Pris & TFDW 6: The Lookalike Family

[WhatWouldJohnCrichtonDo?]

20 hours ago, StacyW said:

When I read this I thought of the movie Kinky Boots - is that the clientele you were referring to? In case you haven't seen it, it's about a failing shoe factory that changes its focus to the needs of cross dressers.

I haven't watched the movie all the way through (yet), but I think that's a good description of one of the catalogs she showed me. It isn't really my mom's style, even when she was younger. 

[meowfundiecatz]

I have to admit I do wear Crocs ballet flats. They are so comfortable.

[coffeebean7]

20 hours ago, meowfundiecatz said:

I have to admit I do wear Crocs ballet flats. They are so comfortable.

me too. 

[Howl]

My aunt had Crocs and got fleece liners that slipped into them for winter wear in the house and on the porch. 

[Hisey]

On 12/27/2017 at 6:27 AM, wikinggirl said:

Fellow wide and teeny here! (Am I allowed to say that?  ) I'm a size 5, but usually have to size up because they are so wide. 

I'm a 6.5 and so is my daughter, but she complains I stretch out her shoes and wont' share shoes with me! My feet are wide and hers extra-narrow.

[nastyhobbitses]

Oh god I can't believe I'm saying this...the Rio flats are kinda cute looking. They're like grown-up jelly shoes. I can't believe I like Crocs. It's like agreeing with Donald Trump. 

 

I'm a size 5.5/6. One time, my roommate's 6'5'' friend came over, saw my shoes by the door, and said "OH MY GOD DO YOU LIVE WITH A DOLL". Yup, I have tiny-ass feet. Though I'm just tiny in general. I sometimes buy stuff from the children's section because it's cheaper and as long as it's not pants or certain types of shirts, it will fit me. And my ski pants from 8th grade still fit pretty well, albeit a little tight on the boobs (thanks for the Double Ds, mom). 

[Lizzybet]

On 12/28/2017 at 4:10 AM, adidas said:

My friend hand these and I’m only a tiny bit embarrassed to admit that I think they’re really cute. 

https://www.amazon.com/Crocs-Womens-Leigh-Leather-Slingback/dp/B005CMQZBY

I think they’re gorgeous. I’d wear them, without a doubt, if they weren’t leather.

[Jana814]

My first roommate in college had a size 4 shoe. It was so weird to see her shoes because mine were twice as large. 

[PennySycamore]

@Jana814,  I had a pair of size 4 brown orthopedic shoes I wore all the time in college.  I loved those shoes!  They looked funky and old-fashioned.

ETA:  I got those shoes from Goodwill, I think.  I at least got them from a thrift shop.  I got some cool brown and white saddle shoes at a thrift shop, too.  Brown and white was more old school according to my mom.  They're what the bobby-soxers wore when they were screaming for Frank Sinatra.

[WhatWouldJohnCrichtonDo?]

42 minutes ago, PennySycamore said:

I got some cool brown and white saddle shoes at a thrift shop, too.  Brown and white was more old school according to my mom.  They're what the bobby-soxers wore when they were screaming for Frank Sinatra.

My mom let me borrow her size 12 brown and white saddle shoes once for a 50s dress up day. Mum may have worn bobby socks with them, but I think she skipped screaming for any singers/bands. 

[lilith]

7 hours ago, nastyhobbitses said:

Oh god I can't believe I'm saying this...the Rio flats are kinda cute looking. They're like grown-up jelly shoes. I can't believe I like Crocs. It's like agreeing with Donald Trump. 

 

I'm a size 5.5/6. One time, my roommate's 6'5'' friend came over, saw my shoes by the door, and said "OH MY GOD DO YOU LIVE WITH A DOLL". Yup, I have tiny-ass feet. Though I'm just tiny in general. I sometimes buy stuff from the children's section because it's cheaper and as long as it's not pants or certain types of shirts, it will fit me. And my ski pants from 8th grade still fit pretty well, albeit a little tight on the boobs (thanks for the Double Ds, mom). 

Excuse my ignorance, it doesn’t snow in Sydney, Australia, but how does boob size effect the fit of pants? Do ski pants go over the breasts?

[WhatWouldJohnCrichtonDo?]

2 minutes ago, lilith said:

Excuse my ignorance, it doesn’t snow in Sydney, Australia, but how does boob size effect the fit of pants? Do snow pants go over the breasts?

I'm familiar with 3 basic styles of snow pants. I call them a snow suit (or ski suit), snow bibs, and snow pants.

Snow suit

Spoiler

I picked wild styles, for fun. 

Snow bibs

Spoiler

Snow pants

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So, with styles 1 and 2, they do cover the chest area. (They're also a bigger problem when you need a toilet.) My snow pants as a kid and teenager were always the bib style. If/when I ever get new ones, I'm planning to check out some pants style ones. 

[KnittingOwl]

1 hour ago, WhatWouldJohnCrichtonDo? said:

 My snow pants as a kid and teenager were always the bib style. If/when I ever get new ones, I'm planning to check out some pants style ones. 

If you switch to pants, I really like the ones that snap into the lining of your coat. Much better to keep the snow out of your back. 

[Lizzybet]

On 10/2/2017 at 7:03 AM, gustava said:

Pecan grove, as they are trees.  Feel free to ignore me; I'm a retired teacher and being picky is in my DNA

Catholic school educated, substitute teacher, here. My teeth are set on edge every time I see ‘jive’ where ‘jibe’ should be.

Carry on!

 

[Carm_88]

They're nearly to their 6th anniversary but David feels the need to point out that it's their 5 year and 11th month anniversary. *sigh* Pecan #4 is looming right? 

[Palimpsest]

29 minutes ago, Carm_88 said:

Pecan #4 is looming right?

Must be.  And what the flying deep fried fuck are they eating for their 5 year and 11 month anniversary?  #heartattackonaplate

[JMO]

9 minutes ago, Palimpsest said:

Must be.  And what the flying deep fried fuck are they eating for their 5 year and 11 month anniversary?  #heartattackonaplate

I'm pretty sure that's a bloomin' onion.  It looks like an Outback Steak House.  I thought that they were into healthy eating.  Then again, it IS there anniversary. 

[Palimpsest]

Thanks!  Outback Blooming Onion.  Serves 6.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories  1946 (8143 kJ) per serving

Calories from fat 1440

% Daily Value 1

Total Fat 160g 246%

Sat. Fat 48g 240%

Trans Fat 3.8g 

Cholesterol 149 mg 50%

Sodium 4085mg1 70%

Total Carbs. 117g 39%

Dietary Fiber 15g 60%

Sugars 28g 

Protein 18g

 

At least it has fiber.  But if the two of them ate that whole thing David's sylphlike figure is likely to be a thing of the past.  

[MayMay1123]

10 minutes ago, JMO said:

I'm pretty sure that's a bloomin' onion.  It looks like an Outback Steak House.  I thought that they were into healthy eating.  Then again, it IS there anniversary. 

isn't blooming onion/heart attack on a plate the traditional gift for one's 5 years and 11 months anniversary?

[tabitha2]

Slow the roll. If you haven’t  had a hot blooming onion  and the assorted dipping sauces you ain’t lived Having a special occasion means food that is a special treat to you health be damned  for a night IMO.

 

 

 

 

[JMO]

I just realized that I used "there" instead of "their".  I'll go to the prayer closet now. 

[squiddysquid]

On 28/12/2017 at 11:43 PM, meowfundiecatz said:

I have to admit I do wear Crocs ballet flats. They are so comfortable.

Size 5

The Rio ones dont't look bad, thanks.

The hospital is forcing us into formal wear and my feet are killing me.

Pretty ballerinas go down to a size 4 and they are quite comfy.

Any suggestions for dress pants/skirts? Hard to find anything in XXS 

[JermajestyDuggar]

I have a feeling there will be a new Waller 9 months from now. Bloomin' onions are probably fundie aphrodisiacs. 

[JMO]

5 hours ago, JermajestyDuggar said:

I have a feeling there will be a new Waller 9 months from now. Bloomin' onions are probably fundie aphrodisiacs. 

It is. They'll stumble home in a haze of trans fats and diet cola, blitzed out on the extravagance of a night out without the kids and decide to get it on like a bunch of newlyweds on their honeymoon.  90 seconds later they will gorge, half naked, on leftover Christmas chocolate in their kitchen. And right before collapsing into a bed a kid will wake up and cry.

What... just me?

[Ali]

On 1/5/2018 at 11:37 AM, MayMay1123 said:

isn't blooming onion/heart attack on a plate the traditional gift for one's 5 years and 11 months anniversary?

I didn't get the memo that a 5 year and 11 months anniversary is so important. Should I tell Mr. A we need to go to Outback for our 9 year and 11 month anniversary?