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Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> Wayne Boatwright >
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>> I like the idea, and several years ago decided I would start doing
>> that. However, after the very first time I had it done I developed an
>> ingrown nail and fungal infection on my right large toe. Surgery and
>> nearly a year's worth of anti-fungal medication was my reward! I had
>> never previously had any type of problem.

>
> What an odd conversation to drop into When I go shopping I go as I am.
> I don't dress up or down. If I'm in sweats, shorts... whatever... that's
> what I go to the store in. I usually wear Crocs because they are
> comfortable and being diabetic, open toes shoes are forbidden by my
> doctor.


Heh. The things you learn around here. I had no idea how many 'foot
problems' diabetics are prone to until I saw your post and did some
googling...

> Otherwise I'd be in flip flops most likely. I refuse to have a pedicure,
> opting to do it myself.


I do my own pedicures, too thankyewverymuch.

> I honestly can't recall ever looking at another
> shopper's feet. Legs and butt yes... feet... no.


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Michael "Dog3" wrote:

> What an odd conversation to drop into When I go shopping I go as I am.
> I don't dress up or down. If I'm in sweats, shorts... whatever... that's
> what I go to the store in. I usually wear Crocs because they are
> comfortable and being diabetic, open toes shoes are forbidden by my doctor.
> Otherwise I'd be in flip flops most likely. I refuse to have a pedicure,
> opting to do it myself. I honestly can't recall ever looking at another
> shopper's feet. Legs and butt yes... feet... no.
>


I went to a wedding a few months ago where the mother of the bride wore
high heels during the ceremony, yet then changed into flip-flops for the
reception. Okay, a *tad* relaxed considering she was in sequins but
the kicker was that not only had she *not* bothered to get a pedicure
and paint her toenails but....she had HORRIBLY overgrown, dark fungus-y
looking nails!! It was DISGUSTING looking as people all sat in chairs
surrounding the dance floor and she was very much on display. Kinda made
me lose my appetite <gag puke>
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> Michael "Dog3" wrote:
>
>> What an odd conversation to drop into When I go shopping I go as I
>> am.
>> I don't dress up or down. If I'm in sweats, shorts... whatever... that's
>> what I go to the store in. I usually wear Crocs because they are
>> comfortable and being diabetic, open toes shoes are forbidden by my
>> doctor.
>> Otherwise I'd be in flip flops most likely. I refuse to have a pedicure,
>> opting to do it myself. I honestly can't recall ever looking at another
>> shopper's feet. Legs and butt yes... feet... no.
>>

>
> I went to a wedding a few months ago where the mother of the bride wore
> high heels during the ceremony, yet then changed into flip-flops for the
> reception. Okay, a *tad* relaxed considering she was in sequins but
> the kicker was that not only had she *not* bothered to get a pedicure
> and paint her toenails but....


Heh. I haven't painted my toenails in years. Is there some law that I'm
breaking? Keeping them neatly clipped and clean is enough for me.

> she had HORRIBLY overgrown, dark fungus-y
> looking nails!! It was DISGUSTING looking as people all sat in chairs
> surrounding the dance floor and she was very much on display. Kinda made
> me lose my appetite <gag puke>


You seem to have a lot of fun at weddings don't you? ;-)
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ChattyCathy > wrote:
> sandi wrote:
>
> > "jmcquown" > wrote in
> > :
> >
> > > Nancy Young > wrote:
> > > > Dimitri wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > That's only because they're e wearing $200.00 shorts and
> > > > > $300.00 sandals with a $400.00 Golf shirt.
> > > >
> > > > Heh, so what do you say about wearing flip flops to the
> > > > supermarket? Are those bare feet hanging out icky to the
> > > > other shoppers?
> > > >
> > > > nancy
> > >
> > > I never look at shoppers feet! Does it matter that mine
> > > aren't flip-flops but rather leather sandles? I never wear
> > > closed shoes in warm weather.
> > >
> > > Jill

> >
> > I believe I was born and raised in flip flops. Love 'um.

>
> I don't wear flip-flops any more, but I do wear open toed
> shoes/sandals in summer.
> >
> > I didn't know people look at other peoples feet. Hmmm...
> > My feet are clean and don't hang over the sides.
> > Guess I'll have to start 'feet watching' now.

>
> That makes 3 of us <grin>


Okay, I will admit to looking at one woman's feet but only because she was
wearing lime green capri pants with matching 4 inch glittery wedge-type
heels that tied around her ankles. Given her age it was *not* a good look
for her! LOL

Jill

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>> I went to a wedding a few months ago where the mother of the bride
>> wore high heels during the ceremony, yet then changed into flip-flops
>> for the
>> reception. Okay, a *tad* relaxed considering she was in sequins but
>> the kicker was that not only had she *not* bothered to get a pedicure
>> and paint her toenails but....she had HORRIBLY overgrown, dark
>> fungus-y looking nails!! It was DISGUSTING looking as people all sat
>> in chairs surrounding the dance floor and she was very much on
>> display. Kinda made me lose my appetite <gag puke>

>
>That is gross. At a wedding or any other formal type of affair I do look
>at shoes that people are wearing. I like to guess the designers and then
>guess at the knock offs <shrug>. At a wedding I'd notice her feet because
>I'd be looking for the shoes she would be wearing with her gown.
>
>Michael


i look at people's shoes all the time and i'm not even ***. as far as
i know.

shoes have become pretty boring in recent years, though, at least
where i live. and people seem to wear the same pair until they rot
off their feet.

your pal,
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On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:13:36 +0200, ChattyCathy
> wrote:

>Goomba wrote:
>
>> Michael "Dog3" wrote:
>>
>>> What an odd conversation to drop into When I go shopping I go as I
>>> am.
>>> I don't dress up or down. If I'm in sweats, shorts... whatever... that's
>>> what I go to the store in. I usually wear Crocs because they are
>>> comfortable and being diabetic, open toes shoes are forbidden by my
>>> doctor.
>>> Otherwise I'd be in flip flops most likely. I refuse to have a pedicure,
>>> opting to do it myself. I honestly can't recall ever looking at another
>>> shopper's feet. Legs and butt yes... feet... no.
>>>

>>
>> I went to a wedding a few months ago where the mother of the bride wore
>> high heels during the ceremony, yet then changed into flip-flops for the
>> reception. Okay, a *tad* relaxed considering she was in sequins but
>> the kicker was that not only had she *not* bothered to get a pedicure
>> and paint her toenails but....

>
>Heh. I haven't painted my toenails in years. Is there some law that I'm
>breaking? Keeping them neatly clipped and clean is enough for me.
>
>> she had HORRIBLY overgrown, dark fungus-y
>> looking nails!! It was DISGUSTING looking as people all sat in chairs
>> surrounding the dance floor and she was very much on display. Kinda made
>> me lose my appetite <gag puke>

>
>You seem to have a lot of fun at weddings don't you? ;-)


she inspects toes from under the table.

your pal,
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I only wear shoes 'cuz they won't let me in the store without 'em.

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> ChattyCathy said...
>
>> Andy <q> wrote:
>>
>>> ChattyCathy said...
>>>
>>>> FWIW, I think I'm a food snob, but not a clothes snob. I'll travel

> miles
>>>> out of my way to buy good food, but not for clothing...
>>>
>>>
>>> Translated: CATHY SHOPS NAKED!
>>>
>>> I saw that one vote! And you thought I wouldn't notice?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Andy

>>
>> <ROFL>
>>
>> I don't dress *that* casually. Which reminds me, I still need to vote ;-)

>
> VOTE FOR ME FOR IDIOT OF THE YEAR!!!!!!
>
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BOB said...

>
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>> ChattyCathy said...
>>
>>> Andy <q> wrote:
>>>
>>>> ChattyCathy said...
>>>>
>>>>> FWIW, I think I'm a food snob, but not a clothes snob. I'll travel

>> miles
>>>>> out of my way to buy good food, but not for clothing...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Translated: CATHY SHOPS NAKED!
>>>>
>>>> I saw that one vote! And you thought I wouldn't notice?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Andy
>>>
>>> <ROFL>
>>>
>>> I don't dress *that* casually. Which reminds me, I still need to vote

;-)
>>
>> VOTE FOR ME FOR IDIOT OF THE YEAR!!!!!!
>>
>> Andy
>>IS THE BUM!!! of All Times!!!



BUB! We saw you coming a mile a way!

You're nothing special!!!

Continue jerking off!!!

Andy
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Oh, BTW wartz, you're a full of shit shitter.

You don't love me anymore?!? No love lost! BOB.

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> Oh, BTW wartz, you're a full of shit shitter.



And I might add I'm 1,000,000 times happier I'm me instead of YOU! Asshole!!!

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> cshenk said...


>> Translated: CATHY SHOPS NAKED!
>>> I saw that one vote! And you thought I wouldn't notice?

>>
>> Naw, that was me ;-)


> Well then... where do YOU shop?


Hehehe, look for the crowded grocery store ;-)


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> "Andy" <q> wrote in message
>> cshenk said...

>
>>> Translated: CATHY SHOPS NAKED!
>>>> I saw that one vote! And you thought I wouldn't notice?
>>>
>>> Naw, that was me ;-)

>
>> Well then... where do YOU shop?

>
> Hehehe, look for the crowded grocery store ;-)




cshenk,

Make me travel the world for you?!?

Point me in the right direction from Philly!

I'll be there sometime about next week?!?

How's Wednesday?!?

I'll find ya!

Best,

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> cshenk said...


>> Hehehe, look for the crowded grocery store ;-)


> cshenk,
>
> Make me travel the world for you?!?


;-)

> Point me in the right direction from Philly!


Actually Andy, I'll be driving by Philly come Thursday on the way to a
cooking picnic in Windsor NY. I won't want to stop on the way up, but the
way back on Monday is a possible? If I time it right and any RFC'ers wanted
to have a little local gather, that would be nice! Say, some reasonably
priced restraunt that is easy to find for a non-Local?

Mapquest shows this route portion is near you?

16. Take exit 165B to merge onto I-95 N toward I-295/Wilmington/Philadelphia
Entering Pennsylvania - 22.0 mi
17. Take exit 7 to merge onto I-476 N toward Plymouth Meeting Partial toll
road - 132 mi




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> "Andy" <q> wrote in message
>> cshenk said...

>
>>> Hehehe, look for the crowded grocery store ;-)

>
>> cshenk,
>>
>> Make me travel the world for you?!?

>
> ;-)
>
>> Point me in the right direction from Philly!

>
> Actually Andy, I'll be driving by Philly come Thursday on the way to a
> cooking picnic in Windsor NY. I won't want to stop on the way up, but
> the way back on Monday is a possible? If I time it right and any
> RFC'ers wanted to have a little local gather, that would be nice! Say,
> some reasonably priced restraunt that is easy to find for a non-Local?
>
> Mapquest shows this route portion is near you?
>
> 16. Take exit 165B to merge onto I-95 N toward
> I-295/Wilmington/Philadelphia Entering Pennsylvania - 22.0 mi
> 17. Take exit 7 to merge onto I-476 N toward Plymouth Meeting Partial
> toll road - 132 mi



cshenk,

Passing through?

Stan?

RTM?

Andy


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> cshenk said...


>> the way back on Monday is a possible? If I time it right and any
>> RFC'ers wanted to have a little local gather, that would be nice! Say,
>> some reasonably priced restraunt that is easy to find for a non-Local?
>>
>> Mapquest shows this route portion is near you?
>>
>> 16. Take exit 165B to merge onto I-95 N toward
>> I-295/Wilmington/Philadelphia Entering Pennsylvania - 22.0 mi
>> 17. Take exit 7 to merge onto I-476 N toward Plymouth Meeting Partial
>> toll road - 132 mi


> Passing through?


Yup. Thats near enough mid-way to be a food stop. Alternative is I
re-route to hit up Baltimore and stop with another friend for a day in DC at
the Smithsonian of Natural History.

> Stan?
>
> RTM?


RTM? sorry, dont follow that. 'Read the Manual' is all that comes to mind!
Read the Map?



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"Dress up", hell no. Not look like a total slob, generally. If I've been
doing yard work or working on the truck or whatever and am grungy, I
will generally change before going to the grocery store.
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On Jul 26, 2:13*am, ChattyCathy > wrote:
> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> > I *never* "dress up" go to to the supermarket and, unfortunately, I still
> > look better than most of the people there. *

>
> Heh. I bet you look better than I do when I go out supermarket shopping too.
> <Cathy grins at Wayne>
>
> > Maybe I should start shopping
> > in Scottsdale or Paradise Valley. *In those areas, no matter how "dressed
> > down" they are, they still look chic.

>
> I have no clue about the areas you're referring to, but I would hazard a
> guess that they're very 'up-market'? If so, in the Jo'burg area Sandton
> would be similar.


Good shopping in Sandton too!

JB

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> "Andy" <q> wrote in message
>> cshenk said...

>
>>> the way back on Monday is a possible? If I time it right and any
>>> RFC'ers wanted to have a little local gather, that would be nice!
>>> Say, some reasonably priced restraunt that is easy to find for a
>>> non-Local?
>>>
>>> Mapquest shows this route portion is near you?
>>>
>>> 16. Take exit 165B to merge onto I-95 N toward
>>> I-295/Wilmington/Philadelphia Entering Pennsylvania - 22.0 mi
>>> 17. Take exit 7 to merge onto I-476 N toward Plymouth Meeting Partial
>>> toll road - 132 mi

>
>> Passing through?

>
> Yup. Thats near enough mid-way to be a food stop. Alternative is I
> re-route to hit up Baltimore and stop with another friend for a day in
> DC at the Smithsonian of Natural History.
>
>> Stan?
>>
>> RTM?

>
> RTM? sorry, dont follow that. 'Read the Manual' is all that comes to
> mind! Read the Map?



cshenk,

Dashed you an e-mail, should you decide to cheesesteak off the interstate
while you race through Pennsylvania.

Best,

Andy


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ChattyCathy wrote:

>> I went to a wedding a few months ago where the mother of the bride wore
>> high heels during the ceremony, yet then changed into flip-flops for the
>> reception. Okay, a *tad* relaxed considering she was in sequins but
>> the kicker was that not only had she *not* bothered to get a pedicure
>> and paint her toenails but....

>
> Heh. I haven't painted my toenails in years. Is there some law that I'm
> breaking? Keeping them neatly clipped and clean is enough for me.


Hers didn't even look clean, and certainly not healthy. You know, those
thick, malshapen dark things? I just think that if you're going to put
your feet on display in flip flops (while everyone else is in heels)
you'd make the effort to at least clean'em up a bit?
I don't consider that too much to expect?
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Goomba wrote:

> ChattyCathy wrote:
>
>>> I went to a wedding a few months ago where the mother of the bride
>>> wore high heels during the ceremony, yet then changed into
>>> flip-flops for the
>>> reception. Okay, a *tad* relaxed considering she was in sequins
>>> but
>>> the kicker was that not only had she *not* bothered to get a
>>> pedicure and paint her toenails but....

>>
>> Heh. I haven't painted my toenails in years. Is there some law that
>> I'm breaking? Keeping them neatly clipped and clean is enough for me.

>
> Hers didn't even look clean, and certainly not healthy. You know,
> those thick, malshapen dark things? I just think that if you're going
> to put your feet on display in flip flops (while everyone else is in
> heels) you'd make the effort to at least clean'em up a bit?
> I don't consider that too much to expect?


Fair enough.

But I had to chuckle today; I caught myself looking at people's feet
while I was out shopping in a supermarket this morning - I've never
done that before. Thank goodness there were no ugly feet/toenails to be
seen. The things that r.f.c. makes you aware of. <LOL>.

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ChattyCathy wrote on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:04:22 +0200:


> But I had to chuckle today; I caught myself looking at
> people's feet while I was out shopping in a supermarket this
> morning - I've never done that before. Thank goodness there
> were no ugly feet/toenails to be seen. The things that r.f.c.
> makes you aware of. <LOL>.


OK, but what do you want a man wearing sandals to do if he has damaged
the nail on the big toe?


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> Hers didn't even look clean, and certainly not healthy. You know,
> those thick, malshapen dark things? I just think that if you're going
> to put your feet on display in flip flops (while everyone else is in
> heels) you'd make the effort to at least clean'em up a bit?
> I don't consider that too much to expect?


I know some people change into sneakers for the reception.
Sounds like she is used to how her feet look in flip flops.
When I thought of wearing them to the supermarket, I looked
at my feet to see if they'd put anyone off their food. Unless
you just hate feet like my mother does, I'm good. Heh.

And my flip flops are so cute!

nancy
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ChattyCathy wrote:

> But I had to chuckle today; I caught myself looking at people's feet
> while I was out shopping in a supermarket this morning - I've never
> done that before. Thank goodness there were no ugly feet/toenails to
> be seen. The things that r.f.c. makes you aware of. <LOL>.


On tv this morning I saw a woman wearing flip flops while
walking in snow ... in Sydney, Australia. Hard to miss that.

nancy


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Janet Baraclough wrote:

> My guess is that she suffered in smart shoes for the ceremony/photos
> then her feet were sore and swollen. She took off the shoes so she could
> enjoy the party in comfort. The bride might well think it more important
> that her mother was comfortable and enjoying herself, than trying to
> impress other guests.
>
> Janet.


And someone who considers it important enough to dress up for the
wedding (in sequins i.e. a formal wedding) might be clever enough to
wear something like stockings or comfortable sandals! Or dress shoes
that don't hurt her feet yet camouflage her problem!
I think she should have had the sense to know her toes were disgusting
looking (who cares why?) and consider a nice way to downplay the
problem. She took the time and care to pick out the pretty dress and do
her hair and make up. It truly was distracting.
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Nancy Young said...

> ChattyCathy wrote:
>
>> But I had to chuckle today; I caught myself looking at people's feet
>> while I was out shopping in a supermarket this morning - I've never
>> done that before. Thank goodness there were no ugly feet/toenails to
>> be seen. The things that r.f.c. makes you aware of. <LOL>.

>
> On tv this morning I saw a woman wearing flip flops while
> walking in snow ... in Sydney, Australia. Hard to miss that.
>
> nancy



nancy,

Better than barefooted, yes?

Best,

Andy
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Janet Baraclough wrote:
>
> My guess is that she suffered in smart shoes for the ceremony/photos
> then her feet were sore and swollen. She took off the shoes so she could
> enjoy the party in comfort. The bride might well think it more important
> that her mother was comfortable and enjoying herself, than trying to
> impress other guests.



The discussion is finally coming around to what I've been thinking. At
the formal weddings I've been to recently, guests keep their clothing
and shoes looking perfect for the ceremony and first hour or so of the
reception. Then, for circle dancing, people slip off their shoes. No
one notices, or if they do, they have the good manners not to say
anything. Similarly, clothing gets adjusted. A man might take off his
jacket and tie. A woman takes off her perfectly arranged shawl. Hair
doesn't stay perfectly arranged, and it doesn't make sense to spend the
enjoyable reception time in the bathroom fixing it every moment.
Everyone stays dressed, but it's obvious at that point that they're
there for a good time. They're dancing, eating, conversing, and
toasting, not staying picture perfect for the photographers.


The flip-flops are the only puzzle to me. Taking off high heels to go
barefooted makes sense. Replacing the heels with flipflops doesn't.


And a note about discolored nails. All of us at one time or another
will have something about our bodies that isn't perfect. It could be a
bruise, a rash, extra weight, a limp, or a bad haircut. In the old
days, it wasn't polite for a cripple to go outside or be seen in public.
Thankfully, those days are over.


If we're not perfect according to someone else's standards, we're
allowed to socialize anyway. Someone missing a limb may choose a
prosthesis, or a neatly folded and pinned pants leg or sleeve. At the
beach, an ordinary bathing suit may be worn. Bodies are just bodies.
The people who complain about them are the ones lacking in manners. It
isn't any more bad manners to wear discolored nails, no matter what the
cause, to a wedding than it is to wear 50 pounds of overweight, no
matter what the cause. The offending body part doesn't need to be
covered up any more because it isn't perfect than if it were healthy.


--Lia

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>>> Passing through?

>>
>> Yup. Thats near enough mid-way to be a food stop. Alternative is I
>> re-route to hit up Baltimore and stop with another friend for a day in
>> DC at the Smithsonian of Natural History.
>>
>>> Stan?
>>>
>>> RTM?

>>
>> RTM? sorry, dont follow that. 'Read the Manual' is all that comes to
>> mind! Read the Map?

>
>
> cshenk,
>
> Dashed you an e-mail, should you decide to cheesesteak off the interstate
> while you race through Pennsylvania.


Got it! If we route down that way, I'll give you a buzz! I'll have
Charlotte in tow with me (14 going on 40 ;-)


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James Silverton wrote:

> ChattyCathy wrote on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:04:22 +0200:
>
>
>> But I had to chuckle today; I caught myself looking at
>> people's feet while I was out shopping in a supermarket this
>> morning - I've never done that before. Thank goodness there
>> were no ugly feet/toenails to be seen. The things that r.f.c.
>> makes you aware of. <LOL>.

>
> OK, but what do you want a man wearing sandals to do if he has damaged
> the nail on the big toe?
>
>

I don't want him to do anything...
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> "Andy" <q> wrote in message
>> cshenk said...

>
>>>> Passing through?
>>>
>>> Yup. Thats near enough mid-way to be a food stop. Alternative is I
>>> re-route to hit up Baltimore and stop with another friend for a day in
>>> DC at the Smithsonian of Natural History.
>>>
>>>> Stan?
>>>>
>>>> RTM?
>>>
>>> RTM? sorry, dont follow that. 'Read the Manual' is all that comes to
>>> mind! Read the Map?

>>
>>
>> cshenk,
>>
>> Dashed you an e-mail, should you decide to cheesesteak off the

interstate
>> while you race through Pennsylvania.

>
> Got it! If we route down that way, I'll give you a buzz! I'll have
> Charlotte in tow with me (14 going on 40 ;-)





Happy trails.

Best,

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> Wonder what we'd all be like if we had been born
> with wheels instead of feet
>


sitting around in hospitals due to rolling off cliffs or out into traffic
etc...Nursing a mess of broken bones.

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>> And my flip flops are so cute!


> Wonder what we'd all be like if we had
> been born with wheels instead of feet


I covet those wheelie sneakers. Wonder if they make
them in adult.

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Nancy Young wrote:
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>> That's only because they're e wearing $200.00 shorts and $300.00
>> sandals with a $400.00 Golf shirt.

>
>
> Heh, so what do you say about wearing flip flops to the
> supermarket? Are those bare feet hanging out icky to the
> other shoppers?


Who cares? ;-) I wear nothing but flip flops.
I can't stand shoes and only wear them when I
absolutely must.

Kate


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> Michael "Dog3" wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" > news:

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>>> And my flip flops are so cute!

>
>> Wonder what we'd all be like if we had
>> been born with wheels instead of feet

>
> I covet those wheelie sneakers. Wonder if they make
> them in adult.
>
> nancy
>
>
>


Remember when you fell down the stairs? Imagine wheeling down them. Covet
elsewhere.

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Nancy Young said...

> Michael "Dog3" wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" > news:

>
>>> And my flip flops are so cute!

>
>> Wonder what we'd all be like if we had
>> been born with wheels instead of feet

>
> I covet those wheelie sneakers. Wonder if they make
> them in adult.
>
> nancy



nancy,

I want a pair of them too!!! It's great seeing the kids in the supermarket
on them.

Semi-automatic sneakers.

I think it might be weight matter. Being light on yer feet and stuff!

I don't think we could waltz in them, dammit!

Best,

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"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
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<snip>
>
> A teenage friend had your Triumph. I think it spent more time in the shop
> than on the road. But it looked great standing still anyway!!!
>
> Andy


I think your buddy never learned how to sync SU Carburetors.

Are you sure you're not confusing that with Jag? Jag owners in good
standing had 2 Jags one to drive and the other to be in the shop being
worked on.

The only exception were the smart owners who out in a small block Chevy.

;-)


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