For some reason, the City of Toronto decided to not plow residential streets this winter until it got ridiculous, which is driving a lot of homeowners crazy. I mean, it’s one thing having to be responsible for your own patch of sidewalk, but the road itself? Come, now.
Of course, add to this the fact that we’ve had more snow this year than in the past two years combined, with another huge dump expected tomorrow, and, well, you’ve got one messy city. All it takes is a walk to the end of the street and you’re covered up to the knees — maybe even your tushie if you fall as often as I do — in slush, salt and dirt.
Which is why, for my Simple Saturday change, I’m making sure no matter what pants I’m wearing, no matter how dorky it looks, that I tuck the bottoms into my boots. This also applies for when I’m riding my bike — pants, or at least my right pant leg, will get wedged into a sock or held together with a reflective band so the chain grease doesn’t get all over it.
This means I’ll have to wash my pantaloons less often, and will thus be conserving water and detergent.
Bon weekend, everyone!
Photo courtesy of Zeke Optimo on Flickr
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