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[skcin]

Cliffdweller - is it really that cool in Austin? Do you ever see Sandra Bullock grocery shopping?

Gypsysorcerer - do you ever look at one of your students & think to yourself "how the hell did this kid make it to college?" Cuz I do. Every day.

[madformac]

Originally Posted by skcin

Madformac - what do you do for a living?

I work in the financial sector now. The money is pretty good compared to working in retail (as I used to) but the hours are reasonably unsocial. It's a much better environment for me however. You are on my myspace friend list right? Check out my blogs for a better answer.

Having said that I'd rather be playing guitar full time.

p.s. I'm guessing Suze has slipped out quietly and left for Africa. No posts for what, 5 days now?

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by madformac

I wouldn't mind seeing a python vs a beaver on the undercard too.

John Cleese vs AC Green?

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by skcin

Cliffdweller - is it really that cool in Austin? Do you ever see Sandra Bullock grocery shopping?

Nope, never seen Sandra Bullock. I'm sure she stays hidden away somewhere and never goes out, or is always out of town working. She used to date Bob Schneider, a local musician here in Austin, but they broke up years ago. I have never seen anyone famous in Austin I don't think, oh wait, except Mary Steenburgen, I saw her in this clothing shop called By George but that was years ago.

Anyway, yeah, Austin is like where it's at man, unless by "cool" you mean temperature-wise and then I'd have to say that it's not cool at all, it's more like a blazing inferno of hotness! If you ever come to visit, don't come in the summer .

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

California people are known to be half a bubble off

When in reality, that "half bubble" give us 1.5 bubbles.

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

but at least they are not Birkenstocks - which send me further over the edge

Birks are the only brand TO own. Are you defective?

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Okay - here is the deal - unless you are by the fukcing pool - DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS - I hate when people wear them out to bars or restaurants

Thank you, this is the best post I've seen in ages. I will never get the flip-flop craze, especially in a city, and some people's feet are just not supposed to be seen. There's nothing worse than walking behind a big gaggle of flip-floppers listening to that slap slap slap.

[amber]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

Thank you, this is the best post I've seen in ages. I will never get the flip-flop craze, especially in a city, and some people's feet are just not supposed to be seen. There's nothing worse than walking behind a big gaggle of flip-floppers listening to that slap slap slap.

The "craze" is that I don't want my feet to be hot, sweaty, and confined in shoes. Besides, they make dress thongs now. I would wear them always if I could. I also don't wear them unless I've done my toes.
I would love to see you in Chico in August when it's 108 degrees, not wearing flip flops. Try it.

[amber]

Originally Posted by trackaghost

Who would win in a fight: a monkey or a giraffe?

This is why I love you. I didn't know we could ask questions like that, now I could think of a whole bunch!

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by amber

The "craze" is that I don't want my feet to be hot, sweaty, and confined in shoes. Besides, they make dress thongs now. I would wear them always if I could.

Amen sister. I love open toed sandals and mules! I get what you're talking about though Strand, and I like to refer to those kinds of flip-flops as shower shoes, you know the kind you buy in the drugstore that are cheap, flimsy and made mostly of foam and plastic? Yeah, those should not be worn "out" but people like to pass them off as if they're real shoes. I don't know about anyone else, but I would be afraid of stepping on something that might make it's way through the flimsy foam sole!

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by amber

I also don't wear them unless I've done my toes.

Well, we thank you for that!

The way I will deal with the hot to stay comfortable while in Chico in August conundrum is that I will not be in Chico in August. I will be happily freezing my tush off in San Francisco.

[amber]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Amen sister. I love open toed sandals and mules! I get what you're talking about though Strand, and I like to refer to those kinds of flip-flops as shower shoes, you know the kind you buy in the drugstore that are cheap, flimsy and made mostly of foam and plastic? Yeah, those should not be worn "out" but people like to pass them off as if they're real shoes. I don't know about anyone else, but I would be afraid of stepping on something that might make it's way through the flimsy foam sole!

Most of my thongs are platform dressy thongs. I have one pair that is black, except for around the whole wedge, it is brilliant red satin chinese print. They are gorgeous. Another pair is platform and beige, but has lots of pretty beading on the part of the thong that goes over the top of your arch. Another pair are black high heel strappy dress thongs. I have another pair that are pretty high platform, wood footpad with black leather straps with black and brown beads on the part that goes between your toes. I also have some brown heel thongs with a kind of native design on the wide cross strap. I also have some gold heel thongs.
I have one pair of kicking around thongs, but they still aren't the super cheap thin soled, plastic strap kind. They are about an inch and a half high, made of brown smooth rubber stuff, and the straps are wide brown cloth.
Hmmm, I hardly have a pair for poolside...

Clearly, my love of thongs goes beyond...but part of the reason for that is that my toes form a shape that doesn't look good in sandals.

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Okay - here is the deal - unless you are by the fukcing pool - DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS - I hate when people wear them out to bars or restaurants - it is a fashion don't

Of course mine are Ferragamo

i dont wear flip-flops...but i do wear sandals
there is nothing worse than hearing the flop of a flipper
ive a co-worker who wears them casual fridays...and let
me tell you the entire wing of this building hates them

imo those who flop their flips are akin to those who drag their feet
its all laziness!!! imo a 'delicate' lady worth her salt knows
how to walk in flips and sandals without making a sound (that goes for gents too)

[amber]

Originally Posted by skcin

Amber, Theresa, Suze, Tiffany, Anita, Deborah - what were you all doing exactly one year ago today?

We were at the Magical Tuesday Night Stevie Vegas Show!!!! With the BATB that will never be beat!

[madformac]

Originally Posted by amber

Most of my thongs are platform dressy thongs. I have one pair that is black, except for around the whole wedge, it is brilliant red satin chinese print.

Is it an American phrasing? I always associated thongs and wedges with the ass region??

Must be a language difference. I had to reread your post for a moment..

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by madformac

Is it an American phrasing? I always associated thongs and wedges with the ass region??

It's the same thing. A thong's a thong whether you put it between your toes or your cheeks!