OMG Ginny, I hope you aren't wearing your flip flops with a winter coat. Seriously girl, ...I'd have to so make fun of you.
Sorry, but I would if you did that!.
Definite Glamour Don' t!
Flip-flops are flips flops no matter how you dress them up. pretty and cut yep...but still flip flops. I have every confidence, however, that you are not wearing them with your parka!
At least I hope not.

That's o.k. I've always wondered what people think when I go out in public. Not that I give 2 s***s but still would be interesting to know other peoples' perceptions of me are. Would be amusing to find out.

AgaveGirl, your post made me laugh so hard I had to send you an acorn!!

My stepdaughter called a few days ago, her car had died at the gas station and wouldn't start; so, DH went to town to jump start it, and what was she wearing?? Yep, flip flops. No boots in the car "just in case." We have snow on the ground. This is the Michigan UP, for heaven's sake. And, where was she headed? Further north, to visit her boyfriend. Yeah, brilliant.

But the part that really made me laugh was "does nobody own a full length mirror anymore?" I say that all the time (well, mostly after going to Walmart, actually). Trust me, I am no fashion statement, after working at home for over 15 years and now being retired for over 5 years, I consider a clean sweatshirt and jeans to be "dressed up"... but really, people, pajamas and flip-flops aren't meant for wearing to go shopping! Nor are tight leggings with a short top, on anyone over 12 years old or more than 90 pounds. Seriously, it must be quite liberating to feel comfortable going out in public the way some people do.

I am a professional photographer. For about 35 years I took pix at Midwest fairs and festivals. Averaged about 40 parades a year, 3 state fairs and 30 county fairs. Lots and lots of small town festivals. I arranged my pix by subject. Loved watching people. One category was: these people must not own a mirror. Clothing, hair styles shoes, etc. Especially t-shirts - what they had printed on them and who was wearing it. Perhaps off topic but I remember one small county fair in southern Missouri. I was the only person there who was not related to someone else there. One pix I just had to get was a very large, broad woman bending over at the cow wash stand. Word spread quickly that there was a photographer present. After a while it was almost impossible to get candid pix. Anyways, one gentleman approached me and asked if I could send them some of the pix later. He was the fair chairman, president of the local bank. I agreed. Not sure why but when I selected pix to send them I included the woman bending over. Got a phone call a few days later thanking me profusely for the pix. He asked: did I remember the pix of the woman bending over? I hesitated and said yes. Damn he said, best pix I have ever seen of my wife. Gene

Gotta post this story. I've probably posted it before. It has nothing to do with gettig older but these post reminded me of it. It's about my friend who is now a very successful Public Defender.

He left his Southern Mississippi home for Chicago during college. During his Fall semester he kept hearing about "Parkas". He called his mom and asked her, "Momma, what's a "Parka"? I hear everyone talking about them?" She didn't know. He found out soon enough!

gasrocks said:I am a professional photographer. For about 35 years I took pix at Midwest fairs and festivals. Averaged about 40 parades a year, 3 state fairs and 30 county fairs. Lots and lots of small town festivals. I arranged my pix by subject. Loved watching people. One category was: these people must not own a mirror. Clothing, hair styles shoes, etc. Especially t-shirts - what they had printed on them and who was wearing it. Perhaps off topic but I remember one small county fair in southern Missouri. I was the only person there who was not related to someone else there. One pix I just had to get was a very large, broad woman bending over at the cow wash stand. Word spread quickly that there was a photographer present. After a while it was almost impossible to get candid pix. Anyways, one gentleman approached me and asked if I could send them some of the pix later. He was the fair chairman, president of the local bank. I agreed. Not sure why but when I selected pix to send them I included the woman bending over. Got a phone call a few days later thanking me profusely for the pix. He asked: did I remember the pix of the woman bending over? I hesitated and said yes. Damn he said, best pix I have ever seen of my wife. Gene

Now I had to send you an acorn too, Gene... when I first moved here to the UP (way, way back in 1971), the first thing I learned was to be very careful what I said about anyone because they were probably related to whoever I was talking to... (the 2nd thing I learned was that most of the "natives" all seem to have 2 or 3 nicknames, which makes it a whole lot harder to figure out who anyone is talking about)

I really love that story about the lady by the cow wash. (mostly I'm just glad it wasn't me)

AgaveGirl1 said:OMG Ginny, I hope you aren't wearing your flip flops with a winter coat. Seriously girl, ...I'd have to so make fun of you.
Sorry, but I would if you did that!.
Definite Glamour Don' t!
Flip-flops are flips flops no matter how you dress them up. pretty and cut yep...but still flip flops. I have every confidence, however, that you are not wearing them with your parka!
At least I hope not.

That's o.k. I've always wondered what people think when I go out in public. Not that I give 2 s***s but still would be interesting to know other peoples' perceptions of me are. Would be amusing to find out.

Only to Walmart Just kidding. Not even with a jacket. Strictly warm weather shoes

Gene I laughed so hard I almost had tears. I've had a lousy day at work and this thread and all the stories made me laugh out loud

@gasrocks. I'm no photographer but I'm pretty fast with my phone. Let's just say, don't do anything stupid in front of me! @weedwhacker I hope these are no one on here!

I'm glad I don't live near you, Cheryl!

From now on I'll make sure no one is behind me when I bend over in public

Oh no, here I go again. One day at the Wisconsin State Fair I see a very large woman taking up almost a whole park bench by herself. She has a slice of pizza on each thigh. Is holding an ice cream cone in one hand and a hamburger in the other. Next to her are 2 huge soft drinks and some cream puffs. Many people go to the WI Sate Fair just for their famous cream puffs. I waited to see how many other people in her family showed up. Nope, by herself. In the background is a stand for brats and Pabst. I got the pictures I wanted and then approached her. I need a photo release for this. Of course she asked why did I take her pix. I asked her if she knew what made the Wisconsin State Fair different than all the other Midwest fairs. Food. No state fair has more variety of food offered. Honest, really. Got my release. Gene

Legalily said: From now on I'll make sure no one is behind me when I bend over in public

Gene, you are hilarious!

One of the funnier things that I've ever seen was at a Milwaukee Brewers game; a very large man was coming down the steps in the bleachers, carrying one hot dog and a beverage in his hands, with 2 more hot dogs in his shirt pocket! And me with no camera...

Thanks for these. Needed this laugh right before the holiday!
I never bend over in public like that for the obvious reasons. Bend at the knees ladies, bend at the knees. Stoop down to retrieve things.

I bent over at the bus stop one time in L.A. (Yes...they have them!) You know that's like cattle rushing on and off to not miss your stop and the people behind you shove you out the door. Right as I got off I dropped my purse on the sidewalk and bent over to pick it up.

No joke----the guy who got off behind me and pinched my behind! Wasn't sure if I should have been flattered or insulted. By the time I could say something he was lost in the crowd of pedestrians.

Tis the season to catch our 'shoppers' and of course the snow birds are here! always some interesting fashion choices. I'll have my camera ready.

Have a great holiday all and remember to keep your skirts long, and your shorts longer.

I shall be away from now until the 1st and may just pop in occasionally. Regardless of what one celebrates I am sure most of us will be quite busy personally and professionally.

So without further ado, here is my 'Holiday Wish' unto all of you.

There is joy to being seen and not heard. Make sure to remember ts' a reason for the season. You better be not be naughty but nice.


Remember it is better to give then receive.



Give thanks and say your prayers.


Make lots of friends and share the joy with family



Get everything your heart desires (Not what others think you want)



Have good will and peace towards man.


And to all a good night.





Love AG.

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

My best friend's 11 year old was calling his mom and I super old today. I about smacked him and I just told him he's still just a kid so shut up.