tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post6453032150688520255..comments2024-03-15T07:36:42.852-04:00Comments on Maxminimus: Trad-Ivy Tuesday: Back to Basics—Birdwells and TopsidersADGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16612897500610475937noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-34362578151978148592012-07-06T19:31:40.912-04:002012-07-06T19:31:40.912-04:00I am wild about the the tri-color palm tree shorts...I am wild about the the tri-color palm tree shorts. You could buy them and not wear them around LFG. I am impressed with her selection of Birdwells (albeit in a solid color) for you. <br /><br />My father bought me pair of genuine Sperry Topsiders in eighth grade during one of our afternoon jaunts to Annapolis. Then just before the start of ninth grade, my school finally did away with the uniform staple of saddle shoes and replaced them with Docksiders. Well, the about-to-turn-14 me just couldn't go to school in Topsiders but HAD to get a pair of Sebago Docksiders and not stick out from everyone else. Little did I realize that Topsiders were the less mass-produced deckshoes and I didn't wear mine out in highschool and they were close to brand new by the time I caught on during college.ilovelimegreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704346108310846391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-68543070822680561812012-07-06T17:49:44.221-04:002012-07-06T17:49:44.221-04:00I will write a note to LFG explaining that all the...I will write a note to LFG explaining that all the cool kids are wearing Vilebrequins and you don't want your dad to feel left out, as for the cost please $225 for a pair of trunks expensive? I think you might want to check some of those Flusser bills and what about those expensive antique Funyuns those must have set you back quite a bit. As for the Funyuns you'll be okay as long as you don't eat them with Mountain Dew, if this happens contact Jimmy Carter and he can talk you down.I'm off to my remedial reading class now have a good weekend.The Leopardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-46787521789608642992012-07-06T09:16:47.152-04:002012-07-06T09:16:47.152-04:00And by the way, Funyun's is good eatin'. ...And by the way, Funyun's is good eatin'. Don't trust anyone who says differently!RHWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420119697464796626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-65217704247641636192012-07-05T20:14:45.568-04:002012-07-05T20:14:45.568-04:00Funny - I need a casual work shoe and I was wonder...Funny - I need a casual work shoe and I was wondering if the Max would wear a boat shoe and I said to myself "no way" - you're a tough one to pin down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-13616546994451695442012-07-05T19:09:33.353-04:002012-07-05T19:09:33.353-04:00Well, the one good thing out of all of this is tha...Well, the one good thing out of all of this is that since you can't wear the polka dot shorts in Miss L's presence, you will never ever ever never ever wear the Sperrys with those shorts, thank the Lord.<br /><br />And the look on LFG's face, with her hand on hip and knee cocked is priceless. You are going to be an absolute wreck once the boys start coming around, because they will, in droves, with this one. Sorry, you should probably do best with just putting your head in the sand. I won't bring it up again.PrepinTXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10055941070462341404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-7117164554889185172012-07-05T12:16:17.529-04:002012-07-05T12:16:17.529-04:00My LFG hates the white soles of my Quoddy deck sho...My LFG hates the white soles of my Quoddy deck shoes...RHWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420119697464796626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-49494950814679638692012-07-05T11:42:50.453-04:002012-07-05T11:42:50.453-04:00Leopard...YOU AIN'T PAYING CLOSE ENOUGH ATTENT...Leopard...YOU AIN'T PAYING CLOSE ENOUGH ATTENTION...LFG won't allow the patterned bathing togs. Plus, those Villabuhquikwees are too expensive. And finally...Funyuns are LOADED with preservatives. Therefore they never expire and if you eat 'em, you'll live for ever.<br /><br />Turling...nice to know that I'm not alone in the high minded little girl thing. And you've not lived till you have a Funyun.<br /><br />AnonSperrys...skip the Sperrys. I only did them out of compliance. And the fact that the Birdwells have NO lining is a positive for me. So the lining in the Villabequoquos ain't enough for me to pounce.<br /><br />NCJackie...Roger. On all of the good advice. Billy Joel..ha!<br /><br />BarbaraG...Rusell Baker and Tony Kornheiser. Tony said kind of the same thing.<br /><br />AnonQuoddyMoc...I'll never care enough about these things to go through all of that.<br /><br />Flea...you nailed it. And I seem to get that look nowadays more often than not.ADGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612897500610475937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-47192973124826619352012-07-05T11:19:07.417-04:002012-07-05T11:19:07.417-04:00Dear sweet boomerang ( as in reverting to back wha...Dear sweet boomerang ( as in reverting to back what boomers wore when they were younger)child of yours that she is has figured out that what is old is new again, genius, she gravitates toward the classics encourage this ( it will save time, money and arguments later on). As for the logos festooned all over everything today they are no gos to me, back in the day people knew what was what and didn't have to be a walking billboard. As for the purchases Sperry solid, Birdwell solid, Funyuns seriously? I was surprised they still make those did you check the expiration date? I think they only keep for 20 years. Now to the Vilebrequins they are great you need to get some of these bad boys they are well worth the price of admission and with all the wild patterns would dovetail well with your go to hell pants collection.THe Leopardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-4760036128423939032012-07-05T10:20:00.847-04:002012-07-05T10:20:00.847-04:00My LFG is only 4. Sweet Mary of Jesus this is wha...My LFG is only 4. Sweet Mary of Jesus this is what I have to look forward to? She already has the opinions of 4 people. Luckily, her opinions are limited to fruit selection, letter identification, headwear and Zach Effron. I feel years of pain coming on. Luckily, I have my son in my corner. Not sure if that's worth anything.<br /><br />I've never had a Funyon. And, looking at the package, I'm quite content with that fact.Turlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466952089423973036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-1446570014868206662012-07-04T23:51:53.194-04:002012-07-04T23:51:53.194-04:00While I'm generally opposed to expensive beach...While I'm generally opposed to expensive beachwear, I happened into a pair of Vilbrequins last year and have to say that they're more comfortable in the, er, lining than any other trunks I've got. <br /><br />Also, you are kind of selling me on the iconic sperrys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-36687025929945338162012-07-04T18:51:08.781-04:002012-07-04T18:51:08.781-04:00BTW, you're in pretty good company: some year...BTW, you're in pretty good company: some years ago I read an article about adolescent embarassment, and they cited an instance where they young (about 12) lady begged her daddy not to sing around people when they were out. Billy Joel agreed he wouldn't.NCJacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-82436205906019889202012-07-04T18:29:23.173-04:002012-07-04T18:29:23.173-04:00Bubba, you know she loves you, and probably her bu...Bubba, you know she loves you, and probably her buddies think you're the man when it comes to sartorialityishness...but she's a female AND adolescent, so ya gotta be part of the herd for awhile. Not too this, not too that, look like the pictures of the (currently) cool people. You can bust loose with the big girls. Hey, she could've insisted you get some square toed rubber soled shoesNCJacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-1057077135532740602012-07-04T17:20:52.236-04:002012-07-04T17:20:52.236-04:00Let the poor 'siders dry. Then try to vacuum t...Let the poor 'siders dry. Then try to vacuum them, maybe with one of those useless computer vacuums. Then bang them upside down over a trash can, then try again with the vacuum. Take out the sockliners if you can. Now, for the outsides, mix a lot of baby oil with a little of whatever kind of brown polish you have. Get out the wire brush, or at least a stiff bristle or nylon one. Scrub the shoes, twice. Then treat the uppers ( especially the stitching and the laces) with the baby oil- polish mix. If the soles are still too bright, randomly poke the edges a few places with a sharpie or magic marker, then wipe on/wipe off the same polish. If there is too much, don't worry, as it will probably not stay stuck to the rubber soles. If they look like you have ruint them, try a little steel wool on the edges to remove just a little. Finally, vacuum the insides one more time. You can glue the sockliners back in or not.<br /><br />N. Herreschoff QuoddymocAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-70855660982608508932012-07-04T14:38:35.807-04:002012-07-04T14:38:35.807-04:00The late newspaper columnist Russell Baker once sa...The late newspaper columnist Russell Baker once said about the teen years-- The only thing to say to your 12-19 year old is pass the salt. <br /><br />Happy Fourth to you and LFG. <br />BarbaraGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-46930551450287815362012-07-04T14:29:21.088-04:002012-07-04T14:29:21.088-04:00A chuckle-out-loud story if ever there were one. T...A chuckle-out-loud story if ever there were one. Thanks for the preview on what it's like to have a 12-year-old daughter.<br /><br />Too bad you dumped your Church's boat shoes ;-)<br /><br />I can't stand that durn near everything casual has been logoized: sunglasses, boat shoes, tennis (i.e., polo) shirts, and, of course, athletic shoes, not to mention T-shirts and baseball caps (which are barely on my sartorial radar but there they are anyway).<br /><br />Companies pay top dollar to advertise on the bodies of top athletes; we rubes pay top dollar to advertise for those companies.<br /><br />Hope you have a great time with LFG, and that you manage not to make her die of embarrassment by the mere fact of your existence.Young Fogeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8818519199109196200.post-73656499642482393142012-07-04T13:55:50.649-04:002012-07-04T13:55:50.649-04:00There's the unmistakable LFG NoDad look on tha...There's the unmistakable LFG NoDad look on that precious face! Priceless, Max. If memory serves, last time we saw the NoDad look was back at Restoration Hardware, she was giving an opinion of the Aviator Chair you were lusting after. The girl's got it down. <br /><br />-FleaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com