O/T - general election 2019

[ragingpup]

Please don't think that I am being either provocative or facetious, but I have been intrigued about something since you told us about your veganism.

As a vegan, I assume that you don't wear leather shoes? If I make a further assumption that you don’t wear some weird construction of wood and fabric, that would leave you wearing plastic shoes. How does that sit with your strong views on the environment?

I went vegan in 1997 Kerr apart from 2 years when cheese got the better of me in the early 00s. Was nowt to do with the environment. Don't wear leather obviously but guess we all need to think about alternatives to plastic and non biodegradables. Hard enough to buy good wearing non leather shoes as it is, especially as long term sufferer of plantar fasciitis.

Where did I say I had strong views on the environment by the way? The only thing I can recall is stating my preference for the green party but that is hugely influenced by their commitment to animal welfare that no other party can match. But that's all. I'm well intentioned on global warming, recycle as much as the council will let me but not as up to date as you appear to be on environmental issues. But I don't claim to be do I?

[howdydoo]

I think the cheese is still alive and kicking. It often gets the better of you.

[wendun]

I went vegan in 1997 Kerr apart from 2 years when cheese got the better of me in the early 00s. Was nowt to do with the environment. Don't wear leather obviously but guess we all need to think about alternatives to plastic and non biodegradables. Hard enough to buy good wearing non leather shoes as it is, especially as long term sufferer of plantar fasciitis.

Where did I say I had strong views on the environment by the way? The only thing I can recall is stating my preference for the green party but that is hugely influenced by their commitment to animal welfare that no other party can match. But that's all. I'm well intentioned on global warming, recycle as much as the council will let me but not as up to date as you appear to be on environmental issues. But I don't claim to be do I?

raging, plantar fasciitis is no joke. Had it for years and extremely painful. Touch wood I've rid myself of it; there's a range of orthotic insoles available. I tried several types and have some in every pair of shoes. The other thing I did was to ditch slippers and I always wear trainers around the house.

[ragingpup]

raging, plantar fasciitis is no joke. Had it for years and extremely painful. Touch wood I've rid myself of it; there's a range of orthotic insoles available. I tried several types and have some in every pair of shoes. The other thing I did was to ditch slippers and I always wear trainers around the house.

Thanks for the thoughts Wendy. Yep, had similar battle for last decade. As well as custom insoles (sorry Kerr, don't know if they were bio degradable), getting good shoes, I've had shockwave therapy which is agony and expensive. But has 80% success at curing the condition. Alas, I am one of the 20%. Daily stretches seems to have the best impact for me. It's better than it was and more manageable.

[gm_gm]

raging, plantar fasciitis is no joke. Had it for years and extremely painful. Touch wood I've rid myself of it; there's a range of orthotic insoles available. I tried several types and have some in every pair of shoes. The other thing I did was to ditch slippers and I always wear trainers around the house.

It isnt funny at all, I have to throw away all my training shoes and purchase new ones with better supports on the arch, very painful indeed

[ragingpup]

It isnt funny at all, I have to throw away all my training shoes and purchase new ones with better supports on the arch, very painful indeed

Yep. Numerous times I've spent good money on what seem to be great fitting shoes that fit great for about 10 wears and then the ache creeps back in again. As Wend says you have to find best combo of shoes, physio stretches, insoles, massage and alcohol.

[Exiletyke]

I went vegan in 1997 Kerr apart from 2 years when cheese got the better of me in the early 00s. Was nowt to do with the environment. Don't wear leather obviously but guess we all need to think about alternatives to plastic and non biodegradables. Hard enough to buy good wearing non leather shoes as it is, especially as long term sufferer of plantar fasciitis.

Where did I say I had strong views on the environment by the way? The only thing I can recall is stating my preference for the green party but that is hugely influenced by their commitment to animal welfare that no other party can match. But that's all. I'm well intentioned on global warming, recycle as much as the council will let me but not as up to date as you appear to be on environmental issues. But I don't claim to be do I?

Your biggest mistake in my opinion rp is attaching a label to yourself
Good on you for trying to live a lifestyle that at least trys to reduce your negative impact on the planet
It can't be easy achieving totally neutral impact but as I said good on you for trying
Just ignore the jibes about footwear etc; totally unnecessary

[KerrAvon]

I went vegan in 1997 Kerr apart from 2 years when cheese got the better of me in the early 00s. Was nowt to do with the environment. Don't wear leather obviously but guess we all need to think about alternatives to plastic and non biodegradables. Hard enough to buy good wearing non leather shoes as it is, especially as long term sufferer of plantar fasciitis.

Where did I say I had strong views on the environment by the way? The only thing I can recall is stating my preference for the green party but that is hugely influenced by their commitment to animal welfare that no other party can match. But that's all. I'm well intentioned on global warming, recycle as much as the council will let me but not as up to date as you appear to be on environmental issues. But I don't claim to be do I?

I seem to have caused upset when none was intended raging. I was merely curious about how vegans with strong views on the environment managed to square the footwear circle (and avoid sweaty feet from wearing plastic). If you are not that guy then fair enough, but you did recently mention paying to offset your carbon footprint when you fly and other pro-environment messages, so it went beyond voting green.

Good luck with the plantar fasciitis. I have never suffered from it myself, but I know someone who does.

[ragingpup]

I seem to have caused upset when none was intended raging. I was merely curious about how vegans with strong views on the environment managed to square the footwear circle (and avoid sweaty feet from wearing plastic). If you are not that guy then fair enough, but you did recently mention paying to offset your carbon footprint when you fly and other pro-environment messages, so it went beyond voting green.

Good luck with the plantar fasciitis. I have never suffered from it myself, but I know someone who does.

No worries Kerr. I did contribute (not start) to a discussion on the environment where people were talking about what they try and do personally to help. I did mention what I personally try and do but at no point said I do more than anyone else on it, and I think my ignorance on electric cars and offsetting was there for all to see (and good for me to learn from). But I didn't promote any enviro policies or urge anyone else to follow any enviro policies, and never have done as, I'm sorry to say, it isn't on sufficiently on my radar.