or sore throat from germs that live in your house or at the mall or any one of a gazillion places. you do a disservice to imply that keeping your feet warm will keep you disease free.
(Foxy's note: Obviously you have never met my mother!)
Posted by: Linda Lazzari | March 12, 2006 10:47 AM
I think i must of gotten cold feet? Friday, December 11, I was watching the history channel, Queen Bootaca, when i caught a sore throat also. However, i don't want your socks.
Daisy
Posted by: daisy dawn | March 11, 2006 10:30 AM