On Jan 11, 2004, at 10:51 AM, [log in to unmask] wrote:
> too cold to snow?
It’s an expression I've used, with conviction. But, if I had to
suggest an explanation for why it might contain some truth, I would
think it would be the drop in humidity that generally accompanies very
low temperatures. With no moisture to turn into snow, it isn't likely
to snow. Also, the coldest days tend to be bright and sunny. Cloud
cover doesn't seem to suggest extreme cold to me, but this is all
causal observation.
> What was wrong with blue jeans?
There were school clothes, church clothes and "old" clothes. I think
jeans instantly became "old" clothes. I don't remember anyone
referring to my "good jeans" when I was a kid. (Somebody does now.
Its a wonderful day when I spill paint on my last pair of "good jeans"
and no longer have to figure out which is which.) Wait! There was
another category! Work Clothes! For Dad that was a suit, but I always
had a pair of work boots, which at some point I much preferred to
"sneakers". Anyway, Dad having started as an enlisted man in the Navy
considered dungarees, (jeans), work clothes. They were not suitable
for anything but work and play. Dad may have considered "play" my
"work". He always claimed school was my "work", but we both knew I
would have been fired very early on if it had been a job.
But my experience is somewhat restricted, I had no real interest in
clothes, or fashion, and in those brief moments where I wanted to look
good...or at least acceptable, I was decidedly unsuccessful. Ah! But
I had a real knack for choosing friends to be my consultants! Long
before I new Mick was gay, I knew he had good taste in clothes and the
girls appreciated his taste. Alas, he gave up on me and suggested I
just accept myself and my wardrobe as part of my lot in life.
> So whatdidyou wear, Mr. Fancy Pants-- knickerbockers?
1960's Mr. Asshole, not 1760!
Damned if I know, probably kaki, corduroy, flannel, or plastic.
> I don't remember that there was anything to wear BUT jeans, except
> for the days when there was a Cub Scout meeting
>
I remember most of the guys in my scout troop preferred where jeans
with the uniform shirt, but this was not always permitted.
> Giblets? Aren't they a good deal further north, anatomically
> speaking?
I don't have any idea. I was using a folksy-ism.
> permanent PMS.
(SILENCE)
>
-jc
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