tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post1928673101853906035..comments2024-01-16T17:40:13.951-05:00Comments on Somewhere in NJ: That time of yearLauraHinNJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-52425052635039350002007-06-05T15:22:00.000-05:002007-06-05T15:22:00.000-05:00From someone who has inherited bad toes, I agree.....From someone who has inherited bad toes, I agree....ReluctantChickenFarmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749100254904756369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-26194511950153552612007-06-04T23:26:00.000-05:002007-06-04T23:26:00.000-05:00Delia: I know! That pic is hard to look at!Cathy:...Delia: I know! That pic is hard to look at!<BR/><BR/>Cathy: Yes - a lot of this stuff is uncomfortable, I agree. Yet, it seems to be the norm for lots of women.<BR/><BR/>RuthieJ: Hi! Thanks for stopping by. Pretty nails seem almost impossible to maintain if you do any sort of REAL work with your hands. Gloves in the garden, in the heat, are a drag, but probably a good idea.<BR/><BR/>Deb: See now.. I imagined you with fire-engine red toenails!<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>Nina: LOL! What's *socially acceptable* is difficult to define, don't you think?<BR/><BR/>Liitle girls nowadays may be used to a manicure and pedicure as the *norm* but I never heard of such a thing back in my day. Not such the luxury that I think it to be.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-17103332425141546432007-06-04T22:20:00.000-05:002007-06-04T22:20:00.000-05:00I'm not the girly-girl either--but working with th...I'm not the girly-girl either--but working with the public, I feel I have a "responsibility" to demonstrate average care, I'd guess you'd say. Don't want pond muck and garden crud to be gross--but all dolled up--I can't scratch my nose!<BR/>It's finding that happy medium--being socially acceptable, yet able to do what's important in your life.nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-43152479173396407492007-06-04T18:04:00.000-05:002007-06-04T18:04:00.000-05:00Very low maintenance here. My summer uniform is Bi...Very low maintenance here. My summer uniform is Birkenstocks, even at work when I can get away with it. However, my toes look pretty bad...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879771115420282834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-10141409552893918362007-06-04T16:20:00.000-05:002007-06-04T16:20:00.000-05:00What a fun post. The open toe shoe pledge has som...What a fun post. The open toe shoe pledge has some good points--especially those hairs on the big toe! I had acrylic nails once but took them off after a week--couldn't knit with them as they dug into my palms while holding the knitting needles (OUCH!)<BR/><BR/>I am pretty low maintenance, but always wear gloves for gardening and try to take good care of my feet since I'm on them for about half the workday.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-53637315490430207342007-06-04T09:50:00.000-05:002007-06-04T09:50:00.000-05:00I love that the guys waded in on this. What a hoo...I love that the guys waded in on this. What a hoot! <BR/><BR/> I've only had one manicure. It hurt. My kid sis got a fungal infection under a nail o her foot from a pedicure. Is this too much information :0D ?<BR/><BR/>Thank God that as I age my vision isn't as sharp. I try not to look down at my feet too often. Scary.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-27331424598297779612007-06-04T09:22:00.000-05:002007-06-04T09:22:00.000-05:00AAAAGGGHHH! Good God, lady, WARN US before you pos...AAAAGGGHHH! Good God, lady, WARN US before you post pics like that! Wow!<BR/><BR/>Larry cracks me up!dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-36257040385688127092007-06-03T21:17:00.000-05:002007-06-03T21:17:00.000-05:00Susan: I'm surprised you don't have *talons* of yo...Susan: I'm surprised you don't have *talons* of your own to match the raptors!<BR/><BR/>Liza: Funny, I don't imagine you to be high maintenance at all.<BR/><BR/>Jayne: Are polished nails (even when short) that contrary to hygiene, I wonder?<BR/><BR/>Naturewoman: Blech - I agree!<BR/><BR/>I get such a kick when people compliment me on how my hair looks on a certain day - I do nothing to it but wash and towel dry!<BR/><BR/>Dave: So it gets warm enough for shorts and sandals? When?<BR/><BR/>Larry: See what we chicks will do to you! Thanks for being a good sport.<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>My husband says the same - real men don't wear sandals or flip flops.<BR/><BR/>Lynne: Aren't they a hoot?<BR/><BR/>There isn't enough lotion in all the world to make my feet soft.<BR/><BR/>KGMom: I prefer manicures, but you're right, they're impractical for gardeners. I often think I'll have them done for the winter months only, but even then I hate to give up the time.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-77808563667008171542007-06-03T19:35:00.000-05:002007-06-03T19:35:00.000-05:00Pedicures--I love them. Several years ago, my dau...Pedicures--I love them. Several years ago, my daughter took me to a place so we could get mother/daughter pedicures, side by side. I have been hooked ever since. BUT no manicures--are you kidding, with my fingers in dirt all the time with my flowers?!KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-62377095676871703702007-06-03T17:57:00.000-05:002007-06-03T17:57:00.000-05:00The guys' comments crack me up!!I'm definitely low...The guys' comments crack me up!!<BR/>I'm definitely low maintenance but after seeing that picture, as I seldom wear socks all summer, I'm taking a closer look at my feet...Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-31281542964849364732007-06-03T15:14:00.000-05:002007-06-03T15:14:00.000-05:00I belong to they guys don't wear sandals club.I do...I belong to they guys don't wear sandals club.I don't like having long toenails and stay right on top of that.-pedicure?-Not a chance.-I can't believe I'm even talking about this.-I think I'll go rent Fried Green Tomatos now.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-44407226585439725782007-06-03T12:58:00.000-05:002007-06-03T12:58:00.000-05:00I consider myself low maintenance. I love sandals ...I consider myself low maintenance. I love sandals and shorts during summer. However the weather hasn't been cooperating yet this year. It's just clippers and maybe a file for me and Ghost.Dave Dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883772873840662336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-64456322615067012012007-06-03T05:53:00.000-05:002007-06-03T05:53:00.000-05:00O-M-G I didn't know what your photo was of at firs...O-M-G I didn't know what your photo was of at first - blech!!!! I do my own foot scrubbing stuff to keep any dry skin at bay since I'm a big barefoot and sandal person in the summer. And I'm not a girly girl! I've never had a manicure or pedicure, and I don't feel deprived! I am definitely low maintenance - I can get ready in a flash. Wash and wear hair is a requirement of my hairdresser, too.NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-36204126490119755412007-06-03T05:46:00.000-05:002007-06-03T05:46:00.000-05:00I will get a pedicure maybe once or twice a year, ...I will get a pedicure maybe once or twice a year, but do try inbetween to keep the tootsies polished (Hey, that Revlon Colorstay polish is the bomb! Won't come off for anything! /endorsement). However, I do admit I am less diligent about the skin on my heels. I'll slather them up before bedtime and put on some cotton socks to sleep in, but they still stay dry. As for fingernails, like Ruth, being in health care, we actually can't have them long or polished, so that takes care of that. I am fairly low maintenance.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-56535660935753521672007-06-03T00:07:00.000-05:002007-06-03T00:07:00.000-05:00I used to be very high maintainence -- manicures a...I used to be very high maintainence -- manicures and pedicures regularly, getting my roots done regularly, etc. Now, I have kids and no time and no money. I would very much like to get a pedicure soon though. My feet -- as you said, Laura -- aren't QUITE as bad as the lady in the picture but . . . they are NOT good. I have done the pedicure thing with Ruthie -- so much fun. Maybe a mother/daughter trip coming up soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776482696203224923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-61458341043811249772007-06-02T22:45:00.000-05:002007-06-02T22:45:00.000-05:00Mary: Wow - that surprises me about male athletes ...Mary: Wow - that surprises me about male athletes getting pedicures!<BR/><BR/>I have the ticklish problem with pedicures, too. You and your daughter ought to go for a *spa day* together - I think it's more fun with someone to chat with.<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>How do you get a fill to last 3 weeks?LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1190130340291294962007-06-02T22:44:00.000-05:002007-06-02T22:44:00.000-05:00I used to get acrylics on my fingernails every 3 w...I used to get acrylics on my fingernails every 3 weeks, but that's it. I stopped when I started working with the big scary birds. Nothing snaps off a nail like trying to tie an angry bird to your hand.<BR/>I have never had a real, professional pedi. Nobody touches my feet except for my podiatrist and Geoff.<BR/>But looking at my feet up on my desk right now....maybe one is in order. <BR/>I'm not a girly-girl...I like muck and mud too much.Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-81718366260150518312007-06-02T22:20:00.000-05:002007-06-02T22:20:00.000-05:00HI Mojoman - the nail salons are loaded with men -...HI Mojoman - the nail salons are loaded with men - mostly athletes from the universities nearby who crave pedicures (and need them). <BR/><BR/>I loved this Laura. I get my nails filled every three weeks. I've never had a pedicure YET. I'm too ticklish :o) I promised my daughter we'd have one together but I'm afraid I'll make a scene. LOL!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you treated yourself. I think you are "somewhere in between" and I am, too.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-59677960408353538342007-06-02T22:06:00.000-05:002007-06-02T22:06:00.000-05:00Sorry Mojoman; can't help the girly stuff once in ...Sorry Mojoman; can't help the girly stuff once in a while! I've never seen a guy getting a pedicure - manicure or eyebrow wax is surprising enough!<BR/><BR/>Ruth: I'm with you, but for a special thing.<BR/><BR/>Laurie: I think it's nice to have feet and hands that look nice, but for me it's not really enjoyable, exactly. Something about having a stranger so close and having to make idle chit-chat.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-72769105989085295182007-06-02T22:01:00.000-05:002007-06-02T22:01:00.000-05:00Excuse me, wrong number. I thought this was a natu...Excuse me, wrong number. I thought this was a nature blog I used to visit. <BR/><BR/>What? No photos?<BR/><BR/>I love pretty feet...on women. A few guys I know have been getting pedicures. When I hear stuff like THAT, I can hear Nero tuning up his fiddle.MojoManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283343683800473324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-16389352929737285002007-06-02T21:51:00.000-05:002007-06-02T21:51:00.000-05:00I wash my hands so often at the hospital and wear ...I wash my hands so often at the hospital and wear gloves frequently. A manicure would be waste of time and money. Pedicure...well I have never been inclined to have one. I guess I am on the very low maintenance end of the scale.:-) Love the rules!<BR/>ruthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-81810185046857298432007-06-02T21:46:00.000-05:002007-06-02T21:46:00.000-05:00I had a pedicure and a manicure on Tuesday. It wa...I had a pedicure and a manicure on Tuesday. It was an hour of pure bliss. I highly recommend having them done regularly. It's a great stress reducer and your feet and hands will thank you.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.com