Wrong sound. Unless they are brand-spanking new, they go SHMECKSHMECKSHMECK...
You are absolutely correct. That *is* the sound. Drives me bonkers.
Zoe: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing? Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.
'War Stories'
Natter 45: Smooth as Billy Dee Williams.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
ChiKat - Jun 28, 2006 1:52:53 pm PDT #4510 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Strega - Jun 28, 2006 2:01:07 pm PDT #4511 of 10002
SHMECK is perfect. And it is possible to walk in them, not silently, but less SHMECKily. If I can hear you coming down the hall when I'm in my office with door closed, you need to practice at home until you can avoid thwapping your heal with the shoe at every step.
Hey, it's raining! What a wonderful surprise!
the former leasing office turned workshop burned down AGAINWow. That's doesn't inspire confidence.
Burrell - Jun 28, 2006 2:09:12 pm PDT #4512 of 10002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
"Keep a repossession expert employed : Miss 2 payments."
That's just mean.
Aims - Jun 28, 2006 2:10:39 pm PDT #4513 of 10002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I have very thin strapped, kitten heeled white sandals. THey are slides and have the thing between the toes.
And I haven't been able to find a picture of me standing on Saturday day at the F2F, but anyone who saw me can attest that I did not do the white trash thin jersey gaucho thing, even though they were thin jersey.
Theodosia - Jun 28, 2006 2:12:04 pm PDT #4514 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Yeehaw! I'm freeeeee! Of the QA assignment at least.
I'm going into a major, major project that will need overtime and stuff. But at least it's working on an application that I know a lot about programming, and can work on neat code and solve problems and do work I actually find kind of fun....
flea - Jun 28, 2006 2:17:21 pm PDT #4515 of 10002
information libertarian
IME, Washington DC is not a flip-flop city. It's not even a bare legs or toes city. When I was temping there (okay, 12 years ago, maybe it's modernized?) I was told that for the first day I should always wear a skirt, and then look to see if any women were wearing pants; if they did I could.
I also recently heard someone here (NC) dismissing a job interviewee who came to the interview in flip flops and with wet hair, although otherwise well dressed.
These kids today!
Typo Boy - Jun 28, 2006 2:27:15 pm PDT #4516 of 10002
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
My 84 year old Mom is visiting a friend in NY in July. The friend told her not to wear shorts - Capris are OK but not regular shorts for NY. Is this true? Shorts mark her as tourist?
Tom Scola - Jun 28, 2006 2:28:57 pm PDT #4517 of 10002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
If you're 84 years old, you can wear whatever the hell you want in NY.
Gus - Jun 28, 2006 2:31:36 pm PDT #4518 of 10002
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.
AUgh!
84 year old Moms in pink flip-flops and Capris. Mea maxima culpa!
When will the punishment end?
Kathy A - Jun 28, 2006 2:32:22 pm PDT #4519 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
The only thing with wearing shorts while doing touristy things, regardless of your age, is if you're going to be popping in and out of air-conditioned interiors. You can get really cold inside, and have to go outside to feel comfortable again. Capris would be a good alternative.