Friday, February 27, 2009

Things I don't understand: episode one

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  1. are they very big feet?? or funny shoes??

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  2. Snow shoes, obviously, to suit the conditions.

    ;-)

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  3. Ah, is it the poles that worry you?

    They aren't ski poles but hiking poles. Their use is supposed to increase cardiac output, or efficiency of aerobic exercise stuff.

    I just thought they had pointy feet, very big pointy feet.

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  4. It's the poles, yes, but more specifically that they're attached to able-bodied, youthful, athletic types.

    For people with mobility problems, I see the point, yes... and lots of elderly folks here in Retirement-Town use the poles as a sort of double whammy cane, while out walking. That I understand completely and if it gets people moving, that's wonderful.

    But, able-bodied, youthful, athletic types... and with matching gloves. I don't understand it. Well, I do but I don't.

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  5. I have some poles like that...they reduce impact on your knees and effectively make you act like a quadruped. Also useful for long downhill descents on uneven ground.

    We also have matching coats but that is because mine kept getting pinched and I do try not to go places where people will notice!

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  6. Marching coats, what can I say Jayne. I am honoured to cyberknow you

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