BlondeBimbo

LWR Welcome to the forum. BB

Hi Ruud - nice boots.

I have been trying to take photos of by ballet boots - but it's not going too well!

Here is the best so far:

I will try a bit more - perhaps a better camera?

A3 - I have been thinking about your post for some time, initially I used some tissue paper - which worked great, but then tried cotton wool - that was no good, went back to tissue paper - but can't get it as good as the first time!

My fear is damaging the boots with the silicone - either sticking or anything else - how did you prevent it sticking to the boot?

I also looked at Blicker, the toe things are OK but the ost of order and postage to the UK was unreal

Give it a bit of time and I may try the silicone solution!

Does it make a huge diferance?

BB

I am Undecided on the first pair.

I don't like the white stitching, but am unsure about the shape - from a remote view point - I wouldn't - but up-close and perhaps after trying them on - if they are comfortable --- Go for it!

I don't like the second pair (sorry shafted) - but I don't like the pointed toe, the heel and general design is nice - but it's the pointed toe

- Though in mitigation I have a similar pair:

Though not as nice a design as yours.

I do like the third pair though, nice design and look good quality!

BB

- see I have now worked out how to post images!

Dawn HH, See that's the problem with girls on the forum, we don't say much but once we start - you can't get a word in edgeways! BB

sriatS - that's apples & pears - stairs backward! OK then Stairs! BB

Dr. Shoe, Got me bang to rights there! At least perfume does something for the smell! - Got to go - need to order the cement mixer for my make-up. BB

I am not having a go at the mods, or the admins - it's more the commercial hosting services etc. I did a web site for my SCUBA club, we paid a lot for a hosting service, yet it was as open as the barn-door! I am not a computer expert at all (OK I run a lot of IT projects - but I am surrounded by people who know what they are doing) - but I could go right through their "security" - once I got on the server I could jump and go anywhere - only talking rlogin or ftp here - nothing fancy. Nothing I as a user could do about it. It's that sort of thing I am refering to here. BB

Ok doing myself an injustice here but:

Why do women get married in white?

- To match all the other appliances in the kitchen! (Ouch)

Why do women have small feet?

- So they can stand closer to the kitchen sink.

Why do women wear high heels?

- So they don’t have to bother you when they need to reach the top shelf.

More appropriate are (and back to the men bashing):

Men are Like...

...placemats

they only show up when there's food on the table.

...mascara

they usually run at the first sign of emotion.

...bike helmets

they're good in emergencies but usually just look silly.

...government bonds

they take so long to mature.

...copiers

you need them in reproduction but that's about it.

...lava lamps

fun to look at it but not all that bright.

...bank accounts

without a lot of money they don't generate a lot of interest.

...high heels

they're easy to walk on once you get the hang of it.

...curling irons

they're always hot and always in your hair.

...mini skirts

if your not careful they'll creep up your legs.

...handguns

keep one around long enough and your gonna want to shoot it.

BB

Ah. Yippee - I am no longer some cowboy – now I am wearing baby cats. - I am surprised the Cat’s protection league hasn’t revolted against these shoes. BB

I think that's just the media again! - Someone at 47 needing a hip replacement - OK somewhat young - but hardly news. - But let's see let's find a story - he wore heels - and a man at that! - Gosh I think I can see a news story forming...... BB (Actually my Mum pretty much wore high heels all the time, and she has a touch of arthritis and low blood pressure – she’s 70 but I guess it was the heels)

Lorriette, I agree with you. Halloween means little in the UK, when I lived in England if anyone came around begging - I think that's called trick and/or treat in the US I think they would be told "go away - in sharp jurky movements" - Allthough "penny for the Guy" - that's another thing Now I am in Scotland, they tend to send kids around begging a bit more - but it's still not liked. (For some reason they don't bother with November 5th too much!) The only fancy-dress parties I remember were around Christmas - new year. - One year I decided to go all out (there was a boy I fancied like mad in the group!) - so I went a bit adventurous; I wore white sheer stockings, very high red heels (about 6”) and a “Miss Christmas” dress – velvety red with a scooped front – boobs pretty much full on display – and very short skirt – so the stockings & suzzy belt were on display, nails done (extensions & deep red to match the dress) hair & make-up – the full works – I felt great, and looked great. But when I walked into the pub – the first person looked at me – said “great outfit – its Mother Christmas” - Mother Christmas!! - I was only about 18 or 19 Arhhhh! BB

I have no idea I remember using my mum's high heels as I could'nt walk, got them all scuffed and was sent to bed early Even in high school we all wore heels (OK not 6" stilettos) - the clumpy 3 - 4" heels that looked OK but kept the teachers from getting upset. After that - shoes (high heeled) were just one of those things you buy! You all have too good a memory for me - perhaps my name is a good choice BlondeBimbo

Where's the voting options gone?? Most days I wear around 5" all day for work, but I am quite happy with 5 1/2" for going out pubs, clubs etc. I have worn 6" for going out - but have to sit a lot through the evening - so OK for a restaurant but not standing around in a pub. BB

I am all for natural drainage and soak-aways, but it’s the extent, and choice of surfaces that gets me. The block-pavings appear to be used everywhere – not just those areas where it is suitable. I have seen bus stops where the pavement is being forced up from the roadway (both paved) due to the distortion, and upsetting of the pavings due to the constant weight of the buses. Shopping centres where the substrate is clay, so the pavings become water-logged, and of course need constant re-laying since the “natural drainage” is into impervious clay! etc. etc. My own drive is block-paved – on good drainage soil, so it naturally drains into the river (In the garden) – the right choice for block paving! I don’t think it’s a good choice for city centres – this weekend I was in Edinburgh centre, which has quite a good surface – most of the pavements are covered with paving slabs, with block pavings to the edge – reasonable drainage with good walking surface. I also noted that almost everyone stayed to the areas covered by the slabs – almost no one walked on the block/brick pavings! – So it’s not just us heel wearers that don’t like it. BB

Malicious hacking, or virus, or other on-line attack really annoys me, the damage can be huge and of course makes the whole idea of the web unacceptable. I think the courts take too small a view on this, anyone caught producing malicious viruses etc. is very unlikely to get caught and even then they are pretty much let-off. We all like challenging ourselves, but can choose a good challenge or a malicious one. I think anyone producing malicious viruses, spyware, hacking etc should feel the full weight of the law, long & severe prison sentences, no access at all to computer systems – say 10 years or more – so technology changes have eliminated their knowledge, so in the future they are no use to security companies – no chance of obtaining profit or jobs following getting caught. In saying that I think that ISP, and webhosting services have a lot to answer for – they are letting people install these programs, and not preventing the spread of viruses, spam and other stuff. Surely it is better to prevent a virus at source rather than hoping millions of end (home) user have installed and updated their virus protection. Obviously there will always be holes in security to exploit, but whilst the penalty is so low, the pleasure and gains so high – it will be here to stay. BB

Hi Andrinna. Welcome to the forum, and good luck in finding a partner. BB

Hi Rubberheel Welcome to the board BB

Hi Sky Welcome to the forum BB

I think it's done by male designers - who aren't members of this forum. i.e. never engage brain when it comes to the practicality of their designs! BB

Blackpool (Is Ernie still there? - do Premium Bonds still exist?) BB

I have issued some small claims myself in the past via the county court. The procedure is quite simple, but to do have to follow each step exactly – so proper-legal advice is required. The key points are: There has to be a contract - an agreement – goods for funds etc. – documentation helps – hard print out of ebay pages should be OK I guess – you have to show he and you agreed to exchange money for goods. You have to have taken reasonable measures to deal with the issue outside of court – effectively there must be a paper trail – supplied goods, requested money, and MUST say something along the lines of “Dear Mr N Payer You agreed to purchase Ebay item xxxxxx (Super high shoes…) on 1st October for the sum of £26 + £6 P+P. these goods were supplied to you on the 2nd October, however to date you have failed to pay the sum of £32.00 as requested. I wrote to you on the 3rd to pay this money and once again on the …….. ...............................& more info'... If you do not pay the money to me in full by the 20th November 2005, I will issue a county court claim against you for the outstanding debt above and the associated court and legal costs. Yours sincerely Mr V Cross & Upset” Obviously the dates have to be real, and be reasonable – times that are reasonable to deal with – the next day stuff above would be no good. If that doesn’t get the money, you apply to court by filling in a small application form, for less than £300 it’s about £30 – which of course you may claim as part of the claim. (I think you may do this on-line now) The court sends that to him, and he is given a reasonable time to answer (30 days or so) – he may pay in which case you withdraw your claim, he may issue a counterclaim, defence, or do nothing, in the latter case you just ask the court to find in your favour; if he defends then you have to go to county court and place the evidence before them, you basically have the bun fight in court :argue: and the magistrates find in or against your favour. If it is found against him then has a CCJ against him, and you have the court backing to obtain the funds – in the past I used the court bailiffs to recover the funds – it’s not too expensive – although each court assigns it’s own rates, there isn’t a national rate as far as I know, basically they write to him requesting your money, if they don’t get it they can “levy distress” – go round and collect goods to auction off to recover your money (including their costs!).:splat: It is a simple procedure – I know it doesn’t sound like it, but you would be spending £30 to recover £32. My partner does a lot on ebay, and just follows the non-paying bidder programme & gives bad feedback. (you only get your listing fees back from ebay with the non-paying bidder programme and satisfaction from the feedback!) (I think the feedback idea on ebay is cr*p – I don’t think feedback should be visible until both parties have left it – that would prevent feedback retribution) :argue: Over all it is probably worth putting the letter together and sending it to him, but beyond that – I would chalk it up to experience. Hope the above helps. BB

and Ernie. (sorry one for the Brit's there!)

It was the fashion just a few years ago. I used to wear tight jeans - long socks - and thigh length boots - so you had colours: black (boots), Red/white/??? (socks), & faded blue (Jeans). I liked the look, but once it went out of fashion.... BB

Don't think iv'e seen a thread on caravans and heel wearing, Good idea though.

Guess it's a bit like ying & yang - you have to have some bad things, to equal the pleasurable things in life.

BB

I am probably not the best person to help here, I guess you are male – yes? Since you are on the south coast, why not take a trip to Brighton – I think there is a big TV/Gay area (I am not suggesting you are) – anyhow there are likely to be others – mainly TV & so on wearing heels, I guess when you see others wearing them; that may build your confidence. I have felt the same – I guess we all do, I have a number of dresses which I would love to wear, but every time we get ready to go out I end up deciding it would be better to change into something less revealing etc. Good luck, and perhaps one of the guys could give some more helpful advice. BB