Bespoke western shirt?

[Nobilis Animus]

Needs more cat pics to turn this into a cat threaq.

 

[NorCal]

Needs more cat pics to turn this into a cat threaq.

 

[dieworkwear]

 

[Nobilis Animus]

What is this UN-tailoring?!

 

[FlowableFill]

My former chess partner used to dress something like that. He wore Western-styled sport coats, Western shirts, and a bolo tie (no cowboy hat though). He also wore Native American jewelry. Lived in the southwest, but would come to visit his family in California during Christmas. I knew him because I am close friends with his nephew.

This guy (my chess partner) was something around 80 years old. Everyone called him Uncle John and he spoke with this old Bostonian accent. I don't know how he wound up in the Southwest, but he was one of those old guys who seemingly knew about everything -- ornithology, dendrology, arcane American history, antiques, etc. Just a really wonderful guy. Every Christmas, I'd go over to my friend's home to play Uncle John a game of chess, and our games would commonly last 3+ hours. At the end of every game, I would have to go home and take a nap because he was so good. Concentrating that hard for so long is very tiring.

He tragically passed away in a car accident about five years ago. I inherited one of his bolo ties. I'm still not totally sure how to wear it, but I like the "bolo tie cowboy" look and the gift is a sweet memento.


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My grandfather gave me two of his bolo ties before he died. I've worn the one on the left a few times. The one on the right is too busy for my tastes.

 

[RJman]

me seeing cat thread derails:

 

[dieworkwear]

If I commissioned a bespoke Western work shirt, I think I would get a monogram that said "WHAT IN TARNATION"

 

[HORNS]

I’d want one that has little speakers connected to a chip that plays this.

 

[RSS]

A day away from SF (on occasion) can be most pleasant. It was all sunshine and delightful temps. I think I saw a unicorn ... being ridden by a cat.

 

[SixOhNine]

Apparently, his last wife wrote a book about his cat, which he loved (the cat, but also presumably his wife)

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Reminds me of this classic:

 

[double00]

Why Cats Paint is a freaking classic

 

[SixOhNine]

Why Cats Paint is a freaking classic

Dancing With Cats is mind-blowing. I liked it more than Why Cats Paint.

 

[RJman]

my successful derail reminds me of this post by a writer I can only dream of being: 8 Books That Prove Cat Lovers Are Insane | Cracked.com

including this gem

 

[Piobaire]

Needs more cat pics to turn this into a cat threaq.

Our youngest. She has a bad case of RBF.

 

[imatlas]

my successful derail reminds me of this post by a writer I can only dream of being: 8 Books That Prove Cat Lovers Are Insane | Cracked.com

including this gem
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Awww, this photo takes me back, my Mom sent me a birthday card with this photo. That card probably hung on my refrigerator for ten years.



...I miss my Mom.