Sacrificial Thread

[Frank X. Morris]

Howdy All,
Off of work. Beforethe UCLA game I think I'll play with my new GPS.

[Frank X. Morris]

Howdy All,
Remember to turn your clocks back tonight.

[cmac2012]

Originally Posted by PaulC

Anyone know the firing order on a 1971 Opel 1900 sedan?

Originally Posted by Frank X. Morris

Howdy Paul,
It is fireng one round at a time from a 44 mag.

A buddy of mine (we were 15, just gotten our liscences - (?!) - the legal age in N.M. back then) had an Opel in 1967 -- it was about 5 years old. Uninspiring car...

[cmac2012]

Originally Posted by PaulC

Why won't shoe companies make inexpensive, quality shoes in my size? I haven't spent less than $200 for a pair of shoes in years. Try to go to a shoe store and ask to see a pair of shoes in size 13E. Hang on to something to brace yourself from the airblast of the salesman's horse laugh.

Today I went out to buy a pair of outdoor boots to replace the 1987 models dryrotting in my closet. I set a budget of $120, thinking that I could find a workable pair. 3 stores and $200 later I'm the proud owner of a pair of Red Wings, the only thing that I could find that both fit and wasn't made of fiberboard. I won't even tell you what it's like to try to buy shirts and topcoats when you have a 37" sleeve.

When I had the basketball Jones bad I yearned to be 6'7" or 6'8" -- not too big -- 7 footers don't have the fun of a Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson -- I reached full height at 6'0" -- shoe size 11, average width.

I guess being NBA size could be a real drawback in some ways -- airplanes, average size beds, and one I never considered, expensive shoes with limited options.

Good luck with that -- thank God you can laugh at it. Or maybe you're not laughing at it.

[cmac2012]

My sister caught this scene in China - I forget what city - she was doing some student exchange thing. How do you say OSHA in Mandarin?

[raymr]

I split my molar in half while eating pistachios today. It doesn't hurt but I still hate it.

[Jim Anderson]

I'm going to bed, good nite.

[Ara T.]

Originally Posted by PaulC

Why won't shoe companies make inexpensive, quality shoes in my size? I haven't spent less than $200 for a pair of shoes in years. Try to go to a shoe store and ask to see a pair of shoes in size 13E. Hang on to something to brace yourself from the airblast of the salesman's horse laugh.

Today I went out to buy a pair of outdoor boots to replace the 1987 models dryrotting in my closet. I set a budget of $120, thinking that I could find a workable pair. 3 stores and $200 later I'm the proud owner of a pair of Red Wings, the only thing that I could find that both fit and wasn't made of fiberboard. I won't even tell you what it's like to try to buy shirts and topcoats when you have a 37" sleeve.

Paul, I'm not sure what the E is for, but im size 13, never had real trouble finding shoes. I am only 5'11" so I dont have any comments on your trouble with shirts

[Frank X. Morris]

Howdy All,
In the field at 6 this morning with the dogs to run some jacks. The 2 puppies ran one each. For the most part jacks were sparce but had a nice relaxing walk.

[J. R. B.]

Originally Posted by PaulC

The letter "E" referes to the shoe's width. "D" is average, "E" is a little wider, "EE" means that you have a job awaiting you at the circus. Most companies jump from "D" right to "EE" on the width scale. I'm just a hair over 6'2", but have long arms, which is great for changing light bulbs without needing a stepladder, but a pain when trying to buy clothing.

Anything EEE or bigger means that you have a job waiting for you at the Forest Service stomping out forest fires. The biggest boot I ever saw belonged to a mechanic in Alaska size 16EEEE. The guy was 6'8" and weighed 300. It would have been cheaper to have a blacksmith shoe him.

[Brian Carlton]

Originally Posted by PaulC

Why won't shoe companies make inexpensive, quality shoes in my size? I haven't spent less than $200 for a pair of shoes in years. Try to go to a shoe store and ask to see a pair of shoes in size 13E. Hang on to something to brace yourself from the airblast of the salesman's horse laugh.

Today I went out to buy a pair of outdoor boots to replace the 1987 models dryrotting in my closet. I set a budget of $120, thinking that I could find a workable pair. 3 stores and $200 later I'm the proud owner of a pair of Red Wings, the only thing that I could find that both fit and wasn't made of fiberboard. I won't even tell you what it's like to try to buy shirts and topcoats when you have a 37" sleeve.

I wish I was 13E. Try finding 15E.

But, I refuse to spend more than $100. on shoes. I've got a few places, all mail order, where I can get half way decent shoes for less than $100. But, you'll pay dearly if you need the name on the side, as you know.

I, too, have to search far and wide for the 37" sleeve length.

[GermanStar]

Wasn't their a recent thread about Bigfoot? Hell, I never knew you guys were online.

[Brian Carlton]

Originally Posted by PaulC

You have to see me try to work the pedal cluster in a first-gen RX-7 while wearing wingtips.

Yeah........I've sat in some of those little cars. My right foot would press on both pedals at once. Couldn't move it if my life depended on it.

That's what I love about the W126. It's as if M/B built it for someone my size. No other vehicle compares to it.

[Frank X. Morris]

Howdy All,
Time for bed, got to be at work by 5:30. Have fun!ˇ

[A264172]

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