I stand before you with hat in hand...

[OldBaldy1701E]

Things are not going well on board the starship Enterprise, as any of the few regulars that don't have me on ignore can attest. However, this is not about me. This is about the man I love. The one person in 61 torturous years that stood by me and even decided to propose to me and then to wed me. I told him not to and did not hold back in my description of just how dangerous my curse can be. Now, 21 years later and he is still here, albeit not doing well either. Here is where I am asking for help.

My hubby works as a baker and he is now pretty much wearing rags on his feet. He needs new work shoes and pretty much needs new shoes altogether. He is the one who actually has a job here, as I cannot work without problems that none seem willing to accommodate, and he is really suffering from all kinds of knee, back and neck issues because of this. There are specifics that are part of the issue with his footwear. He has special sized feet that do not match, and his work requires what are known as 'kitchen soles'. These elements combine to make getting him footwear very difficult and right now we are struggling financially pretty badly.

Any or all of you that can do a little something to help me get him some new work shoes, and maybe some decent walkabouts or something as well... I would be very appreciative of it. This is not for me. This is for the man I love more than anything.

Thank You. Here is the GoFundMe. This may be the only gift he gets for the holidays this year. Please help me get it for him.

https://gofund.me/54b514cf7

(Just know... I REALLY hate doing this.)

[questionseverything]

1. Bumpy bump

[OldBaldy1701E]

11. Thank you so much. (n/t)

[questionseverything]

29. I just saw the ty on the go fund me page....if what you have raised isn't enough

Please just tell us and bump up the goal.

Your love and devotion to your husband is endearing 🌺

[Lochloosa]

2. Kickity Kick

[OldBaldy1701E]

12. Thank you very much. (n/t)

[WhiteTara]

3. Do you have any shoes in mind?

Or will you try to find shoes that fit the budget? Let's see what you are thinking about so we can have a good idea what you need.

[questionseverything]

4. Kitchen soles are standard, required footwear for any restaurant, cooking or baking establishment

They are a little more than standard foot wear…they can be anywhere from $50. On sale to $150. Full price

The op’s trouble is his spouse has 2 different size feet so I am assuming they have to buy two pairs of shoes to get one pair ( I hope I am not misunderstanding), and of course no one should wear work shoes after work because when you are on your feet all day, your feet need a rest in something comfy

I’m not the op but I remember waiting tables in shoes with soles so thin I tried to avoid the dishwasher room, so I didn’t have wet feet 👣

[WhiteTara]

5. Thanks. So, we're looking at about $350.00 to take care of the problem

Come on DU, let's get this together for OldBaldy, she's one of our own.

[questionseverything]

6. The goal shown is $300./ &350 and he could have thick socks too

If a person works on their feet, good socks and shoes are very important

[WhiteTara]

9. We're moving up on that goal. It should be done tonight

OldBaldy, you are important to us and your husband's welfare is part of your package. We care about you both.

[debm55]

7. kick

[questionseverything]

10. Prayers for you, deb 🙏🏻

[OldBaldy1701E]

17. Thanks, deb. Sending vibes right backacha! (n/t)

[OldBaldy1701E]

16. Thanks for the encouragement and the help.

By the way, we are both male. My hubby and I have been together for 21 years.

[WhiteTara]

19. Love is Love

but now your name makes more sense lol

[OldBaldy1701E]

14. Well, either that or order them special for his particular situation.

You understood it fine. We have done both in the past. It is preferable to get a proper pair rather than have to try and figure out what to do with two mismatched shoes.

Yes, they are literally coming apart and he has wet feet all the time, because the restaurant floors are uneven and water pools all the time. (Another issue.)

Thanks. He will be so happy to see them.

[questionseverything]

20. I'm sure they are expensive but good supportive footwear is sooooo important

[OldBaldy1701E]

13. That last pair he ordered off of the internet.

I assume that he can do so again. I will also be checking into a few places here as well.

I will have to just see what can be afforded. I suspect that that last pair might be out of our range this time around.

[questionseverything]

25. Ok

[some_of_us_are_sane]

8. Hope the new shoes lighten the burden

(I kicked in!) Take care my friend.

[OldBaldy1701E]

18. Thank you so much.

I just wish more of us were!

[WhiteTara]

15. We're getting close!

Let's get to OldBaldy's goal tonight. $95 to go

[questionseverything]

22. I hope I didn't misunderstand the scroll of the go fund me page

Saying the goal was $300. Because the goal is lil higher now, I just want to be clear that wasn’t baldy changing anything but probably my not understanding go fund me.

I have no idea what it costs to order special sized, properly soled kitchen shoes and hopefully baldy will let us know for sure once he gets hubby off to work , plus he needs a pair for everywhere but work….

[Ziggysmom]

21. We are experiencing an increase in medical billls recently, wish I could give more.

Praying for you both

[justaprogressive]

23. Bumpety-bump!

[questionseverything]

24. 🦵 kicking

[CanonRay]

26. Donated with love...

[Scrivener7]

27. Done! You're almost at the goal. Those shoes are awful. You're doing the right thing.

[Dorothy V]

28. And ... Done!

[Scrivener7]

30. .

[OldBaldy1701E]

31. UPDATE: The goal has been reached!

I cannot thank each and every one of you enough for this. The funding has not hit the account yet, so he does not know this is coming. I will be passing on the origin of the funding and I will try to get him to at least say 'hi' on here. (He is a Neanderthal when it comes to social situations.)

I will let you all know when we get the new footies for my baker hubby!

[nuxvomica]

32. That's awesome!

A comfortable pair of shoes is the least appreciated of life's necessities but it is one nonetheless.