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When I lived in Maine during the 1980's I always found it interesting that the L.L. Bean store was open 24/7. They sold some great items and many of them were made right there in Maine.
Across the street from L.L. Bean was a small sporting goods store called Mel's Sports. His advertisements read "We give you the attention the bigger stores can't." |
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09-16-2023, 08:34 PM
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I shopped the original store three or four times.
Old creaky wooden floors and not especially neatly organized . .
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09-16-2023, 08:35 PM
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Bean's just isn't the same Ol' Beans that it used to be.
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09-17-2023, 08:04 AM
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One thing I've never liked were Bean boots, not since I fell on my backside as they slipped. Worst sole ever unless you know it's bone dry out.
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09-17-2023, 09:57 AM
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The soles on mine got so thin I could feel every pebble, plus (and I hate to admit it) bending over to get them on and laced up became a workout; haven't worn mine in years. I've thought about getting new rubbers put on but never got around to it. But I will have to say, for me anyway, a pair of 16" Bean's just looks right
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09-17-2023, 03:29 PM
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Phil, I knew you were a kindred spirit. I wore my 16 inch boots for years, but eventually, they did not have the support I needed. Oh, for those Kodachrome days of 30 years ago!
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09-17-2023, 05:50 PM
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I still wear 16" Beans, here I am with a grouse ,20ga Trojan and 16" Beans in Maine
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