meganiwish

Hi Sharon, I wish I could be organised like you, but I'm afraid I spend too much time with my head in the clouds. I never realised until she went away to university just how much my daughter kept me in line. For example, for years I've believed that I put my keys in the special place near the door when I come in. Turns out that what I actually do is put them on the nearest available surface and then put a pile of paper on top of them lol. I need to be careful not to let my life descend into chaos. Pillar-box red sounds very brave. I don't think red suits me. Probably the nearest I get is maroon, though I would love to have the right pair of red shoes. I also feel I don't get on with pastel shades. I think most of my colours are what's described as 'dark summer'. Have you ever heard anything that sounds grimmer lol. But in the summer I like to wear bright primary colours. Like you I wear tights all the time. I feel undressed without them. I don't understand people who complain they get too hot. Seventy or so years ago it would have been unthinkable to go out without stockings at any time of year. Hope to hear from you again soon. Regards, Megan x

I dont. There is no point when I would do such.

In other words, I think that women squander all the benefits that they have being women.

Of course, as long as there's been people there've been conventions on male and female dress. To the modern eye, some earlier male dress might look quite female.

Actually, I never wear trousers or jeans except when acting, because I've never managed as far as I can see, to come across as gamine rather than tomboy.

How sad for our male brothers (could there be any other kind?) that it's so hard for them to be flamboyant. For a brief time it was nearly not so. David Bowie, Marc Bolan, they were men, but...

And then I look at women in sport gear and trainers and I think at least I got out of my pyjamas before I came out.

Dress up, chaps, better than dressing down. But I know you have a harder time than me. I'm not going to have an idiot abuse me for dresisng like a woman, am I?

Hi Sharon (and all), Yes, you're right, it was the first thing I thought when I got in, but by then it was too late. There was no staining, I guess because I didn't walk in them, so no friction. I'd never thought of bananas, but then I've got less leg than you, and typically only the bottom half is on show. I like bright colours. I'd love to wear bright statement shoes, but not so easy with my size and budget. That's why I love my green shoes so much. I have lots of coloured tights, from dark green and right round the colour wheel through red and pink to blue. My tights drawer is like a rainbow trying to explode. I ought to fold them neatly, but of course I just stuff them in like any normal girl. Actually, now I think of it, I wish it was spring loaded, so every morning I'd get a rainbow shower. I could dress according to the pair I managed to catch. Do you wear colours? I'm guessing you have a lot of pink, from your avatar. My daughter likes pink, though mostly pale pink tops in the summer with denim minis or shorts or jeans. Not my thing, but she does look lovely. I'm biased though. Regards, Megan xx

Hi Sangue Did you like to have your toes wet, even snowily. I bet they looked beautiful. I never do my toes, because no-one ever sees them, but perhaps I should do them for me and keep them secret. I love the adjective Janeish. Yes, like you, I miss her, as I do Heidi

Electric, I think you're trying too hard, I'm a right sucker for a compliment, but I can tell when I'm being taken for a ride

Hi Sharon, I did the bath as you suggested yesterday evening. I wore just what I said in the last post, but I gave the music a miss as I thought it would be superfluous, and I couldn't think of any that was especially summer rather than particular summer events. But that's for another conversation, or more likely never. Anyway, I heated the bathroom up well, and I made myself a long G&T and I lay there and dreamed. I'm not sure it felt like summer, but it was lovely and relaxing. I suppose part of the fun of summer is that you have to wait for it, and I should learn to like February for what it has to offer, if I could just work out what that is. After all, the supermarket is full of strawberries, but you won't catch me buying any till June. And then I'll have my own anyway. Anyway, the old chap next door has snowdrops and crocuses today, and he showed me a big old toad he's got living amongst them, so things are coming back awake. Perhaps I should have kissed it - you never know what might happen lol. Hope to hear from you soon, Regards, Megan x

The song appears not to want me to hear it. I'll try another time. Actually, Sangue, I can only hold my hands up and admit you're right. You'll know how little personal experience I have of it. But as you say, you don't care. Good for you. If imitation is a sincere form of flattery, I expect jealousy is some kind of admiration.

Sloping steps, aagghh, especially going down

Kathy, thank you. I hadn't thought of longevity. But how brilliant to have your colour hidden. 'You think you know me,but really I;m red'

Roxy, I'm with you on this. I don't care one way or another whether a man wears heels or not. Not interested. Of course I know it matters to the individual, but this world is full of so many more important injustices. Can't we all feel the same and just ignore the bits we're not interested in?

Hi Kathy, I think you're right, I think men do look at you more in heels. But that doesn't mean they think better of you. I think Sangue's point was that people, other women included, make negative decisions about a girl in heels. I'm not sure it's about feeling threatened. I suspect it's more a cultural disapproval thing. Megan

Hi Sangue and Sharon (and everyone), Sangue, with a lovely bright outfit like that I think it must be you who's turning the Minnesota winter to spring lol. Actually, the thing that really brings the sun to a grey February day is finding a post from you or Sharon. I flipped over from some work I'm doing and it put a smile on my face. Good luck with the Maths test. Oh, I know the snow feeling. I'm less keen on going out in the snow these days (fortunately we don't get it for long) because I'm beginning to get a bit afraid of falling over. But an 'accidental' step into a stream can be quite an icy shock. Running water seems to be colder than standing water, even more so than tap water. Sharon, I got some rose scented candles today, but I''l be out tonight, so I'm going to try your idea tomorrow. I've a green dress with a big daisy print on it in yellow and white which I haven't worn for months. I'm thinking I might pair that with a pair of bright yellow opaques and my favourite green shoes. I'm going to find some music that reminds me of the summer. We're forecast a grey wet day tomorrow, so it should be a good test for it. Regards, Meganxx

Maybe you can ask you fellow posters in the girls forum if "Getting your feet wet" is the only thing they can talk about...

I said in an earlier post, like Sangue just said, it's nice to be able to talk just girls. So a group of us have found something in common, and a number of us had felt we were the only one, but a chap feels the need to be snide about it. So only the men are allowed to feel misunderstood then, are they, Trolldeg?

I love bright coloured shoes, though any shades of green are my favourites. But I can rarely (read never) afford expensive brands. They're just for looking. Coloured soles though, for when you think black shoes are more appropriate, geat. I think I might try painting some of my soles

Hi Sharon, The flower scented candles is a good idea. I was given some candles at Christmas, but I think they're all spicy scents. I'll have to go looking tomorrow. The lack of central heating puts a crimp on one part of the idea, but I can make the bathroom warm, wear summery clothes and lie back and dream. I've never thought of getting them out at this time of year. Is that how you do it, or maybe it doesn't bother you so much. Actually, the sun shone all day today and I was out in it a fair bit, so my disposition is much better today. The man next door's daffodils are showing their green shoots today, so soon there'll be something bright to look at. Regards, Meganxx

Hi Sharon (and everyone), Hope your busy weekend has been enjoyable busy and not tiresome busy. Thank you for your reference to summer. It was like a breath of fresh air to me. I enjoy winter when it first comes. I like to imagine myself as a snow queen. No, queen is not my persona, but Snow Important and Respected Wise Woman of the Village doesn't have the right ring. But I can find nothing to like about February. Nothing's got any colour and there's grit everywhere from where the snow's melted. And one of the markets I use is closed for the month. As he says in American Pie, 'February made me shiver, With every paper I'd deliver, Bad news on the doorstep...' The next day I look forward to is May Day, and that's more than two months off. I'd settle for more day than night at the moment, though Perhaps I should get my brightest clothes out and see what colours I can clash, look like a flower garden that's had mixed packets of seeds thrown randomly over it. But I've got an important thing to go to in the morning, where I need to be taken seriously, so I think I'd better be a bit more staid.. I will try with cold water, but at the moment I think I might be waiting a few months, or at least weeks. Any wetting suggestions that might help a girl put a bit of summer in her winter? Oh dear, reading back through, this has been a bit glum, hasn't it? Sorry. Must do better. Regards, Megan x

Hi all, In alone tonight, was feeling sad, so obviously called for a bath. Sharon, it was hard to wet NEW boots, but I thought of you and knew that water does no harm. I wore them with 140 denier black opaques and the indian dress I wore last night. I wasn't brave enough to wear my suede jacket. But I made the bath as hot as I could stand it, and stayed in for ages. I see what you mean about zips. I wish I could succesfully describe the feeling of very hot and yet wet seeping in. Perhaps you know it I thought of something you said way back about show jumpers, and I lifted my legs to let the water run out of my boots. It feels wonderful as the water pours UP your legs. Megan x

Hi everyone, I had a really nice night out tonight with some friends. We went to a pub where a band was playing. They were okay, did Blondie numbers and other 70s/80s stuff. The singer sounded like she'd have been happier singing Beyonce though, and the saxist wasn't a patch on my daughter. But it was fun, and we danced to some ska songs, and I danced in my new boots! I'm afraid I was dressed like the old hippy I am at heart. I wore an indian cotton dress with a geomtric print that came just below the knee and a big silk scarf, with my suede fringed jacket. We were all middle aged, so it looked about right. I think the boots worked with the longish skirt. We went back to one of my friends' houses for a bit, and then her son very kindly saw me safely home. I don't think his mum gave him much choice. I had to ask him to slow down a couple of times, but he was very sweet. He even tried to look disappointed that he had somewhere to go and couldn't come in for the coffee I offered him. I was just being mischievous. I've known him since he started school with my son. The poor boy doubtless knew I was joking and just didn't find it that funny. Oh dear, how embarrassing. Anyway I managed a whole night standing in what counts as heels for me, and I walked home half a mile, so I'm feeling proud of myself

Hi Sangue, You were very daring. And I love the way you told the story. Suspense and everything lol. I feel more daring outside, because it's public, and I love that feeling, but sometimes I wish it didn't feel so cold. Of course, in the summer the cold is nice, but in winter... I like the wet feeling, but I also love warm wet because of the way it takes longer for you to register that it's wet. I've only done full bath recently, it's always been just feet before. I imagine it would feel very daring when my daughter was back home, for fear she might find me. Up to now warm wet feels almost like a grown up pleasure, but the daring of outside in public makes me feel like a little girl again. Did your maths quiz go okay, and were you distracting? Megan x

No, that didn't work. Third time's a charm. http://www.shoezone.com/Womens-Boots/Womens-Buckle-Trim-High-Leg-Wedge-Boot-in-Black/18246

Hi everyone,

They've told me what I did wrong with the link, so let's have another go. http://www.shoezone.com/Women...in-Black/18246 That looks better.

Sangue, I think you'd be doing the world a favour to be so distracting. We need the doctors of tomorrow to be able to perform in the face of distraction in the real world lol. I think the shoes look fantastic and with the skirt you describe it will be a pretty stern test for them. I know what you mean about being daring. Sharon has gone a long way to converting me to appreciating the physical pleasure, but I'm not, and don't think I ever could be, as bold as her in public, though I do like to feel I've been a bit naughty and no-one knows.

Regards,

Megan x

Hi Sangue,

I see you're on line at the moment. Did you manage to see the boots I got? I think they're just what you suggested. Thank you, you were right, in everyway.

Meganx

Hi all, Okay, I don't think I turned a single head. But then I know them all and they know me. But I did look classy. I still do. because I haven't changed yet. And I feel WONDERFUL. And this with just a pair of black boots. Sharon, you've got to find me some coloured ones. It's too late for a bath tonight, but tomorrow. Regards, Megan

http://http://www.shoezone.com/Womens-Boots/Womens-Buckle-Trim-High-Leg-Wedge-Boot-in-Black/18246Hi Sharon (and everyone else),

Your advice about Shoe Zone really paid off. I can't thank you enough. The £50 I found in my account was an annual dividend from one of the markets I sometimes sell at, so I went to Shoe Zone yesterday as you suggested and found just what I'd thought I had in mind. I wonder if I can work out how to show them to you. Something's happened, but I don't know if it's worked. Anyway, they had my size and I got two pairs just like you suggested. I'm really happy. I'm going to wear them tonight with my marroon jersey dress again, and black opaques. I hope I'll look classy and maybe turn a head or two.

Regards, Megan x

Hi All, Thank you Sharon for your advice, both shoe-wise and financial. I know the money stuff. As it happens, I'm up in front of the beak next week for Council tax. Been there, done that. I don't think I owe it this time, though. We'll see. I'm sure we've got a Shoe Zone here. I thought it was just cheap school shoes, so I've never been in. I'll be in there tomorrow. We have a little independent shop called Shoe Shuffle.Not very good for heels, but I bet they could be persuaded.. They had some pink calf length DMs with red hearts on and a two inch heel, but they were size six. We also have a very good shoe reparer. If you catch them in time, for £20 you can put two years on a pair. Never quite the same though. Buying more than one pair is a brilliant idea. Like with all the best ideas, I can't believe I didn't think of it. Sangue, I don't know what the pound is to the dollar these days. I grew up believing £1 = about $2. I imagine that's hopelessly out of date. I imagine it was hopelessly out of date when I believed it. Once upon a time a, dollar was English slang for five shillings. Sharon and Jane aren't even old enough to remember shillings. Oh dear, I sound like my mum. Anyway, point was, twenty shillings to a pound, so used to be four dollars to a pound. How the mighty have fallen. Or risen. Or perhaps it's just a load of tosh, and shoes are what matters. I think that's probably most likely. Sharon, my underwear is all cotton. Like I said, it's been a few years. But perhaps I should push the boat out for myself. Boots first, though, I think. You're turning me into quite the scarlet woman. Regards, Megaan x