Socks
Mon, 2001-12-03 00:54
#1
Socks
Hello chaps,
Today I discovered a pair of burgandy coloured socks in my wardrobe. They were pristine. Untouched by human foot.
The folded piece of cardboard inscribed with the words
"socks. Cotton - 1 pair" was still attached, together with a little coathangerery thing.... presumeably for those that hang their socks up.
On closer inspection these toe gatherers had tiny pictures of bottles of wine haphazardly printed about them.
Was the sender sending me a message?
Did she really think that I would wear said socks down at the "Getyouredkickedinereifyouareapoof's Arms"? or was that her design?
Over the years my sister in law has sent me many an interesting sock.
I wonder, forum big toe'ers, if you have any christmassy items such as my old socks in your drawers?
dish the dirt
Jimmy
Andrea
'Scuse me! I'm a ripe an' mature oude kaas!
mississippi
So you don't want the comb I bought you for Christmas then Tony?
Tom Saunders
Socks are considered by many to be a boring Christmas gift. But oh what tenderness lies in the concern for a loved one's feet. You are being wished comfort and warmth, a soft intercedence between heel and shoe.
Yes, Jimmy, I've unwrapped a pair or two in my time.
Tony Cook
Socks are useful and will always keep the feet warm - wear them inside your boots if you hate the design! Give me socks any day compared with some of the stuff I have received over the years.
Do not give me small bottles to keep things in, stuff for my mantelpiece, cuddly toys or pictures for my wall.
Stick to Books and CDs or even just a card!
Andrea
Gosh, a truly fascinating subject, this.
I just buy the thickest, warmest bloody things I can find (socks, that is), and boots 1 size too big to stuff 'em in.
justyn_thyme
I always liked getting clothes for Christmas, even socks. Clothes, shoes, books, sheet music, records, toys....in that order.
dogstar
wonder not if i have any christmassy items such as your old socks in my drawers, jimmy, for indeed i do have your old socks in my drawers. mmmmmmm...
i always find that a certain amount of christmas presents make their way into the office because they don't quite suit being at home. like wallace and gromit clocks. or comedy breasts. or blue meanies. on second thoughts.. maybe my blue meanie can come back home. i like his smile. and [getting the subject back to roughly where we started] his odd socks...
Andrea
*mind boggles at the the thought of Jimmy's socks, old or otherwise, festering down Dog's drawers*
dogstar
*mind boggles at andrea's mind boggling at the the thought of Jimmy's socks, old or otherwise, festering down Dog's drawers*
Penumbra
Ah! You have avoided answering the only truly relevant question. When you put them on what sequence do you use?
1. sock and a shoe and a sock and a shoe OR
2. sock and a sock and a shoe and a shoe
It is said that those who prefer the first method are magical beings, relegated to fantasy, possibly intimate with asylum
life. Those of the second are supposed to be dull and ignominiously disposed toward jackalope hunting and the greasing of unwary rabbits.
Tom Saunders
Lube me up a bunny, then. But don't pick an ugly one.
Andrea
Put me down for number 1, then...
Linsi
I would love to know what happens to all the pairs of socks bras and knickers that I always seem to be buying...
Where do they go? I can never bloody find them and have to wear tatty old holey socks...bloody infuriating it is!
stormy
I think I am a number 2.
stormy
Would curates have holy socks I wonder?
I feel sorry for dogstar and his omedy breasts. Yes, it is unusual for men to have them but I think it is cruel to laugh.
or do they do their own stand up routine?
great thread Jimmy!
cheers
dogstar
dont feel sorry, for my comedy breasts are almost as good as my old vw beetle for making people want to stop and strike up friendships. they are the talk of teh town... on everybody's lips...
martin_t
*mumbles as mouth is full*
Tony Cook
I'm definitely a Number One but the thought of all that greased rabbit may make me change the habits of a lifetime. Will they notice at the gym if I change? Will they bar me? Can I go the bar now? Woo Hee. This is a life changing thread. But then we merely hang by...
ivoryfishbone
*trembles at mention of old VW beetle*
Tom Saunders
It's the air-cooling that does it.
Jimmy III
so many wondefuel replies! Tony.... this is a sock changing thread all right. Old habits die hard 2 (a film starring bunny willis in full lube).
Fishperson.... the words tremble and VW conjoin nicely I feel.
I once read a book about VW Beetles that explode. It is rather good in a surreal kind of way.
"Still Life with Volkswagens." by Geoff Nicholson....perhaps this should be in the lost treasures thread? but who cares.... this thread is democratic and highly susceptible to mood swings and hijacking.
Pilot! Take me to bolivia or I shall put my socks under your nose.
Providing I can retrieve them from dogstars drawers first of course.
Tom Saunders
Ah, a HIGH-jacking.
Andrea
Cheesy joke, Tom, very cheesy...
Tom Saunders
You should know, my little gouda.