mookaloid
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 posted on 22/2/07 at 11:32 AM |
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Socks
Not sure if you really want to hear this, but.......
Over the past few months, as my everyday, regulation, dark coloured, ankle socks which I wear for work, get replaced, I have realised that the new
ones seem to use some form of new mega super elastic around the tops.
These socks strangle my feet and at the end of the day I have grooves around my ankles which itch as the blood rushes back to my feet when i take them
off.
Now I know I'm not the slimmest bloke in the world but my ankles are about regulation size I would have thought.
I've never had a problem finding socks before - is this just me or has anyone else noticed this?
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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macnab
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 11:45 AM |
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just what have you been drinking?
cos I want some
It's best not to buy your socks in the kiddies section...
[Edited on 22/2/07 by macnab]
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 11:52 AM |
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i buy 10 for £1 at matalan,they seem devoid of elastic
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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BenB
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 11:59 AM |
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Put them on a hot wash that'll soon knacker the elastic 
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Peteff
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 12:00 PM |
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Man at Matalan
Me too . I have got some of their posh Pringle socks though and they are very good.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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BenB
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 12:06 PM |
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You can tell it's the middle of spring and pi$$ing it down outside when a car forum is talking about socks + matalan
I'm waiting for it to stop raining so I can try my oh so dubious DIY windscreen repair crack... Apparently it's UV activated so you need
to do the repair inside then take the car outside for 5-10min to let it cure.....
At some point I also need to plant my Parnsip seeds but its too bloody wet to go out into the garden.... Oh well, at least I've got my Dorset
Naga chilli seeds in their seed trays (hottest chilli in the world)....
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macnab
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 12:20 PM |
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I tried one off those, my 1/4 in crack in the glass magically became a 5in disaster
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nick205
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 12:21 PM |
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M&S socks for me everytime
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 12:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
You can tell it's the middle of spring and pi$$ing it down outside when a car forum is talking about socks + matalan
And when the forum has a significant number of stupid and inflammatory arguments on the go...
It's about time that the stirrers stopped stirring and got to building their cars!
David
PS: M&S socks for me too!
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macnab
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 12:31 PM |
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what are trying to start somin?!?! GRRR!
is that a monkey????!
[Edited on 22/2/07 by macnab]
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 01:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by macnab
is that a monkey????!
OOOK! <thwack><thump>
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Phil.J
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 02:02 PM |
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It's almost certainly nothing to worry about, but next time you visit the quacks just mention it. If fluid is building up around the ankles
during the day it can be an indicator of other problems
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macnab
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 02:16 PM |
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yeah you may be pregnant
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3GEComponents
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 02:33 PM |
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Socks?
Just wear flip flops everywhere, sock are for when it gets cold
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macnab
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 02:39 PM |
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die hard hippy
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BenB
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 03:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil.J
It's almost certainly nothing to worry about, but next time you visit the quacks just mention it. If fluid is building up around the ankles
during the day it can be an indicator of other problems
True, though with my quack hat on I'd say if it only happens with a particular type of sock its more likely to be a problem with the sock than
the legs or the bits attached to them!!!
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DarrenW
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 03:58 PM |
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M+S dont seem to cause me problems. Also tried some Paul Smith and Boss ones which are fine but cheap they aint.
I think you need to get out of the office more Mark Have you had the boiler checked over? Its not emitting some mind bending hallucinogenic gasses
is it????
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mookaloid
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 04:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
quote:
Originally posted by Phil.J
It's almost certainly nothing to worry about, but next time you visit the quacks just mention it. If fluid is building up around the ankles
during the day it can be an indicator of other problems
True, though with my quack hat on I'd say if it only happens with a particular type of sock its more likely to be a problem with the sock than
the legs or the bits attached to them!!!
Ok I was getting worried for a minute there
Yes it's only these new ones with the mega elastic that cause the problems - the old ones are fine I 'll have a look in M+S etc as
suggested.
For everyones information these new ones are from Next although previous ones from there have been ok. I also have some from M+S which have the new
stuff in and some which don't and are ok.
I just think most of you lot never buy new socks and darn them in true locost fashion which is why you haven't come across this issue.
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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mookaloid
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 04:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DarrenW
I think you need to get out of the office more Mark Have you had the boiler checked over? Its not emitting some mind bending hallucinogenic gasses
is it????
You may be right Darren
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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mookaloid
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 04:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by macnab
yeah you may be pregnant
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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iank
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 05:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
quote:
Originally posted by BenB
You can tell it's the middle of spring and pi$$ing it down outside when a car forum is talking about socks + matalan
And when the forum has a significant number of stupid and inflammatory arguments on the go...
It's about time that the stirrers stopped stirring and got to building their cars!
David
PS: M&S socks for me too!
Saw this today and instantly thought of your comment
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/02/21/flame_first_think_la.html
 
Description
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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alister667
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 06:39 PM |
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Look guys, seriously, HERE is a link to an Amnesty International report on the abuse
of socks in the UK, You know, just in the interests of balance.
quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
quote:
Originally posted by BenB
You can tell it's the middle of spring and pi$$ing it down outside when a car forum is talking about socks + matalan
And when the forum has a significant number of stupid and inflammatory arguments on the go...
It's about time that the stirrers stopped stirring and got to building their cars!
David
PS: M&S socks for me too!
http://members.lycos.co.uk/alister667/
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 06:57 PM |
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Not forgetting "The Joy of Socks"
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 07:19 PM |
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David, have got one of those really deceptively large garages in 'G' space?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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Peteff
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 07:43 PM |
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And another thing.
I only ever buy black socks so it doesn't matter if I get a pair that are not quite a pair if you know what I mean, but 5 or 6 weeks later I
have an odd blue one appear in the drawer Someone is messing with my head.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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