eternalknot Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) I just needed a chasing butterflies in the meadow kind of thread to end my night with. Vote in my poll so I can go to bed on a happy, light-hearted note? ETA: if you're between 5'2" and 5'3" vote with the 5'2" and so on. Edited December 30, 2011 by eternalknot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :toetap05: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 I move more slowly in my old age LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I move more slowly in my old age LOL!!! FTR I'm 5'6". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm 5'6"!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Woohoo! I made it into the third category! I thought for sure I was going to be in the shortest group. :D I'm 5'4. Well, really 5'3.5, but I round up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I don't want The Man to know how tall I am. :lol: ROFL Actually, I did vote. I'm 5'10 and a smidge more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I don't want The Man to know how tall I am. :lol: ROFL Actually, I did vote. I'm 5'10 and a smidge more. You suck. And I say that with great affection and intense jealousy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCrazyMama Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Woohoo! I made it into the third category! I thought for sure I was going to be in the shortest group. :D I'm 5'4. Well, really 5'3.5, but I round up. :D Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 5'7" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Wow, so far this is a fairly tall group! I'm 5'8", and usually the tallest woman in the room. New homeschooler stereotype in the making--we're all tall, and need extra denim to make our jumpers long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 You people are going to give me a complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHowell Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 5'2.... and a half! At least I'm not the shortest!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 I voted 5'1" - 5'2" but ... I lied :lol: that's what my driver's license says, but I'm really only 5'1/2" (I just used to have bigger hair). So, great; I bet you ladies all have kids taller than I am. So much for going to bed happy, now I'm sulking through the meadow among the toads and snakes. You know, the other things my height LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 5'0" here! I'm the "little" sister to my three younger siblings. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 You suck. And I say that with great affection and intense jealousy. Mostly height is useful for one thing: When I am shopping at the grocery store height-challenged strangers ask me to reach stuff on the high shelves for them. I always do it, because I can't imagine standing there not being able to reach the root beer. I rejected no fewer than four offers of marriage from semi-gorgeous and successful men because they were shorter than me. The man I did marry is 6 ft tall but if he slouches I look taller because I have better posture. I haven't worn heels in almost 20 years. I have to order long-legged jeans for giants through the mail, and no sweaters ever have sleeves long enough. Still jealous? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Mostly height is useful for one thing: When I am shopping at the grocery store height-challenged strangers ask me to reach stuff on the high shelves for them. I always do it, because I can't imagine standing there not being able to reach the root beer. I rejected no fewer than four offers of marriage from semi-gorgeous and successful men because they were shorter than me. The one I did marry is 6ft tall but if he slouches I look taller because I have better posture. I haven't worn heels in almost 20 years. I have to order long-legged jeans for giants through the mail, and no sweaters ever have sleeves long enough. Still jealous? :lol: Yes, because I'm that person who can never reach the root beer. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Mostly height is useful for one thing: When I am shopping at the grocery store height-challenged strangers ask me to reach stuff on the high shelves for them. I always do it, because I can't imagine standing there not being able to reach the root beer. I rejected no fewer than four offers of marriage from semi-gorgeous and successful men because they were shorter than me. The man I did marry is 6 ft tall but if he slouches I look taller because I have better posture. I haven't worn heels in almost 20 years. I have to order long-legged jeans for giants through the mail, and no sweaters ever have sleeves long enough. Still jealous? :lol: I'm one of the people waiting for tall people to come down the aisle so that I can ask them to get something down for me. And jeans and sweaters always have legs and sleeves that are too long for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Well, I'll always reach the high stuff but I sincerely hope that when I'm old somebody shorter will hand up stuff from the bottom shelves for me! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I was 5'9" before kids. Sigh. No one warned me that I was going to get shorter, and wider and have bigger feet. :glare: So for the sake of honesty I voted for what I am now. But, darn it, it sure made me sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Jean, maybe you could mail me the extra ends of your sweaters and jeans and I'll sew 'em onto mine. I could start a charity! Donations for the Tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Jean, maybe you could mail me the extra ends of your sweaters and jeans and I'll sew 'em onto mine. I could start a charity! Donations for the Tall. :lol: I've just taken to shortening my sleeves to 3/4 length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Yes, because I'm that person who can never reach the root beer. :D You need to move here then. The root beer is at waist level or on the bottom. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 You need more tall numbers. I'm 6'. Like Tibbie, I, too, refused more than my share of men shorter than me. I'm not sure why, other than the fact that I simply wasn't attracted to shorter men. I never refuse a "can you reach that for me" request either. I do understand the frustration of trying to find pants long enough, but I do my own alterations, which helps immensely. As for blouses, I end up pushing up sleeves to look 3/4 length, then pile on bangles and bracelets. Contrary to Tibbie, I do wear heels -- as often as possible. I like being tall, but I like being taller, too. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Woohoo! I made it into the third category! I thought for sure I was going to be in the shortest group. :D I'm 5'4. Well, really 5'3.5, but I round up. :D I say I'm 5'5, but I round up as well. Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaLady Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 5'2.... and a half! At least I'm not the shortest!! :D Hey! I'm 4'11....am I the shortest? Do I win a prize? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 5'11" Dh is 6'4 1/2"; Ds 19 is 6'2 1/2"; Dd 15 is 5'10"; and I haven't measured Ds 6 recently but he's tall for his age.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thea Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 5'9 I use to be 5'10, but apparently I've shrunk a bit in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 You need more tall numbers. I'm 6'. Like Tibbie, I, too, refused more than my share of men shorter than me. I'm not sure why, other than the fact that I simply wasn't attracted to shorter men. I never refuse a "can you reach that for me" request either. I do understand the frustration of trying to find pants long enough, but I do my own alterations, which helps immensely. As for blouses, I end up pushing up sleeves to look 3/4 length, then pile on bangles and bracelets. Contrary to Tibbie, I do wear heels -- as often as possible. I like being tall, but I like being taller, too. ;) I like the heels and bangles look on tall women but I've never had the confidence! I'm considering some changes, though. I was raised to be very demure and modest, but I'm pushing 40 and Mom's training is finally starting to wear off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 You need more tall numbers. I'm 6'. Like Tibbie, I, too, refused more than my share of men shorter than me. I'm not sure why, other than the fact that I simply wasn't attracted to shorter men. I never refuse a "can you reach that for me" request either. I do understand the frustration of trying to find pants long enough, but I do my own alterations, which helps immensely. As for blouses, I end up pushing up sleeves to look 3/4 length, then pile on bangles and bracelets. Contrary to Tibbie, I do wear heels -- as often as possible. I like being tall, but I like being taller, too. ;) Just goes to show which end of the spectrum I'm on :tongue_smilie:it didn't occur to me to go higher than what I thought was already super tall! My brothers are all over 6'4" and always joke that someone must've peed in my gene pool for me to barely crack 5' (on a day I'm working the good posture). I still have to climb on counters to reach into the top shelves of my kitchen cabinets :lol: I haven't found a step ladder tall enough yet. My kids and I look like monkeys, and my poor husband finds us all so very uncouth LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I am surprised by the results. I thought 5'4" was average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hey! I'm 4'11....am I the shortest? Do I win a prize? LOL :tongue_smilie: I've never not been the shortest. I love that I'm in good company! I'll give you my firstborn or buy you a pony - your choice of prize LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 I am surprised by the results. I thought 5'4" was average. You and me, both! And that was depressing enough in its own right, but man - there are some really tall women in these parts! I hope it's contagious; I'm still waiting for my growth spurt ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I like the heels and bangles look on tall women but I've never had the confidence! I'm considering some changes, though. I was raised to be very demure and modest, but I'm pushing 40 and Mom's training is finally starting to wear off. I have the confidence, but mine manifests in the need for comfort and not giving a hoot for what anyone else thinks, resulting in a wardrobe of yoga pants and tennis shoes. I'm in awe of you women who can wear heels for any reason, at any height! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm 5 feet 2 3/4 inches, so I just rounded myself into the next category :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 ETA: if you're between 5'2" and 5'3" vote with the 5'2" and so on. That's me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm 5ft 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm 5'1" - Gosh, a lot of you guys are tall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I am a VERY tall 5'2. On a good day I reach the impossible height of 5'2 1/2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I am a VERY tall 5'2. On a good day I reach the impossible height of 5'2 1/2. :D:D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm just scraping 5'0". I stand on a step stool to stir the stock pot. :tongue_smilie: I have a friend / old coworker that I don't get to see very often and she's always shocked at how short I am. She thinks I'm the same height as her (5'7")... Chalks it up to my "tall personality". :lol: I don't have trouble reaching grocery shelves, though, unless something is on top, way in the back... Do you think they do some sort of population height survey when they build? That would be weird, but sort of helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm 5' 3 3/4", but on a good day, 5'4". I don't really think of myself as shorter than average, though I am shorter than everyone I know, expect my two friends' mother. I don't have trouble reaching the top shelf on my tip toes, unless it's shoved in the back, which it usually is :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 4'11" I wouldn't mind being this short if I didn't also have a weight problem. If I were tiny (as I used to be before kids) it would be much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcross222 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 6' here too. I used to play college volleyball and I was usually the tallest on the team. The other night I was watching the NCAA volleyball finals between Illinois and UCLA. They had many girls at 6'5" and 6'6" on the team. I think the SHORTEST girl on the court was 5'11"! 4/6 of my kids are girls and my husband is 6'3". I hope my girls don't get that UBERtall. So difficult when shopping and dating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Mac Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I was 5'9" before kids. Sigh. No one warned me that I was going to get shorter, and wider and have bigger feet. :glare: So for the sake of honesty I voted for what I am now. But, darn it, it sure made me sad. Ahhhh, so it's not all in my imagination. I was 5' 5.5" when pregnant with first dd. I was quite upset when I found out last year that I'm now actually 5'4" especially when that first born dd (now 11) is 5'1" :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Yes, because I'm that person who can never reach the root beer. :D Yup-that's me too! I've been known to climb on the lower shelves if needed. I'm thinking that some of the gentlemen on the board may exceed 5'9" as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I was 5'9" before kids. Sigh. No one warned me that I was going to get shorter, and wider and have bigger feet. :glare: So for the sake of honesty I voted for what I am now. But, darn it, it sure made me sad. The bigger feet thing is really annoying. I've thrown out or donated shoes after every pregnancy. Just crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca M Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 5 ft 11 1/2 in, hubby is 6 ft 8 in. People like to comment that our kids will be on the basketball team. However I was born with no coordination, and they were blessed with my genes so their height will be used for other advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I voted 5'1" - 5'2" but ... I lied :lol: that's what my driver's license says, but I'm really only 5'1/2" (I just used to have bigger hair). So, great; I bet you ladies all have kids taller than I am. So much for going to bed happy, now I'm sulking through the meadow among the toads and snakes. You know, the other things my height LOL. Haha...me too....just under 5'1".... But I voted 5'1".....because that is what my drivers license says.....also due to my 80's hair:D Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I don't want The Man to know how tall I am. :lol: ROFL Actually, I did vote. I'm 5'10 and a smidge more. So jealous! I've always wanted to be tall. I stopped growing in eighth grade and watched all my friends pass me by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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