Steel Studs On the Soles of Her Shoes

Apologies to Paul Simon for that title, then again he has come under scrutiny (perhaps unjustified) for “borrowing” somewhat from the music he recorded in South Africa for Graceland. 

 

So Helen got her IceBugs and took them for a spin on Thursday for 6 km. Condition were varied enough for a good test: a fair bit of bare asphalt road and concrete sidewalk, and plenty of icy bits both exposed and snow covered. The verdict seems very positive as she felt much more secure and could feel the grip. She had some concerns that the hard surfaces would wear down the studs quickly, but after the walk, they still seemed sharp, albeit a bit less than brand new. It may be best to only wear them when conditions warrant. I will probably order a pait too as soon as they have stock of the style and price point I want.

Weekly Walks

As Saturday is Christmas, there will be a hiatus for gatherings (still okay at 25 for outdoors so far), and resumption on Tuesday for pods. As next week’s Saturday walk falls on New Year’s Day, please let others (and me) know your inclination for a walk so I can post the consensus in time.

Meanwhile, Merry Christmas to All considering the circumstances. May there be boosters in everyone’s stockings!