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But that would put additional stress on it and it would be more prone to fail (at the most inopportunity time).

1 hour ago, Shyheels said:

i don't need hand warmers. Once the stove gets going I’m plenty warm enough!

The hand warmers were for @pebblesf standing outside at an outboard engines swap. I could see them also useful when ice fishing. Or skiing when it's -10 F, or after surfing in 50 F ocean water.

They have, its called a mylar blanket.

I split my baby toe while at university in the early 70's and it snowed. Snow was rare there, but I couldn't put my foot into a shoe, so had to go barefoot for about two weeks. At least the cold kept the swelling down.  Moral of the story, stiletto spikes can split bones.  Also, never tickle anyone when they have stilettos and you are barefooted.

21 minutes ago, Shyheels said:

Oh, I’m not. I’ve done some nice writing actually. It’s been really chilly and damp in the mornings and my focus has been more in hot coffee and building a fire, and staying in my still-warm pyjamas instead of putting on cold jeans and my stiletto boots!

Who says you can't wear you stilettos with your pajamas?

2 hours ago, pebblesf said:

I hear ya for sure.  I have to go out one more time to deal with the snow tonight, but at least I am wearing my leggings and tall Hunter boots.  

Have you heard of battery (USB port) warmers?  They are all the rage.

@mlroseplant I'm in my 70's and still can rock the short shorts. I think I'll stop at 111 years old.

No problem...I think we would be interested if she liked them. I for one need boots with a full zipper, pull on boots just doesn't work for me.

They are called ear clips because they clip on the ear around it folds.  Like @Shyheels, they don't do much for me. But I can see potential with respect to hearing aids. 

3 hours ago, Mr. X said:

I'll raise my hand on that one. I was too young to do it back then. But I'm making up for lost time now.

You think people are too fat in general for that to come back? I challenge you to go to any popular beach in the summer, and check out some of the women that wear bikinis. If we are fat, then they must be morbidly obese. Anything seems possible these days.

Are you sure those were not elephant seals?

1 hour ago, Mr. X said:

Fashions definitely come and go. Some stick, and some don't. And everything seems to come back at some point. What's old is new again, is what they usually say. I forgot that in the 70's men wore short shorts. When is that coming back?

Some still do!

An instant swipe left.

@CrushedVamp, bellbottoms are back. I even have a cousin of the bellbottom called SkyScrapers. They have a smaller bell with a slit at the ankles. Now great for boots though,

At one time I was considering starting a "Leggings For Men" company. I would put sport images on the leggings:  footballs, soccer balls, baseball, golf, cricket, ....

But I didn't, too bad.

Men wearing pantyhose for heat was popularize by a football game when the San Francisco 49ers played Chicago Bears on January 8, 1989 in a playoff game on an iconic cold day.  49es won.

I don't wear pantyhose, but I have many different different versions of leggings, from very thin to thermal versions for skiing under my bibb. Leggings a so much better that sweatpants, but I wear sweatpants to work in my garden. BWT: I have leggings on this morning as I write.

And @Puffer. many doctor's recommend pantyhose for people with leg circulation issues.

5 hours ago, mlroseplant said:

Why, those are practically Cedars of Lebanon compared to mine! 😆

They were larger before I tore one. Then that one was over 28 inches for a month. Try get pants on was phun.

Most professional guitar players get acrylic/gel nails because their nails get worn down. Some of my fingernails split from tip to bed others delaminate. Acrylic nails for life.  Mani/pedi tomorrow.

We all have fit issues. For me it is extremely high arches and a thick toe box to start. Pump are completely out, they cut into my toe tendons, even with foam padding. Because of my arch/toe box, I need full zippers on my boots and booties. I have been looking for some new booties and sandals in the 3.75 to 4.5 inch range for over a year and haven't seen any that (1) fit and (2) look half way decent. Bought and returned 6 pairs so far. BTW my calves are down to only 15 inch now.

Caffeine addicts understand. I once traded a cup of coffee for a bottle of whiskey while backpacking in the Sierra wilderness. They spotted the filter cone hanging from my backpack when we passed. 

Believe or not, @mlroseplant, some people can not carry a tune. I can't; my mind does not think in a linear manner.

2 hours ago, pebblesf said:

Same here.  I really do like/enjoy many different styles of boots, but am extremely particular at the same time.  So, I can appreciate classic pointed toe stiletto boots and go go boots as well.  But, the slightest feature/design can turn off my interest instantly as well.  

 I have a thick toe box, so pointed shoes need to be longer just to get them on. My JS stilettos (booties and knee highs) and Nine West leather knee highs are size 11. Almond and round are nicer on my toes.

Also the shoes are in a shadow, better lighting would go a long way too.

I love it!  People dress their infants up al the time in outfits, especially "mommy $ me". You just took it to another (artistic) level. These should be prized photos in her baby book.

Please NO!

Wile I love uniformity in coffee - dark roasted (expresso), black, I want diversity in my life. I split my clothes between colder and warmer wear. Different pants for different heels. Several groups in the same style but different colors and sometimes fabrics. I can't wear my knee highs boots with my skyscraper jeans, while my Jessica Simpson stiletto booties doesn't go with my short shorts. But I can (and do) wear my Jessica Simpson knee high stiletto boots with my short shorts, just for fun.

Your getting bolder in your shopping. Next time go straight in look and ask. Don't wait until there are less customers.

I wear heels all the time so when I go into a shop they know I'm looking for myself. Many times I get better service because they view me as a higher chance of a 'sale' than women just looking.

Just finished watching the Rose Parade on TV (only saw two in-person) and watch several women in heels, some high.  Wonder how will they look at the end of the 5.5 mile (8.85 km) parade?