posted on March 16, 2001 03:17:51 AM
Nettak - actually she is quite tall. I also have a VERY short (even shorter than me!) friend who wears a size 5 shoe!!! So your theory must be correct...
I'm a 6.5 so I guess that matches my height (163cm) as well.
posted on March 16, 2001 03:18:07 AM
I hope that's a 10 in U.K. sizing! If that's American sizing now I feel like I have clown feet I wear a 12 narrow or medium depending on the shoe. Here, a 12 wide is more easily found. The stores seem to think just because a foot is long, it's also wide. When I was a teen, I wore a 11 1/2 slim to narrow, danr near impossible to find that size! I have the hardest time with flats, my heel pops out because it's too skinny. Tie on or boots work better because more of my foot is covered. I have as a hard of time with bras too I won't go into detail, LOL, but let's just say I'm tall and it causes me tons of grief!
Geez, am I cranky today or what? Quick, tell me a joke or 2!
posted on March 16, 2001 03:23:26 AM
Rocker would like which part, the peeing or shoes?? LOL
I forgot I was going to say that Guiness is DH's favorite beer these days. But when he orders one in a bar with his buddies they always tease him about drinking motor oil! I personally can't stand the stuff, I like lighter beers. Do you guys get much American beer over there?
posted on March 16, 2001 03:27:24 AMmouse I have a fair idea of what you must be going through with regards to footwear and shoes.
My wife had polio as a youngster and the legacy of that is that her feet are two different sizes due to numerous operations on her legs.
She cannot just go and buy a pair of shoes. We have been fortunate in as much as we have found a specialist guy who can make special shoes to order. He can build each shoe to suit each foot and this goes a long, long way in correcting eneven gait and posture.
He is so good that my wife is fully able to pursue a nursing career, which at times means she is on her feet for long periods at a time.
I know that these services don't come cheap, but perhaps your doctor may be able to put you in touch with someone in this field. It may be helpful to you.
Bob, Downunder but never down.
posted on March 16, 2001 03:27:37 AM
Ok Mouse - you asked...
A man took his elderly father to a nursing home to check it out. He sat his father down on a sofa in the main hallway and went to talk with the administrators. The old man started to tilt slowly toward the left.
A doctor came by and said, "Let me help you." The doctor pile several pillows on the left side of the old man so he would stay up right. The older man started to tilt slowly to the right.
An orderly noticed and put several more pillows on his right-hand side. The old man started to lean forward.
Then a nurse came by and piled several pillows in front of him.
About this time, the son returned, "Well, dad, isnt't this a nice place?"
The old man replied, "I guess it's okay, but they won't let me fart."
posted on March 16, 2001 03:33:26 AM
Oh wow, your wife has more of a problem than I do! But, I have been having more problems with pain and such as I get older, when I'm on my feet a lot at work for instance. I'm sure my back and my feet are interrelated in some degree. I have thought of having shoes custom made in the past, but I'm too scared to see what it would cost! My mom had to have hers made and a young woman. Same problem, long skinny feet. And back in her day the size choices were even fewer. I really hate it when I find a nice shoe, and it stops at a size 11, drives me nuts! (I just ran into that yesterday *sigh*)
posted on March 16, 2001 03:37:27 AM
One more then I'm off to bed. I have to be up at 4.30am
A married couple was in a terrible accident where the woman's face was severely burned.
The doctor told the husband that they couldn't graft any skin from her body because she was too skinny. So the husband offered to donate some of his own skin.
However, the only skin on his body that the doctor felt was suitable would have to come from his buttocks. The husband and wife agreed that they would tell no one about where the skin came from, and requested that the doctor also honor their secret. After all, this was a very delicate matter.
After the surgery was completed, everyone was astounded at the woman's new beauty. She looked more beautiful than she ever had before! All her friends and relatives just went on and on about her youthful beauty!
One day, she was alone with her husband, and she was overcome with emotion at his sacrifice. She said, "Dear, I just want to thank you for everything you did for me. There is no way I could ever repay you."
"My darling," he replied, "think nothing of it. I get all the thanks I need every time I see your mother kiss you on the cheek."
posted on March 16, 2001 03:38:02 AMBob I used to work with a women who had Polio as a young woman and she also had to have special shoes made to fit her. One of them had to be built up slightly and she also had to have a caliper fitted to it.
She was able to walk with only a slight limp, and that was only noticable when she was really tired. These days the shoes look just the same as the ones everyone wears, and you can only tell if someone shows you the difference.
They can be expensive, but so can a pair of shoes from the shoe store.
posted on March 16, 2001 03:40:18 AMmouse, Your back and your feet are certaintly co-dependent on each other.
Just recently the champion spanish golfer, Jose Olazabul, had to give the game away because of "feet" troubles. He could hardly walk more than a few steps.
He eventually found a specialist who discovered that the problem was in his back.
Within a year he was back playing chamionship golf and in the first year back on tour won the Masters at Augusta.
That was only a few years ago.
Bob, Downunder but never down.
posted on March 16, 2001 03:46:09 AMnettak, My wife also had a caliper at one stage. Since we found this guy, she has never worn one since.
Like your friend, it's only when she's tired that it shows in her walking.
Bob, Downunder but never down.
posted on March 16, 2001 03:47:08 AM
That's inspiring! I'd like to say my feet are feeling better since my back is being taken care of, but I haven't been on my feet much lately Time will tell!
posted on March 16, 2001 03:51:44 AM
WHOO HOO!!!!!! It's RAINING!!!!!
This is the first rain we've had down here in weeks and weeks and weeks.
I know you've had your fill of it up north but down here this is just GREAT!
I can hear my garden singing!
Bob, Downunder but never down.
posted on March 16, 2001 03:58:20 AM
IT'S BUCKETING DOWN!!!!
Now we've got thunder and lightning too.
I love a good storm. I'm going to sign off for a while and sit on the porch and enjot it!
Catch you all later.
Bob, Downunder but never down.
posted on March 16, 2001 04:25:04 AM
Well it figures, I was just about to say goodnight myself and it went hinky again I tell ya, this is one stress I will be glad to get rid of!
So, goodnight everyone. I'll get the lights on my way out.
posted on March 16, 2001 12:29:08 PM
You know one of the neat things about this type of party, even if you can't stay up, you get to "catch up" and you don't miss the jokes. BTW thank you all for your support and your funny, funny jokes. Pharlap do you have a book or just really funny mates? You certainly have a wonderful supply of 'em. Nettak Press 9! Press___????
Oh damn short term memory kicking in!!
Does anyone downunder know the words to
Wild Colonial Boy...and old tune??
I hope I get to visit with you all later on.
Take care.
posted on March 16, 2001 01:12:23 PM
Ne'er mind Mates I found the words unfortunately I can't remember the tune it is sung too, hopefully we will find it in our record collection. But, since your fair land is mentioned I present this to you for your pleasure!
The Wild Colonial Boy
There was a wild colonial boy Jack Dugan was his name
He was born and bred in Ireland in a house called Castle Maine
He was his father's only son his mother's pride and joy
and dearly did his parents love the wild colonial boy
At the early age of sixteen years he left his native home
And to Australia's sunny land he was inclined to roam
He robbed the rich and he helped the poor, He stabbed James MacEvoy
A terror to Australia was the wild colonial boy
One morning on the prairie wild Jack Dugan rode around
While listening to a mocking bird singing a cheerful song
Out jumped three troopers fierce and grim Kelly, Davis, and Fitzroy
They all set out to capture him The wild colonial boy
Surrender now Jack Dugan come You see it's three to one
Surrender in the Queen's name sir You are a plundering son
Jack drew two pistols from his side and glared upon Fitzroy
I'll fight but not surrender cried the wild colonial boy
He fired a shot at Kelly which brought him to the ground
He fired point blank at Davis too who fell dead at the sound
But a bullet pierced his brave young heart from the pistol of Fitzroy
And that is how they captured him the wild colonial boy.
posted on March 16, 2001 02:37:13 PM
Hi everybody! Been too tired to make it to the party lately, but I'm sure the 'ol insomnia will kick in again soon! (yea) *LOL*
Oh Mouse! I love cloudwalkers! I found them at "Avenue" a couple of years ago. Here's a direct link to their website:
Netta - what was that number for short-term memory loss?
Well, I just wanted to poke my head in and at least say "Hi" to everyone. Been WAY too tired to do much else these last few days. It goes in cycles - I can't sleep more than 2 or 3 hours a day for a couple of weeks, then I can't seem to stay UP for more than a few hours a day for about a week. I guess this has been my catch-up week. Didn't want you guys to think I'd forgotten about you! See 'ya later!
posted on March 16, 2001 05:51:27 PM
Hey, thanks for the link Tigerlady! I visit the LB website everytime I'm about to go shopping to get a coupon Now I have The Avenue bookmarked too. I don't have as much luck in The Avenue though, but I keep looking! Oh, and I ordered my Cloudwalkers on the web and got myself free shipping! I am doing a Snoopy dance over the shoes still. Out of the 6 pairs, only one is going back. Usually with me and shoes, I'm lucky to have one pair in 6 work!
posted on March 16, 2001 10:00:53 PM
Good night all....I feel like one of BarryBarris' party peeper poopers...you folks have a fun time. Happy St. Patty's day.
posted on March 16, 2001 11:57:41 PM
Oh, I missed you Zilvy For a change DH kicked me off the computer so the "partners" could do some work Happy St. Patty's Day to you too sweetie!!!
posted on March 17, 2001 12:33:15 AM
Hi mouse, It's STILL raining!
No sooner had I logged off last night to watch the storm, our power went down. We were off for 10 hours!
You can't believe how much we need this rain in this part of Oz. All the farmers around here are dacing in the paddocks!
Bob, Downunder but never down.
posted on March 17, 2001 01:48:19 AMStill? My goodness! I'm glad that if you need it, then it's still raining The only bad part about all the rain we had this winter is that my weeds are horrible! I'm hoping it will rain some more here before it heats up, but no sign on the horizon that I know of yet. (I really am in no hurry for summer!) Good thing you left when you did eh?
I don't know what's happening to our party, but it's been rather quiet this week Just where the heck is our greatest source of energy, Rocker??
posted on March 17, 2001 10:04:19 PM
Hello gang, well I see most of us did not make it in for the party last night and what happens, we slip down the page almost to the bottom.
So lets it back up to a safe position near the top of the page again.
Okay anybody around to party with.
Hellooooooooooooooooo I think I will sit in the corner until someone arrives.
posted on March 17, 2001 10:12:15 PM
Hi Nettak I haven't seen you in soooo long. I was very sorry to read that you've lost your mother in law. I know how much that hurts... I'm so sorry.
I just have a minute or two... the daughter just got in from her date which means I can finally go crash... LOL I'm soooooo old.
Have you heard from Rocker? I haven't heard a peep out of her in days... hope she's alright.
I wear a 12 narrow or medium depending on the shoe. Here, a 12 wide is more easily found. The stores seem to think just because a foot is long, it's also wide. When I was a teen, I wore a 11 1/2 slim to narrow, danr near impossible to find that size! I have the hardest time with flats, my heel pops out because it's too skinny. Tie on or boots work better because more of my foot is covered. I have as a hard of time with bras too 
I won't go into detail, LOL, but let's just say I'm tall and it causes me tons of grief!
Hippy wannabe 
~^~
I personally can't stand the stuff, I like lighter beers. Do you guys get much American beer over there?
I tell ya, this is one stress I will be glad to get rid of! 
Out of the 6 pairs, only one is going back. Usually with me and shoes, I'm lucky to have one pair in 6 work! 
I'm hoping it will rain some more here before it heats up, but no sign on the horizon that I know of yet. (I really am in no hurry for summer!) Good thing you left when you did eh?