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11-24-2015, 11:42 AM

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The answers may be hidden in the history of the Shang Dynasty in china. Maybe worth a look?

The Last Women Foot Binders Of China Deserve To Be Seen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_binding

Painful Memories for China's Footbinding Survivors : NPR

Chinese foot binding - BBC News

11-24-2015, 11:42 AM

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OOF. Breaking out the hard hitting questions - I'll eat Okra in gumbo, but outside of that I won't touch the stuff.

I could sure use a bowl of Chicken and Sassage gumbo right about now.

WTB: gumbo, will pay paypal fees and shipping.

11-24-2015, 11:43 AM

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I don't think I have enough posts for the classifieds section yet, or I'd strike a deal. Hah

11-24-2015, 11:47 AM

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That's why we keep it going here. Or start a build thread on you fairlady project and surely you'll accrue questions and posts swiftly. I want gumbo before mid December. Let's make this happen.

11-24-2015, 11:52 AM

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Today I need to work on stripping this dreadful Volvo S80 T6 out, so I can scrap that car out and get it out of my shop in the next few days or so.

I have an 85 Golf GTI, a RHD 1982 Toyota Carina Turbo i brought over from Japan, a 2001 Forester, the Volvo and the Miata in the shop right now. It's frickin' cramped. This is all my stuff too, that's the sad part.

11-25-2015, 02:25 AM

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Thanks for joining, Gumbeaux!

11-25-2015, 07:43 AM

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I have size 14 feet, and my feet get all hung up in the pedals unless I wear these super narrow, uncomfortable shoes I found at Walmart for like 10 bucks - like deck shoes almost.

I feel your pain. Size 14 also. There's an art to driving a Miata while wearing size 14 boots. Removing the rubber pads from the clutch and brake pedals and replacing them with pieces of self adhesive non-skid material helps. I used a big non -skid pad from home depot, but skateboard deck tape would probably also work.

I bought a pair of running shoes from Reebok. I think they're called Hexeffect. Not only are they very comfy to wear, but they also solved the pedal problem.

11-26-2015, 08:44 PM

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On a side note - do any of you guys have to wear different shoes just to drive your car?

I have size 14 feet, and my feet get all hung up in the pedals unless I wear these super narrow, uncomfortable shoes I found at Walmart for like 10 bucks - like deck shoes almost.

Even my MGB-GT's, I could still drive with my sneakers on LOL

yes. I have to wear my slip on sketchers. My work shoes make it difficult, and my work boots make it look like im learning to drive stick. Im a size 13

11-27-2015, 12:54 AM

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Thanks guys. I feel a little bit better now knowing I am not the only person with this problem LOL

Got my Forester running today. Got it for $ x00 with a busted timing belt. Gotta say, this will be a pretty sweet rig for an all-around daily driver. This is my first scooby - they are not very common down here in South Louisiana, since we don't have stuff like...ice....or snow...