My post-lockdown commute back to work

[Stumpy]

Would you wear them on the uneven pavements of bkk though?

I used to when I lived there. But I have to be honest, in BKK I wore my Asics more because walking long ways in any flippy or sandal in BKK is hell.

[Stumpy]

Hey Mendy...you pacing at the door looking out the peep hole yet?

[ootai]

Yeah these are Thongs, but don't call them that around Americans Also known as Surfer Joe's in some circles, and as equally at home being worn with a a pair of board shorts or a tuxedo just like Rolex sports watches.

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I agree bloody fabulous.

Not according to Mendy. He has Proper Fashion Sandals. .

I gotta be honest here Ootai. In my days, that style footwear you posted were either worn by hippies or old folks. Again growing up around the beach you need to be able to kick them off and go. What you wear is a full stop, pull back the velcro straps. when you get dirt in them you gotta take them off to clean them. Flippy's ya just snap the heal and BAM clean... That said, I would never work around my house in any sort of open toed anything. Its shoes or nothing.

Be right back. I need down me a boiler maker and wax my legs....

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See picture above, as that is what I would wear if I could, unfortunately my last pair I bought back from Aussie wore out and I couldn't get anything I really liked so I had to settle for the sandals I showed. Just for Mendip they came from Tesco not some fukkin klong as we don't have them (klongs) out here in the dry parts of Isaan.

And I agree 100% with what you say about them (my current sandals) being a pain in the arse because they don't slip on and off.

As for working in open toed footwear so far no damage done and when I am working in the garden or out in the paddies I wear reef dive boots as they handle the wet and mud really well. I do usually wear gloves though as been quite a bit of pain to the fingers.

[Shutree]

when I am working in the garden or out in the paddies I wear reef dive boots as they handle the wet and mud really well.

I don't know why I hadn't thought about that. I had to stop diving and still have some boots' packed in a friend's house in Taiwan along with a lot of other stuff. I was planning to go there a year ago to sort it all out and arrange shipping a few things here. Then all travel plans were scrapped. If I ever get there I'll be sure to put the dive boots into the box for shipping.

[Stumpy]

So I am floating in my pool after 15 laps with an ice cold beer. Water 80. Sunny. Funny. Wife, Niece and FIL would rather eat. I am the only one who uses the pool. I just set up my BT speaker and blasting my music. Steely Dan Pretzel Logic.

Pics of my waxed legs later for Edmond

[Mendip]

I've gotta say, I'm getting a bit nervous about mentioning anything about anything just now...

But I think this will be safe ground...

From my time in Aussie I got used to people calling 'thongs' what I would normally call 'flip-flops', and it still makes me chuckle when my wife (naturalised Aussie) asks if I've seen her thongs. If I get my Aussie translating head on, then I think Coco may have run off with her flip-flops. If I have my English head on, then I'm hoping I haven't dressed up Dan again and forgotten about it.

Rest assured, I will not be walking down Sukhumvit wearing thongs... not Aussie thongs and definitely not an English thong.

I can't wear flip-flops... I always seem to get a really sore patch where that bit goes between your toes. I tend to wear the ones with a strap across the top of your foot, but they can be a nightmare in the garden, especially when it's wet and your foot can slip through. I twisted an ankle once due to that.

Now, for more active jobs in the garden, especially in the rain, I tend to wear these sports sandals. But I'm not even going to attempt to say what a sports sandal is. I'm just not going there.

[Headworx]

^They're all just teasing you mate, those Jesus boots you've got are just fine.

[aging one]

I tend to wear these sports sandals. But I'm not even going to attempt to say what a sports sandal is. I'm just not going there.

What the hell I will. I have a feeling its a variation on your German closed toed leather sandals. Guessing something like this.

[ootai]

Now, for more active jobs in the garden, especially in the rain, I tend to wear these sports sandals. But I'm not even going to attempt to say what a sports sandal is. I'm just not going there.

Come on I am genuinely interested in what they are as I might get some if I think they are OK. Just as Shutree was made to think about his dive boots when I mentioned them I am always looking for something better to use around the place. Anything cheap is good for me as everything gets wrecked very quickly here with me.

^They're all just teasing you mate, those Jesus boots you've got are just fine.

You might think so but the rest of us were really trying to prevent Mendip from embarrassing himself in public what does at home with the gardener is his business but in public in Bangkok as Farangs have a standard to try and upkeep you know.

[Mendip]

^^ Yeah, something like that, but a bit lighter weight. I wear them on the boats outside of PPE areas as you have to have closed toe and a back on your footwear.

They're also great for walking across rocky areas on beaches and stuff like that.

In fact I've just remembered there will be a pic of them somewhere on this very thread from my helideck walks back in August!

[Headworx]

Come in Ant, we all know you're lurking and just dying to add Jandals to the mix

[Dillinger]

those Jesus boots you've got

Jesus Creepers they are known as in UK or on holiday, rather

There's also Brothel Creepers which the deviant will probably slip into in the evenings

[katie23]

@mendip - I think your "sports sandals" are like the Merrell mesh shoes? I've seen them in the mall (I use Merrell trail/ hike shoes).

Btw, I approve of Merrell-type mesh shoes, JP's flip flops & ootai's sandals. Sorry, not the Jesus sandals (but may God/ the gods bless you when you wear them).

[David48atTD]

Now (above)

Could be (below)
Mendip, get your plates of meat in these bad boys ...

[Stumpy]

OK,
So took a few laps as mentioned. Now in my float tube with phone and beer holder






I cant wait to drop this on the grill



2.5 inch thick Grass fed Striploin aged 225 days.

I am 3 beers and 2 boiler makers in. I am so happy Mendy gives me a reason to drink and eat like a mad man.

BBQ pics soon

[Saint Willy]

No Jesus sandals here.

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If I wear shorts I normally wear a decent pair of boat shoes.

[Mendip]

^^ Enjoy your beer JP! I thought you'd finally grown some hairs on your legs there but it was water droplets.

Careful you don't drown, by the way.

@mendip - I think your "sports sandals" are like the Merrell mesh shoes? I've seen them in the mall (I use Merrell trail/ hike shoes).

Btw, I approve of Merrell-type mesh shoes, JP's flip flops & ootai's sandals. Sorry, not the Jesus sandals (but may God/ the gods bless you when you wear them).

You as well Katie... I'm starting doubt everything I've ever thought about fashion.

But bollox to everyone, I'm wearing my sandals and that's it.

And yeah Katie, the sports sandals are Merrell... they're great. Although I do worry stating such a definite footwear opinion on this thread.


Tonight was my last ASQ meal. My next meal should be a full English, with or without cider... we shall see.

I had another plate tonight but it would have taken more than some proper crockery to improve this meal. I just want to leave now, but least I've got a bun for later.



Zebby came out so we could enjoy our last sunset together.



I haven't really discovered if this bird is a he or a she, but I don't really care to be honest. Might sound a bit weird but I'll miss him/her a bit.

I have a feeling it's mutual. Ain't he/she lovely!

[bsnub]

I'm starting doubt everything I've ever thought about fashion.

That would be a good thing.

Might sound a bit weird but I'll miss him/her a bit.

I have a feeling it's mutual. Ain't he/she lovely!

You are a bit of an Animal Whisperer Mendy.

[Stumpy]

Grill on fire



Perfect.

[Stumpy]

Apparently I have some planting to do.

[Mendip]

^ Nice looking steak!

We've got those plants at home. They'll form a thick bush before you know it.

I've used them to block out the water tank and filters/pump near the pool. They're good close to the pool as they don't shed leaves, you just need to thin out the dead palms now and again.

[bsnub]

Perfect.

Yep. I am sure that ootai would disagree.

Apparently I have some planting to do.

Wife keeps you busy.

[strigils]

Tonight was my last ASQ meal. My next meal should be a full English, with or without cider... we shall see.

You mean you are not going to avail yourself of the last American Brekkie tomorrow you could at least get it and leave it out for Zebby and his Mrs.

[Mendip]

^ Don't worry, I've saved some rice for them!

[Saint Willy]

I haven't really discovered if this bird is a he or a she, but I don't really care to be honest.

the last American Brekkie tomorrow you could at least get it and leave it out for Zebby and his Mrs.

That's because tonight is Zebby's last ASQ meal also...

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