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Not only tempted, but bought on-line, as they would be a factory fresh pair. (I've no will-power .) While waiting for them to be dispatched, they went down further to £30. Arrived this morning, but are being returned to a local store. Plan is to get my £50 credited, and buy them again for £30. Must not buy a second pair. Must not buy a second pair. Must not buy a second pair.

Some updates ..... These have now been reduced to £79 from an initial £160. I've tried on a UK7, that was too short, and a UK8 that was too wide (waaay too loose on my foot). Lovely feel from the rise, which must be getting on for 5 inches, but no good for my slim feet. Not spotted a 6 in the sales, so not been able to get Mrs Freddy in a pair. That might have made an interesting picture ..... Been a while since I've seen her in 6 inch heels .... ......

Aww bless .... You can buy heels, with your good ladies approval. You can wear them around the house, with your good ladies approval. What is it you can't do, that you'd like to be doing? From the spectators point of view (ie mine ) the only thing you're not doing, is going out together with you in heels? And in that case, wearing brightly coloured court shoes outside of a nightclub would also be a non-starter for most women, so I can easily understand any reluctance from your wife on you wearing them outside...... Hence the suggestion about black cowboy boots with heels, or black block heeled boots. (As they are significantly more discreet.) In all other respects, I'd suggest your situation "bodes rather well". Now, even if it didn't before.... Last word on the Sex Shop..... Over here vibrators are generally included in the group name, 'sex toys'. When referring to them, the term is often shortened further to 'toys'. "When you're at the store honey, buy me a new toy?" A phrase so subtle/discreet, it can even be used in front of children.

I had the impression (wrongly it now seems) the issue was over you wearing a heel, and wearing it around your wife? This isn't an issue, if you're are wearing a bright coloured feminine style around her..... and you live a normal life. (Good for you. Both. ) So has the "not boding well" situation gone? Or are you thinking you'd like to wear a heel outside too? - Confused of Hertfordshire. P.S. I think we have the same style of Sex Shop here.

Continue to remember you as the fella in high heeled "hiking" boots. A contradiction, as I've mentioned before. However, seems I may have to eat my words: Hiking boot? Really?

I share this experience. Mentioned elsewhere, I went to Milton Keynes recently. This is a large new(er) town built for purpose between London and Birmingham on the M1 motorway. It's a large town built for distribution purposes throughout Southern England. I have also reported elsewhere being 'spotted' in heels there. In fact I was made to feel pretty uncomfortable on one particular visit, but got over it despite one individual almost pointing at me as she was so obvious During the more recent visit, I initially walked to/from some toilets in flat shoes, a trip totalling 200 yards. I was expecting to be invisible, as I had flat shoes on. Not the case. I got looked at many times, and began to wonder if I had two heads or developed green skin? It suggests some places are more interested in people around them, than others? [More inquisitive?] I mention it as a consideration, rather than something I've thought long and hard at. I'm more sure, having a female partner while out in heels, produces less interest than if out alone. P.S. Glad to hear you're still about. Been a bit absent myself recently too. Time of year?

A good read, but ......... 1st off, left me immediately apologise for the following; I may be misreading the report, but I sense a lot of pluses in there, (aka 'opportunity') that seems to be getting lost? Over here, we might say; "think you are missing a trick there fella"? If you were to tell your wife you've (just) been to a sex shop over here, you're likely to get a letter from the divorce solicitor (lawyer) the next day. If you've told your wife that, and why you went and she responded with "What were they like?" I'd say things on the heeling front aren't so bad? Reading the further response "They look pretty high", sounds like woman-speak for 'couldn't you buy something a bit lower'? Again, it seems like, your good lady might consider you in a lower heel. If that were not the case, I would have expected her to say something like; "Jesus, you're joking right?" Which plainly, she didn't say. She then talks about going with you, shoe shopping. Despite confirming shoe shopping only for her, you got to a shop where you asked about shoes for you. While I completely understand her position regarding embarrassment, you weren't left at the store to find your own way home either. I myself sometimes suggest my companion goes for a little wander while I try some shoes on, to save their blushes. Seems in order to me. Of course the up-side to this, is that your wife did offer to stay around while you went on a further venture, even if she wouldn't (couldn't) sit with you in a store while you tried on a womans shoe? I really, and I mean really don't understand why with that offer on the table, you would choose to go another time alone? It's almost a snub to her (your wife) when she's putting her toe-in-the-water to join in? As before, I apologise if I'm out of line, especially as I'm not there with you so will only be getting a partial picture. If I could offer some advise (offered only because I have some written-up success in this area)? Try to find a (much) more conservative style for you to wear? Black - obviously. Possibly a 2 or 3 inch wedge or low block heel. A cowboy boot for example, or a style that'll let your wife be comfortable being out with you wearing them in public. Spend a year in these. Work up to a higher block heel after that time, and maybe try them out first in dark evenings. Maybe to the cinema/movies, or late dinner. (On a date, we Brits might go out for food after 7.30pm and be out for a couple of hours.) I've mentioned at some length on another thread, how accommodating Mrs Freddy is. But I have to say, if I suggested I might be buying those Pleaser 'stripper' boots, she would let me know in no uncertain terms they weren't to be worn while she was about. The response you got was MUCH better than the one I would get. (Especially so, since you tried them on in a Sex Shop.) Seems to me, with the right style of shoe there might be a compromise to be had? Anything with a 1" or 2" platform - no. [Waaaaay too obvious.] Anything with a heel over 3 inches - only if you could walk the same way you walk in a shoe with no heel at all. I wear a 4" heel, because it's tall enough to feel like a heel, while being low enough for me to minimise the change in my walking style. Stiletto - maybe in darkness. I have them, I wear them. Not in public during daylight hours. Coloured shoe - anything as long as it's black. I've known few women over 30 who would wear a brightly coloured shoe. No bright Navy's (electric blue), and never ever bright pink. (Okay for an 18 year old maybe. ) >> This << is a great starter. >> Or this << if you could walk well in them, and had trousers (pants) long enough to adequately hide the heel while walking. [Remember, your heel will protrude more from your trouser/pant as you stride forward.] Please, show your wife the two samples I've included, and let us all know her thoughts. No details, just are they a possibility? Best regards, and please forgive me if I'm out-of-line. No offence is meant. ......

To active members, inactive members, and lurkers alike. Bit of a special one for me in some ways...... 5 years ago, plus 8 hours now, I wore my first heels in public after a respite of close to 20 years. I think my foray into heel wearing was a 'moment of madness' brought on by a drunken (but boring) evening out, that left me looking for excitement and challenge. (Was waaaay to old -and married- to try hooking up with the most glamorous girl in the place. Mrs Freddy is quite tidy, but we are both too old to be considered glamorous in any circumstance. ) So I was there, feeling adventurous, without the restraint of sobriety. I managed to get a pair of Mrs Freddy's 'block' heels on, despite them being a UK6 and me being a small UK8. I then went out for a walk. It didn't go completely smoothly, care of meeting another reveller who couldn't understand my reluctance to indulge in conversation - me standing there in 4 inch heels ..... But I went out for a fairly long walk getting home a good hour later, having almost completely sobered up in the cool night air. I hadn't realised while out, that I'd (had) to lace the boots so tightly to get them on, I'd pressed a tongue from one shoe into my skin. My sock had a large pool of blood dried into it, and I had a hole in my ankle. BUT, I had once again realised the pleasure of wearing a heel. Little did I know what this would lead to. It quite literally changed my life. Both the content, and direction. For 2 years, it became what seems in hindsight, an all consuming hobby/lifestyle interest. It's cost me £thousands, and I've spent many many many hours trawling the internet indulging my interest in footwear, where my time would have been more productively spent elsewhere. In hindsight (that wonderful facility) I would have spent less (much less) and also exercised more constraint over my internet browsing activities. But I am true to type, and doubt I could actually change anything. I can watch (am captivated by) almost anything that's half entertaining on a screen. I have compulsive tendencies toward ANY hobby/interest, so I doubt I could have really changed that either. My consolation is that indulgence has kept me sane, and (fairly) evenly balanced in mind. I don't feel at all chewed up, or deprived in any way through suppression of desire. I have to say I've had a lot of support in this indulgence, and without it I wouldn't be anything like as 'content' with my life as I feel I am. A very big thanks from me has to go out to Mrs Freddy. Me wearing heels would not be her preference, but she has helped wherever it was possible to help and supported me whenever it was possible to support me. Thank you. In this new year 2013, I hope more of you find yourselves enjoying the same support from your partners. While it might seem I got lucky with mine, my initial venture out 5 years ago came at the back end of a (then) 30 year old friendship, with the latter 10 years of us being married. My interest, and depth of interest in heels was never a secret, and I guess there was always a small expectation it might come to the fore again. (In fact we did buy some his/hers heels, though once bought, they were stored and never worn.) So I'd be happy to agree this 'interest' in my wearing heels had probably past ..... Right up until I actually wore some out again ...... Good luck, and bless you all. ....

No criticism seen. It was a valid remark. I'd be reporting more on these >> high thigh boots << if they were more acquirable by those of us who are not earning six figure sums in the entertainment industry. Perhaps I should start a 'dream footwear' thread? That said, I did meet a male thigh boot wearer this year, who appeared to have little budgetary constraints regarding his love of a high thigh boot. There are many things I miss about my youth. Amongst them, my energy levels. My slimmer self. Filler free teeth. I could go on and on ..... Of my female company; I miss their slimness, their firmness. [As they might miss in me.] I perhaps mostly miss the capacity for them to wear a high heel while we are out for any social activity - no matter how long that might be for. Having spent some time working in a bar during recent years, I can confirm that initial capacity is still alive and well amongst some fashion conscience 18-30 year old girls, even in the 21st Century. I wonder how many of them will still be wearing heels when they too reach their 50's? ......

It's not the colour group I dislike, it's that I wear black shoes, and that's it. I have some red shoes, but not for wearing out. (So far anyway. ) With those sandals I would wear black trousers, and light brown (beige) top or shirt. Any earth colour (greens, browns) above a black trouser will mix with brown and black footwear. Not sure about blue on brown, though a brown boot is gonna be quite popular under a blue jean in Texas. ..............

I am still delinquent on my write-ups, and growing even worse on my 'snaps' taken while out in public. For example: Was out in Milton Keynes today, though only for an hour. Place was packed with post-Christmas bargain hunters looking for reductions in the Winter/New Year Sales. Returning to the car, and late, I spied a slim/short(ish) girl accompanied by a much taller man friend. She wore a very high heeled boot given she was shopping ..... Although late, I could not resist taking a picture. I got several (of mixed quality), but I have an image to share. I think she was wearing boots by ALDO, with a VERY slim heel. More detail as I catch up. *** As an aside *** Parking was hard work. It took over ten minutes to find a space, and meant we parked some distance from the 2 or 3 shops we wanted to visit..... We stopped by another shopper outside the MK Centre shop Waitrose, who was unloading a trolley full of groceries. [2 hours free parking bay, twice the time we could stay.] I was sure I recognised the male shopper, and stared. He stared back, though I'm not sure if he knew why I was looking. Not being the shy type, I left my car and approached him stood only 10 feet away. "D****? We worked together 15 years ago at ********* ****** in Luton? How are you?" Well, it was him! We shook hands and briefly exchanged pleasantries. He left, and I parked up. Milton Keynes was on the back end of a 130 mile around trip I made today. What were the chances of me meeting someone I hadn't seen for 15+ years in a town 20 miles away from where we both worked? I had been driving in flat shoes, so no drama there. Even if there was, the chances of us meeting again, simply do not exist. If ever people tell you there's no such thing as coincidence mention this. We live 40 miles apart, not seen each other for 15/16 years. No intermediate contact, and I dare say him with no immediate recollection of me. [i look similar, but not same, and he never saw me previously without a suit and tie on anyway.] There was a 60 second window for me seeing him, in a car park I had trawled around for 10-12 minutes over 800 yards. Of course it helps I don't walk around with my eyes closed ..... But what are the chances?

A UK8 jean might have you with something like a 26-28 inch waist, depending on the brand. Impressively slim! Though there seems to be very little excess body weight on you anyway. Very slender legs if the profile of the jeans is an indicator? The shoes are not a colour scheme I would wear, BUT they do look good on you. Glad the socks have been left off this time, which (now) shows your foot and shoe to much better advantage. The upper strap design does look attractive too, wide bands suggesting a very comfortable fit despite the 5" rise. Yep, nice choice. ....

Mrs Freddy likes a high stout boot for walking in weather, and while being out with me. Unfortunately she has damage to her left foot, (mentioned elsewhere) due to years of wearing what might now be described as poor quality stiletto's. [As have many of the women of a similar age that I still know, who also used to wear them.] While I am able to walk for many hours in heels, Mrs Freddy no longer can. She is happy to wear a high heel when out socialising, but not for tramping streets or around shopping malls. This situation is exacerbated by a fall/trip, now around three years ago, that caused a soft tissue injury that seems reluctant to fully heal. The occasional and intermittent (re)swelling of the top of one foot (curved bit between ankle and toes), causes pain when a variety of her shoes are worn. The foot was X-rayed at the time of the original injury, so we know there was no breaking of bones. The injury seemed to clear up after about 12 months, but a further slip seems to have undone the repair, and may have made permanent recovery impossible. In the light of this problem, I have been passed a quantity of footwear to dispose of, on an auction site. Unlike when we first met, and unlike when we started dating (with a separation of nearly 20 years between those dates), Mrs Freddy no longer feels the need to endure pain for fashion. There is now a comfort test to pass ..... The boots will be collected from the store tomorrow. More news as it arrives.

I'm glad you are in remission. Terrible disease. It is rife on one side of my family. As Uncle R (my fathers brother) said: (at his sisters funeral, him post treatment too) "It might run in some families, but gallops through ours." Oddly, my mother, soon to be 84 years old and still a smoker ... Has complained she has clean clear lungs. A recent checkup had her questioning the honesty of her doctor because he had confirmed she had cancer/infection free lungs, despite being a 30-40 a day smoker of 70 years. I've said it many times; "Imperial Tobacco should be using her for advertising their products" (sic). Thank you both for your good wishes on the loss of (yet another) friend. Although a hard worker and all around good person, his chances of making old bones were slim. Few thought him likely to reach retirement age given his drinking/smoking habits, but I doubt any of us would imagine he would get so ill so young, and pass away so quickly. ......

I'm afraid so. While I could see a thin platform as being acceptable, there's still a large amount of footwear around with thick platforms, and many of them boots. I've got slim legs, and most (if not all) tend to be very baggy on my legs. I would happily report on attractive OTK boots, if there were some about that were a realistic prospect for people here. For example, the ones I've persuaded Mrs Freddy to try, come in at £190, don't have a heel of mention and they have rubber (man made) soles. £190!! I (personally) can't wear courts (US ~ pumps) outside, so while I'm aware of some I like, is there any point in including them? If yes, then I'll add some. The styles I include here, while not being terribly inclusive, are usually going to have the potential to be worn by men in public. The notable exception; the style with metal heels. These were included because to me, they are extremely attractive, and are a nod to another thread about metal heels elsewhere.

Seen recently in House of Fraser ...... Bit 'rich' at £150 though ..... Carvela ankle height cowboy boot. Not so great picture (if link doesn't work).

These have FINALLY gone on sale, with my size still in stock. New price is £50 ...... Jury is out ..... Tempted but .....

Updates: Sadly, he died 6 days before Christmas. Her blood pressure continues to be a problem, with her operation now scheduled for the New Year. I'm pleased to confirm the original report was correct, only two neighbours lost, not three. Unfortunately, another person from the same group as the deceased, or wife to a close friend of the deceased, has a Stage III tumour in her neck. I know another women who is in full remission having had lengthy treatment for this condition, so my hopes are high. Both woman are slightly younger than me. I remain lucky that all those close to me, seem to be in good health. But all this other sad news is wearing. [And why shouldn't it be?] I wish instead, it were making me live my life twice or three times faster than I do.....

From me too. I've yet to hear/see any girl/woman tell me they were stimulated by me wearing heels. However, I've had two tell me they quite liked the 'effect' it had on me during or after I wore them. Mrs Freddy doesn't care for them (in that way) at all, and would say it has the opposite effect on her. [eg. A turn off.] She's aware it has no different immediate effect on me to spending some time in a social environment around attractive women in a relaxed [possibly alcohol fuelled] situation. Since I don't drink, 'alcohol fuelled' would mean a glass of beer or glass of wine. (Put another way, the cumulative effect of these two situations - that don't have to be mutually exclusive, is to put me in a very very very good mood.) So when I wear a heel, it's because I like to, not because I expect my partner to get stimulated by me wearing them. If looking to attract interest from a prospective partner, I've always found a good/regular job, straight teeth, dress sense, and a newish car produced good results. A sense a humour, and a caring disposition helped maintain that interest. I can't see being able to walk in 4 or 5 inch heels, being on any girls shortlist of attractive male attributes? As nice as that thought might be. Conversely ...... were a girl looking for some luuuve from her partner ..... Faced with the choice of (i) spending 2 hours getting clean, changed and made up, another 2-3 hours being entertained with conversation that might involve effort with another couple (the in-laws perhaps). Or (ii) telling her fella to put some heels on for half an hour.... I'm sure there are plenty of girls out there who would prefer the option 'ii', due to the efficiency of the option.

Hello and welcome. I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures.

Good call. I have two identical pairs of unworn JS boots myself. Owned them both circa 3 years, and the most expensive boots I expect to keep. [Those in the avatar are going back.] I think them very well made, and surprisingly comfortable. JS Alpine. So far, too nice to wear, though I had recently planned to wear them to that Elbow gig. Ms Simpson is surely no fool? While I've little doubt she had much to do with any styling, her management must be keen to ensure her name is kept as a quality/value tag. I would buy again given the chance, but we don't see them much over here. Both mine were personal imports.

Had a quick look around the web site, specifically to find pricing from the Canadian stores .... There doesn't seem to be any, rather it pushes for a location to provide details of your nearest store. No other detail found (by me leastways). Rather looks like the Canadian version, might be a run as a private franchise deal? Each store has the potential to run their own pricing isolated from anything found on the US (mail-order) service? Makes sense from the business point of view, where historic currency fluctuations could have made American vs Canadian web selling prices ambiguous. Before it got taken over by Amazon (and currently with Amazon) stores like Endless, and maybe ALDO too, use an I.P. address to work out your location and provide a local item range and local [currency] pricing to suit the enquiry. Since the Priceless (Canada) site wants a place to determine your location, I'd say this wasn't a function offered by Priceless. They might say this level of complexity costs money. I would propose it helps sales, and since they are in the business of selling...... Of course the "why's and where-for's" are of no significance. The bottom line is; few things are going to switch off a customer quite as much as almost doubling an on-line price, when a buyer arrives at a store.

I'm reminded of a scene from Pretty Women .... when the snobby salesgirls dismiss the Julia Roberts character because she doesn't seem to qualify as a customer? I've worked in retail - though never on commission. Not once felt the need to do anything other than help the customer. Even when they may have treated me poorly .... I take pride in selling, and providing a good service. You're not the first to experience 'not great' service from ALDO. I have myself found it a bit hit and miss, though predominantly good. If I had gone into the store with the intention of spending money and gotten poor service, I would have been tempted to ask for the manager. Over here we have laws about discrimination..... Most of the Western World enjoys a liberal attitude toward life, borne of a progressive culture grown over 2,000 years. Many other cultures, some even older, have made no progression at all. I read a news article only hours ago, about a 20 year old girl shot 6 times (fatally) because (i) she left her home without her family (to give aid to others) and (ii) for giving polio vaccinations to folk the local vigilantes (possibly Taliban) said shouldn't receive this sort of healthcare. Someone from a culture still subject to that sort of background (either directly, or indirectly) is hardly likely to understand a man wearing heels. That said, I've been subject to staring by women from a wide variety of backgrounds. Sadly, wealth or a Western lifestyle is no guarantee of good manners nor consideration for the feelings of others. Like you, this sort of thing bugs me ... Fortunately, not for long .... Sounds like you had an event filled adventure? Nice to read about it.

I'm a recent convert. (Thanks to Mrs Freddy.) They're an accomplished band from Manchester. Been around a while. Just about every other song is an 'anthem'. If you had anything to do with the Olympics this year, you would have heard them ..... Where they played live. They were at the V Festival, did Glastonbury 2011, and have just completed an 18 month global tour. They played to a capacity audience at the O2 Sunday, of around 20,000 at a venue 200 miles from home territory. They are excellent musicians who play real instruments. Not often I could say a live gig was as good as the studio sound, but they were better? Great, great gig. is a 'live' studio recording, I suspect for a TV feature I missed. Very very very few bands would be asked to perform with the BBC Concert Orchestra and a competition winning choir - at the Abbey Road studio's. http://heels4men.net/uploads/emoticons/default_cool.png' alt='B)'>

I'm very behind with my 'adventure' reporting, and pictures of heels seen out. Bit delinquent with the styles reviews too. Have had other priorities, and these have been unavoidable. (Unusually.) Rather than postpone the report of another 'adventure', this one will have to appear out of sequence. Ever heard of a band called Elbow? If you watched the Olympics 2012 Closing Ceremony, your will have seen them. Slightly off the centre line of pop, but they are great lyricists and accomplished musicians. Mrs Freddy really likes them, and an opportunity came our way for us to see them. Was never going to be cheap, but the tickets came attached to VIP facilities, and VIP car parking. While herself is trying to keep a bit of a tight rein on spending, it seemed too good an opportunity to miss. I offered to finance the outing on the strength of it being an early Chrissy present. [Knowing full well, I'd still be buying her something else.] Anyway, we got the tickets, and the gig was at London's O2 Arena. I hadn't realised, but it was the last gig at the last venue, of an almost 18 month World Tour. Some planning had gone into this. Tickets ordered 4 months ago. Haircut 3 weeks ago .... (To make the cut look 'relaxed', not just recently hacked off.) Car fuelled, route committed to memory. [Journey home, not equally learned!] Decision on trouser (bought 3 years ago and unworn) with boots (bought 3 years ago and unworn) made and tried for size/look. Nails trimmed .... As with anything else that needed it. [No detail left untouched.] At the last minute, concerns over meeting someone we might know (it's a big place, but a lot of people there), so different boot worn. Had to be high/high as the trousers were so long. Plus, having worn an almost 5 inch heel for 20 minutes while flouncing around getting ready, a 4 inch heel just didn't feel high enough! So left a bit later than planned, but still, VERY early. Just as well, as a hold up on the North side of the Thames tunnel (aka Blackwell Tunnel) had us parked on the route for nearly 30 minutes, within a 10 minute swim across the river. Having arrived in good time, we were still too late to have a mooch around the venue. Before entering the venue outer entrance only 100 yards from the car park, we to Costa for refreshment and use of a toilet. An accompanied middle aged lady (I'm being kind there) sitting outside, had a good look at my boots, as did a girl inside Costa. I was in 'couldn't be bothered' mode - so ignored them both. Into the venue via the VIP door. Just like the regular one, but security a lot more friendly. We guided to our lounge, with a helper at very point of our short journey up the escalator to the lower VIP lounges. Did I mention we had front seats there too? Only 3 rows of 5 if I remember, so never going to feel crowded. Must of walked past 20 Arena employees to get seated. Walked past another 20 going to the bar during the interval for light refreshment. Also walked past a good number of other customers, including a family of four who joined us in the lift. (Both mother and daughter spotted my shoes.) Can't be sure how many spotted the boots while I stood at the counter being served, but wild guess .... everyone of the other 25 people in 4 rows held 2 paces away from the bar?. Floor at this position was painted concrete. Very slippery, and noisy. Again, still in 'couldn't care less' mode. Back to our floor and our seats. Gig was excellent. I had thought the band would be pretty inanimate, but not so. Rear graphics (on large screens), the light show, and the lead man of the band kept aural and visual stimulation going the whole time they were on. Even got some audience participation going with a fast back-and-forward Mexican wave, and involved those standing inside the 'stall' (open) area in getting them to do a reverse wave by ducking. There was a couple of other bits, and it was all very entertaining. One big surprise ..... A chap close to the band called Marcus remarked loudly it was his birthday. 15 minutes later when the lead singer had finished with it, he gave Marcus his personal guitar of at least 12 years (I suspect a Stratocaster - the type favoured by the likes of Jimi Hendrix). Plus we sang him happy birthday! I doubt he'll ever have another quite so memorable? Not wanting to get caught in the post conclusion rush to the toilets, I left briefly. Walked out into an empty corridor, only to be approached immediately by our lounge valet. My walking away might have been interesting for him .... as could have the walk past another 5 of his colleagues. 3 of which were standing in the very well lit and un-carpeted hall outside the toilets! And all three still there talking on my exit. Back into the lounge for the climax. Was a very very very good gig. We hung around for the lounge to empty, before Mrs Freddy's turn to venture toward the loo. As we left our floor for the escalator downward, we were followed by a girl who had looked at my footwear and just smiled as we let her pass. I think 3 (large/tall) fellas waiting by the inner exit may have noticed them too and certainly one of the security chaps stared at my boots as I approached (until I stared at him). Had word spread? We quickly to the car a short walk away, the earlier cold now given way to light rain. The downside to parking so close to the venue .... You're at the end of the queue of traffic leaving. Took the wrong side of 30 minutes to get mobile, but once off we kept moving. An hour later, we were at home. I took many photo's, but mostly my camera didn't cope with bright flashing (coloured) lights very well. Most are poor quality, and about half were completely useless. [Out of focus, or so much movement due to slow shutter speeds, band members look like ghosts.] Managed to get some video's though. Mrs Freddy had a quick look before retiring for the night. (Up at 5.15am for work, so gonna be a tired baby tomorrow. } No shouting or screaming, no lynchings. Very pleasant evening on many levels.