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Post by barrythebook on May 22, 2018 21:52:48 GMT
Well I'm in an obvious minority here but I love wearing them. Don't worry boys and girls, if I attend a barbecue at Baz's in the near future, I'll be sure to accidentally tred on his foot if he wears them. See how much Baz loves wearing them then. You may find your steak very rubbery and the same shape as a size 10 foot
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Post by Portland Road on May 22, 2018 22:02:10 GMT
I think that Karin & BTB wear flip-flops in a low-usage, sensible way I.e. they don't suggest that you wear them for work, a shopping expedition, or a night out. Meanwhile, in 'The Sweeney', has anyone got time for a flip-flop wearer....? IIRC Diana Dors stomping around in them in 'Messenger of the Gods', but I don't think Regan & Carter would have stopped a blag in them And can you imagine the episode 'Floppo Driver', where a be-flipped Billy Murray gets his feet stuck between the pedals....
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Post by chrisclark1977 on May 23, 2018 11:01:57 GMT
Can you imagine Jack Regan wearing T shirt, shorts and flip flops?
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Post by ace5150 on May 23, 2018 15:58:54 GMT
Close. Had his chance in Sweeney 2 in Malta.
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Post by barrythebook on May 27, 2018 15:44:37 GMT
Did you hear about the guy with two right feet? He went to a shoeshop and asked for a pair of 'Flip-Flips'.
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Post by bensonrad on May 28, 2018 21:09:14 GMT
A couple of years back on a family holiday in Norfolk, the heavens opened unexpectedly and all the clothes and shoes we were wearing were utterly soaked through, so we went it some bootleg/cheap knock off cloths shop and bought the cheapest things we could to keep us going until we go home...…...I had to buy some flip flops as they were the cheapest thing, they got me out of a bind, so let the live I say. I do wear those sandal type shoes though around the garden on the beach.
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Post by Portland Road on May 29, 2018 7:40:11 GMT
Can you imagine Jack Regan wearing T shirt, shorts and flip flops? "....get yer flip-flops on, you're tripped....!"
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Post by Arch Stanton on May 29, 2018 9:57:35 GMT
I went to a BBQ at Baz's yesterday. The wine flowed. I have a sore head today. I made The World's Greatest Chilli and was wearing a kick@ss sun hat. Everyone else was wearing flip flops, except Baz's youngest, who went barefoot, either on the trampoline or in the pool. So naturally I got into a 'debate' about retarded footwear and proceeded to slag everyone off for wearing flip-flops. It was happy days. Here's to hoping Baz invites me to the next one.
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Post by barrythebook on May 29, 2018 19:00:53 GMT
How anybody that's prepared to wear a sunhat as utterly outrageous as the one you were sporting yesterday Arch, has the nerve to criticise another persons choice of dress or footwear is beyond me. I don't know what possessed you to attend any type of social gathering donning such an item. All I can say is, there can't be any mirrors in Stanton Hall. You DID however make the worlds greatest Chilli, brought two lovely bottles of wine and were very good company as usual which automatically gets you an invite to future events .
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Post by Arch Stanton on May 29, 2018 19:56:59 GMT
How anybody that's prepared to wear a sunhat as utterly outrageous as the one you were sporting yesterday Arch, has the nerve to criticise another persons choice of dress or footwear is beyond me. I don't know what possessed you to attend any type of social gathering donning such an item. All I can say is, there can't be any mirrors in Stanton Hall. Oh get away. That sun-hat is f***ing fried gold and you know it. Every one was staring at it because they secretly coveted it. It's the sort of sun-hat Hunter S Thompson would have worn had he not shot himself. It is a symbol of my individuality and shows my belief in personal freedom.... etc.
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Post by barrythebook on May 29, 2018 20:03:28 GMT
How anybody that's prepared to wear a sunhat as utterly outrageous as the one you were sporting yesterday Arch, has the nerve to criticise another persons choice of dress or footwear is beyond me. I don't know what possessed you to attend any type of social gathering donning such an item. All I can say is, there can't be any mirrors in Stanton Hall. Oh get away. That sun-hat is f***ing fried gold and you know it. Every one was staring at it because they secretly coveted it. It's the sort of sun-hat Hunter S Thompson would have worn had he not shot himself. It is a symbol of my individuality and shows my belief in personal freedom.... etc. Mmmmm.
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Post by jno on May 30, 2018 3:59:44 GMT
How anybody that's prepared to wear a sunhat as utterly outrageous as the one you were sporting yesterday Arch, has the nerve to criticise another persons choice of dress or footwear is beyond me. I don't know what possessed you to attend any type of social gathering donning such an item. All I can say is, there can't be any mirrors in Stanton Hall. I am nominating this as best forum post of 2018! Sheer hypocrisy, I knew it! A dear pot, signed kettle thread if I ever saw one. P.S. All the flip flop anger needs to be turned into peace and love for wearers of any summer attire. As bensonrad has stated above, let the live, drop the bitterness, put it in a love bubble and blow it away.
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Post by daz on May 30, 2018 6:01:11 GMT
How anybody that's prepared to wear a sunhat as utterly outrageous as the one you were sporting yesterday Arch, has the nerve to criticise another persons choice of dress or footwear is beyond me. I don't know what possessed you to attend any type of social gathering donning such an item. All I can say is, there can't be any mirrors in Stanton Hall. I am nominating this as best forum post of 2018! Sheer hypocrisy, I knew it! A dear pot, signed kettle thread if I ever saw one. P.S. All the flip flop anger needs to be turned into peace and love for wearers of any summer attire. As bensonrad has stated above, let the live, drop the bitterness, put it in a love bubble and blow it away. Live and let live and all that fair enough, but Flip Flop wearing is far too serious a subject to let the deniers get away with wearing them.
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Post by Arch Stanton on May 30, 2018 6:44:38 GMT
All the flip flop anger needs to be turned into peace and love for wearers of any summer attire. As bensonrad has stated above, let the live, drop the bitterness, put it in a love bubble and blow it away. Hippy! No wonder you wear flip flops.. 'Sides which, there is no pot/kettle hypocrisy here. How is wearing a sun-hat in the sunshine the same as wearing flip flops in all weather? My sun-hat, though admittedly a little psychedelically flamboyant, serves as a practical tool to shade me from sunshine which is likely to give my god like, sensitive, fair skin, cancer. I get burnt in the sun. So I wear a natty looking hat to protect me.. There are of course many reasons to wear a sun-hat like mine but here's two: 1) Keeps me looking young and beautiful. 2) Keeps me the talk of the town. My sun-hat rocks. Baz is just jealous coz he doesn't have one.
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Post by jno on May 30, 2018 7:33:16 GMT
All the flip flop anger needs to be turned into peace and love for wearers of any summer attire. As bensonrad has stated above, let the live, drop the bitterness, put it in a love bubble and blow it away. Hippy! No wonder you wear flip flops.. 'Sides which, there is no pot/kettle hypocrisy here. You are clearly in denial, complete hypocrisy in this thread ... we all know now that this is just a front and you indeed have a pair yourself Arch to go with the aforementioned hat ... even the nickname says it all Arch ... it's a front for your true identity ... ARCHY SANDALS!
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Post by barrythebook on May 30, 2018 19:55:00 GMT
Arch, please post a photo of your sunhat and let the public decide whether they'd rather be seen in IT! Or a pair of, sensible warm weather footwear, flip flops?
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Post by barrythebook on May 30, 2018 19:58:49 GMT
How anybody that's prepared to wear a sunhat as utterly outrageous as the one you were sporting yesterday Arch, has the nerve to criticise another persons choice of dress or footwear is beyond me. I don't know what possessed you to attend any type of social gathering donning such an item. All I can say is, there can't be any mirrors in Stanton Hall. I am nominating this as best forum post of 2018! Sheer hypocrisy, I knew it! A dear pot, signed kettle thread if I ever saw one. P.S. All the flip flop anger needs to be turned into peace and love for wearers of any summer attire. As bensonrad has stated above, let the live, drop the bitterness, put it in a love bubble and blow it away. Tbh jno, if Arch persists in wearing this garish 'titfor', I honestly think that the Sun will refuse to shine anymore.
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Post by jno on May 30, 2018 20:24:14 GMT
Arch, please post a photo of your sunhat and let the public decide whether they'd rather be seen in IT! Or a pair of, sensible warm weather footwear, flip flops? Oh, if there was ever a double like button on this forum, this post would get it. Next death match: Archy Sandal's Dodgy hat vs Flip Flops!
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Post by barrythebook on May 30, 2018 20:29:57 GMT
Next death match: Archy Sandal's Dodgy hat vs Flip Flops! Great suggestion jno, the truth will out
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Post by Arch Stanton on May 31, 2018 16:49:27 GMT
Arch, please post a photo of your sunhat What is this, Ladies Night at minder.org?? I'm not posting pictures on here of me in my sun-hat, or for that matter any other garments on request. I look so damned super-sexy in that bad boy, it's likely to cause a riot!! 'Sides it also doubles (by default) as my holiday hat. So who knows, if it's sunny in Wales at the Minder Meet this year I may wear it then.
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Post by Arch Stanton on May 31, 2018 18:37:23 GMT
In fairness I look pretty good in most things
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Post by Zimbo on Jun 2, 2018 9:10:57 GMT
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Post by Arch Stanton on Jun 2, 2018 11:39:03 GMT
No wonder jno wears em. Probably around all the Austrian dodgy sex dungeons he visits. Probably compulsory footwear over there.
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Post by jno on Jun 3, 2018 6:41:05 GMT
Oh dear, when all else fails, poke fun at foreigners, tut tut.
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Post by mybodyguard on Oct 1, 2018 16:28:54 GMT
In any and all situations where a light, casual shoe is needed, I'd always go for some type of slip on shoe over any type of sandal or flip flop. Man flops should be banned in public.
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Post by barrythebook on Oct 2, 2018 20:32:18 GMT
Now, although I'm an avid wearer of Flip-Flops and a proponent of them in general, I have to admit to an incident that took place at my local Asda last Saturday.
With Mrs Book working 3pm Sat until 1am Sun, I thought i'd fill the void by purchasing some Cider, Rum and snacks, various, to occupy the evening ahead.
All was going well until I was pushing my trolley out into the car park when for some reason my pace stuttered and I stubbed my baby toe on the trolley wheel. Although my initial reaction was to scream and swear rather loudly, the presence of copious amounts of weekend shoppers in attendance made me stifle my screams and suffer the pain quietly with tears starting to trickle down my flushed cheeks. I actually began to feel sick as my toe felt like it was swelling to bursting point whilst i cautiously limped back to my car, trying to hide my discomfort from those around me.
If I had been wearing stout, suitable footwear (as per Arch Stantons instruction) more akin to a trip to the supermarket, I realise this embarrassing and painful episode would have been avoided.
A lesson learned.
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Post by jno on Oct 3, 2018 3:34:37 GMT
I concur btb, proper footwear when carrying heavy robust items is of course a must.
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Post by Arch Stanton on Oct 3, 2018 5:45:23 GMT
Now, although I'm an avid wearer of Flip-Flops and a proponent of them in general, I have to admit to an incident that took place at my local Asda (the one that MIAS is banned from ) last Saturday. With Mrs Book working 3pm Sat until 1am Sun, I thought i'd fill the void by purchasing some Cider, Rum and snacks, various, to occupy the evening ahead. All was going well until I was pushing my trolley out into the car park when for some reason my pace stuttered and I stubbed my baby toe on the trolley wheel. Although my initial reaction was to scream and swear rather loudly, the presence of copious amounts of weekend shoppers in attendance made me stifle my screams and suffer the pain quietly with tears starting to trickle down my flushed cheeks. I actually began to feel sick as my toe felt like it was swelling to bursting point whilst i cautiously limped back to my car, trying to hide my discomfort from those around me. If I had been wearing stout, suitable footwear (as per Arch Stantons instruction) more akin to a trip to the supermarket, I realise this embarrassing and painful episode would have been avoided. A lesson learned. .... And what's this? Oh, Arch Stanton is right as usual.
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Post by daz on Oct 3, 2018 6:07:12 GMT
Now, although I'm an avid wearer of Flip-Flops and a proponent of them in general, I have to admit to an incident that took place at my local Asda (the one that MIAS is banned from ) last Saturday. With Mrs Book working 3pm Sat until 1am Sun, I thought i'd fill the void by purchasing some Cider, Rum and snacks, various, to occupy the evening ahead. All was going well until I was pushing my trolley out into the car park when for some reason my pace stuttered and I stubbed my baby toe on the trolley wheel. Although my initial reaction was to scream and swear rather loudly, the presence of copious amounts of weekend shoppers in attendance made me stifle my screams and suffer the pain quietly with tears starting to trickle down my flushed cheeks. I actually began to feel sick as my toe felt like it was swelling to bursting point whilst i cautiously limped back to my car, trying to hide my discomfort from those around me. If I had been wearing stout, suitable footwear (as per Arch Stantons instruction) more akin to a trip to the supermarket, I realise this embarrassing and painful episode would have been avoided. A lesson learned. To still be wearing them at the end of September should be classed as a crime against society Baz, but hopefully you have learned a lesson and don't ignore the advice of our good Doctor in future.
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Post by thecraftyleek on Jul 12, 2019 6:25:34 GMT
Flip flops. No. Never. And if you come from the wet Welsh valleys like me, even more never. They should never have been invented and stopping them could reduce plastic waste.
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