Jabberwok 
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" I don't think my small indulgence is on as grand a scale as the Steel Butterfly's. If I recall correctly, she had like 2 or 3 thousand pairs of shoes in her closet, when she was forced to flee the country. "
She was more than twice your age when she fled, so given time and more income, who knows? :D
Reply #101. Sep 26 10, 11:39 AM
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_Morpheus_
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Hmmm
OK, I deserved that TIT for TAT? I really admire you and how you stand for your beliefs. Just because I don't share them is no reason to get cheeky with a friend. Please except my apology Mrs ;-) |
Reply #102. Sep 26 10, 12:13 PM
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Jabberwok
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Who's a pretty little cowboy then?
My brother once had a pair of goatskin boots with the hair still on. He loved them and refused to take them off.
I can still see those little boots peeking out from under his blankie, and my mother trying to remove them by stealth. :D
And failing.
Reply #103. Sep 26 10, 1:52 PM
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cyberhen
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I don't have any boots! I left them all behind when I moved south and have never found a need to get any more. When we had snow last winter I just didn't go out until it had gone.
There seem to be a lot of the 'usual suspects' hanging around here now, I even spotted a Pilchard.
Reply #104. Sep 26 10, 3:20 PM
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_Morpheus_
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| Get ya some boots Jane. Make a fashion statement. Hat too, would be nice. Tuck your pants into the boots, tilt your hat just so and be somebody ;-) |
Reply #105. Sep 26 10, 3:47 PM
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sian19
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do you have a different hat to match each pair of boots, morpheus?.
I am fascinated at the differences there are between our life styles. I always thought that our American cousins were the same as us.
Reply #106. Sep 26 10, 4:19 PM
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_Morpheus_
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Well Sian, some areas of our country would be pretty much the same,as far a clothing and such. On the east coast for example, you wouldn't feel like you landed on an alien planet. Other places particularly the south and southwest you might notice some differences. I think, overall, we are more alike than different. Don't let the cowboy duds throw you, I dress pretty normal most of the time.
But if I were saying this too you, instead of writing it, you might not understand a word I say ;-) |
Reply #107. Sep 26 10, 4:36 PM
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_Morpheus_
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No, I don't have a cowboy hat to match each pair of boots. I only have two dress hats and three work ones. But I have a lot of belts and buckles ;-)
BTW I see you ride what's you horse's name. |
Reply #108. Sep 26 10, 4:41 PM
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sian19
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Rosie. she's a welsh cob section D. I broke her in myself. I was the first on her back. bay. white blaze.
Reply #109. Sep 26 10, 4:43 PM
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_Morpheus_
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Small world....my horse's name is Rose.
She's an American Quarter horse. |
Reply #110. Sep 26 10, 4:50 PM
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Jazmee27
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There's a meadow out back of my grandma's house (she lives in the country) and the owner, Katie, has three horses-two of whom are named Red, the other Music.
Reply #111. Sep 26 10, 5:22 PM
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Blackdresss
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Oh. My. God. RJ, did you have that closet built just for your boots? That's honestly incredible.
I forgot about my pair of Gunmetal Gray Tony Lamas. Add that to my list. They're almost vintage!
RJ wins for investing a fortune in his boots! I have only invested a small fortune in mine, but give it time!
And thank you for explaining Ropers, RJ. I have two pair of pull-on Ropers, and two pair of lace-ups. You honestly do NOT want to know the colors! Ropers are both fun AND functional!
Jabberwok? I don't completely understand "welcome to civilisation" -- was it friendly? I've been "civilized" my entire life, I swear! All Western Mountain girls are tres civilized. I live in Colorado right now, but I'm from NW and SW Montana. It doesn't get more Western than that.
My next question in my blog-hijacking venture is altitude, but I'm still formulating that one. ALTITUDE! Not ATTITUDE! Although they may go hand-in-hand.
I could start my own blog, but what fun would that be? I like this one!
Reply #112. Sep 26 10, 6:36 PM
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Blackdresss
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Sian? Buy yourself some Ropers! I recommend the lace-ups, and since you list dancing in your hobbies, if it's Western dancing, lace-up Ropers are the BEST!
Jabberwok, those hemp boots are interesting. What keeps them from disintegrating or just shredding if they get wet, though?
Are you opposed to leather, or any other animal skin/hide, or do you just prefer hemp? And speaking of "civilized," have Crocs made it across the pond yet? We can buy them here ("here" being Colorado) in the grocery stores -- swear to God. Not that I ever would, mind you, but I could. Now there is a fashion statement I just do not get, at all. A lot of things are "comfortable" but that doesn't mean I would wear them out the door.
Reply #113. Sep 26 10, 6:54 PM
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Blackdresss
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One more question for Sian, and then I have to rack up some points in here -- Sian, back to boots: What are "trainers"?
Reply #114. Sep 26 10, 8:09 PM
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sian19
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trainers are like adidas or nike footwear. We would call ropers short or ankle boots here.
you know the difference in our use of language is hilarious. (when morpheus said to tuck your pants into your boots).
American pants = british trousers.
British pants = mens y-fronts or ladies knickers.
for one moment I had this picture in my head......
Reply #115. Sep 26 10, 9:08 PM
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baban
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*giggles along with Sian at the image of tucking my pants into my boots* :D
Reply #116. Sep 27 10, 5:33 AM
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Jazmee27
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Our language is what brings us together and yet... at times it canbe be so bloody confusing! [Wonder why it can't just be simple]
Reply #117. Sep 27 10, 5:54 AM
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sian19
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I went to Narbeth once last year. lovely market town. I got dragged into this shop by my sister. they only sold crocs. Can you imagine?. three stories full of crocs, in every colour under the rainbow. I still havent forgiven her.
By the way. our first team quiz has gone online today.
Swimming with Pilchards. thematic fun.
Reply #118. Sep 27 10, 11:54 AM
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_Morpheus_
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*giggles along with Sian at the image of tucking my pants into my boots* :D
Reply #116. Sep 27 10, 5:33 AM
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Disclaimer: Don't try this if you speak UK English ;-) |
Reply #119. Sep 27 10, 12:41 PM
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_Morpheus_
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Our language is what brings us together and yet... at times it canbe be so bloody confusing! [Wonder why it can't just be simple]
Reply #117. Sep 27 10, 5:54 AM
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Ricky Gervais listed the 10 stupid things Americans say to Brits
10. Is it Hallowe'en or are those your real teeth?
9. Do you know the Queen?
8. What language are you speaking? I don't understand you.
7. Do you eat anything that doesn't come in pie form?
6. Seriously, are those your real teeth?
5. When are you coming to collect Posh and Becks?
4. Are you speaking English, because I've got no idea what you're saying?
3. What do you mean "Let's go and smoke a fag?"
2. Okay, say that one more time, but this time in American.
1. Do you know what, England should do its own version of The Office.
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Reply #120. Sep 27 10, 1:04 PM
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