Well, that IS a valid concern for visitors on Mackinac Island, where horse-drawn carriages replace private cars. TIP: When on roller skates, pay attention to the road ahead!
Where I live, there are deer walking through my yard day and night, so any time I have to do yard work, I wear an old pair of shoes that have mostly flat soles. And then as soon as I’m back in my garage, I’ll check those shoes for any “mud” that might be clinging to them.
I have never wondered to THAT point. Don’t foresee wondering in the future, either. I work/live on a horse farm with two larger dogs, three cats and five horses, all WELL fed , if you get my drift. I know sh… manure… when I step in it :D
Long handled brush and a hose outside. Covered porch to let it dry for a day of two and then a sink in the mudroom. Vigilance on summer walks keeps these incidents down to about 2 per decade.
allen@home 11 months ago
If it’s something else. You don’t have to get it close. It will let you know.
Lord Flatulence Premium Member 11 months ago
Ew
PraiseofFolly 11 months ago
Well, that IS a valid concern for visitors on Mackinac Island, where horse-drawn carriages replace private cars. TIP: When on roller skates, pay attention to the road ahead!
juicebruce 11 months ago
That is the reason for the daily Dog Pie Patrol ;-)
Gent 11 months ago
Ya has to be careful when you is walks in the woods. There can be unbearable things on the ground.
phritzg Premium Member 11 months ago
Where I live, there are deer walking through my yard day and night, so any time I have to do yard work, I wear an old pair of shoes that have mostly flat soles. And then as soon as I’m back in my garage, I’ll check those shoes for any “mud” that might be clinging to them.
jr1234 11 months ago
On Thanksgiving’s National Dog show, there was the HUGEST Great Dane. Host said they eat a LOT and you better carry a trash bag on walks. lol
ladykat 11 months ago
Just scrape off the shoe on an old branch.
Geophyzz 11 months ago
If it’s anywhere near fresh, you can smell it the moment you step on it.
Fishenguy Premium Member 11 months ago
Doesn’t matter which one it is, head over to the grass and start wiping.
BadCreaturesBecomeDems 11 months ago
Hey, don’t roll in that!
ctolson 11 months ago
Reminds me of the song “Cow Patti”.
“You gotta watch your stepWhen you know the chips are down.
pheets 11 months ago
I have never wondered to THAT point. Don’t foresee wondering in the future, either. I work/live on a horse farm with two larger dogs, three cats and five horses, all WELL fed , if you get my drift. I know sh… manure… when I step in it :D
david_42 11 months ago
I have dogs, I know what it is. What’s really annoying is when I’m in the yard cleaning up after them and step in a pile.
Just-me 11 months ago
It’s usually fairly obvious to me what I’ve stepped in without having to give it the sniff test…
Alberta Oil Premium Member 11 months ago
Real pluggers don’t care, they would scrape off what they could in the grass.. subtly.. and they always remove their outside shoes on the porch.
Chained Magician 11 months ago
If you can’t smell it by the time it’s that close to your face, it’s mud
Teto85 Premium Member 11 months ago
Long handled brush and a hose outside. Covered porch to let it dry for a day of two and then a sink in the mudroom. Vigilance on summer walks keeps these incidents down to about 2 per decade.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 11 months ago
There was no mistaking what the guy I passed some poor guy the other day stepped in. Gag!
anomalous4 11 months ago
Seriously, who sniffs the bottom of their shoes when they step in something messy? No one I’ve ever known!
DaBump Premium Member 11 months ago
NOPE.
puddleglum1066 11 months ago
“Hey, Chebornek!” —Cheech & Chong
Ed Brault Premium Member 11 months ago
Assume the worst and use the hose with the sprayer set to “shower”.
cwg 11 months ago
Stepping in it? Try riding a bike through it, and not noticing until it warms up and spreads the smell, …