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GabriellaG54 Thu 12-Sept-19 20:26:13

Today in Guildford, I was reminded if a thread a while back re persons who are fat/overweight.
I was beyond shocked to see 4 simply huge men and similar women, at different times, none of whom were together and all of whom were truly enormous.
I would find it unbelievable if all 5 were to fall back on the 'I'm diabetic' excuse.
The idea that people can let themselves get into that state and keep eating (as 2 of them were) is very sad indeed and then they moan that they can't fit into bus or airline seats and can't work because of A, B, C or D.
Are there no answers to obesity because there were also some seriously overweight men whose man boobs and bellies hung pendulously over their trousers.

On another note.
I had an appointment at Virgin Money in Guildford.
On arrival I was immediately greeted by a beautifully turned out advisor who offered me tea, coffee, biscuits...?? and showed me to the several sumptuous velvet armchairs and settees piled high with velvet cushions.
The 60" tv was showing the BBC afternoon news and weather and my drink was placed on a coaster on a glass table.
A man with a hi-viz vest was lounging on a swivel chair opposite, dunking biscuits in his tea and reading a newspaper.
At one end of the room was a fully kitted out kitchen with a white modern dining table and chairs and a 'rest room' with M&F loos situated on an adjacent corridor.
The ceiling lights were enormous with plush red, gold and black drum shades inset with circular mirrors which reflected the floor areas.

I completed my business seated on a red velvet banquette with a top spec Mac pc suspended from the ceiling which could be pulled down and angled to suit the advisor.
When I left, she invited me to drop in any time I'm in town to take refreshment and read, watch tv chill out.
This begs the question where does the money to support this, come from?
I don't even bank with them, mind you, the furniture was utterly luxurious. ?

Gonegirl Fri 13-Sept-19 20:03:13

Elegran my Fitflops are lace ups.

Are you thinking of flip flops? ?

Elegran Fri 13-Sept-19 20:02:35

Just rolling around would do that.

Elegran Fri 13-Sept-19 20:01:54

I imagine the boots took attention away from the head and down to the feet. Good camouflage.

GagaJo Fri 13-Sept-19 20:01:37

I guess rolling around in thigh high boots would turn some blokes on.

Elegran Fri 13-Sept-19 20:00:23

Fitflops, not high-heeled boots. I can't walk in those either, but they don't fall off.

GagaJo Fri 13-Sept-19 19:59:43

Best worn while bald.

Elegran Fri 13-Sept-19 19:59:14

I can't wear those, they fall off when I start to walk. My toes must be too short.

GagaJo Fri 13-Sept-19 19:59:03

I like my thigh high boots.

I DO actually have a very luxurious pair. Calf leather in black, with a lovely pink leather lining. High heels. So high, I can no longer walk in them. They were my surviving chemo treat to myself.

Elegran Fri 13-Sept-19 19:57:38

They'd have to be socks made of yarn from some rare and about-to-become extinct animal. That might not be obvious at first sight - better hang another price label on the socks.

Gonegirl Fri 13-Sept-19 19:56:13

I'll stick to me Fit flops.

Elegran Fri 13-Sept-19 19:55:12

But if you left the price tag dangling from it, you could advertise to everyone that you can afford to pay silly money for a pair of boring and uncomfortable-looking shoes.

Gonegirl Fri 13-Sept-19 19:44:55

It's a bit boring.

Gonegirl Fri 13-Sept-19 19:44:40

They suggest you wear that one with socks. confused

Elegran Fri 13-Sept-19 19:39:30

Are you sure you wouldn't rather splurge on this one, Gonegirl?
www.ferragamo.com/shop/gb/en/women/shoes/aede*-720118--24

Elegran Fri 13-Sept-19 19:35:23

Just right for attending a hellfire sermon on the evils of extravagance and dissipation.

GagaJo Fri 13-Sept-19 19:34:58

Can't be doing with glitter

Bathsheba Fri 13-Sept-19 19:33:22

Is that a mini bottle of plonk champagne holding up the heel of that shoe Gonegirl?

GagaJo Fri 13-Sept-19 19:32:20

You'd have to pay me to wear either of those, Gonegirl

Gonegirl Fri 13-Sept-19 19:28:12

these are my Sunday best

Gonegirl Fri 13-Sept-19 19:26:37

actually, I would love this pair

But, really?!

Gonegirl Fri 13-Sept-19 19:24:51

Ferragamo shoes

gringringrin

Gonegirl Fri 13-Sept-19 19:18:07

"Different backgrounds"?

Really? How do you know someone's "background"?

Namsnanny Fri 13-Sept-19 18:53:05

I've had a quick re look through the posts, and I cant see any unpleasant or derogatory things said about the op, that she herself hasn't topped in her original post.

May be I've missed something, I'm sure she will point me in the right direction.

annep1 Fri 13-Sept-19 18:36:27

Surely it's good to have people from different backgrounds on GN.

lemongrove Fri 13-Sept-19 18:27:00

So many posters saying derogatory things about the OP.....
Very unpleasant to see, and very personal.
How about sticking to the content if you feel annoyed and not attacking the person behind it.