For over a decade now, since we first encountered such a sight down in Florida, I have often wondered about-and been given various explanations for-this phenomenon. I have never seen so many in one place until this time.
I’ll let you come to your own conclusions, and do let us know what you think. Please don’t leave us dangling. 😉
Meanwhile, I found a bit of info at my pal Wikapedia’s place here , about shoe tossing.
Oh! And have a great hump day everyobody.
Now, how about something pretty?
The peonies are quite lazy about getting up, and who could blame them? 😊
Dreaming Reality 
It must be some kind of weird satisfaction about getting the shoes hooked onto the overhead wires.
I don’t get it. The shoes always look perfectly wearable too! What a waste. I even saw a pair of tennis shoes dangling from a wire that crossed a trail I was hiking! I was astonished even there!
I wonder what all the cities, and towns across the USA do with them all? Donate them I hope.
I love the Peony!
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Well there are some insights at the Wiki link I attached, which I just had to redo, Deborah. WP glitch didn’t load it right the first time.
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The link was going to another one of your blog entries with the yellow flowers.
I did a search and found some interesting theories. 🙂
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Yeah…I had to fix that.
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See dangling shoes occasionally. I have no clue what they signify. But the peony is certainly much prettier!
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I agree!
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Gorgeous shot of the peony/raindrops. Beautiful flower, but they do attract ants!
Hanging sneakers? Around here you occasionally see a pair hanging from a telephone line. According to local teenagers, that’s a signal that there are drugs for sale nearby! WTH?!! I hope your readers have a happier explanation!
🔹 Ginger 🔹
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I believe that is the general consensus though the link I provide gives a few alternate possibilities. Yes, we saw the ants.
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Love the peony, I can relate. As for the boots? Giving someone the boot, a leg up or perhaps a penchant for hanging around?
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There are a few urban legends attached. Thanks!
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That is quite the collection! I live the blossom with the water droplets on it. I’d sleep in, too.
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Thanks Dan. I would too. I had never seen a real live peony before. Those blooms are almost as big as my face! They hang iver so low too. Very pretty but loads of pillen in there. 😏
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Hay fever days??
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I did have aminor attack recently after giving them a closer look. 🤔
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Faith and the Editor suffer way more than I do. Sorry for all you guys.
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I have honestly done well since cutting wheat products, sulfites and taking turmeric and Ive leaf. Allergies sre the worst. My empathy to your loved ones.
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