The Jaunts of JeffB!

[JeffB]

13 hours ago, heelsrus2000 said:

What a fantastic ensemble!  The turquoise really suits you ♡ people were probably staring as they were so jealous   nice skirt as well and I have to invest in some slides like that, but I fear not tanning my feet properly and having strap lines of lighter skin crisscrossing my feet  

I have to see Captain America when it's released over here in the UK. You always look so composed when you model your jaunt ensembles, I am surprised that you have never been tweeted or appeared on social media,  but I guess people must really accept fashion freestyling nowadays. A picture of you whilst actually out on your jaunt at the mall would look even better and encourage more to embrace heeling and fashion freedom!

Still, looking forward to your next jaunt 

Thanks for the kind words. Yeah, I tend to think turquoise works well with my skin tone, and it's a fun color to wear. So far, I've yet to encounter problems with strap lines of shoes. Speaking of which, just wait until you see the shoes I wore on my latest outing!

6 hours ago, bluejay said:

Nice look JeffB. Finally the summer heat hit here too. Spring disappeared in a few short days. A couple weeks ago we were looking at snow flurries. Record heat on Friday and Saturday, a little cooler today only about 88*, but still very hot for this time of the year.

With Memorial Day here, it was time to break out the white. I wore a 20" white skirt, Saturday night, with a royal blue polo shirt and my new Aerosoles , "Light N Sweet" white leather, wedge heel, slides. I carried my Vera Bradley, multi colored floral, cross body bag. I got a nice compliment from the woman sales associate, at the Land's End kiosk, in the Sears store, who has seen me wearing heels, many times.

Today, I wore a hot pink 20" skirt, with a white polo shirt and again the Aerosoles, white leather wedge heel slides. Today, I matched the shoes with a white leather, cross body bag.

Having recently returned from a vacation, my legs were nicely tanned and I did look good wearing my skirts. Any yes the comfort level on a hot sticky day, wearing a short skirt, is a great way to go, for us men. A skirt is so much more comfortable than shorts.

Hope everyone has an enjoyable Memorial Day, here in the USA.

Happy Heeling,

bluejay

I appreciate your compliment. Ahh, yes, Memorial Day, most definitely time to break out the white. I'd do so today, but we're going to have periods of rain throughout the day. Oh, well, there's always next weekend. Meanwhile, two thumbs up on your outfit!

Jaunt #315, 5/29/2016: With Sunday being just as sunny and nice as the previous day, it was a good time for a new outing. But, unlike Saturday, I wanted to dress up, going with a black tank top, a black and white printed skirt, a new pair of shoes from Payless, the "Havana" block heel sandals and a black handbag. The skirt, one of three I bought at Sears two weeks ago checks in at 32 inches long, is light, airy, perfect for spring and summer, also, it's lined, a first for me, in short, it's a pretty skirt and I enjoyed wearing it. Then there's the shoes, plain and simple, I'm hooked on sandals and was most intrigued with these, especially the 3 1/2 block heels, something I've never worn before, I found the Havana sandals most stylish and paired well with my skirt. Altogether, it was an outfit I felt great wearing as I was proud of how I looked.

My first stop was to Micro Center, a computer store in the western suburbs to buy a new wrist rest for my computer keyboard, after finding what I wanted and wandering the aisles for nearly half an hour. Going to the registers, I was waited on by a petite Latina who, after ringing up my purchase, smiled and said my skirt was pretty, I grinned and thanked her for the compliment. From there, I returned to town and headed into downtown and my favorite haunt, Rittenhouse Square park, just like on Saturday, the park was filled to the brim with people enjoy the weather, I managed to wander through the park, ignored by just about everyone until I found an empty bench where I sat and proceeded to finish reading an e-book on my nook e-reader for well over an hour as people came and went, but no one gave me so much as the time of day as I sat and read. It was a great day to be freestyling in a crowded city park, something I plan to do more often as it's a great way to spend a pleasant afternoon. More to come....

[SkirtDude]

What a fantastic pair of shoes! I have the same issues with my big toe, that the nail expands, I think it is because I wear thick tights and shoes which don't let my feet breathe. My chiropodist said it's similar to athletes foot, last time I had a pedicure they gave me a towel to cover my knees and mini skirt to cover my modesty which I thought was sweet. The top and necklace is cute as well. Skirt linings are nice, in summer I forego the slip as most of my pencil skirts aside from the Denims are lined. 

I saw this at the shops and thought you would look great in either printed skirt  Looking forward to your next jaunt  

Edited May 30, 2016 by heelsrus2000

[mlroseplant]

On May 29, 2016 at 2:37 PM, heelsrus2000 said:

I have to invest in some slides like that, but I fear not tanning my feet properly and having strap lines of lighter skin crisscrossing my feet  

I am "working" on this Memorial Day weekend (U.S. holiday) to prevent this very problem!

[Tech]

On 30/05/2016 at 9:30 PM, mlroseplant said:

I am "working" on this Memorial Day weekend (U.S. holiday) to prevent this very problem!

45Deg big toes? Holy cow...

[JeffB]

Jaunt #316, 6/11/2016: Just a short outing of sorts because of the threat of early to mid-afternoon severe thunderstorms, but I still went out, even though it was sticky and steamy, garbed in a sea green top with lace trimmed sleeves, a black denim pencil skirt, the Payless "Sinclair" platform wedge sandals in black and a black handbag. Regarding the sandals, I had previously worn a pair in navy and liked them so much, I got them in black/ Yeah, I think it's safe to say I'm pretty much crazy for sandals, I've really come to love wearing them, and, at this time of year, I can't imagine wearing any other shoe. So, perhaps I'll indulge in an experiment where I'll wear nothing but my slides and sandals throughout the spring and summer.

My first stop was to the main branch of the Post Office to buy a money order, the line there was a tad longer than usual, but I didn't mind waiting, other than an elderly Asian woman, no one gave me so much as the time of day. After making my purchase, filling it out and dropping it off, I got back in my car and headed into the greater northeast and Parx Casino to spend a few sheckels on the one-arm bandits. However, before that, I had lunch as it would be foolish to gamble on an empty stomach, then I went about fooling around on the slot machines. Despite the brightly colored top, snug skirt and heeled sandals, I was ignored as everyone was busy pulling those slot machine handles to pay me any attention, as has always been the case when I've gone there. As I've said before, casinos/slot parlors are a great place to go heeling because no one cares what you wear. As for my battles on the slot machines, well, it was nothing to write home about as I spent a good couple of hours there, but only managed to leave with around $70 bucks or so. But, hey, I go there to have fun, and that's good enough for me.

The traffic back home was miserable because of road construction jamming things up, but what really annoyed me was that those afternoon thunderstorms never materialized, meaning I could've stayed out longer. Oh, well, them's the breaks, still, I did enjoy my outing, and that's the important thing. More to come....

 

[Thighbootguy]

Looking good JeffB!  The belt matching the sandals ties it all together.  The watch is a nice touch.  And as for going out in a thunderstorm... we wouldn't want you to melt now would we?  The casino does sound like a great heeling place and coming out with $70 isn't bad (considering that you went in with $100).

[JeffB]

9 hours ago, Thighbootguy said:

Looking good JeffB!  The belt matching the sandals ties it all together.  The watch is a nice touch.  And as for going out in a thunderstorm... we wouldn't want you to melt now would we?  The casino does sound like a great heeling place and coming out with $70 isn't bad (considering that you went in with $100).

Well, actually, I went in with $60 bucks, so it wasn't too terribly bad an outcome.

Jaunt #317, 6/12/2016: Sometimes when Sunday rolls around and I go on an outing, I love to dress up and look sharp, then there are other times when I prefer to be perfectly casual. Today was a sterling example of the latter as I wandered out to Springfield to goof around in a red t-shirt, a 19 inch button down denim A-line skirt, a recent acquisition from Payless, the "Stacey" sandal in black with 1 1/2 inch wedge heels and a black handbag. The skirt, which came from a store called Primark was light and airy and it felt like I wasn't wearing anything at all, and with the weather being very warm again, I was delightfully cool and comfortable in it. As for the sandals, I liked the styling when I saw them on the website, also, I was looking for a pair of low heeled sandals for casual outings, I found the Stacey shoes comfortable and they matched well with the skirt. Wearing sandals has become my passion and I want to experience both high heels and low.

My first stop on what was mostly a brief outing was to Acme to buy a couple of odds and ends, the store was plenty crowded as it was just after twelve noon, but no one paid me much attention as I did my shopping. From there, it was time for lunch and I traveled barely a block to Arby's where I had a Beef & Cheddar sammich with a bottle of water. Tasty! My next stop was to my home away from home, Best Buy where I chatted with a salesperson about the latest evolution in high definition TV and the fact it was a tad pricey, but hey, it costs nothing to look, and I so do love gazing at gadgets and gizmos, that too is a passion. After checking out with a goofy sounding horror flick called Navy SEALS vs. Zombies (boy, I can't wait to watch that), I headed down the road to Office Depot, my last stop of the day to buy a ream of paper for my printer at home. As was always the case, I felt perfectly at home in my attire, in fact, it felt darn good to go casual for a change, and those new flat sandals I bought were a treat to wear.

All things considered, I guess this means I'll have to indulge in more casual Sunday outings which, in their own way, were plenty fun. More to come....

[SkirtDude]

Loving both pics, I think the first one is my favourite.  Great contrast of colours. There is no reason why guys should wear such drab clothes and you prove that time and again !

I love the wedges in your black skirt combo ♡♡♡

Edited June 14, 2016 by heelsrus2000

[JeffB]

On 6/14/2016 at 2:02 AM, heelsrus2000 said:

Loving both pics, I think the first one is my favourite.  Great contrast of colours. There is no reason why guys should wear such drab clothes and you prove that time and again !

I love the wedges in your black skirt combo ♡♡♡

Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated.

Jaunt #318, 6/19/2016: Originally, I was going to dress up for today's outing and go to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but then, laziness set in and I decided to opt for a more casual outfit for a casual outing, going with a black tank top with a 17 inch gray denim skirt with a "distressed" (fringed) hemline, the Payless "Stacey" sandals and a black handbag. The skirt, which I bought from Primark at the King of Prussia Mall on Saturday intrigued me considerably when I saw it, having seen young women and girls wear variations of fringed skirts, I decided to give one a try because I thought it would look good on me, sure enough, it did, especially with the black top I paired it with. And while I could've opted for wearing heels, that outfit screamed to be worn with my (relatively) flat sandals.

Even though it was sunny and rather hot, I felt perfectly cool and and comfortable, the skirt was so light, it felt like I wasn't wearing anything at all, and the (relatively) flat sandals complimented the outfit well, in fact, it felt pretty darn good NOT to be wearing heels. I only made two stops, the first was to Starbucks in the University City area where I spent an hour sipping on a tall iced tea while reading an e-book on my nook e-reader. My second stop was to what's become a regular haunt, Rittenhouse Square Park, as usual for a Sunday afternoon, the park was packed with people as I casually strolled the area looking for a bench to sit at and read some more, once I did, I sat and stayed there for nearly an hour and a half, and the only person who gave me an odd look was a homeless man, but then, he wore a heavy jacket, wool hat, sweatpants and combat boots, so perhaps he looked odder than me.

If I took anything away from this outing, it was that (relatively) flat shoes like I wore certainly do have a place in my wardrobe. I won't deny that I'm hooked on sandals of all heel heights and plan to wear them more over the course of the summer. One other item of note: nothing beats wearing a short skirt on a really hot day to keep you cool, I plan to do that more often too. More to come....

[SkirtDude]

I am lost for words!  Nailed it with this outfit!  Youthful, chic I love the skirt with the frayed hem ♡♡♡ frayed hem mini's are in this season, I have to go to Primark and buy one myself  best look so far this month  

[JeffB]

On 6/20/2016 at 3:35 PM, heelsrus2000 said:

I am lost for words!  Nailed it with this outfit!  Youthful, chic I love the skirt with the frayed hem ♡♡♡ frayed hem mini's are in this season, I have to go to Primark and buy one myself  best look so far this month  

Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated!

[SkirtDude]

13 hours ago, JeffB said:

Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated!

My pleasure! Last week, I met up with a member on another Forum who is really into his heels... A bit of a change from the old skirt in the mirror look. Don't worry,  I will look for a better wig

[JeffB]

On 6/22/2016 at 5:54 PM, heelsrus2000 said:

My pleasure! Last week, I met up with a member on another Forum who is really into his heels... A bit of a change from the old skirt in the mirror look. Don't worry,  I will look for a better wig

Well, I should hope you do! Just kidding!    Meanwhile....

Jaunt #319, 6/25/2016: Ahh, summer! A delightful time of year for being out and about on jaunts, especially when it's not overbearingly hot outside. Another thing about summer I've come to appreciate are girls and women who break out an incredible myriad of flat sandals for casual wear, and since I occasionally parrot what the fairer sex wears, I took a pair of flat sandals of my own, the Payless "Paprika" out for a spin, pairing them with a purple shirt with a lace applique in front, an Old Navy 20 inch dark denim pencil skirt and a black handbag. Right away, I felt perfectly at ease in the sandals which were comfortable and easy to wear, and looked good with the outfit I wore.

Didn't do too terribly much, I swung by my friendly neighborhood comic book shop for a good twenty minutes, bought a newspaper then drove over into South Jersey where I had lunch at Wendy's (their bacon mozzarella burger was good) then went to the multiplex at Moorestown Mall to see Independence Day: Resurgence. That was perhaps the only blech part of the day since the sequel to the film that launch Will Smith's movie career (no, he wasn't in the new film) wasn't all that great to me, still, there was a pretty good crowd in the theater where I watched the film. The multiplex was packed to the gills as is usually the case on a Saturday afternoon, I did get a few quick stares here and there, but nothing more than that. However, I did a thumbs up from a young woman who grinned at me in passing, and I appreciated that.

While it's always nice to be appreciated, what I like more is to be able to come and go as I please in the clothes I enjoy wearing with any muss or fuss from the public at large, and that's what my adventures have been all about from the time since I launched this thread. More to come....

[SkirtDude]

Great ensemble,  Jeff! With regard to the wig, just messing about with a friend. Not my style at all. No more thread hijack,  I promise  (for now)  

Looking forward to your next jaunt  

[Thighbootguy]

Great look JeffB!  The necklace and watch finish the look.  However to really improve the look drink a lot more Iced tea and a few less bacon mozzarella burgers.

[Steve63130]

Very tactfully stated, TBG!

Nice outfit, Jeff.

Steve

[SF]

Or at least try the chili at Wendy's, it's very good.....   sf

[JeffB]

19 hours ago, Thighbootguy said:

Great look JeffB!  The necklace and watch finish the look.  However to really improve the look drink a lot more Iced tea and a few less bacon mozzarella burgers.

So noted. But, I only had one burger. 

18 hours ago, Steve63130 said:

Very tactfully stated, TBG!

Nice outfit, Jeff.

Steve

Thanks for the kind words, Steve.

17 hours ago, SF said:

Or at least try the chili at Wendy's, it's very good.....   sf

I'll keep that in mind for the next time I visit Wendy's.

Jaunt #320, 6/26/2016: Sometimes, I feel as though every outing I undertake is another chance to push the envelope in terms of what I like to wear versus what society deems I be required to wear because of my gender. No big deal, I can grasp that, but it doesn't mean I have to conform to what society demands, because I don't. Case in point was yesterday's outing as I decided to wear a dress, nothing particularly fancy mind you, just a navy blue, short sleeved, Land's End knit frock with a breast pocket that I bought at Sears some two years ago, but never got around to wearing until yesterday. The dress came with a matching cloth belt and had side loops for same, but I didn't like it, so I replaced it with a thin white belt and paired it with the Payless "Stacey" low wedge sandals in white and a white handbag (yes, I still subscribe to the fashion tenet that one's bag must match one's shoes). Funny thing about the bag, I found a receipt in it from Boston Market dated 6/1/2014. Clearly it had been some time since this bag had been outside.

Even though the dress was a knit, it was still light and airy and comfortable despite plenty of sunshine and temps that reached into the upper 80's, more importantly, it was a treat to wear as I headed west into Springfield and Bed Bath & Beyond to buy a new cushion for the chair I sit in while at my computer to type these words of wit. Unlike my expeditions on skirts, I fully expected odd looks regarding my attire from other shoppers, but, nothing, not even from some little kids roaming the aisles with their parents. After making my purchase, I head back into town and stopped at Starbucks in University City where I had a cup of iced tea and some crumb cake while I read a book (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) on my nook e-reader. After little over an hour or so, I headed downtown and to Rittenhouse Square Park, my goal to be seen and gauge reactions. That proved to be a flop as even though the park was packed as usual for a Sunday afternoon, no one gave me so much as a glance, first, second or otherwise as I wandered the park until I found an empty bench in a shady area and continued reading for something like an hour an a half as people came and went, paying me not so much as an iota of attention. I found it cool that I loitered about in a dress in public and garnered no reaction whatsoever.

Meanwhile, it certainly felt good, damn good to wear a dress, better in some ways than a skirt, I experienced a sense, a feeling of, well, freedom because I was garbed the way I wanted. I was comfortable and completely at ease in how I was attired, and isn't that what fashion freestyling is all about? In addition, when I wasn't reading, I was subtlely people watching, mainly women and the seasonal dresses they wore, all the time wondering if I could wear outfits similar to them. Already, I'm thinking about how I could make sleeveless dresses (which I saw a lot of during my outing), maybe even sundresses work as part of my repitoire. I'll just have to see what I can do on that score. More to come....

[SF]

The sandals look very nice, the thong styles are my fav....   Take care...  sf 

[Thighbootguy]

First; The outfit really works well, and looks good too.  .  The white belt, bag, shoes and watch tie everything together.

6 hours ago, JeffB said:

I wandered the park until I found an empty bench in a shady area and continued reading for something like an hour an a half as people came and went, paying me not so much as an iota of attention. I found it cool that I loitered about in a dress in public and garnered no reaction whatsoever.

Second; Could it be that the outfit worked well enough that folks passing by didn't "read" you as a male in a dress, rather a female with short graying hair?  I know that isn't your goal but, well done anyway.

[SkirtDude]

I liked the look, I found comfort in it as you reminded me of this old nurse from Trinidad who used to look after me during my unfortunate  spell last year at Broadmoor Hospital. It was almost the same uniform, except you don't have a tazer and a huge set of keys on your belt

I think some may have mistaken you for an older lady with short hair, but what the hell. Go for a bodycon dress, you have the figure for it

 

Edited June 27, 2016 by heelsrus2000

[bluejay]

Nice look JeffB. Your always an inspiration, to us here at HHP.

Happy Heeling,

bluejay

[JeffB]

Thanks for the compliments, everybody. However, I must admit I'm not sure how to react to the notion of being mistaken for a female with short, grating hair. HA! If that's the case, then there's a whole lot of people out there who need to visit their friendly, neighborhood eye doctor! Double HA!

[swedeheeler]

I must say Jeff. At least here in Sweden it's not unusual to see womens with your kinda look

I would't even lift a eyebrow if seeing ya out.

[Thighbootguy]

6 hours ago, JeffB said:

Thanks for the compliments, everybody. However, I must admit I'm not sure how to react to the notion of being mistaken for a female with short, grating hair. HA! If that's the case, then there's a whole lot of people out there who need to visit their friendly, neighborhood eye doctor! Double HA!

I don't think an eye doctor is in order, rather it is a matter of perception.  When you look in a mirror before you go out, as I'm sure you do, your eyes see JeffB because that is what they are expecting to see.  However when a total stranger sees someone wearing a dress, sandals and with a matching belt and bag, unless there is something that totally contradicts the image (like a beard), they are going to initially read that image as female.  When you also have short graying hair that is common on females, there isn't anything that would initially contradict the female image.  Now on closer observation, as you do in a mirror, they may notice something that makes them rethink their first impression, but in today's society, how many people bother with a second look (or even a good first one for that matter)?

Just for grins, the next time your dressed and looking in a mirror, see if you can sell yourself on the idea that you are looking at a female.  It will surprise you when one time when you try this you really will see an image that you read as female.  When this happened to me I was almost dumbstruck.  There was a combination of clothing that I strongly read as female and it carried the rest of the image right along with it.

It is a real challenge to look in a mirror and try to see through someone else's eyes, but doing it can be a real game changer.  It would probably make it easier to put an outfit together.

[JeffB]

On 6/30/2016 at 10:48 PM, Thighbootguy said:

I don't think an eye doctor is in order, rather it is a matter of perception.  When you look in a mirror before you go out, as I'm sure you do, your eyes see JeffB because that is what they are expecting to see.  However when a total stranger sees someone wearing a dress, sandals and with a matching belt and bag, unless there is something that totally contradicts the image (like a beard), they are going to initially read that image as female.  When you also have short graying hair that is common on females, there isn't anything that would initially contradict the female image.  Now on closer observation, as you do in a mirror, they may notice something that makes them rethink their first impression, but in today's society, how many people bother with a second look (or even a good first one for that matter)?

Just for grins, the next time your dressed and looking in a mirror, see if you can sell yourself on the idea that you are looking at a female.  It will surprise you when one time when you try this you really will see an image that you read as female.  When this happened to me I was almost dumbstruck.  There was a combination of clothing that I strongly read as female and it carried the rest of the image right along with it.

It is a real challenge to look in a mirror and try to see through someone else's eyes, but doing it can be a real game changer.  It would probably make it easier to put an outfit together.

Most interesting, TBG! I agree that perception is important, and for people who'll pass me by on the street with nothing more than just a glance and will never see me again, I can see where they might take me for being female. As for your suggestion, I will give that a try prior to my next jaunt. Definite food for thought! Thanks!

Jaunt #321, 7/1/2016: An emergency of sorts popped up Friday morning. The UPS (uninterruptible power supply) my computer is hooked up to gave up the ghost and wouldn't turn on, so I had to go to Best Buy after work to purchase a new one, but, on the spur of the moment, I decided to turn that into a quick outing, sporting a quickly put together casual outfit consisting of a blue t-shirt, an 18 inch Old Navy denim skirt, Payless "Margarita" low wedge slides in black and a matching handbag. Again, the goal was for a casual outfit for a quick outing, and it worked well as I drove into Springfield where the closest Best Buy was to where I lived in the city. Despite how sunny and muggy it was, the short skirt kept me nice and cool while the new slides were comfortable and easy to wear, I've found it remarkable how much I've come to enjoying slides and sandals of varying heel heights at this time of year while the notion of wearing enclosed shoes (a.k.a. pumps) has become a non-starter, I simply have no reason to wear such shoes. Quite the paradigm shift from when pumps used to be all I wore all year 'round. Meanwhile, I wasted no time finding what I needed after arriving at Best Buy and making my purchase, then I stopped off at an Acme supermarket on my way back home for a couple of odds and ends. A quick outing to be sure since thunderstorms were in the forecast and the skies darkened considerably on my way back, but it was still enjoyable. More to come....

[SkirtDude]

A smart look, Jeff! Simple, yet practical for a trip to the shops. I have decided to switch to denim pencil skirts rather than formal, and have ditched the wig  waiting for my Zara grey denim pencil to arrive, then will take it for a spin  Looking forward to your next jaunt  

[Thighbootguy]

Great casual look JeffB. One of these days more guys will figure out how comfortable a skirt really is to wear, but then what would we do if everyone started wearing one? (I'm not seriously worried about that.)

I have only ever seen a man wearing a kilt two times in my life.  Once was years ago and he was dresses in full Scottish regalia and demonstrating a bagpipe, but yesterday (90F 33C) I saw a guy walking up my busy street wearing a kilt.  I wasn't able to get his attention or speak to him, but I did admire his nerve and considered the times are a'changing.

[SF]

Mr. Jeff...  Nice sandals, I have a pair of those in tan color - see avatar.  Wear them all the time.  Have fun...  sf

[JeffB]

Thanks for the kind words, guys! I suppose men might well know, or have an idea about how comfortable a skirt is in the heat of summer, but they wouldn't be caught dead wearing one. As for men in kilts, I've yet to see one, but I'd be interested in catching that sight.

Jaunt #322, 7/2/2016: With this being Independence Day weekend, I thought I'd go the patriotic route by sporting a red shirt, a white belt and a blue denim skirt which I paired with the Payless "Stacey" low wedge sandals in white and a matching handbag. My goal with this outfit was for it to be fun, and I think I succeeded in that goal as I went downtown to be seen, spending a good twenty minutes at my friendly neighborhood comic book shop, then strolling down to Rittenhouse Square park to get in a little reading on my trusty nook e-reader for nearly an hour. The weather was sunny and pleasant with a refreshingly cool breeze that made things feel quite nice, of course, no one paid me a moment's attention in the park, crowded as usual with people, but that's okay. I also enjoyed some people watching, and EVERY female I saw wore some variation of flat shoes: sandals, sneakers, slides, slip-ons, and yes, the dreaded flip-flops, no heels of even modest or minimal heights (save for what I wore) were seen, which made my choice of footwear all the smarter since I enjoy blending in with my surroundings.

After a walk a couple of blocks down the street to have lunch at McDonald's, I returned to my car and drove to the northeast and Parx Casino, yeah, I know it hadn't been all that long since my last trip there, but payday was on Friday, so I thought I could spare a couple of twenties here and there for some fun tackling the ol' one-armed bandits. Like the park, the casino was packed for an early Saturday afternoon, and since everyone was busy working slot machines or rolling dem bones, I went ignored as I had fun on a few machines of choice, I won as much as around fifty bucks on one machine, gave most of it right back on another, then won about forty on another, ending my day there with just under thirty bucks. You don't get rich playing penny slots, but that doesn't keep me from having fun, and that's why I go to the casino, but it's more fun to go there while on a jaunt. And since I wore a fun patriotic outfit, that made my day out even more enjoyable. More to come....