What I’d do with the extra inch

Most of the measurements I've got are ok, but they are all in the wrong places

me too, petunia...... at 5ft 1, I'm shorter than everyone I know. My sons are tall - ones is 5ft 11, the other 6ft 2, so they tower over me.

Wouldn't it be fantastic if we could pull bits of our unwanted bits off, like with Playdough? I'd have a small waist, bosom and belly.

My doctor said i have gone from 5ft4 to 5ft 2inches.

At 5ft 9ins I could do with an extra inch ON my trouser legs, please. So many retailers seem to think a 31ins inside leg is long! At least you petite ladies can shorten your trousers but it is impossible to lengthen them enough with the amount of hem you get these days. The same goes for skirts, too.

I couldn't swing from those bars when I was young, let alone today, haha! I'm the least-athletic person in the world.

You should be 6' by the morning *SueDonim! With very elongated wrists.
I tried swinging from one of those bars in a children's play park recently. At least DGD found it funny

I think I could do with a foot or so taken off my midriff (fat belly!)

Oh, me too, I'm definitely undertall at 5ft nothing! And I have that fridge magnet! Why is my DD 5ft 10? Surely she could spare me a few inches!

Jalima1108 you've guessed my secret - I'm actually an old bat!

I'd like several inches off my tum, bum & thighs, then another half inch off my nose. I don't know how tall I am - I keep saying 5'5 but I'm sure that's on the optimistic side

Chewbacca I agree that life is more bearable with a little light heartedness. I seldom get out, rarely meet friends face to face and relish the conversations about trivia and joyous wanderings.

I have seriousness by the bucket load and whilst happy to support others who are having struggles personally I need a smile and a diversion.

And I am tall enough but am more than happy to donate and inch (or more!) From my waist to anyone who wants x

It just goes to show - we're never satisfied

Some posters want to be as tall as me - and I want to be 3" taller!

Books? BOOBS! what good would an inch on books do me?

Could I swap 1 inch off by bust and put it on my feet? I have way too much books and way too small feet that I'm in constant danger of capsizing.

Oh mabon do lighten up dear. Being so dour all the time is tedious.

SueDonim - do you hang from a rail at night?
That's supposed to stretch your spine!!

You wrote exactly what I would have written about me. I hate being so short. I should walk around with a folding stool strapped to my waist..

For those who are vertically challenged (like me) ankle grazer trouser are just brilliant!

I used to be 5 ft 2 inches. My late 6 ft 1 inch husband always said good things come in small parcels. Now in my old age I am only 4 ft 11 and cannot reach top shelves etc which I find frustrating. I don’t wear trousers so don’t have the problem that other Gransnetters have.

I have been shortening trousers for years as 29inch was too long and 27 inch too short. Then a couple of years ago at a medical I discovered I have lost 1.5 inches in height. Twas a blessing in disguise (It was accompanied by arthritis in my spine) as now 27 inch lenght is fine. Hurrah not more trouser shortening!!!!!

And why do M&S advertise "calf length" or "knee length"? I shout at the screen "Who's calf?". Sometimes it helps to be an invisible 5.1", but most times I can't see anything.

Being 5'10" I have never wanted an extra inch because I tend to tower over everyone. Now in my 70s I would have thought I would have shrunk a bit in height but no. So other than my arms I am quite happy to donate a few inches from everywhere. These past 7 weeks I have managed to lose 26lbs so that is helping.

SueDonim I think you got it off of me, I have just been measured this week and have lost half an inch!

Am I unique in being at my tallest-ever, in my 60's? I was amazed to learn at a recent medical check up that I am now 5ft 6.5in - a full half inch more than the 5ft 6in I have been since approximately the age of 13!

hmmm i am 5'10,my best friend is 4'11
she says she has the better deal
the raindrops hit me first

she walks in front of me i look like her bodyguard
she walks behind me and you can't see her.

love this post and sent it to her..

I keep meaning to pull in my tummy muscles when standing at the sink etc, but seem to have lost them somewhere.