Permanently on tiptoe

[hhboots]

There will be no more posts from Pointegirl. She was waiting for a bus yesterday evening and when it arrived it skidded on some ice and hit her. Wearing ballet boots as usual, she was unable to save herself and fell awkwardly hitting her head on a stone wall. She died later without regaining consciousness.

I am so sad - we have been bosom pals since we were at school tegether.

May she rest in peace.

OMG... The entire thread from her almost seems like a fantasy (total make believe), especially with that bizarre ending. But if that last post is for real, wow, I am speechless. That's just awful.

[jwhite44]

There will be no more posts from Pointegirl...

Huh? If Pointgirl supposedly died, then who's posting as her?

[Trolldeg]

An accident like that would surely make the news in Scotland, wouldn't it? Any Scottish members on the board?

[hhboots]

I'm leaning toward this being made up. The entire discussion was bizarre from the start and the last post was even more so. I really doubt her friend would even know to come here to post this, and that she would have her user account information for this forum (most people don't share their social site/forum account information with even best friends), and that her friend would take the time out from her grieving to post here of all places. I even searched a few of Scotland's news sites and the BBC, there are a few other weather related accidents reported, but nothing even close to this. The whole thing is just too ludicrous... I call BS.

[Tech]

I hate to say this but I agree, if any of my friends died yesturday, the last thing on my mind would be to post messages on any forums they used to announce it publicly... Sounds more like a fetish fantasy So, if she died, can you please tell us all who you are?

[Rockpup]

+1, seems like an odd way to check out of a msg board.. coulda just stopped posting.

[Guest]

There will be no more posts from Pointegirl. She was waiting for a bus yesterday evening and when it arrived it skidded on some ice and hit her. Wearing ballet boots as usual, she was unable to save herself and fell awkwardly hitting her head on a stone wall. She died later without regaining consciousness.

I am so sad - we have been bosom pals since we were at school tegether.

May she rest in peace.

I also think this has been a fantasy prank that has solicited some interest (or maybe more than just a little).

The first post just seemed too over the top.

If so (noting its not april) a good little tale or is it more serious mischief from the press or similar, although it seems too extreme for their little brains?

Or some ones alter ego from a temporary location?

however if proved otherwise I shall stand corrected and bow my head.

I sure an answer will come forward in time

Al

[Amanda]

An accident like that would surely make the news in Scotland, wouldn't it? Any Scottish members on the board?

I live in Scotland but I certainly wouldn't waste my time trying to verify such an obviously bogus story. Gosh I'm surprised that any of you can take this sort of thread seriously in the first place!.

[Eggnog]

There will be no more posts from Pointegirl. She was waiting for a bus yesterday evening and when it arrived it skidded on some ice and hit her. Wearing ballet boots as usual, she was unable to save herself and fell awkwardly hitting her head on a stone wall. She died later without regaining consciousness.

I am so sad - we have been bosom pals since we were at school tegether.

May she rest in peace.

If she did die, who are you? If she did not die and if you are she, please know that to make something like this up is horrid!

[Waisted_Giraffe]

well, I'm quite happy to admit I was sucked in and that I find the thought of it quite exciting. I do like the many ways people modify their bodies - I did wonder but thought i'd give it the benefit of the doubt as extreme as it was; we all have fantasies but sometimes you find someone that has already done it for real. - would never suggest it to anyone else and clearly don't have the balls myself - haven't even got a tattoo or piercing. Interesting thought though, none the less. Richard

[Rockpup]

Anyone who is in their early 20's and knows for certain that they want to do something that will limit them for the rest of their life may have issues. Although that can be said of anyone into severe piercing or tattoo's as well.. since they can be quite a problem if you try to enter a professional field, but are often done by young adults that "have thought it through for a few months, and know it's what they want for life".

[Pointegirl]

No! I am not dead nor was I hit by a bus. A certain person to whom I had entrusted my password to access another site, unrelated to ballet heels, used it to post a ficticious account of my demise while I was away for a long weekend. The purpose of the trip was to meet, through a mutual friend, an orthopaedic surgeon who was prepared to consider doing an operation on my ankles. In the event, he could not give me any guarantee of success and warned that it would probably result in my being in a wheelchair within a matter of months rather than after the twenty or thirty years that I had envisaged. I have had to concede that surgical modification presents too great a risk of failure and have therefore had to abandon my desire for permanance by this method. Thanks again to everybody thar has contributed to this thread.

[pussyinboots]

No! I am not dead nor was I hit by a bus. A certain person to whom I had entrusted my password to access another site, unrelated to ballet heels, used it to post a ficticious account of my demise while I was away for a long weekend.

The purpose of the trip was to meet, through a mutual friend, an orthopaedic surgeon who was prepared to consider doing an operation on my ankles. In the event, he could not give me any guarantee of success and warned that it would probably result in my being in a wheelchair within a matter of months rather than after the twenty or thirty years that I had envisaged.

I have had to concede that surgical modification presents too great a risk of failure and have therefore had to abandon my desire for permanance by this method.

Thanks again to everybody thar has contributed to this thread.

So...you knew this before you posted this Thread?

[Tech]

No! I am not dead nor was I hit by a bus. A certain person to whom I had entrusted my password to access another site, unrelated to ballet heels, used it to post a ficticious account of my demise while I was away for a long weekend.

The purpose of the trip was to meet, through a mutual friend, an orthopaedic surgeon who was prepared to consider doing an operation on my ankles. In the event, he could not give me any guarantee of success and warned that it would probably result in my being in a wheelchair within a matter of months rather than after the twenty or thirty years that I had envisaged.

I have had to concede that surgical modification presents too great a risk of failure and have therefore had to abandon my desire for permanance by this method.

Thanks again to everybody thar has contributed to this thread.

So, that "person" not only had your password, but also was in your home, and on your PC too? Sorry, this is just too far fetched...

[Rockpup]

I would not be sad if the thread was deleted..

[ChipsHH]

Oh, loosen up, everyone. Admit that a large portion of people were sucked into this unique thread, of a girl with a determination to become "bound" in ballet heels, under all means. So that's one thing. Another is that although the thread is being questioned greatly for its "realness" and "truthfulness" and believability, at least assume it's real. Now I can understand that she may have left it logged it. Cause please recall [to everyone older]: this IS the college years she may be in, and she may have a dorm room friend that, no doubt, has access to her things as she has access to her friend's belongings. Ok, sure, it Could be a little prank cause by...well, an immature kid (I would see it happening from someone in the US, IMO), but we don't know her That much as some of us may claim to. We don't even know if it's a 'her'. I may be countering alot of what I'm saying, but it's to get a point across. And to Pointegirl...I also find it a real turn-on to see, and even imagine seeing, a girl with ballet heels/boots on. Now, surgery may be out the question, but [and being totally honest] the fetish side of me says to keep going with your goal. 1) We kind of told you/hinted of the consequences to you beforehand, so we helped there. 2) Now you know for yourself of the consequences of surgery from a certified doctor, nurse, surgeon, or whoever. BUT, it shouldn't stop you from somewhat completing your goal. You DO have the option of going back down to flats, so keep it open and keep your ankles stretched to fitting both the boots and Uggs (pun intended, haha). Now, with that said from That side, the Other side of me also calls fib right after reading that you decided to opt out from it altogether; yet, was also engulfed in the story. So I see an apology long overdue for everyone intrigued by the topic, even after all of this time. It's that simple. And there's my two cents to the topic, haha

[ChipsHH]

No! I am not dead nor was I hit by a bus. A certain person to whom I had entrusted my password to access another site, unrelated to ballet heels, used it to post a ficticious account of my demise while I was away for a long weekend.

The purpose of the trip was to meet, through a mutual friend, an orthopaedic surgeon who was prepared to consider doing an operation on my ankles. In the event, he could not give me any guarantee of success and warned that it would probably result in my being in a wheelchair within a matter of months rather than after the twenty or thirty years that I had envisaged.

I have had to concede that surgical modification presents too great a risk of failure and have therefore had to abandon my desire for permanance by this method.

Thanks again to everybody thar has contributed to this thread.

Sorry for double-post, but had to add a point, and an emphasis on the bolded font.

I believe that ages 13-21 (or 25-30 in some cases) are the age of Facebook at this point. That said, some kids/teens like to "accidently" leave their site logged in and open for their friends to see and post possibly false information on their profile. Now some do forget about leaving their accounts logged in. I know friends that find it fun to do so to others' accounts and others that actually DO forget to log out on their friend's computer. It actually happened to me, but it was 1) my little sister, and 2) my "heel" account on Facebook I left logged in on her phone. So yes, people do forget to log out, especially taking in today's technology in mind (remembering passwords, etc.).

And as for the bolded font, she Did say she abandoned THIS mean of going permanent. Doesn't say she gave ALL of it up altogether.

Not mad here. Just stating the obvious; but agreed with JimC. After my posts, I see the thread being shut down in awhile if she doesn't reply back in time...... Or accept my friend request, lol.

[dww]

I totally agree with Amanda's statement.

[Amanda]

It's a very male fantasy.

[pata]

It's a very male fantasy.

Which is quite ok IMO ( I am pretty sure alot of men who are into balletheels + eventually TV or CD tendencies have this fantasy) but I´d go even futher and say - only men might believe this fantasy has anything to do with reality?

I am glad to see not ALL men do - otherwise this thread would be frightening instead of funny .

[Histiletto]

Even though this thread has made us question its truthfulness, it has also brought out the concern we have for others wanting to put their life in such situations. Applause and accolades are in order for those people who care about someone they haven't even met, nor do they have much of a possibility that a meeting will ever occur. Again "Bravo" for you good hearted souls!

[chris100575]

Which is quite ok IMO ( I am pretty sure alot of men who are into balletheels + eventually TV or CD tendencies have this fantasy) but I´d go even futher and say - only men might believe this fantasy has anything to do with reality?

I am glad to see not ALL men do - otherwise this thread would be frightening instead of funny .

I find the whole idea creepy TBH. Ballet heels for fun is fine but the idea of having surgery to make them permanent just sounds twisted.

[bootmebaby]

Which is quite ok IMO ( I am pretty sure alot of men who are into balletheels + eventually TV or CD tendencies have this fantasy) but I´d go even futher and say - only men might believe this fantasy has anything to do with reality?

I am glad to see not ALL men do - otherwise this thread would be frightening instead of funny .

I'm sure lots of males fanatsize about being in or having their significant other in them...but all the time? I think not. Most people would be rational enough to think that being in ballet heels forever is just not feasible for everyday life...possible, yes, practical, no. But then again, the world is full of irrational people so who knows.

I like ballet heels...I think they are very cool; but to be in them all the time? Not me and I wouldn't want a girlfriend or wife to have to be in them all the time either...there are times and places where they are fun and that's all it should be...imho.

[ChipsHH]

I find the whole idea creepy TBH. Ballet heels for fun is fine but the idea of having surgery to make them permanent just sounds twisted.

Which is why those that learn of the consequences opt out from surgery.

Now, flashing back to the other thread (where someone mentioned themself meeting another person having titanium rods implanted in their foot to keep it permanently en-pointe, per say, in order to wear the boots)...well, we would need that solved first. So basically, the solutions are:

a) If the person was in a wheelchair, then obviously, surgery was amiss, and they suffered the consequence.

If the person was standing, then surgery was a complete success. But one question would still remain: What exactly DID the surgeon do: cut the whole leg off, worked on it, and reconnected the leg (which, is technology terms, would be VERY impressive to all of us...maybe), OR cut just the lower part of the leg and work from there? So, with that thread, One can only want to learn more about this lady, because 1) she's a hero to [most of] us all, and 2) she had a very good surgeon.

[yozz]

One can only want to learn more about this lady, because 1) she's a hero to [most of] us all, and 2) she had a very good surgeon.

Or 3) she had a very lively imagination

Y.

[ChipsHH]

Or 3) she had a very lively imagination

Y.

Could be. But if the person was able to touch the ankles and feel the titanium, then that can't be.

Still, it does bring up a new thing: has either the girl here or the other girl that posted on that thread been around lately?

I, as far as I know, emailed Pointegirl just yesterday. Here's hoping she answers back. Otherwise, I think I've said enough for years, haha. I'll just be eying the thread from afar now

[Pointegirl]

Could be. But if the person was able to touch the ankles and feel the titanium, then that can't be.

Still, it does bring up a new thing: has either the girl here or the other girl that posted on that thread been around lately?

I, as far as I know, emailed Pointegirl just yesterday. Here's hoping she answers back. Otherwise, I think I've said enough for years, haha. I'll just be eying the thread from afar now

I can't find a message from HHDude. Perhaps I deleted it by mistake.

I feel frustrated at every turn in my attempt to achieve permanence, although I do appreciate the concern that people have expressed about the problems that may arise. Yes, being permanently en pointe will limit the activities that I can undertake - no active sports, country walks, car driving etc. - but I do not see it as a bar to employment and socialising with other people.

[Rockpup]

Ok, so lets say you did find a Dr who would even consider the possibility of doing such an operation. I'd suspect that he may wish for you to do a "Real Life Test" in the same way those who do SRS would, in that you would have to spend at least a year -only- wearing ballet heels. If after a year of doing so you still wish to proceed a plan would be drawn up to figure out how to assist in a long term solution. So, throw away anything that is not a ballet heel, and never walk barefoot for a year. See how it is going then.

[Pointegirl]

Ok, so lets say you did find a Dr who would even consider the possibility of doing such an operation. I'd suspect that he may wish for you to do a "Real Life Test" in the same way those who do SRS would, in that you would have to spend at least a year -only- wearing ballet heels. If after a year of doing so you still wish to proceed a plan would be drawn up to figure out how to assist in a long term solution.

So, throw away anything that is not a ballet heel, and never walk barefoot for a year. See how it is going then.

You are right JimC. All my non-ballet heels will go to a charity shop on Monday - why did I not think of that before. From now on its ballet boots only.

It still leaves the problem of finding an amenable surgeon with the necessary skill to modify my ankles; is there one somewhere?

[UpBy5]

How would one hit one's head on a stone wall any other way than "awkwardly"?