Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Neon lunches w brian

neon: one of the noble gases
It begins with a late arrival. a feeling of a need to catch up with the tides of change and time.
it's time to do a thrice yearly lunch to reveal all that goes on within the beast.
it usually means splitting the tab at roosevelts. dark and tans. the free exchange of irony and ideas. worrys and wit. always engaging. better than eating alone. where oh where has my blankity blank gone.

I have time to reflect and then realize how fast time goes by. all the times I could have laughed. time to nurture and nourish the communal side of our nature. building community. literature. jobs. travel. language. music dance. smell. dividing time between trivial and meaningful pursuits.

remembering mr. natural and holding on to the everquest. 2nd life is 4 losers. weather sims. uru. go now.
it's all just words (lines) on a page

Friday, February 23, 2007

Vapor VIII



This is what all the excitement is about

destined to arrive today via UPS from CA

versus

the Reebok 5k with pump and locking shoelaces purchased at
"play it again Sport"
in NoVI

It won't improve my hockey game much, but it shouldn't hurt it either.

the tension surrounding this protracted purchase is the implied cohones for wanting to keep both pair and buying some nice (mens) recreational skates for Cynthia.

The laughable component involves getting a correct fit by knowing what size to buy.
shoe size or skate size. check this:

Determine Your Shoe Size

Like regular street shoes, athletic shoe sizing is based on the length and width of your foot. Determining your proper shoe size is essential to a comfortable fit.

Fit Tips

  • Shoes that are too small are one of the major causes of foot pain and problems
  • Shoes that are too large can cause blistering and a lack of stability
  • Don't assume your shoe size is the same as it always has been. The shape of your feet changes over time.
  • Not all brands of footwear fit the same. The below generic size guide is a good indicator on what shoe size you should wear, but some brands may offer slightly different sizing guidelines.

Measurement Tips

  • Take your measurements at the end of the day, when your feet are the largest
  • Wear the socks you'll wear with your new shoes when you measure
  • Measure both feet and fit shoes to the larger foot
  • If you are doing the measurement by yourself, you will get more accurate results if you sit in a chair when measuring. Don't stand.
  • If you have someone to help you take your foot measurement, standing is the best choice
  • You may take measurements in inches or centimeters. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply inches by 2.54.

How to Measure Your Foot

  • While seated, place your foot on a piece of paper in front of you
  • With a pencil, trace around your foot. Hold the pencil as straight up-and-down as possible while measuring and be sure that your pencil remains in constant contact with your foot during this process.
  • With a ruler, measure your tracing to determine your foot length and width
    • Foot length
      • To find your foot length, measure the distance between the two longest points on your tracing. Reduce this number by 5 mm, or 1/5-inch. The result is your foot length and the number you will use to determine your shoe size.
      • To convert to centimeters, multiply the measurement by 2.54.
    • Foot width
      • To find your foot width, measure the distance between the two widest points on your tracing. Reduce this number by 5 mm, or 1/5-inch. The result is the number you will use to determine your foot width. Use the chart below to determine your foot width.

Women's Shoe Size Chart
Shoe SizeShoe Widths
InchesCentimetersUS sizeEuro sizeShoe sizeAB (Standard)D
8 1/2 21.653652.6"2.8"3.0"
8 2/322.05 1/236 1/25 1/22.7"2.9"3.1"
8 5/622.463762.8"2.9"3.1"
922.96 1/237 1/26 1/22.8"3.0"3.2"
9 1/1623.373872.9"3.1"3.3"
9 1/323.77 1/238 1/27 1/22.9"3.1"3.3"
9 1/224.183983.0"3.2"3.4"
9 2/324.68 1/239 1/28 1/23.1"3.3"3.4"
9 5/162594093.1"3.3"3.5"
1025.49 1/240 1/29 1/23.2"3.4"3.6"
10 1/625.81041103.3"3.4"3.6"
Men's Shoe Size Chart
Shoe SizeShoe Widths
InchesCentimetersUS sizeEuro sizeShoe sizeCD (Standard)E
9 1/323.7637 1/263.3"3.5"3.7"
9 1/224.16 1/2386 1/23.3"3.6"3.8"
9 2/324.6738 1/273.4"3.6"3.8"
9 5/16257 1/2397 1/23.4"3.7"3.9"
1025.4839 1/283.5"3.8"3.9"
10 1/625.88 1/2408 1/23.6"3.8"4.0"
10 1/326.2940 1/293.6"3.9"4.1"
10 1/226.79 1/2419 1/23.7"3.9"4.1"
10 2/327.11041 1/2103.8"4.0"4.2"
10 5/627.510 1/24210 1/23.8"4.1"4.3"
1127.91142 1/2113.9"4.1"4.3"
11 1/628.411 1/24311 1/23.9"4.2"4.4"
11 1/328.81243 1/2124.0"4.3"4.4"
111/229.212 1/24412 1/24.1"4.3"4.5"
11 2/329.61344 1/2134.1"4.4"4.6"

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Category-Specific Fit Tips

CategoryToe AreaWidth AreaHeel Area
BaseballAllow room for toes to move comfortably while standing up straightFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
BasketballAllow (thumbnail's length) of space between top of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
CheerAllow (thumbnail's length) of space between top of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
Cross-trainingAllow (thumbnail's length) of space between top of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
FootballAllow room for toes to move comfortably while standing up straightFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
HikingAllow (thumbnail's length) of space between top of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
RunningAllow (thumbnail's length) of space between top of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
SoccerGlove like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straightFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
TennisAllow (thumbnail's length) of space between top of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
Track & FieldGlove like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straightFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
VolleyballAllow (thumbnail's length) of space between top of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
WalkingAllow (thumbnail's length) of space between top of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
WrestlingGlove like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straightFoot should fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm

maybe a trip to Dick's tonight can expedite the following open skating options:




Thursday, February 22, 2007

Utah 07, not

back in the dirty city after a week in the majestic mountains of utah.
vacations are an oxymormon.
catching up on v-blogs and podcasts in real audio format.
updating the laptop - sloooow
windy outside
there is a need to plan ahead more than a month
random comments are beginning to show up
spam is widespread
disney is on campus
my ears are tired from listening to a plethora of accents on a variety of subjects
i go home and await my new skates to arrive in the mail (or not) hope there are two goalies tonight. stop at dicks on the way home. size 8 size 9.5 size ten. lent begins. carnivale ends. there are no more like minded friends at this job. sauna.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

winter storm warning

my avatar
my valentine
my russian bride
my misplaced
my weakness
my vampyre
my alias
my identity
my doppelganger
my sweet lord
my devil hostess
my my
my hometown
my yours mine ours
my unknown location in cyber space. my virtual couch potato slicer. my snatch fraulien. my funken delic worm warmer. my little black dress ho. my own private ida ho. my black and gold wishes. my priceless underage picto evidentiary. my christmas present. my past laminations.

Monday, February 12, 2007

utah ski trip

back from a week in utah
Park City
Alta
Solitude
SnowBird
Deer Valley

and a day and a half with Dennis and Family.

A trek out to Antelope island reveals
two fox
one brown bunny
a dead owl
two jack rabbits
a half dozen buffalo

stop by "Yours Mine Ours" to deliver a display table
and Rick V,s for a beer or three and to check out his '07 KTM 950 super enduro the first in the state.
then the red eye to DTW via Phoenix
after all that I come home and knock my back outta wack with some MMmm good time with Cynthia. aint life strange. more tomorrow after I upload some appropriate pix.
snif out the updates and hammer home the latent languishing lunacy of OCC