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Re: Thongs

Just the thing to wear whilst sipping a coffee-free latte...

 

I never called this thread topless sandals.

Who changed it ??? and Why ??

 

netizens

I have certainly lived a long time but never thought I would witness an Australasian , so PC, as to call a 'thong' a 'sandal'. Not even a Jandal, must be for the benefit of Yanks

Who said we are separated by a common language?

Naked Sole Sandals are flexible contoured boards made from durable rubber with treads. The foam rubber insock is coated with sticky back plastic (a hypoallergenic water based adhesive). The adhesive layer is protected by a thin plastic film which needs to be carefully removed. By standing on the Naked Soles with clean (powder free) and dry bare feet the heat sensitive adhesive sticks to the foot surface and the person can comfortably walk away with the new soles firmly attached. To remove Naked Sole Sandals the feet are immersed in water and the sandal and skin safely separate. According to the manufactuers the adhesive surface has a limited shelf life but will remain serviceable for approximately three months. To avoid dust contamination the Naked Soles should be stored face down to protect the sticky surface. A regular wash in warm soapy water (no detergents) will keep the Naked Soles clean and when left to dry, rejuvenate the adhesive. Any surface dirt or dust can be removed by gentle brushing with a nail brush (no scouring brushes). The miracle of sticky back plastic has certain disadvantages. The Naked Sole Sandals cannot be worn in the sea and walking on sand may impare their shelf life. More importantly for sunny siders the adhesive on Naked Sole Sandals is incompatable with skin moisturisers and lotions which precludes the wearer from ‘slip, slap, slopping.’

I would agree with jb, this will suit the coffee-free latte crowd.

However to be practical something which has long been a problem in the gait lab has been how best to test three quarter orthoses in situ. Using the same approach as Naked Sandals, foot orthoses could be safely stuck to the foot and comparisons made over pressure/force plates. Also contoured stickyback plastic flats could be useful as bedside footwear for people coping with heel pain.

Trust a Celtic Supporter to bring an interesting topic to the FORUM.:morning:

Hearts, Hearts, Glorious Hearts!

jambo toeslayer

 

Hey toeslayer

The thong title was to create a bit of interest and once you went to the web address it would have been self explanitory.

Anyway. Thought you might have done us a favour on wednesday night igs:!!!

After that recent good run, you'se got a whipping :deadhorse:

 

Hoopy

>you'se got a whipping

It happens (frequently!) In my time I made a set of foot orthotics for Kenny Dalglish once (he signed for Liverpool) and was able to advise a colleage the reason Paddy Bonner was not recovering from a nigglish foot injury was because his orthotics were orange. He lined them with green PVC and Paddy was back to full fitness.

When I was a boy, my best pal was Chick Young. Now that is something not to bum about.

toeslayer
PS the footbaw is the only thing I miss about the old country.

 

Hey toeslayer

Just getting set up to watch Celtic Vs Hibees live from easter road.

Few stubbies, shorts and my Celtic Thongs not sandals.

I know what you mean, I've only been out for five months ( i mean out here in Australia, just read that agin and it didn't sound to clever). Setanta show good coverage of the SPL.

All the best.

ps What is it about football being called soccer and Aussie rules being called football when most of the game is played using thier hands??

 

bkelly11

>What is it about football being called soccer and Aussie rules being called football when most of the game is played using thier hands??

The beautiful game in OZ was always the poor relation and played only by European ethnic groups (referred to in a derogatory way as the Wog's Game). The history of sectarianism has an ugly past and is well documented in the East.

Rugby union was played in the public schools and much favoured by the affluent middle classes (no different to home); Rugby League has also a massive following in the East and AFL (Australia footie) is the working mans' game. Historically it came from an aboriginal game and was adapted by cricketers (another Aussie preoccuption), to keep them fit during the off season. Arial ping pong (AFL) is massive in OZ but nowhere else, a bummer for world championships and a bit like US baseball. Of all the football codes, AFL have dutifully kept records of injuries and spearheaded new cleat designs to reduce knee injuries. These have crossed over to football boots (some argue are now one of the main causes of laceration injuries). Kangaroo skin has been used very successfully to make quality sports shoes for almost 200 years and Australian, Craig Johnson developed the Preditor boot. Like NZ and Scotland for that matter the best players, play in other countries although the domestic game is picking up after the establishment of the A league. The state of the home game at present is improving and about English 3rd. Division Some familiar faces about the place too with Terry Butcher here for a 'very' short time and Ian Ferguson who is the assistant coach at CCM. Derek Ferguson was out for a couple of seasons and even Ted McMinn graced the pitch in WA. Oh and Frank Haffey is alive and well and hiding somewhere in Australia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Haffey

The popularity and success of football in Australia and New Zealand over the last decade has seriously questioned the popular position of the other codes (including rugby in NZ). Recently the unthinkable thing happened when Geoff Kennett (ex Victorian Premier) fired a broad shot at the AFL organisers and asked them to be prepared to reshedule their fixtures, if Australia wins the World Cup bid for whenever. Big bucks are involved.

Soccer is a public school term for football and was an abbreviation like 'rugger' although soccer does relate to the early associations for football in England. Their laws stopped the handling of the ball by anyone other than the goalie. Ironically the modern soccer boot is slipper like and in Roman time these were called soccus. No association.

Off to have my pie and macaronis, and cup of bovril now - the Bills on the telly. The best pie and macaronis comes from Easter Road.

You got it:drinks
toeslayer