Barefoot Rick's blog

Friday I went to go see the Meg 2 the trench it was a great movie.and yes I went barefoot like always the people that work there know me. And so I was sitting in my seat and had my seat reclaimed. This guy comes up and sits one seat down from me and I was just sitting waiting for the movie to start. And I notice that he keep looking at my bare feet. He finally asked me where did I get my toe ring so I told him where and he asked me where are my flip flops I said I don’t wear shoes. He said wow and they let you in here barefoot? I said yes they know me here and that I don’t wear shoes. He said oh then I notice that two other people sat next to him and the two other people were talking and the guy that I was talking to I saw him take his sandals off and he said that the last time he came to the movies there was a guy that took his shoes off his feet smelled so bad that other people were complaining to the people that were working he said they told the guy that he had to put his shoes back on or leave the movie theater the guy left. Will the two other people started taking their shoes off and so as we were watching they previews before the movie the two other people said at least we are not the only ones being comfortable. And the people that were next to them started to say that we needed to put your shoes on and that they don’t allow bare feet. We said please just mind your own business. So the guy ( he was a older man) went and started to complain to the people that work there that we had our shoes off and it’s against the health code and the people who work there said no that people take their shoes off all the time and there’s no health code saying that you have to have shoes on at the theater. So the guy and his wife got really mad and this is happening where we were sitting. So the manager was called in and he said that people often take their shoes off and that the movie theater welcomes people to do that and they welcome also the barefoot people. I never had that happen at any movie theater I have gone to . So we watched the movie and like I said it was awesome and it’s awesome that the staff at the theater was backing us up . I don’t know why some people don’t like barefoot people. Will everybody keep barefooting.

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Today I took my mom to dinner and we went to a nice Mexican restaurant. And yes I went in barefoot the people that work there know me and they are good with me being barefoot. And as we were looking over the menu the hostess was seating two other couples. And as my mom and I was talking I notice that both couples were looking and pointing at my bare feet. And I could hear some of what they were talking about and it was about my bare feet and my toe ring and anklets. And my mom ask me if we should just leave I said does it bug you that they are talking and Staring at my bare feet ? My mom said no I’m use to it and my mom is a wonderful woman she ever had a problem with me going barefoot she thinks it’s great that I do what feels right to me and she supports me and my barefoot lifestyle. So after we ordered the waiter asked me if the two couples are bothering me and my mom I said no it’s ok. Will the waiter went over to the couples and ask if my bare feet was bugging them . They said they wish they knew that they could be barefoot in the restaurant because they hate wearing shoes they prefer to be barefoot in this heat . So the waiter said that they are barefoot friendly. So one of the couples came to me and my mom and said sorry for looking and pointing at my bare feet. I said it’s ok at least you and the people you’re with are ok with bare feet . He said we love going barefoot but their are some places that do not like people walking into their restaurant in bare feet. I said I know I stay away from places like that . So as we were talking I notice that both couples took their flip flops off and they said that they were every sorry for the way they were acting it’s their first time that they have seen another barefoot person in a restaurant and nobody was complaining about someone’s bare feet and they were surprised. So they ask if they could join us and we said yes so we talked about how we got started going barefoot and how long we have been going barefoot. They asked my mom if she was surprised that her son loves being barefoot and she said no he hates socks and shoes and that i could not wait to go barefoot. And as we talked and Ate our food the couples gave me a great complement they said I have ever nice toes and even one of they ladies said that I have toes like a woman I said thanks . They said that most men don’t have good looking toes . I said I know but their are some men out there that have great looking toes and feet. As we finished out dinner I did mention about the hip forum and check out the barefoot forum and their are a lot of awesome people on that forum that love to go barefoot and talk about where they have gone barefoot and all the positive feedback they get and about some negative feedback. But the people on this forum are really awesome. So we finished eating and talking we exchanged numbers and we paid our bill and went on your way . I hope that we can get together again and talk more . Because out where I live there’s not a lot of barefoot people and most of the people I do run in to think that bare feet should only be in the house and not in public or public places. Will everybody keep barefooting

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Today I had some shopping to do and yes I did it barefoot. And I did it this morning before it get really hot . I went to Walmart for some medication and the pharmacist ask me if it was getting hot outside I said a little bit. And he noticed that I was barefoot and he said that he liked my anklet and my toe ring I said thanks . He asked me if I shop there a lot I said yes I do he said yeah I notice that you don’t wear shoes or flip flops I said no I don’t. He said that he has seen me many times shopping barefoot and I told him that I haven’t worn any type of shoes in over 30 years he said you must have tough feet I said yes I do I can walk on glass even on fishing hooks he said wow I wish my feet were that tough I said you just have to go barefoot when you can and go everywhere barefoot. So I said thanks and went to my truck and went to the Veterinarian hospital to pickup some medication for my dog and I always go in there barefoot I never have any problems there. So as I was wait for my dog medication another person came in and said wow I wish I could walk around barefoot I looked at her and I smiled. She said I bet it feels great to walk around barefoot I said yes it do I have been going barefoot of over 30 years and I always go barefoot in the winter also . She said I don’t mind in the summer but the winter it’s to cold. I told her it takes time to get use to going barefoot in the snow and the receptionist said here’s the medication and the receptionist said he is always barefoot it doesn’t matter what time of the year he is always barefoot. So grab my dog medication and said by to the receptionist and the lady that was asking me questions said that she was going to start going barefoot and not wear sandals that much . The receptionist said after see you go barefoot and I have seen you at the store ( Walmart ) barefoot I started going barefoot more and more . I said it’s really healthy to go barefoot and I said goodbye again and I walk to my truck and came home . And did some years work barefoot also . But I hope I change some people’s mind about going barefoot it’s great and it’s a awesome lifestyle that I would not change at all .

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Today is lawn mowing day and yes I mow the lawn barefoot and I also string trim barefoot. The grass was a little bit wet from the rain yesterday but it felt great on my bare feet. I had a new neighbor stop and ask me if I have ever hit my foot or toes with the string trimmer? I said no I haven’t done that he was amazed. He also ask me why I don’t wear shoes he has seen me mow the lawn barefoot ever since the spring and he has seen me use my snowblower also barefoot. He told me he always wanted to ask me why I’m always barefoot. So when he ask me today I told he why . I told he that I have gout and before my doctor got my gout under control I could not wear socks or shoes because of my feet being so swollen. And I was already going barefoot . He asked me if I go barefoot at work and I told him that I own my own business and I let my employees also go barefoot if they want to . He asked what kind of business I told him auto Detailing he said oh wow . And then he asked me how long have I been going barefoot I said over 30 years as a full time barefooter. He was amazed he told me he wished he could go barefoot full time but his job doesn’t allow bare feet or flip flops. I said wow but he does work of a corporate company. He asked me if he could talk about going barefoot more later today or tomorrow ? I told him I always go for a morning walk every morning at 6:00 am he asked me if he could walk with me I said yeah and he said he would be barefoot too I said ok see you in the morning he said ok so I got back to mowing my lawn. It’s going to be great to have someone else to walk barefoot with my friends do not go barefoot only in their homes not outside or to public places. So I hope I will have a friend that will walk barefoot with me and maybe go other places barefoot too will everybody keep barefooting...

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Today it’s was raining this morning and I went for my morning walk. I wear a rain jacket and I was barefoot. I did my 2 mile walk and it was raining steady . I just love walking in the rain barefoot it felt so good having the nice cool rain on my bare feet. I had a couple of people that a gas station ask me if I needed a ride I said no I’m good. I had someone else ask me if I’m ok I said yes I’m great . They just looked like wow this guy is crazy. I went inside the gas station and got a drink and the cashier asked me wear are my shoes I told her I don’t wear shoes she said wow you must have tough feet I said yes I do I haven’t worn shoes in over 30 years. She was amazed that a guy has gone barefoot for that long . She ask you must have a nice boss. I told her that I have my own business and I let my employees go barefoot . She ask what kind of business I said auto Detailing . She was amazed that I let employees go barefoot I said will when we wash the vehicles you get a little wet why work in wet shoes all day long . She said yah I can understand that so I said will see you tomorrow she said ok and I walked back to my house and it was still raining I walked through puddles of water and the I had to get ready for work . It was a great rainy barefoot day. Everybody keep barefooting...