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[Aggie_Ama]

Dar, BMO3 go take a nap! I just awoke from a nearly three hour nap. It was wonderful. I feel much better that a did before it.

Kit- You could always try out the leather on your bike, a little experiment to see who you attract? I know one cyclist who is pretty easy on the eyes, but I keep him in my bed.

<<Shakes head>> Aparment managers, they are vile people I tell ya. Except for a dear friend who is one, but the rest are awful. Maybe I feel that way because I currently owe my last apartment $688 and it is part of my reason for not getting a new bike.

[Kitsune06]

When I lived in Euge I'd have my rough little bike, docs, leather jacket, shades and such... I've attracted... er.... quite interesting people. I suppose my black leather-silver-riveted Brooks is going to have to be enough....

I know one cyclist who is pretty easy on the eyes, but I keep him in my bed.

Good idea. I'll keep that in mind.

I don't generally 'do' bike gear. The most 'ecclectic' clothes I've ever worn biking were a suit, white gloves, tophat, cane (on the handlebars...) and long black leather trench coat. It was a dance we were headed to. *grins* Too much fun. Trench coats on bikes=not easy.

[mimitabby]

I don't generally 'do' bike gear. The most 'ecclectic' clothes I've ever worn biking were a suit, white gloves, tophat, cane (on the handlebars...) and long black leather trench coat. It was a dance we were headed to. *grins* Too much fun. Trench coats on bikes=not easy.

must be something about your age group. My older son's bike gear looks
like something a brit might wear on a hiking expedition.

[Kitsune06]

Oddly enough, victorian-era styling is coming back to a lot of things. 'retro' is extending much further than before. Cabaret is regaining popularity in the music scene. I've been forcing some of the music on my friends, with limited success. *shrug* not everyone's taste. Not sure what it is... but within the last couple of years I've seen 'cabaret' and 'burlesque' shows gaining much more popularity- punk kids with top hats, gloves and intricate tattoos... girls with perfect, white makeup, long stockings and silver Monroes.
Such an interesting subculture.

Pictured: one of the 2-person ensembles I've been crazy about recently...

[mimitabby]

I bought my 28 year old son BOWTIES (the kind you must tie) for Christmas.
He LOVES them. (and they are older than I am)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Individuality and creativity of dress are always a good thing. And often a source of amusement...
My DH likes to wear simple well made sort of old-fashioned wool and canvas and flannel stuff that never goes in OR out of fashion. Between that and his beard and his glasses, sometimes suspenders, he does look rather old fashioned. The other day someone said "Hey man, I like your 19th century working man look!". We looked at each other and burst out laughing- he doesn't think of it as a "look"- it's just normal "him"!
And me, when I'm not in my biking woolies and lycra- I have long dresses in soft natural flax cloth in earthy colors that I feel comfy in, and clogs and wool socks....I was eating breakfast once at the coffee shop counter and someone asked me if I was on my way to a Renaissance festival. I didn't quite know what to say, so I just said "Um, no...." and they looked mildly embarrassed.
I like it when people wear interesting clothes. I think the generic mall look is pretty boring.

[Kitsune06]

I had a really nice black silk tie. *sigh* I gave away far too much when I moved. I love those kinds of stores where you can buy 'vintage' clothes...
I made quite the boyish cutie... unfortunately, xdh couldn't really approve.

We had fun doing the SCA thing, too. We were the Oldhams, Scottish mercenaries, available for hire. I was *in love* with my chainmail shirt... I had the whole setup. tall leather boots (hand made...) the tartan, (just a skirt and brat, no kilt for the women.... *eyeroll*) linen shirt, leather pouches/belt, dagger, etc etc. Too much fun. My 'persona' was a pretty raunchy character, too. *grin* Still, I honestly don't miss messing with the wool kilt/skirt/etc. freakin' itchy.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Pictured: one of the 2-person ensembles I've been crazy about recently...

Very "Buster Keaton"
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[mimitabby]

proud mom needs to show off her son here, please ignore unless you dont mind looking at him.

[Bikingmomof3]

Mimi,
Your son is quite handsome.

For the record, I like both Buster Keaton and Caberat.

[Kitsune06]

Mimi! Your son looks SO much like one of my closest buddies in Eugene. Brendan with the cruisin' avocado green citation.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Very cute, Mimi!

[mimitabby]

Mimi! Your son looks SO much like one of my closest buddies in Eugene. Brendan with the cruisin' avocado green citation.

Is a Citation a car? It couldnt be my son because he just got his first car this autumn.

I love Buster Keaton too but who/what is Caberat?

[kelownagirl]

Mimi - your son looks like a fun guy. He'd do well with my crazy daughter.

I'm guessing they are referring to the movie Cabaret?

[Bikingmomof3]

I am referring to the 1972 movie, Cabaret.