From Bowna Village, now submerged in Lake Hume. Was on the " Old Sydney Road ", north of Bowna Creek. Most of town relocated when Lake Hume started to fill. Lots of foundations are visible when the lake is down to 10%.
This was found at the Bootmakers site. There is also a pub( of course), cellar door is still able to be seen.
The cordage material of the bootlaces has lasted exceptionally well.
If it is synthetic, there would be little light under water. But if left in the sun or in light, those laces are likely to have deteriorated.
Dougwe said
06:26 PM Dec 30, 2021
Looks like you put your foot in that mate.
Craig1 said
07:55 PM Dec 30, 2021
Exceptional Cod Line from late 1990's. I did not want to disturb the poor old boot any further. Plus it did not come with original lace, was submerged and exposed maybe 20-30 times.
So no foot in mouth disease.
watsea said
10:38 PM Dec 30, 2021
Ok, I understand now, so not original laces. Thanks for clearing that up.
Brownie2 said
08:35 AM Dec 31, 2021
Be fine with a bit of Dubbin!
peter67 said
08:40 AM Dec 31, 2021
Some kiwi boot polish and good to go!
Craig1 said
09:41 AM Dec 31, 2021
Did a little google on preservation and came up short. It is so fragile I dont think dubbin or kiwi would rub on or off.
From Bowna Village, now submerged in Lake Hume. Was on the " Old Sydney Road ", north of Bowna Creek. Most of town relocated when Lake Hume started to fill. Lots of foundations are visible when the lake is down to 10%.
This was found at the Bootmakers site. There is also a pub( of course), cellar door is still able to be seen.
If it is synthetic, there would be little light under water. But if left in the sun or in light, those laces are likely to have deteriorated.
So no foot in mouth disease.
Be fine with a bit of Dubbin!