The Hinge Profile of a World War I Soldier

Together we could—Take a long walk in the park, because I do not have trench foot.

I geek out on/go crazy for—Well-fitting leather boots and several pairs of warm, clean socks to rotate. Daily.

Let’s make sure we’re on the same page about—The fact that I do NOT have trench foot.

The dorkiest thing about me is—How absolutely dry my ankles, feet, and toes are. They are clean as well.

I won’t shut up about—Good arch support and how all of my toenails are still very much where they are supposed to be.

This year, I really want to—Survive another tour of duty, defending God and country, while keeping my feet very dry and warm, as they are right now.

We’re the same type of weird if—You have access to a warm fire I could put my feet in front of.

You should leave a comment if—You are near the Western front, particularly in/around the flooded trenches of Northern France.

I’m looking for—Warmth, in the feet area. I should say, continued warmth in the feet area, as mine are fine.

The one thing I’d love about you is—If you could focus on something besides my feet, as I said, they are fine.

Something that is non-negotiable for me—Dry land.

Weirdest gift I have ever received—Chocolates and cigarettes from a small German girl on Christmas Eve.

All I ask is that you—Enjoy knitting, specifically wool socks.

Biggest Risk I’ve Taken—Venturing into no-man’s land when my last clean pair of socks blew away.

The way to win me over is—See my answer for “All I ask is that you.”

Unusual Skills—Grenade tossing.

My Greatest Strength—My two functioning and very dry feet.