By peter hankoff, New York...and Los Angeles posted April 21st, 2009
I grew up in New York. Manhattan to be exact. Not the boot capital of the world. And for sure not the cowboy boot capital. I’ve been wearing cowboy boots my whole life. This is the oldest photo of me in cowboy boots. From 1961. I can’t remember what brand they are, but I’ve grown rather fond of Tony Lamas over the years. That little girl next to me is the daughter of my dad’s best friend. About a year and a half ago we reconnected - both divorced now. I’m still wearing cowboy boots…and we’re holding hands again. But now we’re tall enough to kiss.
great story.
I love this story! true love and cowboy boots what more could you want!
A touching story beautifully told–hope the cowboy boot karma holds!! Great photo, too.
that’s cute
This story makes me smile
boots booty best!!! better with age…
Great story. I think anyone who grows up in Manhattan wearing cowboy boots deserves STRONG consideration.
Poignant.
Only a man of your stature could pull this off…
so Pete, you were always a fashion plate?
I love this story!
What a story!
I think you have one of the most interesting lives Peter!!!!!
I thought you said, “BOOTY” story. Oh, well.
Cute picture…
Peter, fantastic picture and story. That little boy is sure happy in those boots!
Awe. Now that’s a boot AND a love story. Photo priceless. Love it.
Those boots were made for talkin.
Wow! now that is some cowboy spirit.
Adorable!
Peter
Never knew your penchant for boots had such a sweet and storied past. Great story especially with the love interest. Awwww.
lovely story… and a great ending to boot!
Fun story. Keep walking in them boots, kid!
Poignant, touching and a great tale of love lost and regained. Now I know how you get your kicks.
awgeewillikers petey. at least you have the wisdom to know the things you cannot change. may your boots runneth over. oxox missy moo
Bootiful love story!
What a story. I loved my Tony Lama Boots that I wore in Texas.
I would have given them to you when we moved to Florida.
This is so much fun. Is that Ray’s daughter. It’s bootiful.
It looks like we’ve got another “Kinky” Friedman in our midst. Mazel tov Tex.
She sounds like a real keeper, I hope you don’t give her the boot! Puss and boots… I love it!