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3. All the time.

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 08:45 PM

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A skill I learned courtesy of Uncle Sam many years ago. I still keep my dress shoes and my shitkicker boots shined to a high gloss, and all I use is polish, cotton balls, and water.

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