tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post1824599745212623869..comments2023-07-28T03:07:26.414-07:00Comments on Jimmy's Opinion: My Quirky ObsessionJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-72237367011231754892017-07-03T21:42:58.954-07:002017-07-03T21:42:58.954-07:00I can understand that totally, like on t-shirts al...I can understand that totally, like on t-shirts all of mine are plain except our race shirts for the tracks or the "Proud Papa" shirts from the grandson, but the day to day shirts are plain.<br /><br />Yes they give you no options when it comes to wearing your glasses, you will adjust one day...slowly I see ha haJimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-17413018008181553362017-07-03T16:04:19.437-07:002017-07-03T16:04:19.437-07:00Hey, we all have our quirks. I totally understand ...Hey, we all have our quirks. I totally understand about your socks and shoes issues. That's important stuff for a diabetic.<br /><br />I can't stand "extra" stuff on clothes or on me. Ruffles or lace? Nope, not for me. "Embellishment" on jeans, purses, or blouses? I won't even look at it. My wardrobe looks very utilitarian. The only "jewelry" I wear is my FitBit. I have to wear glasses since about 6 years ago...I'm STILL trying to get used to them!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-82150743534909003322017-07-03T11:28:07.749-07:002017-07-03T11:28:07.749-07:00Most places don't stock very many wide shoes, ...Most places don't stock very many wide shoes, I have found the same issue.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-64365487833738192052017-07-03T09:55:37.375-07:002017-07-03T09:55:37.375-07:00I'm usually ok if both shoes are wide. It'...I'm usually ok if both shoes are wide. It's just hard to find 10W sometimes!Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-53022223007622451192017-07-03T06:34:34.406-07:002017-07-03T06:34:34.406-07:00Good morning Bijoux, does a wide shoe help with th...Good morning Bijoux, does a wide shoe help with the bunion, or does that just throw a too loose issue to the other foot?, just curious<br /><br />I completely understand how you wouldn't like tight socks, I couldn't do that either.<br /><br />Good to see you my friend.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-61019046103765931752017-07-03T06:13:32.117-07:002017-07-03T06:13:32.117-07:00I am super picky about socks and shoes! I have a b...I am super picky about socks and shoes! I have a bunion on my right foot, which causes all sorts of fitting issues. For socks, they can't be tight at all!Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-22375644227234163172017-06-29T18:34:53.730-07:002017-06-29T18:34:53.730-07:00Hi Jan, I think this is a lot of the reason that I...Hi Jan, I think this is a lot of the reason that I am so particular about my shoes and socks, type one diabetic for the last forty years, yes our quirks make us who we are and I can totally relate with your husband Eddie.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-36192648904626745842017-06-29T14:35:00.471-07:002017-06-29T14:35:00.471-07:00It's so often the quirks that make us who we a...It's so often the quirks that make us who we are ...<br /><br />Now as for socks I love them!<br />I have a drawer-full of mainly pink - my favourite colour!<br /><br />My husband Eddie (Type 2 diabetic) is very careful when buying new socks and shoes. When you are diabetic it is most important to look after your feet.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-43260443746219428682017-06-28T17:59:30.906-07:002017-06-28T17:59:30.906-07:00Hi Fran, I know exactly what you mean ;)Hi Fran, I know exactly what you mean ;)Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-72703980478591354352017-06-28T17:58:58.005-07:002017-06-28T17:58:58.005-07:00Yes Sir Adam, I can't think of any kids that w...Yes Sir Adam, I can't think of any kids that would ask for socks, nor be very happy to get them.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-23607748038379842432017-06-28T10:40:22.075-07:002017-06-28T10:40:22.075-07:00I have absolutely NO idiosyncrasies except...(neve...I have absolutely NO idiosyncrasies except...(never mind)!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-1832532574766126152017-06-27T18:59:35.289-07:002017-06-27T18:59:35.289-07:00I think you know you've grown up for the first...I think you know you've grown up for the first time when you're excited over a new pair of socks. <br /><br />Much different reaction between a kid and a young adult over new socks, especially for xmas Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-88623910726835088962017-06-27T13:46:09.232-07:002017-06-27T13:46:09.232-07:00There's always almond milk...you could have th...There's always almond milk...you could have that over ice.only slightly confusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165115156889904978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-34215642218517526732017-06-27T12:20:18.068-07:002017-06-27T12:20:18.068-07:00Hello Patti, and a life long PHD too ha ha, a milk...Hello Patti, and a life long PHD too ha ha, a milk intolerance sure took your quirk away, can you drink a lactose free milk? I was just wondering if that is an option with the milk intolerance.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-77096671619315882052017-06-27T12:17:34.063-07:002017-06-27T12:17:34.063-07:00Hi Sandee, yes those issues are real and very seri...Hi Sandee, yes those issues are real and very serious, but on the other hand they aren't going away and we might as well laugh about it some because laughing can make you feel a little better about it.<br /><br />Like you said we all have issues and a good chuckle is worth it in my opinion.<br /><br />A great day to you too Lady.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-8931372669302730882017-06-27T12:13:02.233-07:002017-06-27T12:13:02.233-07:00Hey Lisa, like your husband if my sock has a knot ...Hey Lisa, like your husband if my sock has a knot in the seam you might as well throw it away, knocking around the house shoes I'm not near as picky as a pair that I need to wear for extended periods of time, flip flops are a good choice because the fit issues are not there, I am with you 100% on the high dollar running shoes and don't blame you for being picky there.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-52938400199346624712017-06-27T12:08:38.377-07:002017-06-27T12:08:38.377-07:00Congratulations Stephen, that is a huge deal to ge...Congratulations Stephen, that is a huge deal to get the neuropathy in your feet taken care of, I am really happy for you on that issue my friend.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-40475036173541508692017-06-27T12:07:02.276-07:002017-06-27T12:07:02.276-07:00Hello Delores, Yes our quirks do make this old wor...Hello Delores, Yes our quirks do make this old world an interesting place for sure, I have not been prescribed the orthopedic shoes yet, like you said I have also been told by others that they do fit well but do not look very good, I think if they fit correctly then I could tolerate the ugly shoe, I would rather that they look nice but would trade the looks for the fit.<br /><br />Correct dishes and no decorative pillows could be considered quirky by some, but I wouldn't hold it against you myself :) Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-7275126303523107202017-06-27T11:59:14.998-07:002017-06-27T11:59:14.998-07:00Hi Valerie, I am very impressed that you have foun...Hi Valerie, I am very impressed that you have found socks that behave themselves, I must have their unruly cousins at my house ha ha<br /><br />The towels don't bother me like they do you and Val, how does folding fitted sheets work for you?Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-83745427541540768432017-06-27T11:55:14.060-07:002017-06-27T11:55:14.060-07:00Hello River, I say if you found a boys sneaker tha...Hello River, I say if you found a boys sneaker that fits and you also like it then that is the one to wear, I don't mind paying up for a pair of shoes that fit me comfortably, like you it's finding that shoe that is the problem.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-44024023400212295942017-06-27T11:36:28.059-07:002017-06-27T11:36:28.059-07:00Mercy, you have a PHD in socks. Can't tell you...Mercy, you have a PHD in socks. Can't tell you how oblivious I am to socks. Trying to think of a quirk of my own but am coming up cold right now. I use to have one about milk--had to have it over ice--but since I developed late in life milk intolerance, I no longer drink it. Feeling a little left out here. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-26340748625802338162017-06-27T07:51:56.390-07:002017-06-27T07:51:56.390-07:00You have issues don't you? You do and so does...You have issues don't you? You do and so does everyone else. Someday I'll share my issues. This post made me chuckle in places, but it's not funny that you have issues with our feet. Those are real issues.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-76548537792750485222017-06-27T07:44:37.763-07:002017-06-27T07:44:37.763-07:00Isn't it funny how you can say the exact same ...Isn't it funny how you can say the exact same thing but entirely different.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-62283250288156776302017-06-27T07:34:33.577-07:002017-06-27T07:34:33.577-07:00My husband is the same way with his socks. He can ...My husband is the same way with his socks. He can not stand to feel a seam. Especially if the seam has a little knot on the side. Im not that picky over shoes because I do not wear a pair for long. Just to go eat or church or something. I mostly were flip flops. However, When it comes to a nice expensive pair of running tennis shoes, They have to be perfect! I will try on all of them to find the right fit. <br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109633602729593188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-79606811806240941252017-06-27T07:22:03.316-07:002017-06-27T07:22:03.316-07:00I was beginning to experience neuropathy in my fee...I was beginning to experience neuropathy in my feet when I decided to deal with my diabetes by losing weight. Lately, I haven't had any neuropathy issues.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com