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16. My grandparents called them "rubbers".

Sat Apr 5, 2025, 02:55 PM

Apr 2025

I remember 4 pairs neatly lined up on the back porch in the snowy winters. In Decatur, Illinois.

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My New Look Dress True Blue American Apr 2025 #12

aww. AllaN01Bear Apr 2025 #13

Go ahead! Dress up! ZDU Apr 2025 #2

Yeah, c'mon, Dunc! Mr. Evil Apr 2025 #6

Do not fret. AloeVera Apr 2025 #4

This isn't my first rodeo with our National Treasure DP! 🩷 MLAA Apr 2025 #17

True. The same witth Lucky Charms! niyad Apr 2025 #18

Agree! MLAA Apr 2025 #19

Well Katcat Apr 2025 #7

I bet you could! We want pics!!! We DEMAND pics!!! niyad Apr 2025 #9

Matching tutus for you and your pup! rubbersole Apr 2025 #10

Galoshes.....haven't heard that term in years Butterflylady Apr 2025 #11

ive used them in ca for years. AllaN01Bear Apr 2025 #15

My grandparents called them "rubbers". rubbersole Apr 2025 #16

come on, just do it. AllaN01Bear Apr 2025 #14

You could start off with just the tiara and wand! HeartsCanHope Apr 2025 #20