Yamyam

Reboot? I run Windows 2000. Hardly ever reboot it. But I just thought: I had a tattoo done on Monday, and it's 'heeling' up nicely!

I've used Windows 2000 and Windows XP on several different computers, and not had any major problems, unless I do something really stoooopid. I've found Windows 95 a pain and Windows 98 a total and utter mess. I use Windows 2000/XP on my work laptop and my home desktop machines, Red Hat 6.2 on my home laptop, and I'm 28 minutes away from Red Hat 7.1 on my AlphaServer 1000A. Let's just hope the network card works, as I'm running out of swappable hardware. Computers - an excellent substitute for a life

On 2002-04-13 09:50, Jeff wrote:

Oh, that dammed computer. It heeled again!

Uh, surely, your computer 'heeling' is a good thing? Like 'I put a different SCSI card in my computer and it heeled up the RAID array'?

If my computer failed, I'd say it had 'comfy loafered again'!

Well, I think wearing slightly longer trousers (pants are those things you wear under your trousers, like boxer shorts, imho) is a confidence thing for me. Dizzyblonde and I found some wide-legged longer jeans for me in Next to Nothing, Birmingham. I plan to wear them next time I get the chance, just to build up confidence. But those who've said 'Don't hide!' have a point - just more confidence than some others, like me

Well, I'm a geek, so I have a PII 233 laptop running RedHad Linux, a PII 233 machine running some kind of Windows, and three AlphaServers. As soon as I find out how to get RH7.1 to drive my RAID controllers, then I'll have at least one more machine in use. Oh, plus a dead PC, a laptop that work lent me, and a PalmPilot. Do I win anything ?

I think the most dangerous question is "What's the worst that can happen?"

One of the first places I got to wear heels was in the safety of my own car, so I've had a fair bit of practice driving in heels. I drive a manual (that'll be stick shift) car, and always have. I've found that up to 4" isn't a problem so far, but you do need to take extra care. The only time I had to pull over and change was early on, in a two mile traffic jam up a hill in London, which was just too much. Otherwise, I go for it. Certainly when I went out to Meadowhall, I drove there and back in my 4" heels, and didn't have a big problem. I think care and practice are needed!

I think it's one to talk about. After all, it's not entirely unknown in a relationship for two people to misinterpret stuff widely (or maybe it's just me ) Have a try at a conversation about it. If you're planning to break it off anyway, what have you got to lose? And, if you're going out with this person, you must like other things about them - do you want to lose that?

Like Firefox, I think I'd carry on wearing what I'm (dreaming of) wearing now.

That'd be carrying on in my wedges, and some thinner heels.

For work, I'd go for suit trousers, cut a little longer and wider, For casual wear, I'd go for jeans, either longer bootcut or normal to show off my heels, depending on my mood. I just know I'll get zapped for this, but I quite like the look of heels hidden under longer trousers, just peeking out occasionally. Alternatively, I've seen some trousers where the last few inches of the outside seam is split, to show off your heels as you walk.

How's that?

And just to get us back on-topic... (Ahem) "The last time I thought 'Why did I wear these shoes' was when I kicked off my dull boring flat no-heel mundane plain black shoes last night after getting home!" Roll on the next chance to pop my heels on. I'm on holiday with my little boy next week, so no more heels for a week or so.

On 2002-03-22 12:25, Calv wrote:

I've got 3 pairs of boot cut jeans now. A pair from Next, who are very good for longer length legs. These have a button fly on the "mens" side. Excellent black jeans, I'm wearing them now.

I also have a couple of pairs of Wrangler Tina bootcut jeans. These came from Matalan and also see plenty of wear. One pair is a size 12, the other a size 14. They are cut quite slim and I am very pleased with the fit. I tried them on in the changing rooms in store with no problems.

Course you could always go for the baggies with the knee height crotch.

Well, that's me off to the shops then. I've got a Matalan card, and there's a Next in my local mall, so I think I'll have a look around. Thanks.

And knee-length crotches just aren't me

Yeah, made me .

On 2002-03-22 01:29, Charlie wrote:

Every time I see a younger person like terayon making tremendous progress so quickly, I get a little bummed out thinking of the years I personally wasted. I sure wish the internet was around when I was terayon's age[

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I absolutely agree. Mind, I think that I'm catching up now. But yeah, I went thru loads of stuff growing up. If only I'd known at 16 what I know now, life would have been so much easier!

On 2002-03-21 17:52, e wrote:

...you can do with your heels to arouse your partner is what?

Wear them !

Damn those ties . I suppose I should be flattered that so many people wanted to discuss my random thoughts. Roll on the next heated debate

I didn't really intend this to become quite such a heated debate ! It was a random thought that occurred to me on the way home from somewhere. I blame it on lack of blood to the brain caused by my wearing a tie at the time!

The only thing I could think of to say in reply was: "Well articulated, Laurie!"

what colours are not "girl colours" ?

Like we keep saying in various places, girls get to wear what they want, and guys don't. I've never seen a colour that women wouldn't wear just because of the colour.

Perhaps we need a 'pinkplace.org' to work on colour equality .

On 2002-03-21 02:00, hoverfly wrote:

I don't know how people feel about purple in the Midlands, but I wear purple shirts, I own three cars, two of them dark purple (Neon and 240sx).

I'm based in the Midlands, and I've never had any comments about purple. In fact, I'm known throughout my company for being heavily into purple. No-one's ever assumed I'm gay.

I've always wanted a purple car, tho'. You're lucky

On 2002-03-15 15:35, Calv wrote:

...longer leg bootcut jeans ...

Where did you get the jeans from? I've got a pair of longer leg jeans, but they're not bootcut, so they don't look quite like I want.

I've got to say that I've got some men's clothes in 'non-traditional' colours, such as bright yellow and blue, and purple. I've just done a presentation to twenty people in a purple shirt and no-one's said anything. I like to dress well, and I know that my girlfriend appreciates me making the effort. Personally, I think that fashion for men is what we make it. Let's break out of the box and go for it! Now if I can just take my own advice...

On 2002-03-18 21:38, terayon wrote:

how did your dad react?

As I recall, he said something like "We'll get you sorted out one of these days!" and laughed. I've spent a while working out who and what I am (like my whole life so far) and I've been thru it with my Dad. I think he's just going to be cool with it all.

im the other way around....id much rather tell my mom than my dad...i think in general moms are more accepting of their children...while men tend to be a stricter or more set in their ways

Well, as someone's Dad, I'm happy to accept anything my son says to me about himself - but I know that most people would rather talk to their Mom. I'm just not one of those people!

Having said that, I'm not sure I'd actually wear heels when my Dad's around. Certainly not yet. Part of that might be that I always have my little boy with me when I see my Dad, tho'.

Oops! Sorry, chaps. I'm somewhat new to accepting all of this, and actually somewhat new to the Midlands. You're right that the biggest problem is inside. I'm just working on the confidence, so I'm just going to keep working on it. Such is life, I suppose. I've never had a bad experience, but I'm taking things one step at a time. (Oh, sorry about the weak pun )

Well done, Terayon!

You're much braver than I was at your age.

I think it might be best to give your Mom a little while, then ask about wearing heels around. But yeah, start with some lower heels first. Apart from anything else, I went for a two hour walk in heels my first time out, and really wished I hadn't.

Go for it, and good luck!

(And I haven't told my Mom yet, and I'm 0x20 years old. But I have told my Dad!)

Clearly all of us here are 'solemates', but how about the people we haven't enlightened? Let's have your suggestions, everyone.