Sunday, June 05, 2011

I'M A BUTTON UP SHIRT KINDA GUY.....AND HERE'S WHY:))

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IRIS FLOWERS IN OUR FRONT YARD 

Managed to get a better sleep Saturday night & that made all the difference in my Sunday energy levels.  Kelly had mentioned there was a first time ever vintage Motorcycle rally in downtown Bayfield today from 10 to 2 so that is where I headed.  The rally was put on by the Sarnia Vintage Motorcycle Group & hosted by the historic Albion Hotel in Bayfield.  Not that I am a vintage Motorcycle buff but it was interesting enough to get me out of the house & see something different for a change.

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IN FRONT OF THE ALBION HOTEL IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN BAYFIELD 

I was there & parked my bike about 10.  Grabbed a coffee, took a few pictures of about 15 to 20 bikes & then headed off on my own bike ride through the countryside.

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Stopped in Zurich for a chicken salad sandwich on brown & headed back to Bayfield a couple hours later.  Slipped into town doing a drive by the Vintage rally & noticed there were probably a hundred plus bikes all parked around the historic Albion Hotel, who incidentally sponsored today's rally.  Looked to me like it was a big success for the Albion & all the other downtown Bayfield business's as well.  Wouldn't be at all surprised if it becomes an annual event & that would be a good thing for the merchants of Bayfield.

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JERRY RADER'S CATERING, ZURICH ONTARIO....MY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH STOP 

I kept my eyes glued on a Squirrel for about 20 minutes this afternoon as he tried to figure out a way to get on the bird station platform.  Made half a dozen attempts from various angles but just couldn't get it figured out.  He finally shinnied up a skinny metal pole I had some wind chimes on & leaped about 5 feet from the top of it onto the bird station.  Took me about 10 seconds to get out there & scare him off, & another 20 seconds to move that wind chime pole to another part of the yard.  Ok Mr. Squirrel, ball's in your court again!!

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THE SQUIRREL FAILED TO GET ALL THE WAY UP THE POST IN THIS ATTEMPT

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FINALLY MAKES IT ONTO THE BIRD STATION PLATFORM BY CLIMBING UP A NEARBY WIND CHIMES POLE!!      

Yep, I'm a button up shirt kinda guy alright.  As far back as I can remember I have mainly worn shirts most days.  I went through the T-Shirt & Sweatshirt phase for a short while back whenever when but always came back to wearing good old practical shirts.  I know most guys wear T-Shirts in the summer but I have never understood why.  To me a T-Shirt is confining & hot.  No air circulation.  I wear T-Shirts in cool & cold weather only because they hold body heat in & keep me warm.  Never understood the logic of Polo shirts either.  Aside from maybe a couple buttons at the top & an alligator logo it's like being wrapped in a blanket on hot days.  Never much cared for sweatshirts either despite all the fancy Football graphics & University logos plastered all over some of them.  Logic takes precedence over fashion in my world & besides, I don't like pulling something over my head that's going to mess up my hair, right!!

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HEEEEEYYYY....WHERE'S MY HAIRBRUSH!!  (AND THAT'S WHAT SHE REALLY SAID TOO:))

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ALWAYS LOTS OF LADY BIKERS AT ANY EVENT NOWADAYS 

Now, let me tell you why I much prefer wearing button up shirts.  First is the fact that with a shirt, you get air conditioning on those hot days.  Undo the buttons & let the cooling summer breezes flow around your bare skin.  Try that with a T-Shirt, Polo Shirt or Sweatshirt.  Summer shirts also come in far cooler materials.  And by cool I don't mean hip!!  I mean 'cool' like in the cooling factor of  shirt material.  I can button up a shirt & tuck it in to add a bit of warmth or I can unbutton it & pull it out for a cooling affect.  Pretty neat so far eh.  But, here's why I really prefer shirts....pockets:)) 

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THIS FELLOW PROUDLY DISPLAYS HIS URAL SIDECAR MOTORCYCLE

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YEP, THAT LOOKS LIKE A RUSSIAN  HAMMER & SICKLE TO ME ALRIGHT 

I carry a small black note book & pen with me every single day of the year & have been doing so for the past 28 years.  That notebook is vital in keeping me organized because it is where I write everything down most every day.  Maybe some folks can head off to the store with 7 or 8 items to pick up & remember every one of them but am not one of those total recall people & it's funny because the very first time Kelly & I ever met ,she noticed the notebook & pen in my pocket & wondered right off......is this guy a 'Nerd.'

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FIRST, THIS GUY CAME BY RIDING HIS SIDECAR MOTORCYCLE DOWN THE STREET

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THEN, HE CAME BACK UP THE STREET RIDING IN HIS SIDECAR

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AND WHAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO DO IN THESE PHOTOS I HAVE NO IDEA 

Ok, getting back to why I like shirts.  Only thing better than a button up shirt with a pocket is a button up shirt with 2 pockets & to put the icing on the shirt cake, if those 2 pockets are button done, Walla....jackpot.  No, I'm not trying to look like the Rhinestone Cowboy guy.  Again, in my world, it all has to do with logic.  The left hand pocket is where my notebook & pen go & the right button down pocket is where my Canon Camera goes.  And, if I can't button that pocket down I am going to dump that camera out onto the ground every time I bend over for sure.  When on the Motorcycle both button down pockets come into play because one time I had the wind flip a note book out of a non buttoned pocket & I lost it. 

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I am in the habit of carrying a cell phone while on the bike as well.  And, where do I carry that??  Well, in one of my button down shirt pockets of course.  At least that way if I fall off my bike & land in a cornfield somewhere I can at least reach into my pocket, pull out my cell phone & call someone saying, "Help, I've fallen & I can't get up."  Now, try finding your cell phone if your wearing a T-Shirt or a Sweatshirt.  Good luck because your cell phone is probably across the road in a farmer's bean field along with your bike & sack of peanut butter sandwiches!!  

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And, ever wonder why some of us guys wear the same thing over & over, day after day?  Well, I just might have a few thoughts on that tomorrow........10-4:))

GROANER'S CORNER:((

A police officer pulled over two nuns riding on a motorcycle, and said to the rider, 'Ma'am, you're driving much too slowly, could you please drive faster?"   And the nun says, 'Oh, I saw the sign with the "21" and assumed the speed limit was 21 mph."   The officer explains: 'No ma'am, the speed limit is 80. The highway number is Interstate 21."  Then the police officer looks at the passenger and can see the other nun shaking like a leaf.   "Excuse me sister, but what's wrong with your passenger?"  "Oh, she's probably shaking like that because we just got off Highway 401."

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16 comments:

  1. interesting angle with regards to your 'shirt wearing'!..makes sense now!

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  2. Like your logic on the shirts! I think a man has to do what suits him best and meets his needs.
    Can't wait for part 2 on the shirts tomorrow, may get my reason there too.
    Take care and have a good Monday.

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  3. Jim is a t-shirt guy. But his shorts and pants have to have a certain number of pockets and at least two have to close. I think it's the t-shirts because he had to wear a shirt and tie to work every day.

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  4. Had to laugh the other day, watching Family Feud and one of the questions was "where does a guy in a nudist colony put his keys?" - too funny (some of the answers!).

    Shirt pockets are also good for combs and hankies (if you asked my dad anyway).

    Hope you got the better of that nasty squirrel this time!

    Cheers!

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  5. Great discussion of the shirt types. I have to admit I have not given it nearly that much thought. Since I retired, I rarely wear button up shirts. I suspect I am just to lazy to mess with all the buttons :)

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  6. I am a shirt kind of guy. And a vest if possible too, like to have all those pockets for my "stuff"

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  7. Russ always wears button shirts with pockets. He has to have somewhere to put the extra pair of glasses! One pair just does not do the trick anymore.

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  8. Hi Al, Love the iris photos, such a lovely flower.
    As usual all your photos are beautiful, you sure have some lovely birds in your part of the world.
    As for the shirt wearing explanation, my husband agrees completely!
    Always loved the squirrels when I was living in the UK but we didn't have a garden. Now in Australia we love our garden, no squirrels but the possums give us problems.
    Pat for that little motormouse, she is very special.

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  9. Oh Al...who ever would have thought a post on button down shirts could be so interesting! The motorcycles were cool too! LOL!

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  10. My cowboy prefers snap front shirts with two pockets that snap. You won't EVER catch him wearing a t-shirt, he hates pulling anything over his head.

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  11. You should try wearing cargo pants. You would have more pockets than what you know what to do with.
    But with your imagination, you would figure it all out and enlighten us all the logic and rationale. A very funny post!

    Virginia

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  12. Al, as usual you are 100% right in your thinking. However, I am mostly a tee shirt guy (and yes, it would muss up my hair, except I put it on before brushing, and don't take it off until bed, so no problem there. I also like western shirts with button down pockets, snaps up and down the front, and snaps on the cuffs. I used to wear polo shirts until Suzy declared enough of that. I guess I'm just flexible -- and I never put anything into a shirt pocket if I'm wearing a shirt with pockets. Maybe I just can't make up my mind?

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  13. Like looking at the old bykes. We haven't ridden since Don had his strokes, but we both really miss it. Your iris pictures are really great. Stay cool.

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  14. Iffin yas getts onea them neww fangled smarts phones, yas can make ur notes in its notes padds appppp. Wont blo outa ur poket so quic!!!

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  15. Squirrel Away!
    To keep squirrels from eating your plants, sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it.

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