spikesmike Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Heelers : I ran into that sidewalk slope problem at a HHMeet in Chicago some years ago. So, I walked in the street where it was flatter. Had to look out for traffic . Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 Went kayaking over the weekend. When I got to the parking lot, I hopped out of my car and started to untie my kayaks. The English chap loading his kayaks onto the truck next to mine shout out, "I need those shoes." I had my worn out 4" wedges on and he was vertically challenged, needing a stool to reach the top of his roof. We laughed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneehighs Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 On 10/10/2022 at 11:28 PM, Cali said: Went kayaking over the weekend. When I got to the parking lot, I hopped out of my car and started to untie my kayaks. The English chap loading his kayaks onto the truck next to mine shout out, "I need those shoes." I had my worn out 4" wedges on and he was vertically challenged, needing a stool to reach the top of his roof. We laughed. Sounds like a very matter of fact comment. Shared with respect. 1 Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 I had an unexpected encounter today at my nail salon. I have been getting my nails done at this salon for over a decade, so I know the women (2 – 4) that own/work at this business. Today when I enter the first question out of other woman was what size shoes do you wear? A surprising question, but we have talked heels before (this one loves my FreeBirds). It turns out that her landlord asked her if she knew anybody with size 11 feet because HE has a pair of purple suede heels that he wants to find a new home for. She will bring them in the next time I have an appointment and I’ll look at them. I also had another client that compared her pedicure color to my colors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneehighs Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Just more evidence the world is a very open place. Millennials and GenZ will probably carry this forward. It'll be interesting to see how Gen Alpha responds to the new gender tolerance. Not that it matters to you. 1 Feminine Style . Masculine Soul. Skin In The Game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebblesf Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/12/2022 at 7:00 PM, kneehighs said: Sounds like a very matter of fact comment. Shared with respect. Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Knee high envy. I was heading to my car in a grocery store parking lot, A woman passed me (going to the store) with flat knee high leather boots. I saw her look at my knee high suede boots with 4 inch block heels and you could instantaneously see the look of envy on her face. Since the pandemic I have mostly been working from home (great commute), I have mostly gotten the occasional "Wow I love your heels" comment from women and a few men. As a result, there not much to write about 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Knee boots, flat or heeled, are lovely - and very nice to wear this time of year as the temperatures drop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 I was at my nail salon (only two pedicurist and one other client) getting a pedicure and we were all talking. And I said something to the effect of "... and I wish I was 6' 3" ..." and with out missing a beat the owner said " what are you talking about, you're 6-3 in heels." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Cold day yesterday.....perfect time for my sherpa 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlroseplant Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Puleeeeeze. You Californians don't even truly know the meaning of the word "cold."😂😂😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkrenzer Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 42 minutes ago, mlroseplant said: Puleeeeeze. You Californians don't even truly know the meaning of the word "cold."😂😂😂 Yah, I'm glad to say I'm forgetting the meaning myself having moved to winston-salem from syracuse. I did live on Omaha for 5 yrs along time ago, pre internet even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 It’s a bit like listening to English folk moan about the heat in the summer - when it is 70°F. I’ve even heard the weatherman here describe a 77°F day as “a scorcher”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 I've seen -25 F in California. I am also a skier and have seen and skied may days in single digits or lower. We have had nights in the 30's lately, it may not be COLD for some of you, but it is cold for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebblesf Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 On 11/17/2022 at 2:42 PM, Cali said: Cold day yesterday.....perfect time for my sherpa Great jeans/boots combination for sure. Cold here as well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I’m getting a pair of boots that appear to be somewhat similar to that - block heeled brown knee boots. Should have them next month. Looking forward to having them. It’s a nice look with jeans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikesmike Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 pebblesf : It is always cold were you go. Forty (40) thousand feet is always cold. Winter or summer. Happy holidays. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Shyheels said: I’m getting a pair of boots that appear to be somewhat similar to that - block heeled brown knee boots. Should have them next month. Looking forward to having them. It’s a nice look with jeans. I think it is a look that is both fierce and bold. I get envious looks from both men and women. I wear shorter jeans under the boots so they don't bunch up at my ankles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Yes, a very accessible look - one I think could help sell the idea that men can wear heels and/or knee boots. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 I'm on the verge of acquiring an over-the-knee boot. Any one know anything about the JLO JENNIFER LOPEZ LAKEL OVER-THE-KNEE BOOT. Do JLO shoe run skinny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikesmike Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Cali : I have had considerable good luck purchasing high heel booth from ( onlymaker). However, thinking back on it I am not so sure if onlymaker has over the knee boots. I Just know I have a lot of their high heel shoes. Shoebidoo and Giaro for sure. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 On 11/20/2022 at 12:02 PM, Cali said: I'm on the verge of acquiring an over-the-knee boot. Any one know anything about the JLO JENNIFER LOPEZ LAKEL OVER-THE-KNEE BOOT. Do JLO shoe run skinny? So I pulled the trigger and bought the JLO otk boots. I hope they fit. Will find out next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 On 10/10/2022 at 10:28 PM, Cali said: Went kayaking over the weekend. When I got to the parking lot, I hopped out of my car and started to untie my kayaks. The English chap loading his kayaks onto the truck next to mine shout out, "I need those shoes." I had my worn out 4" wedges on and he was vertically challenged, needing a stool to reach the top of his roof. We laughed. If he really was English, he certainly wasn't 'vertically challenged' - just 'short'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Puffer said: If he really was English, he certainly wasn't 'vertically challenged' - just 'short'. He was a British expatriate, I know the difference between Kiwis, Aussies, Brits, Scotts, ... And "short" is a understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I've heard "vertically challenged" in use over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at9 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 "Vertically challenged" is certainly used in the UK. Usually in a humorous or sarcastic way. Other useful euphemisms include "horizontally challenged" and "hard of thinking". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 I like that "hard of thinking." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 5 hours ago, Shyheels said: I've heard "vertically challenged" in use over here. 4 hours ago, at9 said: "Vertically challenged" is certainly used in the UK. Usually in a humorous or sarcastic way. Other useful euphemisms include "horizontally challenged" and "hard of thinking". Yes, those terms are (alas) used in the UK, and often seriously. My point was that they are unneccessary and imprecise. Too much PC-speak nowadays, e.g. the pantomime that a certain Council insisted was renamed 'Snow Green and the Seven Persons of Restricted Growth'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at9 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 8 hours ago, Puffer said: Too much PC-speak nowadays, e.g. the pantomime that a certain Council insisted was renamed 'Snow Green and the Seven Persons of Restricted Growth'. Reference please. Did it actually happen or was it a made up story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyheels Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Vertically challenged was always jocular not a part of PC-speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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