Gerry Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Ewan... what can I say ! I too have been living in a state of delusion for the last 52 years ! I will always remember this day as the day I saw the light and realised that all those years ago when my beloved grandad tought me to tie my laces he was having a laugh at me, even though i was only five at the time. I used to think he was the greatest grandad ever - now I know the truth. When he died a few years ago I was unconsolable, little did I realise that all those years as I grew from boy to man, he was secretly laughing behind my back every time he looked at my shoes. Now i hate him with a vengance. i've just rang my gran up and told her what a bas**ard he was and how I bet she was in it too and exactly what I thought of them both - her uncontrolable sobbing didn't have any effect as i just looked at my shoes and it kept me strong ! Anyway, thank you Ewan, I can start my life afresh and for the first time in my life tie my shoes with pride. Pics below are of my first attempt (of nearly thirty) and the finished article. Although I had to go out two three different shops to buy more laces. With Thanks G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 OMG... Now condoms. Do you mean to tell me that when grandad lent me his trusty "Geronimo" when I was seventeen he was at it again. I did wonder at the time, as I didn't realise that they were reusable and had a zip in... No wonder I couldn't keep my girlfriends I'm going to the cemetery with a shovel later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I tie my laces in the style of an upside down left-handed person despite me being right-handed and the right way around. It's a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I solved the problem of shoelaces on my 49th birthday by wearing nothing but slippers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 I tie my laces in the style of an upside down left-handed person despite me being right-handed and the right way around. It's a mess. Actually, that might actually result in a pretty good knot. *off to find some more shoes for bench testing* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Ok, I tried 'Ians Mega Knot'. Didn't turn out too well. Shoe looks crap, but at least my fingers look neat and even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Ewen, that's shocking. It appears your whole life might be a sham, I mean a granny knot for all those years, how could you. I think you need to take a long hard look at the way you live your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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