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Word of Mouth
What date do you put away the winter boots?
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My winter boots get thrown into the back of my closet, without any remorse, as soon as I smell the uplifting scent of “spring in the air.”
Erin Lawless
Associate Director for Affiliate Programs
Office of Alumni RelationsOrdinarily, the boots go into a holding pattern by March 15 and then into storage by April 15, but with this year’s relentless winter, it could be Mayday! Mayday!
Jim Bisco
Senior Writer
University CommunicationsIn Buffalo, they are on standby until May 1.
Denise Krause
Clinical Associate Professor
School of Social WorkThat is a great question and my answer is July 4.
Tom Ludtka
Service Center Manager
Campus Dining & ShopsJune.
Pete Niland
Assistant Director
University Residence Halls & ApartmentsI put my winter boots away the same time I put my ski boots away for the season—in early March. With ski season behind me, I set my sights on springtime and all of its beauty.
Tina Reed
Customer Support Analyst
CIT
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Reader Comments
Maggie Jiang says:
My boots go away as soon as I hear birds chirping on a sunny day
Posted by Maggie Jiang, student, 02/25/11