That Lady in PA
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I took granddaughter #1 shopping for her birthday present... she chose Brooks shoes.
What have you bought recently?
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hollydolly
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I have never seen platform Skechers....Except many years ago when I fell off my platform-sole Skechers while carrying a large box up stairs backward..
Tore up ligaments and tendons in and around my ankle.
Sunkist
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Slightly similar to the pair StarSong posted, only the soles were a little thicker and flat on the bottoms.
StarSong
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I fell a bunch of times before giving them up. Stayed away from them for years because of that and have only recently returned to them.Except many years ago when I fell off my platform-sole Skechers while carrying a large box up stairs backward..
Tore up ligaments and tendons in and around my ankle.
StarSong
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Trust me, @hollydolly, they were quite common in the US during Skechers' early years. A lot of women loved the extra height until we started falling. They were more dangerous than regular platform shoes because the rubberized toe area would grip the floor causing actual falls instead of stumbles.
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jlhog
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I picked up a new grill for camping. The one we had worked great, just getting to heavy to lift in and out of my truck
hollydolly
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the ones that are flat to the floor would certainly be more dangerous in the same way that high wedge sandals are dangerous as soon as you step on a small stone or an uneven path..your ankle goes over...
hollydolly
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isn't it really annoying that things that we've easily picked up, or lifted, have now started to get too heavy for us to lift easily..?.. that annoys the heck outta me , honestly...because I feel and look pretty much the same as I did 20 years ago at 50... yet I go to lift something , and suddenly it feels like it's put on another 10 pounds in weight ...and apparently it will get worse...Oh Joy !
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Georgiagranny
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The Mother's Day fairy brought me a gift card to the garden center. It was burning a hole in my pocket so DD took me to the garden center. We visited Clarence first, of course, and he was well-stocked with hanging baskets. For $12.50 he had huge baskets of gorgeous geraniums. One whispered "pick me" while I was looking so she came home with me. She's bright pink and very pretty.
There was money left over so when I passed a table with Montauk daisies, one did the whispering trick. I was about to keep on going, but she jumped into the cart. What could I do? She came home with me, too.
Two more sacks of mulch and we paid and left.
I wasn't left unsupervised, but when it's DD doing the supervising, well...
ETA: The reason for getting a hanging basket is that I had an unused shepherd's hook. Couldn't let it go to waste, right?
There was money left over so when I passed a table with Montauk daisies, one did the whispering trick. I was about to keep on going, but she jumped into the cart. What could I do? She came home with me, too.
Two more sacks of mulch and we paid and left.
I wasn't left unsupervised, but when it's DD doing the supervising, well...
ETA: The reason for getting a hanging basket is that I had an unused shepherd's hook. Couldn't let it go to waste, right?
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katlupe
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I bought 2 books, 1 adult coloring book, hydration spray for my hair, nuts and an herbal extract. From Amazon.
Trila
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I got a new pair of house shoes today, to replace the new house shoes that I got last week. The ones from last week were hard/inconvenient to put on. They would kick off easily enough, but the collar around the top made it a pain to put them on. Also, they we're very warm, which is not good for me. And, in general, not all that comfortable. They will be great shoes for going out to the barn, etc. Just not great for around the house.
These are the shoes that I got last week.....
The ones that I got today were on sale, and they were still what I call expensive (for shoes). It was the last pair that they had, and they fit me! I've been wearing them for about an hour, and they are MUCH more comfortable than the others. And easier to put on.......
These are the shoes that I got last week.....
The ones that I got today were on sale, and they were still what I call expensive (for shoes). It was the last pair that they had, and they fit me! I've been wearing them for about an hour, and they are MUCH more comfortable than the others. And easier to put on.......
Sunkist
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How do they differ from sneakers- other than not having laces?
Georgiagranny
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Weed killer. The kind that doesn't hurt the lawn.
And gelato, but DD paid for that.
Checking account is getting kind of lean. It's still a week until payday.
And gelato, but DD paid for that.
Checking account is getting kind of lean. It's still a week until payday.
KSav
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An anxiety bookshelf for my friend, for her birthday. I bought an off-brand one on Amazon, not from this site, but it looks pretty nice. It's small so she can take it with her when she travels. (She often is out of town, or at different schools locally, to coach and judge speech events.) Like me, she likes books, and also like me, she experiences anxiety. I hope she likes it!
https://www.anxietybookshelf.com/
https://www.anxietybookshelf.com/
hollydolly
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You're very thoughtful....
I had to look that up, never heard of an anxiety Bookshelf.. before.....I'm afraid, that I would be more anxious if I had to shake all the little books out of the bookshelf and then re-arrange them...lol
Trila
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What I was looking for is what used to be called "boat shoes". The top looks something like a loafer, usually made from a light weight fabric like canvas, etc. They have a supportive insole, like a gym shoe or loafer. The bottoms are soft, usually rubber, so that you don't scarf up the deck of your yacht.
In my case, I wanted more support than what slippers have, when I'm in the house. But I also don't want to scarf up any of my floors. And, basically, I'm too lazy to be tieing and untieing my shoes throughout the day!
Boat shoe - Wikipedia
Boat shoes are traditionally worn without socks.EDIT: I love my new shoes! They are soooo comfy! Also, they are easy to kick off when I'm watching TV, and easy to slip back into when I run to the kitchen for a snack!
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Jules
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The red shoes I ordered finally arrived after 12 days. They sat at the Toronto FedEx warehouse for 9 of those days. The excuse was Weather, which was BS. After all that, I ordered the wrong size and I don’t like the shade of red. I’m reordering them in black. I already have a black pair that I love. If these end up being the right size, I might order a pair in red. They have another style that I love that is Sold Out.
hearlady
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A summer bathrobe.
Muskrat
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I am looking for a couch. Have not purchased a new one in decades. They are EXPENSIVE!!!!!!! This will really make me rethink a new couch thing.
hollydolly
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I bought a new one a year ago..very expensive ... it's gold/mustard colour fabric....my last one was burgundy leather.... and I'm sorry in a way I bought this colour because I've had to keep it covered all the time so it gets no marks on it...
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