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Previously on "Barefoot in Basingstoke or Are Socks Necessary ?"

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  • The Lone Gunman
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    Originally posted by DaveB
    On a related note* for those looking for something a little mor unusual in the undergarmet department...

    www.manties.net

    No, I dont own any. SFW but may get you some funny looks. Very funny looks. And the odd giggle.

    * ok completely unrelated but I was streatching for an excuse to post this...
    Just how did you come across this site? Is there something we need to know?
    My missus would wet herself laughing if I wore those!!


    and anyway, whats wrong with wearing the wifes, we've all tried it, go on admit it............... just me again then is it.......................I'll get me coat.

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  • DaveB
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    On a related note* for those looking for something a little mor unusual in the undergarmet department...

    www.manties.net

    No, I dont own any. SFW but may get you some funny looks. Very funny looks. And the odd giggle.

    * ok completely unrelated but I was streatching for an excuse to post this...

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  • AlfredJPruffock
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn
    Moderator! This thread is insensitive and elitist.

    Have you thought how this affects paraplegics?

    No, thoughtless aren't you?
    Moderator !

    See this complaint for what it is.

    DP is nothing more than an unashamed lackey of the Industrial Sock complex.

    Games up DP, your sock empire will soon collapse.

    Down with Socks.


    I feel much better having said that.

    Much Better !!!

    PS Sports Fans its still Switzerland 0 Ukraine 0
    Last edited by AlfredJPruffock; 18 July 2006, 15:42.

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  • DimPrawn
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    Moderator! This thread is insensitive and elitist.

    Have you thought how this affects paraplegics?

    No, thoughtless aren't you?

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  • bogeyman
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    Originally posted by AlfredJPruffock
    Astonishing what we can learn from science, on reflection we are all just lost socks in the Laudromat of Oblivion.

    I too for long have suspected that there is a parallel universe where not only socks, but guitar plectrums biros and even pencil sharpeners exist and can trasnfer more or less at random back to our universe.

    In that same parallel universe its still Switzerland 0 Ukraine 0 and the Swiss have yet to muster an attack.

    Could the parallel socks theory account for Einstiens breakthrough, are Einstiens socks to be found in a parallel universe, will the Swiss ever score a penalty?
    Good questions Alf.

    Socks, biros, plectrums - and especially tea-spoons all exhibit this property.

    I believe Einstein didn't wear socks because he found it too distressing. They messed up his theory of the universe. He famously stated that "God does not wear socks!" (nor write with a biro, presumably).

    However, the current thinking among leading quantum physicists (Threaded included) suggests the existance of a 'sock heaven' where socks dissapear to for a time, before returning to our every-day dimension.

    As for marktet leaders in socks, gotta be these guys http://www.feelmax.com/uk/index.htm

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  • AlfredJPruffock
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    Originally posted by bogeyman
    Not only that, but socks can move between universes. One sock will often dissapear into the void, leaving its partner behind. Also, single socks from other universes will suddenly turn up in your drawer.

    http://www.lonelysocks.co.uk/
    Astonishing what we can learn from science, on reflection we are all just lost socks in the Laudromat of Oblivion.

    I too for long have suspected that there is a parallel universe where not only socks, but guitar plectrums biros and even pencil sharpeners exist and can trasnfer more or less at random back to our universe.

    In that same parallel universe its still Switzerland 0 Ukraine 0 and the Swiss have yet to muster an attack.

    Could the parallel socks theory account for Einstiens breakthrough, are Alberts socks to be found in a parallel universe, will the Swiss ever score a penalty?
    Last edited by AlfredJPruffock; 18 July 2006, 15:15.

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  • The Lone Gunman
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    Originally posted by bogeyman
    Not only that, but socks can move between universes. One sock will often dissapear into the void, leaving its partner behind. Also, single socks from other universes will suddenly turn up in your drawer.

    http://www.lonelysocks.co.uk/
    Do they share this ability with Biros? I have often noticed all my Bics dissapear and then another day I will find a drawer full when I know I never put them there.

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  • bogeyman
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    Originally posted by Dundeegeorge
    At one and the same time socks can be in your shoes and on your feet.
    2 places at once, astonishing.
    Not only that, but socks can move between universes. One sock will often dissapear into the void, leaving its partner behind. Also, single socks from other universes will suddenly turn up in your drawer.

    http://www.lonelysocks.co.uk/

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  • AlfredJPruffock
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    Originally posted by bogeyman
    Heisenberg wasn't sure whether he was wearing socks on any given day until he took his shoes off - so he was simultaineously socked and sockless!
    Well Ill be darned !

    On the topic of socks,given that most of the population have been duped into wearing them , its odd that there is no significant brand leader in terms of socks, for example if you think of suits you might think Armani or Boss...but when I mention socks ...well ???

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  • Dundeegeorge
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    And they're clever too

    Originally posted by bogeyman
    Heisenberg wasn't sure whether he was wearing socks on any given day until he took his shoes off - so he was simultaineously socked and sockless!

    At one and the same time socks can be in your shoes and on your feet.
    2 places at once, astonishing.

    (Ivor Cutler, no, it's not the actual poem, perhaps Alf would care to post it)

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  • bogeyman
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    Originally posted by AlfredJPruffock
    My understanding is that Albert Einstein did not wear socks either.
    Heisenberg wasn't sure whether he was wearing socks on any given day until he took his shoes off - so he was simultaineously socked and sockless!

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  • AlfredJPruffock
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    Originally posted by The Lone Gunman
    How would you account for the crusty socks if you dont wear them or you dont have sweaty feet?
    By Jingo LG,methinks youve got me on that one.

    This is where my theory unceremoniously falls to the ground.

    Thud.

    I've borrowed your time and I'm sorry I posted.

    But the thought just occurred that we're nobody's children at all

    After all

    Please trip them gently, they don't like to fall

    There's no room for anger, we're all very small

    Live to your rebirth and do what you will

    Forget all I've said, please bear me no ill

    Oh By Jingo ...

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  • The Lone Gunman
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    How would you account for the crusty socks if you dont wear them or you dont have sweaty feet?

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  • AlfredJPruffock
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    Originally posted by DaveB
    I think my feet get far too sweaty without them. Very uncomfortable and unpleasant unless I'm wearing sandals.
    That was my initial reaction too Dave , but then again we dont wear socks on our armpits, well at least I dont tend to.

    A quick application of anti deodrant, or even the mroe radical solution of washing them now again might cater for the sweat scenario, whoops I almost said sweaty socks ...

    As for the comfort factor,Im sure your feet would soon harden up, as for sandals , I thought all IT contractors wear Sandals and Kafthans as part of our professional dress code ?

    I know I do.
    Last edited by AlfredJPruffock; 18 July 2006, 14:02.

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  • DaveB
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    I think my feet get far too sweaty without them. Very uncomfortable and unpleasant unless I'm wearing sandals.

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