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I'm glad I'm part of the July team. I am going to post on my thread. Hope to hear from you there
 
My 2 cents/pence about the July name:

Having endured a hot, hot, hot summer (thank you, global warming!), sizzling has kind of an uncomfortable connotation for me It's true that sparklers are associated in my mind with the Fourth of July. But the word sparkler is related to sparkling: smiles, wines, water, and much, much more. You can have a spark of inspiration, a spark of life, spark of love, and other positive things.

I managed a Costco shopping trip without incident, and was able to carry my groceries up the stairs -- in two trips -- without assistance. Yay!

I have a question for all you "graduates." Have you been able to wear any sort of heel? If so, how high? I've never been one for high heels, but over the years I've found myself becoming unable to wear even pumps or boots with moderate 2 inch heels. And three inches or more? Forget about it! My current shoes and boots are either flat or have heels no higher than 1 inch. I'm thinking of getting a new pair of boots for the winter, and wonder whether I can risk something a bit higher than 1 inch. I have wide feet and wide calfs, so it's hard to find boots that work for me even without needing low, low heels.
 
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Me I go for flats.............
Actually as I have had a degree of trouble with achilies I'm amazed how you ladies cope with reg diff heights

Legin THR Sep 14
 
@Legin, if men had to wear women's shoes on a regular basis, they'd outlaw heels and pointy toes. Speaking of footware, have you gotten those sock/hose/whatever they're called yet? If so, are they helping at all?
 
Hose??!?!!!! I'm not washing the car. Aye I got some superdoooper thermal socks, just need to get superdooooer quads and some working muscles in my foot, alas going on tiptoes with right foot is still a Nada.

Legin THR Sep 14
 
I've managed a small wedge heel sandal - probably 2 inches or so? I'm going to try a pair of boots on Saturday that are probably 2.5 inches and have a block heel - will let you know how I get on. There was a time only a few weeks ago when I thought I would be in flats forever but - yay - doesn't seem to be the case! I'm not one for 4-5 inch stilettoes (can't walk in them but would be happy to try if anybody wants to treat me to a pair of Christian Louboutins!!) but I would like to be able to wear at least a 2-3 inch heel from time to time.
 
I joined the July Sparklers late (TKR July 13, same as Braunzie) because I didn't start posting until late-August, so it took me a while to find you all. I think July was the best month to do surgery. It was easy to get out and walk, nice enough to hang out in the backyard, I could wear shorts—both day and nighttime—around the clock, no need to put covers on at night, icing felt extra good during the heat of summer, and it still gives me some biking season before the snow flies.
 
I haven't been able to wear heels for years. I stick to flats. My sciatica issue with numbness down the outside of my left leg has made it impossible for me to wear anything but sneakers in summer and flat boots in winter. I was never a shoe person anyway.
 
I'm a flats gal! Clarks specifically. I must have 50 pr! ( We have a factory return store near us and I buy mismates for $10 pr and reg sizes for $24!!!!! Now, who wants to visit?? )

I came in late but am very happy to sparkle with tne rest of you July folks! :loveshwr:
 
I prefer my wife wear flats or low heals. I hate how the lady's seem to wobble on those tiny pointed heals. Seems like a ankle injury waiting to happen. And they look really uncomfortable. I think the heals in addition to make women taller does something to their legs, I think you ladies are just fine without them. My wife likes cowboy boots and so I invested in some nice ones for her.


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Wore my boots with the 2 inch block heels last night and it was fine. I didn't walk far - we got a taxi into central London and back home again so I just walked around the posh hotel we had drinks at and then into the restaurant. Most of the evening was spent sitting down so I can't really say how my knee would have been if I had stood up or walked more.
 
Thanks, all, for your comments about heels. I knew my Bonesmart friends had a lot of "sole(s)." Been too busy with co-hosting a Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) sugar skull decorating party and giving rides to people at church to go shopping. That's one way to save money, LOL. I am keeping my eyes open when reading newspaper sales ads, however, and my computer keeps on "helpfully(?)" showing pictures of boots on my email home page, after I did a couple of web searches.

Here in Southern California, the Mexican/Central American tradition (in certain regions) of honoring one's ancestors on All Souls Day has spread beyond the traditional communities into some schools and public events. A lot of my more creative, artsy friends are more into Day of the Dead than they are into Halloween. Which means that I no longer get invited to Halloween costume parties. :::sad face::: Of course, I refuse to believe it's because all of us are getting older and more set-in-our-ways and stick-in-the-mud-ish.

I was on my feet a lot yesterday, and am not swollen today. Knee is a bit sore, but nothing I cannot deal with. I was able to carry individual folding chairs to set them up and put them away. I'm still a bit hesitant to go up stairs the "normal" way carrying a box of stuff up from my car. I lead with my operated leg once, and the muscles felt weaker than those of the other leg, so I continued upstairs leading with my good leg and bringing the operated one up to the same stair before taking my next upward step. I'm good up and down stairs when I'm not carrying things, however.

Hope you all are doing well.
 
Well, today I took the stairs. Up and down. 72 steps at the library. Approximately 80 (I tried to count but got distracted when I was nearly done) at REI -- a sporting and recreational equipment store. By the end of the second staircase my operated knee felt weaker than my non-operated one It was just a little bit swollen when I got home. I puttered around a bit dealing with the laundry. Now I'm icing it -- finally! Knee cap feels a little sore. I think I'll wait a couple more weeks before trying that many stairs again.

I was at REI buying hiking poles. I ended up getting their store brand, which were reasonably priced, had the springy-thingy, and were height adjustable by sliding the parts up and down and then tightening them in place (as opposed to having to depress a button and move the parts to one of several pre-made holes). There's probably a simpler and more elegant way of explaining things, but I hope you get the idea.

Actually, this is reminding me that some years ago I dressed up as a happy camper for an office Halloween costume contest. I didn't win anything, but then it was an easy and inexpensive costume. I already had the hiking boots, shorts, shirt, hat, daypack, etc. All I needed was a sheet of smiley-face stickers to put all over me and my equipment. Smiley-face = happy + camper. Get it? Now I could dress it up even more with the hiking poles. :D It's been forever -- probably four or five years -- since I've been able to hike. My goal is to be able to be out there in the spring when the wildflowers are in bloom. And I think I'll make it.
 
Good for you on the stairs and the hiking poles. My walking poles have the same type of extension system. No pre made holes. I am going to practise stairs this weekend. Still can't go up or down like a big girl.
 
:badspidy:Wrapping my entire body in aluminum foil today and greeting the trick or treaters as a - da da - Knew Knee. Will probably scare some of the little tykes away, but I'll stash some candy in the mailbox for them. :groan:
 
I love REI. Are you going to use the hiking poles in the canyons near you? My sister lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and my husband and I go to Tucson every year. I like to think I am brave, but I am deathly afraid of running into cougars. Good for you for doing that many steps and good for REI for having steps and closing on Black Friday so people can be with family and friends and get outside and be healthy!
 
Oh, so many stairs. Nice to buy a present for your new life. Such a lot of good walks to look forward to!
 
:wowspring:All the stairs. You are doing great. You are a fighter! Isn't it great to not think about how many stairs you went up and down. Glad you got some nice poles so you can hike. Remember at the beginning we couldn't do stairs? Now look at us! We are getting our life back.:yes!:
 
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