The office is empty. I am the only one left. Everyone else left early because...it's Friday, I think. *drums fingers* Not that I have any emergencies at home, or that being at work is awful. I'm not even wearing nylons. I am just bored and I'm tired of working this week. I'm wondering exactly how long I have to stay here.
The only I would have to stay is because I update the national announcements page, and if anything goes down during business hours, someone needs to be available to send out a message. Since the other tech writer (who is my new boss) left already, that leaves me.
*drums fingers some more*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
You could always take a looooong break...
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
They need to figure out a way you can do that from home.....
FG
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, hey, we're going to be in Dallas the 27th through the... 29th, I think. Wanna do dinner some night? The 28th is Jeff's birthday, so that's probably out.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
That would require me getting internet at home. I could do it now if I were willing to set up an account and get a computer at home. I like living in my cloister, though.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I'm very, very amused that wearing nylons or not is one of your criteria on if work is awful that day. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I get back to Dallas on the 27th, but I think I get it around 5:30. If you're willing to have a later dinner, I could do it then. I'm free in the evenings the rest of that week.
ElJay: *laugh* Yeah, I have to dress up for here. On the upside, no makeup, ever.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
See, I like being at work. I only have a few assignments, none of which are difficult and few of which are time-consuming (and one of which is taking a daily twelve mile drive to the post office, for which I am reimbursed $.42/mi) , and the rest of the time I just get to play around on the computer.
What I hate is going to and from work. 20 miles in rush hour traffice so it takes nearly an hour each way. Yuck.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'll ask Jeff about the 27th or 29th, then; I think his brother and sister-in-law may have already blocked out one evening, but I'm not sure (and honestly, they're the part of the family I don't want to see, but I know he cares a little more than I do.)
We're actually leaving the morning of the 30th, so 29th is also a free dinner night.
Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
quote:I'm very, very amused that wearing nylons or not is one of your criteria on if work is awful that day.
I totally get that. I never wear them unless I absolutely have to. It would definitely affect my perception of "awfulness" of the day. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
How come? Do they itch? I've never tried to wear nylons.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
You know how most guys hate wearing neckties? Imagine both your legs covered in neckties.
Nylons are sometimes itchy, sometimes sweaty (especially in a hot climate in the warm seasons), mine always end up migrating (aka, the crotch likes to creep down) so I want to tug on them constantly, they snag easilly, they're absolutely horrible if you don't put them on straight (aka one of the legs is twisted and binds), and they're just plain uncomfortable. I hate them and I can't remember the last time I wore them.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
If you buy expensive ones that fit well, most of those problems are diminished if not eliminated. But who wants to pay for expensive nylons when they don't last very long before you snag them and have to throw them out? I don't out-right hate them, but I don't wear them very often, and when I do it is usually "fun" ones that go with my outfit, not ones that I'm wearing just for the sake of having my legs covered.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
In the winter, I wear tights instead of nylons. SO much more comfortable!
In the summer, I use the hot weather as an excuse not to wear nylons. Ever.
Thus, I have almost completely avoided wearing them at all, ever.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
::adds nylons to his list of things he's happy society doesn't make him wear or do::
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Society makes someone do nylons?
I'm so out of touch.
Posted by K.T. (Member # 8665) on :
Ode to Nylons
I put them on to look nice So I don't have to tan But pulling them up this morning I tugged too hard, they ran.
They're itchy and they're sratchy Sometimes they make me sweat They don't stay where I put them comfy nylons, I've never met.
Posted by erosomniac (Member # 6834) on :
quote:You know how most guys hate wearing neckties? Imagine both your legs covered in neckties.
There are guys that hate wearing neckties???????
Dude. I love neckties. Especially shopping for them.
...I'm going to go do something masculine now, like slay a deer with a shotgun, or crushing full beers with my forehead.
Posted by Verily the Younger (Member # 6705) on :
quote:You know how most guys hate wearing neckties? Imagine both your legs covered in neckties.
Huh. I wore a necktie yesterday because I felt like it. My work doesn't require them, but they certainly don't frown on them, either. And it had been awhile, and I like most of the neckties I own, so I went ahead and wore one. The trick is not to tighten it so far you can't breathe. Leaving the top button undone helps immensely.
Now nylons, I can't help with. I've never worn them. I don't really understand why women do, either. They seem ridiculous to me, but then, most things done in the name of "fashion" seem ridiculous to me.
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
A necktie can double as a leash.
And I agree, nylons are terrible, terrible things. I haven't had to wear them since I was in choir, and if I have my way, I'll never wear them again.
-pH
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
I like wearing nylons. I do buy fairly pricy ones, but they are comfy. On the rare occaisions I don't wear them, I have to wear bike shorts under my skirt to keep my legs from sticking together. And they ride up. Nylons are much nicer.
Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
quote:Now nylons, I can't help with. I've never worn them. I don't really understand why women do, either. They seem ridiculous to me, but then, most things done in the name of "fashion" seem ridiculous to me.
They are ridiculous. They don't really keep you warm because they're so thin, except in the summertime when they are really too hot. I only wear them when I have to and I only do it because it's expected. And WHY is it expected? The great question of the universe. Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
quote:Originally posted by Noemon: How come? Do they itch? I've never tried to wear nylons.
Me thinks he doth protest too much. Just out of curiosity, what have you tried to do with nylons?
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
You can wear them on your head and rob liquor stores. That's about the only other use for nylons I can think of.
Oh. You can wear them on your arms, if they're of the knee-high variety.
-pH
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
Neck Ties ARE leashes. Ties suck.
Posted by Silent E (Member # 8840) on :
I love neckties. Especially on Julia Roberts.
Posted by Verily the Younger (Member # 6705) on :
Yeah. I wonder if it's weird that I think women in men's shirts and neckties are sexy. Could it be I'm a closet lesbian?
Nah. Like most men, I'm quite free and open about being a lesbian.
(I'm also juuuust dorky enough to still think it's funny for a man to call himself a lesbian.)
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Actually, women in men's shirts and ties really IS sexy... mmm...
But, I hate panty hose. I won't wear those darn things ever again. They make my legs feel weird. Ties are quite nice, but perhaps I can't get away with wearing those.
I got to leave work early today. Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
I used to have to wear a men's dress shirt and a tie when I was in the Pipe and Drum Corps, before we got our jackets.
Dress shirt, tie, kilt, knee-high socks, spats...
Wow, those outfits were complicated.
-pH
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I wear my old orchestra tux shirt with jeans and a tank top, it's very sexy, no tie though, I may have a bow tie around here.
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
Ho hum. I really wanna go home from work now, but it's not even three yet. I'm ready for a nap.
But I haven't worn nylons in over 4 years, and honestly couldn't tell you the last time I saw someone else wearing them. I don't own any closed toed shoes either. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
any? I couldn't do that, but then I own 50 pairs of shoes.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
50?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
maybe 49?
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
*looking to the east with deep concern*
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
You've got me beat. I've only got maybe 20 or so.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
But there's black, brown, blue, grey, red, yellow, pink, high tops, low tops, heels, ballet flats, sandals, four pairs of riding boots, a few pairs of non riding boots, shoes for dog shows, mud shoes, running shoes, I don't think any of them (minus riding boots) cost more than $30, many in the $5 range.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
There's more than brown boots, and brown hiking boots?
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
I have six or seven pairs of black shoes/boots, and I don't own any hiking boots.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
One businessy, one pair of sneakers, these cute casualish heels, and a pair of sexy black heels to go with my sexy Little Black Dress(tm). The heels are both open-toe.
-pH
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
and you're in Chicago now!
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
is that like purgatory?
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
Yup, which means all I own are sneakers. Sneakers that are now covered in snow. Barbaric city.
I'm leaving tomorrow morning!
-pH
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
Yes, Chicago is very much like purgatory!
-pH
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
Congrats! Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
it's not purgatory, but it's hard to wear open toed heels in Chicago right now.
Posted by smitty (Member # 8855) on :
well, now that I think about it, that makes all kind of sense
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
I haven't worn nylons in over a decade. I will never wear nylons ever again. I don't care what anyone else thinks. I don't care if it means I have cold legs in northern Alberta. I just won't wear 'em.
Luckily, though, I now live in a tropical country where no one wears them. People here wear sandals or flip flops all the time. Women in dresses or saris or shalwaars, men in sarongs or business suits - all wearing sandals or flip flops.
It's a good life.
And you just reminded me that I need to go sandal shopping today. My sandals broke yesterday. Luckily, it happened just as we got home from shopping, not while we were actually out.
Talk about good timing. Posted by Rico (Member # 7533) on :
I have never worn flip flops or sandals for anything else than going to the beach. I'm just so used to wearing shoes, if I ever started wearing flip flops on a regular basis I'd feel so weird, almost like going to class in my boxers or my pajamas (and some people do actually come in pajama pants)
KetchupQueen:
I didn't know you were coming into town for the holidays! Amanecer and I are in Dallas and we're always itching to meet more friendly jatraqueros face to face. If you have some time to spare on your visit, perhaps we could arrange something Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
I don't go to class in pajama pants, but I DO go in the sweatshirt I slept in. I roll out of bed and put on pants.
I say, they're lucky I bothered to wear pants.
-pH
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I counted the other day - I have 46 pairs of shoes. That includes hiking boots, twenty pairs of heels, rock-climing shoes and three pairs of sneakers, but still.
I would love to have dinner or something, KQ. Do you want to e-mail me later?
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
I don't mind nylons, although I hardly ever am in a situation where I have to wear them.
And by "neckties" you mean just plain old "ties" right? That you'd wear with a suit?
Necktie sounds so quaint.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
They are worn with a waistcoat.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Sure, Jeff is still trying to figure out what night we're supposed to be doing what. I'll e-mail you. And you have Jeff's current cell, right?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I don't think I do, unless it is on my e-mail somewhere. Could you send it again?
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
46 seems reasonable, that's about what I have, I don't have any rock climbing shoes or hiking boots though. I can hike in one of my riding boots. 20 pairs of heels sounds fun. I only have 6.
Posted by Artemisia Tridentata (Member # 8746) on :
Hey guys,when you are hiking in the mountains and the snow is deep, nylons under your long johns, under your wool trousers are the only way to go. I definitely recommend them.
Posted by theCrowsWife (Member # 8302) on :
My husband told me that some soldiers wear nylons under their socks to minimize blisters when they have to do a lot of walking. It makes sense, but it also made me giggle to think of burly army guys wearing nylons.
--Mel
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
I was sorting the family socks from the laundry and it occurred to me that it would be really great if someone would come up with disposable socks that you could wear and toss and not have to sort out in the wash.
Then I realized that is what nylon stockings are.
What a crummy idea!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I wash my nylons at least 10 times a pair before they fall apart. That is, if they don't get runs. And since I take them off right after church, most of them don't until at least 5 or 6 wears. Not bad considering that I get the 59 cent a pair knee-highs from Rite Aid.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, and Katie, I'll put his cell in the e-mail.
Posted by Princesska (Member # 8954) on :
If I've shaved my legs, I don't feel the need for nylons. And if I haven't, I'll just wear nice pants. Problem solved. I don't feel the need for my bare legs to look tan, since the rest of me is pale anyway.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Pshaw. Only the foreigners shave their legs here, and not even always then. The local women never do, and I'm telling you, they've got hairy legs.
I no longer feel obligated. Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I only wear nylons when my mom makes me, but during the summer I almost always wear sandals with skirts. I will wear fishnets or colored tights. My favorites are nude fishnets, they're gorgeous and comfy, plus they're warmer than nothing.
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Sneakers that are now covered in snow. Barbaric city.