What do our Maine Men want for Christmas? (to buy, cost of)

[Elcarim]

One more thing....what exactly is the purpose of "hiking sticks"? Are they necessary?

[Zymer]

Originally Posted by Elcarim

One more thing....what exactly is the purpose of "hiking sticks"? Are they necessary?

Well, some people use them for...hiking. I rarely have. I think they're supposed to be helpful for balance and such. But on the occasions when I've used a stick I just found a piece of dead branch and broke it to the appropriate length. I could never bring myself to actually pay money for a *stick*, even if it *was* all nicely varnished.


Now that I've thought about it for a while, there *is* something I would like for Xmas- a new .22 lever-action rifle. Ammunition has been getting pricey lately (even when making my own cartridges) so I'd like something that costs a little less to feed.

[Submariner]

Originally Posted by Elcarim

So, would you shop Cabelas or LL Bean for good hiking boots?

I have wore the cheapest boots available for many years. And I have began to develop the appropriate issues with my feet.

My DW's employer supplies her with steel toe work shoes twice each year. They have a contract with Redwing in Brewer. She loves them.

I went there once after hearing my DW praise their sales staff.

They have two different machines to analyse your feet to match you with the most appropriate boot.

I do not think that I will ever buy boots from any other source.

[BacktoNE]

Another vote for Redwing! LL Bean hiking boots hurt my feet; Lands End makes a decent boot that is comfortable and affordable. You just can't beat Redwings.

[peachie_in_maine]

My DH list to "Santa" includes things like

• Home Depot GC
• Tools tools and more tools
• Snow Blower
• Plow ( he found an older man selling his mini truck and plow for 600.00 and bought that last week. It's over to a garage being "tweaked".)
• A million dollars
• A larger garage with a heater.

[island mermaid]

My DH and I don't exchange gifts. If we want or need anything, we usually just go get it. Instead we will take off and go somewhere together for a few days.

My men in Maine:

My #1. My son - always snowmobile accessories or bass fishing supplies. Last yr it was a new heated shield for his helmet, new super-duper boots and gas cards for his sled. This year, more gas cards and a gift certificate to Bass Pro Shop.

My #2. My dad - still thinking... I'll probably wait until my parents get down here to the Gulf coast in January and take them out for a nice dinner and bring them a nice bottle of Glenn Livet. (sp?)

My #3 & 4- my 2 nephews.... ages 8 & 10. Something snowboard related.

Done!

[Mark S.]

Originally Posted by Elcarim

When I think of "Maine Men", and I don't mean in the "my Maine squeeze" kind of way , I think of big, burly mountain men who just don't do silk ties and nylon socks. So, what would the Maine Man want for Christmas? What would you wish to be in your stocking, under your tree or hiding somewhere in the barn?

Please share so that I can better equip MY Maine Man this year!!

Wool socks, a good book, and a new bottle of Bushmill's, and it's Merry Christmas.

[Submariner]

A backhoe is really the biggest thing on our need list.

My want list is likewise a short list. An intimate evening with the Dw.

[Maineah]

Sarah Palin

[tcrackly]

My honey always says not to buy him Xmas gifts, but he won't kick away a motorized ice auger if it appeared under the tree. If I won the lottery I know he would expect me to get a Yamaha Rhino that we both could use!