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d000hg replied

14 October 2011, 18:15
Originally posted by russell View Post

Ah I see, trying to get to 10k posts, at least get there with style not with forced insults.

They come naturally when interacting with you.

I DO like the dichotomy of your location and status text though. Nice
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mudskipper replied

14 October 2011, 17:36
What do you call a Frenchman in sandals?

Phillipe Phillope
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russell replied

14 October 2011, 15:37
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

The tests aren't back yet.

Ah I see, trying to get to 10k posts, at least get there with style not with forced insults.
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d000hg replied

14 October 2011, 15:35
Originally posted by russell View Post

What is your problem?

The tests aren't back yet.
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Mich the Tester replied

14 October 2011, 15:33
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

I saw a cheap pair of flip-flops on sale during the Bob summer, and despite my misgivings that the material looked as if it would quickly erode skin, bought them. Thought I'd give it a go.

I got about a mile before I'd worn the skin off the inside of each big toe and they started bleeding. Toes are still scabbed up.

Strange devices.

Same problem here; bought a pair of (not even very cheap) flip flops in south of Frogland on holiday, they tore up my feet in about 5 minutes so I bought some espadrilles instead and vowed never to wear flipflops again.
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russell replied

14 October 2011, 15:33
Originally posted by d000hg View Post

Made mummy proud, did you? In a few years, maybe you'll even be able to manage shoelaces.

What is your problem?
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d000hg replied

14 October 2011, 15:31
Originally posted by russell View Post

Really? It's beyond you that someone can walk with flip flops on? I do all the time and its fine.

Made mummy proud, did you? In a few years, maybe you'll even be able to manage shoelaces.
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MarillionFan replied

14 October 2011, 15:18
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

Come on guys... flip-flips... get it? huh?

Desperation ain't pretty NL.
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northernladuk replied

14 October 2011, 14:47
Come on guys... flip-flips... get it? huh?
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Churchill replied

14 October 2011, 14:35
Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post

You're heading into sandal territory here. Next you'll be saying it would be comfier to wear the sandals with socks.

Is there any other way? We're geeks FFS!

Someone have a word, eh?
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MaryPoppins replied

14 October 2011, 14:34
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

Ah, that's what I should have got. A heel strap wouldn't go amiss either.

You're heading into sandal territory here. Next you'll be saying it would be comfier to wear the sandals with socks.
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Spacecadet replied

14 October 2011, 14:32
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

Ah, that's what I should have got. A heel strap wouldn't go amiss either.

That would make them even worse

If your feet are getting cut up in flip flops then you're trying to walk to vigourously in them! Take it easier or wear foot wear more suited to your walking style
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russell replied

14 October 2011, 14:30
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

Crocs? They look like something the occupant of a padded cell would wear!

Yeah but they are comfortable.
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TimberWolf replied

14 October 2011, 14:30
Originally posted by jmo21 View Post

I hate the bit that goes between your toes, I find it incredibly irritating.

I love flips flops that don't have that and have the kind of strap that goes across the top of your foot

Ah, that's what I should have got. A heel strap wouldn't go amiss either.
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Churchill replied

14 October 2011, 14:29
Originally posted by russell View Post

I have addidas ones like that, and a pair of crocs!

Crocs? They look like something the occupant of a padded cell would wear!
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