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Rhiannon12866

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3. I used to do that, too, hadn't thought of it in ages

Reply to mrmpa (Original post)

Wed Jun 22, 2016, 02:15 AM

Jun 2016

These days, so many wear sneakers, LOL. But now that you mention it, I remember the smell, too.

And my Dad's drawers are just as he left them, contain several cans of Kiwi polish...

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Does anyone else like polishing shoes?..... [View all] mrmpa Jun 2016 OP

I remember polishing shoes as a child, and in the military! MADem Jun 2016 #1

I like doing the dishes and cleaning the lint trap. That is about it. applegrove Jun 2016 #2

I used to do that, too, hadn't thought of it in ages Rhiannon12866 Jun 2016 #3

I used to! femmocrat Jun 2016 #4

I hated it when I was in the Army and it was a requirement. Aristus Jun 2016 #5

My 86 year old mom's doctor........... mrmpa Jun 2016 #7

I need to get into it OriginalGeek Jun 2016 #6

My dad either liked it or was just really habitual about it. Gidney N Cloyd Jun 2016 #8

when you live in open toed sandals and yuiyoshida Jun 2016 #9

My Dad used to like to do this. annabanana Jun 2016 #10

I used to spit shine my jump boots. trof Jun 2016 #11

I Used To Like It, Yes ProfessorGAC Jun 2016 #12

I only polish shoes when I have to. Chellee Jun 2016 #13