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[Albert Sailhorst]

While trying to help a Pard, I peed in his new brogans.....
Suffice to say, I found out it doesn't pay to be nice to people!

 

[Dan Kohli]

I have to admit, I laughed out loud. I hope this was a joke.

Karl, 68coupe

I sure hope so, too.

 

[James Brenner]

Using urine to tan leather was a method dating back to at least Roman times. I wonder if that was the basis for the pee-in-the-boot story.

 

[68coupe]

Using urine to tan leather was a method dating back to at least Roman times. I wonder if that was the basis for the pee-in-the-boot story.

It was prevalent enough that people coined the phrase, "So poor I don't have a pot to **** in". Or so I read somewhere a LONG time ago.

Karl

 

[The Ninth Ohio]

still waiting for a period primary source. "It happened so often no one wrote about it" doesn't cut it in 2026.

 

[Dan Kohli]

still waiting for a period primary source. "It happened so often no one wrote about it" doesn't cut it in 2026.

The source is probably a "just trust me bro" type of thing.

 

[The Ninth Ohio]

The source is probably a "just trust me bro" type of thing.

Honestly, based on the posts it's either that, or a generational prank along the lines of selling elevator passes in high school.

 

[Dan Kohli]

Honestly, based on the posts it's either that, or a generational prank along the lines of selling elevator passes in high school.

Definitely.

 

[captaindrew]

Honestly, based on the posts it's either that, or a generational prank along the lines of selling elevator passes in high school.

Like my first big Boy Scout camp, I got sent out to the other camps looking for a left handed smoke shifter. I caught on pretty quick though, the chuckling at the second or third camp gave it away. My poor buddy though got sent out for a glass hammer, he was gone for hours.

 

[gary]

While trying to help a Pard, I peed in his new brogans.....
Suffice to say, I found out it doesn't pay to be nice to people!

Using urine to tan leather was a method dating back to at least Roman times. I wonder if that was the basis for the pee-in-the-boot story.

Being a tanner was a nasty business but those naturally tanned leather enjoyed a longevity not seen by today's chemically tanned leather. I suppose it's a good thing that Grant failed as a tanner. People stayed away from the tanneries b/c of the stench.

 

[PrivateBrooke]

In one book for soldiers suggested rubbing soap on one's socks where the feet are sore. I second the South Union Mills suggestion, Wambaugh, White & Co. also has some socks listed.

Machine Knit Wool Socks

Wambaugh, White & Company produces high-quality, museum-grade reproduction Civil War uniforms and clothing.

wwandcompany.com

I have two pairs of these, they are great! I wear them in all weather, even over the SUM cotton socks I also have two pairs of. They're comfortable in both winter and summer. A little itchy at first, but that goes away after one wear. Best socks available imo.

Also the boots story was a joke.

 

[Dan Kohli]

I have two pairs of these, they are great! I wear them in all weather, even over the SUM cotton socks I also have two pairs of. They're comfortable in both winter and summer. A little itchy at first, but that goes away after one wear. Best socks available imo.

Also the boots story was a joke.

That's grate to hear.