swimwear obsession purchasing

[Byron]

Good question - PostScript does not somehow seem applicable.
great misspelling of toll there !

This thread sure is moving from Louis and NJH talking about a "must have"
obsession.

I don't understand all of Sebbie and have to ask whether the persons Chris and Kim are some sort of US celebrities in a divorce dispute ?

I go along with STS's simple post (#8)

[sebbie]

Goodness...the world's most famous (and expensive wedding for a) 72-day marriage. reality TV star Kim Kardashian and NBA basketball star Kris Humphries Google those names and you will quickly get TMI.

[Byron]

Thanks Sebbie but is this guy Chris or Kris ?

As the word "star" appears twice I think this is a case of the
usual mistaken US belief that they shine all over the world
(they don't but I understand now that he gives sparkling
performances in basketball).

[sebbie]

According to Wikipedia Kris Humphries is correct for the NBA player , and not to be confused with Chris Humphreys. the British actor who to my knowledge is not marnried or was ever married to Kim!

[Crail]

Tut, tut, Byron. That is a sweeping generalization about the US. I'm a Scot who has lived in California for many years. There are faults on both sides.

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

Totally agree Crail. I have never dumped on anyone's country on this board or elsewhere, but I sure do see alot of anti US crap spewed by others....and they call us Ugly Americans!

[Byron]

FYI (to use a common phrase) I am unrepentant on the unnecessary use of such obsequious words as "star" and "the world's most famous" (or "most expensive", etc.). You mention "both sides" but a little less hyper-representation of the ignominious might assist in reducing many resentments from some parts of the world.

PS: for the benefit of other ignorant readers like myself I have also ascertained that TMI means Too Much Information

[PSDave]

Originally Posted by singletlover

PSDave, I too have a very large collection of underwear and swimwear. Time has taken its tool on my waist size. Something that needs addressing, but not now. Very true my "good old" items are starting to fail me. Elastic giving up, and the lycra deterioration, I cannot stop.

My partner, knowing my love of a things Speedo type wear, has brought me many an item from his travels around the world.

BTW is th PS for Palm Springs?

It is like losing an old friend when the elastic gives out or the fabric breaks down. I recently had to toss out some too far gone to keep. Ordering on the internet is ok, but nothing like walking into a store that is filled with wonderful suits or underwear and being able to try on or even feel the fabrics. Kind of like a candy store for adult speedo guys!
Yes -- PS is Palm Springs.

[sebbie]

Just goes to show you, the wedding of Kim and Kris and the quick divorce that followed was a HUGE media event in the US. but the rest of the world paid almost no attention!

[Crail]

Byron, your response does not absolve you from US bashing. Keep in mind the expression "Britannia rules the waves"; but Britannia waves the rules" Your point would have been well made without your cutting remarks about the US.