WOW. sure has had a lot of comments here this time
Okay I,m one of those who has spent 65 out of 75 years working with my hands in the muck you name it i.ll have been in it working in pug 4 feet deep digging on building site,s in joinery shop.s ,painting and other types of paints , then out in the farms doing welding cutting and grinding shearing sheep and so on , and then in oil and working on trucks gear box,s diff,s and motors , stripping down machines , nothing was clean was there was no point as my hands were stained due to the different types of work i did and still do.
Now yes i did try nail war paint and quess what how long would it last for me . not long a few hour,s maybe and when i,m working the metal Lathes yes work shop type and doing steel work wire brush and so on , is not worth doing makeup ether. when i was in the french polish shop my hands and arms were covered in stain and would take days and weeks some time to wear off ,
So when i get dressed up for a dance or Ball no makeup ,
And if you were going to meet me you,d soon see just who i am like my friends who many see me every week and others every couple of weeks , and then catch me in my work shop covered in dust or after grinding steel you,d soon understand the work i do is how it is ,so overalls and gear i wear and need so does make it different in my case,
I,m just not one who can be dressed up all the time like i was going out to some fancy place for a high tea . and my friends know what i,m like some times as i slide out from under a truck or what ever, , as a mucky grease monkey .
WOW. sure has had a lot of comments here this time
Okay I,m one of those who has spent 65 out of 75 years working with my hands in the muck you name it i.ll have been in it working in pug 4 feet deep digging on building site,s in joinery shop.s ,painting and other types of paints , then out in the farms doing welding cutting and grinding shearing sheep and so on , and then in oil and working on trucks gear box,s diff,s and motors , stripping down machines , nothing was clean was there was no point as my hands were stained due to the different types of work i did and still do.
Now yes i did try nail war paint and quess what how long would it last for me . not long a few hour,s maybe and when i,m working the metal Lathes yes work shop type and doing steel work wire brush and so on , is not worth doing makeup ether. when i was in the french polish shop my hands and arms were covered in stain and would take days and weeks some time to wear off ,
So when i get dressed up for a dance or Ball no makeup ,
And if you were going to meet me you,d soon see just who i am like my friends who many see me every week and others every couple of weeks , and then catch me in my work shop covered in dust or after grinding steel you,d soon understand the work i do is how it is ,so overalls and gear i wear and need so does make it different in my case,
I,m just not one who can be dressed up all the time like i was going out to some fancy place for a high tea . and my friends know what i,m like some times as i slide out from under a truck or what ever, , as a mucky grease monkey .
...noeleena...
makes me smile. Thank you for your real post noeleena
Post by Popcorn&Candy on Nov 29, 2022 5:27:41 GMT -5
I ALWAYS look after my feet:
1. I soap them daily in the shower 2. I shower gel them daily in the shower 3. I regularly cut my toenails 4. I use foot cream every night 5. I wear fluffy socks at night
Crocs, as casual shoes, are okay. I have a pair with closed heels, solid vamps, and actual insoles that I wear while doing yard work or shopping on the weekends in the winter... or whenever I prefer closed-toed shoes. They're waterproof, and they slip on and off easily. They are definitely not a work shoe. I knew a guy who would wear classic crocs to work. He might as well have worn bunny slippers.
Last Edit: Nov 29, 2022 16:34:47 GMT -5 by TestDummyCO
Crocs, as casual shoes, are okay. I have a pair with closed heels, solid vamps, and actual insoles that I wear while doing yard work or shopping on the weekends in the winter... or whenever I prefer closed-toed shoes. They're waterproof, and they slip on and off easily. They are definitely not a work shoe. I knew a guy who would wear classic crocs to work. He might as well have worn bunny slippers.
we have a guy who wears them too (made me laugh, your comment about bunnie slippers) but our guys had issues with swelling and his feet are really swollen.
For me steeled toed shoes are the worst, I've never worn "crocs" but the name irritates me.
I've always wanted steel toe shoes so I can kick a dog in the skull if he ever came after me, I am traumatized from trips to my home town, and mexico where I've been chased by them wild dogs, sorry I'm graphic about that...about kicking a face of a dangerous dog, I would.
For me steeled toed shoes are the worst, I've never worn "crocs" but the name irritates me.
I've always wanted steel toe shoes so I can kick a dog in the skull if he ever came after me, I am traumatized from trips to my home town, and mexico where I've been chased by them wild dogs, sorry I'm graphic about that...about kicking a face of a dangerous dog, I would.
Luckily, for the most part, we don't have wild dogs here although my home visits when working did have moments at times. It was often more of chasing someones dog down the street to catch and return it as the owner was usually disabled and unable to.
I do have some steel toe capped rigger boots, which construction site workers use. I got a good discount voucher for a shoe shop one day and decided it was a good idea to get safety boots for when mowing the lawn. They were cheap to buy anyway so ended up being a bargain. It's the height of fashion to wear them with a short skirt in the middle of summer
For me steeled toed shoes are the worst, I've never worn "crocs" but the name irritates me.
I've always wanted steel toe shoes so I can kick a dog in the skull if he ever came after me, I am traumatized from trips to my home town, and mexico where I've been chased by them wild dogs, sorry I'm graphic about that...about kicking a face of a dangerous dog, I would.
Kicking at a dog wont deter it . Its likely to incite a bite and as they generally aim higher up the leg ( thigh mostly) all you are doing is offering the bit they want to get at
I've always wanted steel toe shoes so I can kick a dog in the skull if he ever came after me, I am traumatized from trips to my home town, and mexico where I've been chased by them wild dogs, sorry I'm graphic about that...about kicking a face of a dangerous dog, I would.
Kicking at a dog wont deter it . Its likely to incite a bite and as they generally aim higher up the leg ( thigh mostly) all you are doing is offering the bit they want to get at
Having been though a number of situations over the years I think it does depend a lot on the actual dog and circumstances. The absolute worse thing, I think though, is to run as it is a dog's natural instinct to hunt down their prey. A big dog is very powerful and a kick, even with steel toecaps, will be unlikely to stop it. A small one may well be deterred though. This has happened to me once when I was bitten and the dog came round for a second go. I reacted and it did not come again. It was unharmed but it did stop it (I had trainers not boots). In another situation with a guard dog out on a lonely farm. An alsation which had bitten a member of staff on a previous occasion as he tried to escape. It appeared as I was going back to my car for equipment. I knew not to run, as I would have got the same as the other member of staff on the previous occasion, so I stood and yelled "stop!" in an assertive voice, which actually startled it and delayed it long enough for the owner to arrive and secure it.
The occasion which really did get me though was a Jack Russel which bit the back of my leg, showing no obvious signs of agression etc beforehand. I had been to the house before and it happened inside, seemingly completely out of the blue from an otherwise friendly dog. Perhaps paying closer attention may have been wise, but not toecaps
Kicking at a dog wont deter it . Its likely to incite a bite and as they generally aim higher up the leg ( thigh mostly) all you are doing is offering the bit they want to get at
Having been though a number of situations over the years I think it does depend a lot on the actual dog and circumstances. The absolute worse thing, I think though, is to run as it is a dog's natural instinct to hunt down their prey. A big dog is very powerful and a kick, even with steel toecaps, will be unlikely to stop it. A small one may well be deterred though. This has happened to me once when I was bitten and the dog came round for a second go. I reacted and it did not come again. It was unharmed but it did stop it (I had trainers not boots). In another situation with a guard dog out on a lonely farm. An alsation which had bitten a member of staff on a previous occasion as he tried to escape. It appeared as I was going back to my car for equipment. I knew not to run, as I would have got the same as the other member of staff on the previous occasion, so I stood and yelled "stop!" in an assertive voice, which actually startled it and delayed it long enough for the owner to arrive and secure it.
The occasion which really did get me though was a Jack Russel which bit the back of my leg, showing no obvious signs of agression etc beforehand. I had been to the house before and it happened inside, seemingly completely out of the blue from an otherwise friendly dog. Perhaps paying closer attention may have been wise, but not toecaps
absolutley, running or flapping and screaming is the worse thing to do. the squealing and flapping is just like the death throws of prey and only makes them more excited ( think dogs with squeaky toys) Running spurs prey drive.
Ive also been faced with attacking dogs from time to time and youre right the stern voice and the stop or leave command really tends to make them stop and think.
Last year Murphy was attacked by a dog and yes in that case we did get big and storm at it yelling which made it retreat. But in general kicking at a dog is a bit useless..
I have found a good way to get a dog to move away is to throw a stick or a biscuit (or several on the ground) then move slowly away while the dog is distracted.
Just a footnote to this as a dog owner, anyone trying to kick my dog is going to face something way more dangerous than my dog ie me.
Joggers be aware when you run up behind a dog and owner , especially dogs on lead the dog is in work and protect mode. it cannot escape because its on lead and the dog cant tell if you are friend or foe.. break step, slow down, greet the dog/owner it makes any meeting far less likely to be a bad one. I generally greet any and every dog that apporaches I use that high pitched girly voice and say hi pop, hello, how are you...Daft as it sounds most dogs will respond positively.
Being "comfy" can be a priority but not always the first.
I have worn a skirt and my steel-toed shoes into the plant. And I've seen other women do the same. So perhaps some people find heavy shoes and skirts a fun look.
I just usually wear street shoes when entering or exiting the plant.
a_muppet: Ha, I just spotted you, Noeleena - sneaking in. ::Sgc7Hl4::
Nov 13, 2024 3:58:37 GMT -5
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TestDummyCO: WOF has creaky floors. ::mCOIty6::
Nov 13, 2024 21:01:47 GMT -5
heatherly: ::Sgc7Hl4::
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jen: It's good to know you are still here Noeleena ::Sgc7Hl4::
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Ɖσмιиιc ♰: creaking floors, you make me laugh, Cherry has good eyes huh?
Nov 14, 2024 21:25:03 GMT -5
noeleena: Thank you i do come in allmost every night ,just dont allways have some thing to say ,of cause you know i,m a spy....lol,s.
Nov 19, 2024 2:06:33 GMT -5
MaryContrary: lol hi noeleena!
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MaryContrary: she's like the wof elf on a shelf *giggles*
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