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If I were describing myself to someone who doesn’t know me, but had to pick me up at the airport, I’d say: I’m a tall woman with a red (or whatever color) shirt or jacket.
I’m 5 ft 8.5 in, so I’m not WNBA tall, but I’m taller than most women and some men. I usually avoid wearing heels, wedges, or stacked shoes. I don’t like towering over people.
Two places I’ve visited where I did not feel particularly tall are Chicago and Helsinki (Finland). Are they taller in the Midwest and Scandinavia? Maybe.
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I used to be average, but in my elder years, I have shrunk and am now considered short. Sigh.
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Haha, good point Laurie. I don’t fear shrinking with age.
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Oooh, would love to visit Finland. And yes I think people are taller there!
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I’d like to go back someday – in summer – it was unbelievably freezing 🥶 when I went
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I guess I don’t mind the pelts in general, it’s just the face and paws that are unusual. It’s interesting seeing them hang like that!
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Right! They turned the jaws into an actual clasp for the stole, so it looked like the fox was biting its own tail, when they wrapped it around their necks. A bit creepy.
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Whoa… you know, my first reaction was it’s a little creepy to have that head dangling around your neck. The clasp thing, biting it’s own tail is over the top!
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I’m 5’10 so I know what you mean
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No heels for us!
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I’m lucky that my hubby is 6”6 but dating in my younger years was tough
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You are lucky! My husband is 5’10”
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Finland now is not like Finland circa 1980’s. You’d be hard pressed to see 1 person wearing animal fur these days. Food range is completely western with nearly limitless choices of international cuisine. Trollies still in Helsinki 😀 Fazer chocolates and Hesburger still cranking out their deliciousness. Prices across the board quite high. Still the happiest place to live in all the world.
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Good to know! I’d like to return one day – in summertime. Thanks for your comment 😃
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