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ahem - well, Miss March is ....um..."open" to suggestions. Hey, it's my 100th post! I honestly didn't think I would ever post this much when I first registered. Whew!

Wow, so many "Guests" posts. I guess everyone is so excited to tell their stories they forget to log in,...or maybe it was on purpose, kind of like confessions??? hmmm I don't remember when I started (maybe because I was too young), but my parents told me as a child I would always run around in females shoes/heels/flipflops even though there were male shoes or my own nearby. They just thought it was odd, but didn't think anything more of it about my preference as a child. Got into elementary school and didn't think much about them, and just wore male shoes as it was the proper thing to wear. I would still occassionally wear females shoes, but it was more out of necessity than desire, like throwing out the trash and those were the closest shoes by the door. I didn't play with girl dolls or clothes, but was just a regular boy that did what typical boys do. Got to middle school and started paying more attention to females. Noticed they had nice sandals and I wanted a pair. Got a few strappy sandals in my teens and kept them in my room. My late teens was when platforms were coming back in style, early to mid 90's??. My girlfriend got me a pair of platform chunky heeled sandals as a gift. Amazing how open minded she was, being that we were so young. I still have them in fact. When I started working and could buy many non-necessity items, I started buying more flip flops, strappy wedged sandals, and maybe an occassional pointy heel. I'm still a sucker for buying platform flip flops though. Some I've just bought and tried them on and never wore them again because I didn't want to get them dirty or worn. Then I would collect all the colors available for that style. Some people collect memorabilia, I collect these I'm getting off topic here, sorry. I noticed some people's post that their heel fascinations started around puberty. I guess with the onset of puberty, it triggers something?

Yes, I like to keep my heels clean. Even though I don't really wear the pointy heeled types, I like to keep my platform flip flops as clean as possible. If my ff are dirty, then my feet will be dirty when I wear them. I don't like the sight of dirty feet and soles, and I'm sure others would appreciate it if my feet are clean as well. You can compare them to having dirty pants. If you walk around in dirty pants, people think you're lazy and unhygenic.

Most Payless stores are arranged that way because they know many men buy women's shoes. That's why most of the clerks never think twice when you pay for them, because they know it's for you. The large sizes are usually in the back and corner of the store, to give shy males some privacy. If you see a smaller size, just grab the box and ask the clerk to check the storage for a larger size. They will usually have that size 10-13 in the back storage, and if they don't, it's because your fellow male heeler beat you to them! From what I have read, most people start off at Payless because it's self serving for the larger sizes. It's a great way to build your confidence if you're still shy. Just be casual about it. If you're nervous, you'll make the clerk nervous and she'll start thinking you're a perv, which in turn will make her quickly want to help you and get away. Then you'll feel uncomfortable and not want to buy them because you'll have to see her again at the registers.

Some of you already know my style that I wear. Platform flip flops of course! Just to get an idea of the style for those that don't know, the most common are the Rocket Dog Jumbo Surf. Funny thing is that I don't actually have that pair, as I'm picky about the shape. I've got some that are lower and some that are higher, but the 3.5 inchers are the ones I tend to wear the most. I very rarely ever get any negative feedback from people as I think that flip flops are more gender neutral. I think it's also the way I carry myself that people get over their initial surprise very quickly that it seems normal. Also my beach surroundings and liberal locals don't even notice, and if they did, don't really care.

Looks like someone was naughty this year and was rewarded.

"Absence makes the heart grow fond." Take all your heels and lock them up for an extended period. One or two months or even more. Maybe even tease yourself, by having one of your heeled pairs out and lock the other with the rest. You've gotten use to the rush, and view the heels as another pair of footwear. The feeling will come and go. Maybe next wear a skirt or something while walking around. Since no one is paying attention to you, that may have had an effect on your rush. Wear a skirt and I'm sure people will be looking at you again.

nice going there chris. very amusing to hear of the two landmarks.

Just be honest with them and don't bother making up stories. You just creep them out more. If you're nervous, you make the clerk nervous. It may seem like everyone is watching you, but they aren't. Remember, they are shopping too and most are too busy to even notice you. A few people mentioned Payless Shoes. I've heard that they actually get the most men buying ladies shoes there. The clerks are all use to it, so most won't even flinch when you ask for a larger size. Remember they always have a US 10, 11, and 12 section open to everyone. Most men that are still shy, help themselves and just buy them. That's why the clerks are use to men buying womens shoes there.

I've actually have been watching He's a Lady with some regularity. I still think it could be better done, but never the less still amusing. The most amusing is the biggest blockiest one, which I think his name is Dave. I feel sorry for him as he's just too blocky, but seems to be having the most fun trying to pull it off even though he knows he looks the least ladylike. The other one Albert, he looks like a women. I suspect he's already a cross dresser, so he knows how to put it together. Last week's was funny as Federique came to visit and all the guys where acting like a bunch of little girls trying to show off their shoe collection to her. The guys almost appear catty now with each other as they are now playing the game and competing against each other instead of comforting one another trying to be a women.

I've had fried ice-cream before. Doesn't stand out to me. I've have learn of a way to make a similar recipe. Crush cornflake cereal to very small sizes and roll a scoop of ice-cream in it. By doing it that way, it gives a simulated deep fried battered crust.

I went back for my second glass. Looked at the bottle and noticed it was only enough for a glass. I thought it would be funny and to amuse myself with such odd behavior, that I took the bottle, brought it to my lips, flipped my head back and chugged it. Then I stood there laughing to myself.

Image is only important if it matters to you.

Not sure if I want to really power post as I seem to like these kitten heels that I'm currently at. They are very cute.

Jim, is that you. From your avatar, it looks like you.

Caught that shark? Must've been one nice fight. Largest I ever caught was only about 6 feet, nose to tail.

The dangler would catch my eye, however it's the movement of the dangler that catches it. Not because I enjoy watching a dangler. I don't really like dangling, and sometimes the way the person is dangling it becomes really more of an annoyance like someone tapping their pencil on the table. In fact sometimes I have the urge to want to go over there and knock if off the foot. I never do of course. Ok, enough of me and my ranting, sorry.

Understanding that a good majority here are from the UK, I thought I would ask this about deep fried mars bars. I saw this while watching the Food channel or was it the Travel Channel? They had visited Glasgow Scotland I believe. The specialty was deep fried offerings. The most notable being fried Mars bars. From where I am, I find this very unusual. Of course the reverse being the same if you came here, with our uses of avocados and tofu. Has anyone here tried the fried Mars bars and what do you think of it? If this was not the choice of item, any other food item would you say is worth noting in this manner? Just a little epicurious, that's all.

Not to reiterate what is already said, comfort and safety being a concern. Also the stigma of being associated with prostitutes or unwanted attention it draws plays a big role. Lots of maribou heeled slippers are made and sold daily, yet are rarely seen in public. They are just not made for public usage, even if they have the capacity to do so. I must be fortunate to say that I do see it out in public probably more so than the majority here. My location being a big reason. The heels that do go to those heights are usually on a platform bed however. Of course you can always go to a gentlemen's club to see skyscraper heels.

That Christmas tree with the heels ornament is hilarious.

I'm sure most have seen these chairs. But if you didn't, enjoy:

I think gogo girls are one of the cutest types of icons. Oh wait, we're talking about the boots.

I personally like the scream that yellow has. There is a fine line however, between tasteful and tackiness. If you wear too much yellow, you'll be a walking banana!

I'm sure you won't have to understand how to create your own mathematical algorithms or anything similar, but rather have an understanding of the concept and how it applies to 3d space when creating or rendering. It's more for your academics than actual practical use. Do you really have to understand the inner working and circuitry of a calculator in order to use a calculator? The 3d programs that are out now are as simple to use as Freehand. It's just a matter of understanding the functions of the software and what it will do. You'll be fine.

That's an interesting observation when put in that way. You see it all the time and take notice of it, but it never really registers in your head. It's one of those "Have you ever noticed..." topics.

That's a very amusing post Whynotheels. If you think you're weird, BUT you are having fun and not hurting anyone, then I say you should get weirder! Nobody's going to have a bigger smile on their face then you. Ohhh, I can feel some people getting envious now.

And one more thing I saw on TV. The less costly ones you can buy in the grocery stores tend to last longer than the expensive specialty ones like Victoria's Secret. For self indulging, you can't beat the costlier super sheer silky ones at the specialty lingerie stores. If you haven't done it yet, maybe for a special occasion (or your birthday), walk into a specialty store and speak with the clerk that you want their best hosiery for yourself. You'll notice a big difference in quality. The will be delighted to help you and sometimes even excited. If you're going to pay that much for hosiery, might as well get properly fitted. Act nervous or make up a story, and you will creep them out.