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    89th
    wrote 10 days ago last edited by
    #35

    Funny, just yesterday my wife was talking about how great her sketchers slip-ins were that she got from Costco. Maybe I'll get a pair.

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    • M Mik
      11 days ago

      Aren’t the Skecher slip-ins great? Sadly my assortment of Allen Edmond’s shoes goes unused.

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      LuFins Dad
      wrote 10 days ago last edited by LuFins Dad
      #36

      @Mik said in tncr is sick:

      Aren’t the Skecher slip-ins great? Sadly my assortment of Allen Edmond’s shoes goes unused.

      Timely. I’m going to go try some Allen Edmond’s this Thursday. I got very used to Rockports for a decent looking but VERY comfortable casual dress shoe. Back about 15 years ago, I was spending 12 hours a day on my feet. The Rockports looked okay and were built on a sneaker platform, so we’re very comfortable. And while they were on the high end cost wise of the disposable shoes (you don’t really repair Rockports) they held together VERY well, and I could typically get 2 years out of a pair (1 year as the dressier option, year 2 as the slightly scuffed more casual option). That was a decent enough trade off, IMO. Maybe 4 years ago, the quality took a big nosedive, though. So the past two years, I’ve been kludging together cheap dress shoes just due to not having the time or inclination to go out and really look for higher quality shoes. My better half has convinced me that’s far more a waste of money than going out and finding an upgrade like Allen Edmond’s or Carmina which can be repaired/resoled/etc… So this Thursday, I get the joy of going shoe shopping with my lovely bride.

      The Brad

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      • A Axtremus
        11 days ago

        @Tom-K said in tncr is sick:

        ... what have you been up to?

        Gained maybe 20 lbs. and added 2 inches to my waistline.
        Commensurate increase in cholesterol levels.
        Someone totaled my compact hybrid and I replaced it with a gas powered compact.
        Replaced a minivan that has given up the ghost with a hybrid SUV.
        Oh ... a lot more white hair.

        You?

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        Tom-K
        wrote 10 days ago last edited by
        #37

        @Axtremus said in tncr is sick:

        @Tom-K said in tncr is sick:

        ... what have you been up to?

        Gained maybe 20 lbs. and added 2 inches to my waistline.
        Commensurate increase in cholesterol levels.
        Someone totaled my compact hybrid and I replaced it with a gas powered compact.
        Replaced a minivan that has given up the ghost with a hybrid SUV.
        Oh ... a lot more white hair.

        You?

        I understanding what you are saying. Some hit there high point in life early on, some later. You did well. I commend you for your effort.

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          Tom-K
          wrote 10 days ago last edited by Tom-K
          #38

          On style:

          You people need a STYLIST! I have one and he's fairly inexpensive. Mine's Tim Gunn, the gayest guy in the world. He was president of the Parsons School of Design.
          He's on Project Runway. I have never actually watched a show BUT he shows up with an outfit, I copy the outfit as best I can with what is is my wardrobe. Life can't be better!

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          I have a lot more hair and I'm WAY better looking but we're the same age and he's got style and I "borrow" it.

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            Doctor Phibes
            wrote 10 days ago last edited by
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            Isn't that a clip-on tie?

            I was only joking

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              blondie
              wrote 10 days ago last edited by
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              @Tom-K Tim Gunn, yes indeed, a stylish dresser!
              @Axtremus Do post pics and descriptions of your festive meals. So awesome (and useful since I go to a great Asian buffet monthly and never know what I’m putting on my plate).
              I’ve a collection of Columbia fishing shirts (men’s & ladies). That material never dies. Always looks great. Great for hot weather & menopause too!
              I wish I could post more here. I’m just flat out busy.
              I sure like when people post their travel pics … It’s so unlikely I’ll ever get to visit these places, but seeing everyone’s pics really makes me smile! I learn so much.
              I’m leaving town, heading north when the G7 hits town. It will be wild and stupid crazy here, mainly because of Mr Trump’s appearance after his birthday parade. They actually had school children tear out buffalo berry bushes near Kananaskis so your dear leader, security, anyone else wouldn't be threatened by bears. FFS.

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              • B blondie
                10 days ago

                @Tom-K Tim Gunn, yes indeed, a stylish dresser!
                @Axtremus Do post pics and descriptions of your festive meals. So awesome (and useful since I go to a great Asian buffet monthly and never know what I’m putting on my plate).
                I’ve a collection of Columbia fishing shirts (men’s & ladies). That material never dies. Always looks great. Great for hot weather & menopause too!
                I wish I could post more here. I’m just flat out busy.
                I sure like when people post their travel pics … It’s so unlikely I’ll ever get to visit these places, but seeing everyone’s pics really makes me smile! I learn so much.
                I’m leaving town, heading north when the G7 hits town. It will be wild and stupid crazy here, mainly because of Mr Trump’s appearance after his birthday parade. They actually had school children tear out buffalo berry bushes near Kananaskis so your dear leader, security, anyone else wouldn't be threatened by bears. FFS.

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                Renauda
                wrote 10 days ago last edited by Renauda
                #41

                @blondie

                I’m leaving town, heading north when the G7 hits town. It will be wild and stupid crazy here, mainly because of Mr Trump’s appearance after his birthday parade. They actually had school children tear out buffalo berry bushes near Kananaskis so your dear leader, security, anyone else wouldn't be threatened by bears. FFS.

                Am going to be in Kananaskis from 5 through 7 June camping and lake kayaking. Our graduation present for the grade 12’er.

                Elbows up!

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                • L LuFins Dad
                  10 days ago

                  @Mik said in tncr is sick:

                  Aren’t the Skecher slip-ins great? Sadly my assortment of Allen Edmond’s shoes goes unused.

                  Timely. I’m going to go try some Allen Edmond’s this Thursday. I got very used to Rockports for a decent looking but VERY comfortable casual dress shoe. Back about 15 years ago, I was spending 12 hours a day on my feet. The Rockports looked okay and were built on a sneaker platform, so we’re very comfortable. And while they were on the high end cost wise of the disposable shoes (you don’t really repair Rockports) they held together VERY well, and I could typically get 2 years out of a pair (1 year as the dressier option, year 2 as the slightly scuffed more casual option). That was a decent enough trade off, IMO. Maybe 4 years ago, the quality took a big nosedive, though. So the past two years, I’ve been kludging together cheap dress shoes just due to not having the time or inclination to go out and really look for higher quality shoes. My better half has convinced me that’s far more a waste of money than going out and finding an upgrade like Allen Edmond’s or Carmina which can be repaired/resoled/etc… So this Thursday, I get the joy of going shoe shopping with my lovely bride.

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                  89th
                  wrote 9 days ago last edited by
                  #42

                  @LuFins-Dad said in tncr is sick:

                  @Mik said in tncr is sick:

                  Aren’t the Skecher slip-ins great? Sadly my assortment of Allen Edmond’s shoes goes unused.

                  Timely. I’m going to go try some Allen Edmond’s this Thursday. I got very used to Rockports for a decent looking but VERY comfortable casual dress shoe. Back about 15 years ago, I was spending 12 hours a day on my feet. The Rockports looked okay and were built on a sneaker platform, so we’re very comfortable. And while they were on the high end cost wise of the disposable shoes (you don’t really repair Rockports) they held together VERY well, and I could typically get 2 years out of a pair (1 year as the dressier option, year 2 as the slightly scuffed more casual option). That was a decent enough trade off, IMO. Maybe 4 years ago, the quality took a big nosedive, though. So the past two years, I’ve been kludging together cheap dress shoes just due to not having the time or inclination to go out and really look for higher quality shoes. My better half has convinced me that’s far more a waste of money than going out and finding an upgrade like Allen Edmond’s or Carmina which can be repaired/resoled/etc… So this Thursday, I get the joy of going shoe shopping with my lovely bride.

                  I used to wear Rockports, too. Very comfortable.

                  There is a saying (I'll butcher it) out there about spending money is wise when you're buying something that separates you from the ground (shoes, tires, mattress...).

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                    Mik
                    wrote 9 days ago last edited by
                    #43

                    I wore Rockports for a long time, but I agree their quality went downhill.

                    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                      Doctor Phibes
                      wrote 9 days ago last edited by
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                      There's nothing sicker than a bunch of grown men talking about shoes.

                      Can we get back to Donald Trump please?

                      I was only joking

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                        89th
                        wrote 9 days ago last edited by
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                        @Doctor-Phibes good idea. You can get these for just $500.

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                        • D Doctor Phibes
                          9 days ago

                          There's nothing sicker than a bunch of grown men talking about shoes.

                          Can we get back to Donald Trump please?

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                          Axtremus
                          wrote 9 days ago last edited by
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                          @Doctor-Phibes said in tncr is sick:

                          There's nothing sicker than a bunch of grown men talking about shoes.

                          I suppose we can talk about pumps.

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                          • R Renauda
                            10 days ago

                            @blondie

                            I’m leaving town, heading north when the G7 hits town. It will be wild and stupid crazy here, mainly because of Mr Trump’s appearance after his birthday parade. They actually had school children tear out buffalo berry bushes near Kananaskis so your dear leader, security, anyone else wouldn't be threatened by bears. FFS.

                            Am going to be in Kananaskis from 5 through 7 June camping and lake kayaking. Our graduation present for the grade 12’er.

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                            blondie
                            wrote 9 days ago last edited by
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                            @Renauda said in tncr is sick:

                            Am going to be in Kananaskis from 5 through 7 June camping and lake kayaking. Our graduation present for the grade 12’er.

                            @Renauda Lucky Kid! You’re good parents.

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                            • D Doctor Phibes
                              9 days ago

                              There's nothing sicker than a bunch of grown men talking about shoes.

                              Can we get back to Donald Trump please?

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                              taiwan_girl
                              wrote 9 days ago last edited by
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                              @Doctor-Phibes said in tncr is sick:

                              There's nothing sicker than a bunch of grown men talking about shoes.

                              What would that priest from the Overseas Russian Church think of this talk??!!

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