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Mar 17 2010
What I Wear When I Go Out
WARNING: This post, the first of an upcoming series (see note below), is about clothing.
Men, I understand if you want to scram at this point.
But then again, there are far worse non-man-friendly topics I could be writing about. So really, you should thank your lucky stars.
I also can't promise this will be the last time I remove pieces of clothing from my closet and lay them out for the world to see. It's happened before, and will likely happen again.
You never know what you're going to get around this place. Hopefully, that's what makes it so
psychotic fun!
Some days = manure
Some days = belligerent Basset Hounds
Some days = cows
Some days = my clothes
Some days = manure
What I want to talk about today is what I wear when I go out (clean clothes), vs. what I wear when I stay in (grimy, faded, dingy clothes with holes), and what the cosmic ramifications of my choices are.
Well, maybe I don't want to go that far. Cosmic ramifications are a buzz-kill.
But I'll just lay it out there: living on an isolated family cattle ranch in the middle of nowhere, homeschooling my four children, running this website by myself, and having a few outside writing projects going on means one thing. Well, it means several things, but this in particular:
Marlboro Man and I don't get out much.
I've lamented this on more than one occasion. In our daily lives on the ranch, Marlboro Man and I very rarely go on dates. First of all, a "date"—whether it's a movie or a nice dinner or both—generally involves a minimum of an hour-plus drive in each direction, but usually much more. Second of all, we have four children and a dearth of babysitters, particularly during the school year when most able-bodied teens are wrapped up in their respective activities. Third, it's just our fate. We live on a ranch and have four children, and really have no business trying to have any sort of social life. Fourth, we just really like staying home a lot.
That said, there are rare times that we find ourselves with both the opportunity and the inclination to go to the big city for a night out. But a "night out" to us country bumpkins, wardrobe-wise, might not necessarily look like a night out for folks in more urban areas. We both wear jeans and boots, for instance. I don't remember the last time I saw Marlboro Man in a pair of dress pants—it had to have been a wedding sometime a hundred years ago or so, when he was forced to wear a tux.
And as for me, I haven't worn a skirt or a dress in years, and again—it was a wedding. It's jeans for me, all the way. If I can't wear jeans, I pretty much don't want to go. Jeans are my life. Jeans are my purpose. Jeans are my heartbeat and my reason for going on.
When I'm home all day, I live in yoga pants with holes.
When I go out at night, this is my typical attire. Little black dresses need not apply.
The shirt: always loose, never fitted, always flowy, never tailored. Usually feminine, slightly romantic. Loose, flowy tops are where I live.
Skinny jeans, which are a recent addition to my wardrobe. I've always been a straight-leg jeans person, but figured out—with the help of my hip sister-in-law Missy—that loose, flowy tops need slimmer jeans so they don't look sloppy.
I wear Banana Republic "Classic Skinny" jeans—they're skinny jeans for real (not skinny) bodies.
I've had this necklace for awhile and had never worn it until I got this top recently—I liked how the salmon color matched, and how the wooden beads complemented the soft, feminine fabric.
Dangly earrings are a must for me—I found these at Mark Shale, a Dallas-based clothing store—two years ago when we were there for Matteo and Teresa's wedding, to which I did not wear a skirt or dress. The earrings are rather orange and not very subtle, but I like them a lot.
So here's where I am so far. Not the coolest or edgiest in the world, but comfortable, not too fussy, and—most importantly—dressed down enough to match the cowboy I'm with. And not so tight and constricting that I can't have dessert at dinner.
Hey, if we're going to drive an hour and a half to have dinner, you'd better believe I'm ordering dessert.
Speaking of my hip sister-in-law, she forced me—literally escorted me up to the store counter and forced me—to buy these boots last fall when she was accompanying me on a couple of book trip stops.
I didn't want to buy them. They were a little pricey, yes, but—here's the kicker—at the time I had not yet started wearing skinny jeans. So when I tried on these boots and dropped my old straight-leg jeans over them, I couldn't really understand what the appeal was. They were just another pair of brown boots.
But when I started wearing skinny jeans and—another kicker—wearing them inside of the boots, the light went on.
I've worn these boots almost daily ever since.
Unless I stay home, of course.
And then I wear yoga pants with holes.
I have to preserve my make-up and hair curling for the times I really need it. I figure I have a finite number of days per year I'm allowed to look decent, and I don't want to waste them on a day at home doing school with my children.
Did I just singlehandedly define the term "frumpy housewife"? Something tells me I did.
And I have some questions for you:
Am I the only woman in America who doesn't dress up to go out on a date?
Or are jeans the new little black dress?
Am I the only stay-at-home mother in America who wears yoga pants with holes? I'll bet the ranch I'm not. At least…I certainly hope I'm not.
Am I the only woman on earth who hasn't owned panty hose since the nineties?
Can I go the rest of my life and never again wear a skirt?
Does anyone wear skirts and dresses anymore?
Why am I afraid of them?
Why are jeans so awesome?
And what do you wear when you go out on a date?
Please advise.
Thank you for loving me through this.
Men? You may return to your seats.
Pioneer Woman
This post is part of BlogHer's "Putting It All Together", a fun new collaborative video series I'm participating in this spring. My fellow bloggers (Sheila, Loralee, Susan, Rhoda, and Holly) and I will periodically blog about everything from clothes to shoes (and a few things in between)…and we'll be posting some short videos that'll be shot here at the ranch.
Who knew taking photos of my pants would be so much fun?
Note: I will not be photographing my Spanx. Even I have my limits.
1431 Comments
Darcy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:33 pm
Love this outfit! And while I don't wear holy yoga pants…I do wear running (windbreaker type) pants when we work cattle…because manure comes off of those a WHOLE lot easier than it does off of jeans!
Joy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:33 pm
No, you are not the only one. I live in jeans, hoodies and Rainbow flip flops. And I also wear holey pants and no make up at home. Unlike you though- I have no good reason except being too lazy to dress up.
Jess On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:33 pm
check these out:
Kelly On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:33 pm
I LOVE Frye boots!!! I wear mine everyday with skinny jeans. They're so comfortable, I hate to even take them off at night.
Juliette R. On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:33 pm
i'm declaring leggings my new go-to
i can go back to wearing those short skirts in the back of my closet without fear of blinding/scaring some soul on the street.
we can ride our bikes into the old city for a date, me in my short skirt (w/leggings) and flowy top and Herr Handsome in his jeans and linen shirt.
we'll dine under the castle.
at the flammkuchen restaurant. not the fine-dining one. ha!
chels On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:34 pm
I only wear dresses to church and weddings. I do buy dresses in hopes that I will wear them on a date, but I never follow through, I'm always opting for my dark jeans and a dressy top.
I go for what I'm most comfortable in and that's when I'm in a pair of my Silver dark blue jeans, black heals, black v-neck shirt or some other black dress-y shirt. That's my idea of comfy.
When it comes to work, I'm all about the dress pants.
Miss Megan On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:34 pm
I <3 jeans! I work where jeans are acceptable and only wear dresses/ skirts when I (very occasionaly) tire of my jeans because I start to think I look the same all the time. Also on the pantyhose….I don't think I have worn any since middle school.
Sue Krei On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:35 pm
Alright Ree…you have to tell us…where did you get that wonderful blouse? I've got to know! I love it!!! Cute outfit! I agree about pantyhose and dresses….yuck!!!
Brandi On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:35 pm
Frumpy Houseswives Unite!!! Ree, I've got your back!
Thunja On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:35 pm
you are NOT alone I am all that and more of frump than I care to say. Each of your details are about me. It's uncanny. Now mind you I do not live on a ranch or have 4 children but the rest well of the details about this post? SPOT ON.
Janene On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:36 pm
I'm home for the rest of the day (well, week b/c it's spring break) and I'm hanging out in pjs as much as possible. Currently, I'm sporting a pair Dalmation printed flannel pants with one of my hubby's t-shirts and couldn't be happier (unless I was napping).
Kel On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:36 pm
It all started with Levi 501's as a teen and since my ass is usually in a saddle on a horse – jeans are my life. I love all kinds of jeans. I am currently head over heels in love with Wranglers Jet riding jeans. I could seriously live in these jeans. Thank goodness my day job lets me wear jeans or we would have a real problem. I haven't owned a dress since Montgomery Wards went out of business some 20 years ago!
Ashley On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:36 pm
I'm a jeans girl too. I can wear them to work about half the time! I recently discovered skinny jeans. And with them, rediscovered all the awesome boots in my closet that I can actually show off by wearing skinny jeans!
I however, am a big fan of dresses in the summer. Flowy, confortable, great with a tan, comfortable dresses.
Kathleen On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:37 pm
Love your look, Ree! I too started wearing skinny jeans (something I never thought I would do, as a SAHM), and I love them inside my Frye Campus boots!!! I begged for the boots for Christmas, and the hubbie came through! Try the Hudson brand Skinny Jeans – they are great!
ayejaydoubleyou On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:38 pm
I am definitely with you on the jeans front. I live in my favorite dark washes. But then again, I've never been a skirt girl, I honestly don't remember the last time I work a skirt….luckily, my boyfriend doesn't mind, he lives in jeans too. Fairly typical of a technical theater couple.
jane On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:38 pm
I wear jeans all the time. I've worn jeans and a nice top to a home wedding and to memorial service. I do own a dress, but it doesn't fit, but it is sentimental. My husband says I'll have to be cremated cause he doesn't think he will be able to find a denim lined casket.
Dress them up or dress them down. . . in San Antonio they are perfectly acceptable to 99% of the people, 99% of the time.
Sam Eggert On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:38 pm
Hi Ree:
Loyal follower Sam here. Hey, I have a country mouse/city mouse clothing issue you could tackle. On dates, my husband dons his DRESS T-SHIRTS. Yes, we have them classified….into…you guessed it, work and dress.
No hope
Rachel On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:38 pm
Jeans rock. Dresses are for weddings.
I wear jeans on dates. Always.
Jana On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:38 pm
Dresses/skirts are for Church—which I wear every Sunday. I live in jeans most days. I bought several dress pants but have no place to wear them. We aren't too fancy in Wyoming!
Rachel On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:39 pm
beccab On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:40 pm
Other than weddings, dresses are out for me. I do have a couple of right above the knee flowy-ish skirts that I love to wear in the summer. They are casual, yet cute. And I can wear flip-flps with them. That's the deal…if wear a skirt, I must wear flip flops. Jeans are the go-to choice for me. Even on "date nights" I put on jeans and spiffy up the top half with a cute shirt and jewelry. I don't usually wear boots because I'm 6′ in my bare feet and don't want to scare people. I love your style! It suits you perfectly!
Oh, and PS: Pantyhose are from the devil.
Emily On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:40 pm
Any suggestions regarding where to find great feminine, flowy tops that dont make ya look pregnant? The ones I find always have those empire waists, and then become flowy in all the wrong places! I love loose fitting tops but I haven't found any flirty/sexy ones! any hints?
Amber the LittleMrsDomestic On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:40 pm
I love the outfit. The go to outfit for me (and fellow 20 somethings) seems to be jeans and a top dressed up a bit like you show. And yes people do still wear dresses and skirts. You can find so many comfortbale nice styles. This upcoming weekend we will be going out to dinner with friends for my 25th bday and your outfit is pretty much similar to what I will be wearing. Just probably some cute flats instead of boots depending on the weather.
Cindi On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:40 pm
Yesterday was my 42nd wedding anniversary and I really dressed up. I wore a new white blouse with my much loved blue jeans. Around the house it is my favorite well-worn and much-lived-in track pants.
Comfort is the rule!
Megan (Best of Fates) On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:40 pm
I'm the complete opposite! I just love dresses – they're so easy. You never need to match anything, or think about coordination, just throw it on, maybe grab a sweater and you're ready to go!
Honestly? I have never worn pants to a job as a grown-up. Not once. I'm just a skirt/dress kinda gal.
Liv On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:40 pm
I used to mainly wear jeans too. Then my friend was telling me that one day, when she was on the Tube on the way to work, she saw a girl in a cute dress, and thought to herself 'I wish I could wear dresses like that girl'. And then right after that thought 'Hey, I CAN be a girl who wears dresses'. And went out and bought a bunch of cute dresses and started wearing them everyday. And she looked great! So I decided to copy her philosophy. And now I, too, am a girl who wears dresses. I have downgraded many of my old 'posh' (-ish, nothing I wear is very posh to be fair!) to daywear and I now wear dresses all the time. And I love it! Having said that I still love my jeans and see nothing wrong with wearing them all the time. If only I could wear skinny jeans – they just don't suit my shape. Sigh, That outfit is fab btw! Love the colours and love the shirt! It's ace.
Erika On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:40 pm
Love the fact that you don't wear skirts but LOVE the phrase "whatever makes your skirt fly up"!! So if something "makes your jeans fly up" does that mean you really, really love it???
Emily G On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:41 pm
I am probably the only one to say this-I hate jeans. I don't own any. When I have to do something like shovel snow I wear my husband's jeans. I dislike pants in general. I have one pair. I think I wore them once last year. Haven't worn 'em yet this year. I wear all dresses and skirts. They are so liberating! I can do more in them, feel prettier, look prettier, and am much more comfy. And if I gain or loose five pounds, they still fit.
And I wear pantyhose or tights every Sunday, except sometimes in summer. And sometimes I wear pantyhose to go grocery shopping. Weird, I know. I like grocery shopping in high heels. :/
Audrey On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:41 pm
I live in downtown Dallas and must admit it's almost always skirts or dresses when I go out! Especially in the summer. I wear skirts to work as often as I do pants. But I also don't hate pantyhose so I clearly need help.
Nikki On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:41 pm
My yoga pants have clorox stains! Jeans and boots all the time for me, too. I am having my picture made with my mom and sister and she says, "Wear something black, black pants etc." "Mom," I said, " I don't own any black pants where would I wear them." I guess I could wear my black yoga pants with the clorox stains!
Shala from KS On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:41 pm
My whole family & I wear jeans everyday. We have good jeans for church, medicore jeans for school and bad holey jeans for here at the farm. Even my extended family lives in jeans (for my parents 30th anniversary we sent them to a 5-star hotel in Colorado, my poor father was restricted to the room and lobby because the hotel had a No-JEANS rule).
Kathy Second Fiddle On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:41 pm
Did I just singlehandedly define the term "frumpy housewife"? – you defined a non-office worker who does manual labor – like taking care of Basset Hounds
Am I the only woman in America who doesn't dress up to go out on a date? -My hubby would love to take me on a date wearing my torn overalls that he rejected (I then altered them and they became mine. I use them for gardening and yard work that is yucky ) I Try to dress up – just for the sake of decency – for heaven's sake. I hate to go All Barbarian – so young.
Or are jeans the new little black dress? Yes! (my mother would be screaming at me…if she knew)
Am I the only stay-at-home mother in America who wears yoga pants with holes? Shhhh! My yoga pants are jealous. They don't have holes, yet – but they Want them. Badly!
Am I the only woman on earth who hasn't owned panty hose since the nineties? Sorry on this one – I still have them. I have chunky gams – so…hose hide that. You probably have the legs to get away with it! You go girl!
Can I go the rest of my life and never again wear a skirt? Sounds like a theory that Should be tested! Give it a try and report back later.
Does anyone wear skirts and dresses anymore? Yes, I play in a string quartet – and we get Seriously Dolled up for our performances. (though actually – other quartets do wear slacks).
Why am I afraid of them? Because dresses are mortal enemies of Pants and yoga pants- You just don't want a War on your hands
Why are jeans so awesome? Because they are cute, have elastic in them now (which make them Fabulously comfortable) and are So Versatile. You can dress them up – or chase cattle out of your front yard in them.
And what do you wear when you go out on a date? Jeans and polo shirt and sneakers
AnitaWS On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:41 pm
I work from home as a medical transcriptionist…and as I snuck away from work to peek at your site today…I'm wearing an at least 15-year-old T-shirt with splatters of every color paint I've ever painted the walls…and even older holey shorts. I haven't worn a dress in at least 13 years and those were maternity dresses cause twin pregnant belly just doesn't fit into maternity pants…and don't plan on ever wearing 1 again unless they stick me in one in my coffin. Date nights, I wear dark jeans.
Nicole On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:41 pm
I think you are the norm! I live in my jeans as well and when we go out, I wear them with a nice fancy top. I also have started wearing heels with my skinny jeans. For some reason my legs look funny with my jeans inside my boots……maybe it's me or maybe it's the boot?
I love that top!
Liv On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:42 pm
p.s. love the boots too, what brand are they? I want them!
Melissa R On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:42 pm
Jeans are cool for anything. Except a wedding I suppose. Live theater – jeans. Grocery shopping – jeans. Working in the yard – jeans. Listening to Amy Roloff speak at Wheaton College last night – jeans. The world lives in jeans. AH – THAT'S the stock I should buy!
AliciaC On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:42 pm
Jeans and a cute top and my boots are my going out attire. Don't even own a LBD. I think my husband has 1 pair of slacks for funerals. And we live in the city!
Antonia On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:42 pm
I dress every day for work so home is comfy yoga pants and tennies. Going out is jeans, sweater and boots. Love love love the boots, not a fan of the shirt or the jewelry. Just sayin.
Missy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:43 pm
Yoga pants with holes in them are where it's at! You are definitely not the only one.
Every once in a great while, I will wear a skirt on a date because my husband likes my legs so I do it for him. But the majority of the time, I do jeans and a nice top with boots. I really do think it is the new little black dress.
Jeans really are awesome.
Anjuli On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:43 pm
Mmm, I love those earrings – bright, colorful, intricate, and dangly! I do love jeans and wear them daily, but maybe it's because I work in a lab with a bunch of nerdy guys where I'm not allowed to wear skirts (for safety reasons) that makes me long to wear skirts and dresses every day! Just to be a little more feminine! They're so fun and flowy! But they do take a little extra effort that I'm not always willing to put in…
carrie On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:44 pm
Ree, you are so funny. I live in my sweatpants and PJ bottoms at home. I do however love to dress up, and must for several activities during the week. Dresses and skirts are not evil. Think of all the great shoe possibilities you could be missing out on!! As for nylons, do you know that they have some that work like spanx? Tights can be very warm in a cold winter too.
Laura J On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:44 pm
First of all, I covet that outfit. Yes, I know coveting is a bad thing, but I'm just being honest.
Hubby and I are going out for our anniversary this weekend. It's our first date night since our last anniversary. Pitiful. But I'm super excited and can't wait to get dressed up for it. And by dressed up I mean jeans and a (hopefully new if I can get to the store before Saturday) flowy top. And maybe some funky jewelry. Dresses should be saved for when it's summer and 900 degrees and jeans make your legs sweat. Ew.
Oh, and panty hose are evil. Just sayin'.
Tanya J. On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:44 pm
Winter date = jeans
Summer date = skirt or dress. . .who can wear jeans when it is hot outside (besides ranchers/farmers).
I work from home so normally it is holey pants, but when I have something to go out for I love to dress up. Why not ?
psumeb83 On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:44 pm
I fought the skinny jeans for the longest time – I have very skinny calves so I thought my thighs would look gi-normous (yes, an actual term when it comes to jean shopping) in comparison – but I found some boots that were so cute that they were not allowed to hide under "boot leg" jeans!
I found the BR "Classic skinny" jeans as well and was very happy I didn't need crisco and duct tape to get them on. They were actually flattering, and my boots looked so awesome over them. I just had to get the boots in another color…don't you hate when that happens? =)
LOVE that top + the accessories. Bright, fun and flirty!
mai On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:44 pm
Love the boots…really love the boots. At 32 weeks I'm living on leggings and long flowing tops if I have to be outside and a tshirt and very large men's boxer when I'm insidel. Hubby got mad at me for stealing his boxers at 25 weeks when I only needed a small size but now I buy my own. Don't know what I'll do with them once this kid is liberated but hey as long as I can breath and eat I'm happy.
Tracey Ann On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:45 pm
Oh my Ree, Where do I start? First of all I love that you are include a clothing series in your blog love love love it! Secondly, yes I would have to agree jeans for a date night are the new black dress, unless of course your black dress is not a dress but a tunic of some sorts with some multi colored tights/ leggings.. but somehow.. somehow I think you left the leggings behind with those cutffoffs. You have incredible taste, this validates to me that you ARE in fact a girl's girl no amount of manure can ever hide that ;).. love it keep it comin'!
Take Care,
Ellen On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:45 pm
I wear Jeans all the time and yes workout capri's, no holes yet but they are actually fairly new! Love your style!
Andrea On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:45 pm
My home staple is flannel PJ bottoms & a comfy tee. If it's cold, i throw on my absolute favorite, hole-y, faded Old Navy sweatshirt. None of these items usually match each other. Oh, and throw in my slipper boots from October-March.
Jeans are my staple when going out. I do have a favorite jean skirt I wear with my cowboy boots.
As for dresses, I LOVE the ease of a casual dress. Nothing beats them in the summer heat. Throw one on with some flip-flops & you're good to go!
Love that flowy top, BTW.
Katy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:45 pm
I love dresses. But while I get dragged around in mud daily by an exuberant German Shepherd, I don't live on a ranch. That being said, my kind of dresses usually are more tunic-like and go over leggings. Or holy yoga pants.
Lizzie On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:46 pm
I wear jeans a lot. If Hubby Dude and I are going to a casual dinner I'll wear jeans, a sweater and boots. If we're going to nicer restaurant I do wear skirts or dresses. In the summer I wear a lot of casual skirts with a nice t-shirt or top and sometimes light cardigans. Around the house it's usually jeans or yoga pants. I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist so I don't have to dress up for work. I wear yoga pants and a polo shirt to go to work.
I have not worn panty hose in a bagillion years. In the cold weather I wear tights and knee high boots. When it's warm I wear nothing on my legs and high heeled sandals.
Kelley On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:46 pm
I am a jeans kind of girl too. I have dress jeans and knock around the house jeans. If I didn't have a corporate gig to go to every day I would live in jeans.
Amy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:46 pm
Ha! I haven't worn pantyhose since junior high! My mom would harp on me every Sunday on the way to church about how I should be wearing pantyhose. Then, on the way home from church I would change out of that dumb dress in the back seat! Now, every Sunday I wear the same black skirt (the shirt varies) and that is as dressed up as I come AND I immediately change when I get home (across the street from church). Dates with hubby are jeans ALL THE WAY!!!
Jennifer On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:46 pm
Here are my thoughts
1. I'm a stay at home mom and my uniform is my yoga pants. I just got a new pair so I'm happy to report that they have no holes (yet)! I'm in them EVERYDAY!!
2. Date nights= jeans or summer dress , casual enough to wear with flip flop (I'm a Floridian, flip flops are the other part of my uniform)
3. I bought an amazing pair of boots this winter and a pair of skinny jeans. I haven't been brave enough to wear them on the outside of my jeans.
Megan On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:47 pm
You're SO not the only one to live in jeans and yoga pants…my friends and I joke that when we go shopping, that's what we end up buying…with a few cool tops, of course, to make ourselves think we're hot moms! I grew up in a small town near you, and now live near Seattle, andhave lived all over in between as an Army wife. Heck, I even wore jeans Sunday when my husband returned from a yearlong deployment…and so did most of the other wives, for that matter. It's just us.
Momdiggity On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:47 pm
I'm the girl from KC that offered to wardrobe your closet for you and I'm giving you a HUGE thumbs-up on your outfit. LOVE it! Nothing wrong with wearing jeans, as long as they're not frumpy mom jeans that have a 40 inch crotch:) I'm also a SAHM and love my yoga pants. I will say that you should buy a couple of super comfy sundresses for the summer and give 'em a chance. You'll fall in love. Throw one on with some cute sandals and you'll look like you really put some effort into your outfit when you really didn't. You could even throw on a cute little denim jacket on over a simple dress and wear your fabulous boots with the ensemble. MM will love the look…trust me on this one;)
Cathy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:47 pm
I guess the definition of "dressing up" is dressing "up" from the usual that I wear. I can be in my comfy pajama pants all day being productive and all…so dressing up to go out would mean just getting dressed…jeans and t shirt would suffice! It's amazing that makeup can last all year long if I just save it for those special days!! (I can count those special days on one hand too!!)
Meg On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:48 pm
I will now answer all of your pressing questions:
Jeans with a nice top and jewelery is perfectly appropriate date attire.
Nope! I'm not a SAHM, but I'm betting you're not alone.
I've never owned pantyhose.
You can go without ever wearing a skirt again.
I do! I love skirts and dresses and wear them basically every other day.
Maybe the thought of pantyhose scares you off? Such a shame. Dresses are so great in the summer when you get to feel the wind on your bare legs.
Jeans are awesome because everyone loves, or at least wears, them.
When I go out on a date, I wear pretty much whatever I want. Sometimes it's a pretty dress and flats, and sometimes it's jeans, boots, and a sweater.
Tracey Ann On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:48 pm
Oh my Ree, Where do I start? First of all I love that you are include a clothing series in your blog love love love it! Secondly, yes I would have to agree jeans for a date night are the new black dress, unless of course your black dress is not a dress but a tunic of some sorts with some multi colored tights/ leggings.. but somehow.. somehow I think you left the leggings behind with those cutffoffs. You have incredible taste, this validates to me that you ARE in fact a girl's girl no amount of manure can ever hide that ;).. love it keep it comin'!
Take Care,
Susan On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:49 pm
Love the boots–I purchased a pair with Christmas money!! They are comfy enough to teach school in all day long!! And, I am with you 100% on the panty hose issue–gone!
Nancy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:49 pm
Hey Ree, I saw yoga pants for sale at Kohl's and I thought of you. If you go get some yours won't have holes in them anymore. My favorite thing to wear at home is my nightgown. I could stay in it all day if I am not going anywhere. I love jeans too, and I would love to wear them everyday if I could. But, at work I can only wear them on certain days. I love the blouse!! Where did you find it?
I think whatever the attire you feel pretty in and comfortable in is what you should wear on a date. That makes everyone happy!!
shutterboo On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:49 pm
If I can avoid dressing up, I do. I don't even wear "business attire" to work. I wear blue jeans. If I'm feeling particularly spunky, maybe khakis. And sandals. PW rocks boots – Boo rocks flops. I really want to rock boots though… I've been eying a pair of Frye boots for about six months now… maybe, one day, when I'm feeling spunky.
Tracey Ann On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:49 pm
courtney On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:49 pm
I teach school so I consider myself a part time SAHM. When I'm teaching I wear dresses, dress pants, etc. When I go out I wear jeans and boots in the winter/sandals in the summer. I sometimes will wear a cute little sundress if it's real hot. When I'm home (i.e. all school holidays, spring break, summer, etc.) I wear yoga pants. I'm actually wearing them right now (spring break – yea!). I would love it if we could wear jeans to work, but they are not considered professional enough. Because you know most professionals have recess duty and 25 minutes to inhale their lunch each day.
Jenn Marie On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:49 pm
In Texas, my hubby wears shorts everywhere. If I want to "dress up" in the summer, I have a couple of comfy knee-length skirts that I wear with flip-flops. I have a few sundresses that I wear, but they're comfy and flowy, and I wear my hair in a ponytail and casual shoes so it's not fussy. When it's not shorts weather, I wear jeans and add heels and jewelry to dress it up.
chris On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:50 pm
If you're gonna show off your clothes, you have to tell us where we can buy them, or at least name the brand!!! I need those boots!
JessicaMayBe On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:50 pm
I actually love wearing dresses/skirts, but only casual ones. I am not the fancy pencil-skirt or tailored-skirt type. I want it to be flouncy. And with dresses, I usually go for an empire waist with a fuller skirt so it flows nicely over my tum-tum and hips. And I NEVER EVER wear heels. I weird flats OR my cowboy boots, but never heels. I hurt myself in heels.
The majority of the time I wear jeans, though. In the summer I'll wear a dress or skirt probably twice a week, but jeans for the rest of the time. Again, never with heels.
I prefer a bit of a bohemian look, but never sloppy. Lots of long necklaces, some cute scarves for my neck OR hair, and bracelets.
And for a day when I'm just going to be home?
Always, always yoga pants or pj pants. And rarely a bra.
Sandy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:50 pm
When my husband and I go out I always wear jeans with semi-dress shoes. It's also what I wear to work, but not around home. There I wear old, old, old sweats so I'm extra comfy and I love it.
Love the top.. ( hate skinny jeans on me), love the boots, and necklace. Earrings are a little too on the orange side for me, but if it works for you….go for it.
My motto…Variety is the Spice of Life
(it even says that above my cabinets in the kitchen)
Lisa Prociw On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:51 pm
I save my jeans for running errands and date nights too. I wore a dress once on a date night and felt overdressed compared to my hubby who prefers a clean, stain free t-shirt with is jeans on a date night (for him, dressing up is wearing a polo instead of the t-shirt)
Wendy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:52 pm
agree with all the statements!! I do dress up when I go out but that usually means a clean unstained shirt and jeans with no obvious stains. My baby is a teen but that's as far as I've gotten in the clothing department!
Nancy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:52 pm
Jeans, boots, loose flowy top, what else can you want. Those earrings are wonderful, look like jade.
Marisa On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:52 pm
Yeah, now we are talking my language…I love to cook and I love the photos but cloths are my passion. I am my family's personal shopper and consultant! My favorite thing is to go through someone's closet, get rid of items that don't fit well and then make a list and go shop for what is needed. I don't do this for a living, for fun!!! Dressing someone for a party or date or just to go have dinner is a blast!!!
So, I will answer your questions like I would if you were my sister.
If you own panty hose, or any color of tights besides black, toss them out now.
I have not worn a dress since I was 10. I live in Austin so Jeans go anywhere. No need to fret over dresses or skirts, just because they are in style doesn't mean you need to wear them. Any if you are over 40, no miniskirts EVER, you may have great legs but it is not age appropriate.
Your outfit is nice, jeans are great, boots are awesome, shirt is cute, I like the necklace and earrings but not together and not with that top…to matchy match. Silver earrings with a turquoise necklace would be better as a contrast color. This necklace would look could with army green or black top with silver earrings or the earrings and a long silver chain.
As for yoga or sweat pants there is nothing wrong with wearing them every day. However, here are my rules Even if you live out in the middle of nowhere:
Do not use 'no one will see me" as a measure of how you should dress. Wear a bra at all time, no woman over 40 looks good without a bra unless you have fake boobies.
Your clothes can be faded but no holes in the butt or crotch area.
If you could not run out of the house and see people in what you are wearing, don't wear it. If you look bad and messy you'll feel bad and messy over time. And it will get harder to be motivated to "get dressed" over time. Look good for you!! There are some very cute sweats pants, or yoga pants and tops so there is no need to look messy.
Jeans are the "little black dress" of today. Make sure they fit your body well. There is nothing better than a well fitted pair of jeans. If you can't sit in them in the dressing room, don't buy them, if your underwear shows when you sit down NO NOT BUY THEM (this is not attractive on anyone!!! You may try on 100 pair to find one that fit. Always try them on Levi 501 jeans will all fit differently since they are manufactured in different factories, try everything on. If you don't love it, don't buy it.
If you put anything on from your closet and you take it off because it's uncomfortable, or you wear it all day and fidget with it because it doesn't feel right or fall off your shoulder, DO NOT PUT IT BACK IN YOUR CLOSET. Have a shopping bag in your closet, put these items in it, if they are old give them to good will, if they are in style and almost new, sell them.
I could go on forever!!
Great line of tops to go with jeans : Butterfly drop out, Electric Symphony, Hard Tail and Green Dragon makes cute sweats, Da-nang, Saint Grace makes really comfortable hang around the house cloths and they layer, Target always has cute yoga pants especially this time of year.
Great stores in Dallas, they will e-mail pictures and ship you things on approval, If you keep them they charge your credit card, if you don't just mail them back.
Blinc- ask for Lindsey
Ya Ya's ask for Shannon
Sorry, want all women to look great
Erika On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:53 pm
Beautiful outfit! I love the colors. Be glad you have tall, lean legs and can pull off skinny jeans with boots over them. We petite gals have trouble with that look sometimes! I think you have a good sense of what looks good on you, and what makes you feel good – that always will look nice!
I am a jeans girl myself; would wear them every day if I didn't work. But, I also like dresses.
Andrea On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:53 pm
I love those earrings! You are not the only one who lives in yoga pants and jeans. The moment I get home from work I put on my favorite pair of sweatpants that are covered in stains. I always wear jeans out, jeans and high heels is the way to go. That's pretty much the staple I see when I go out too. I have to admit though I love dresses, but I really like the casual dresses, they keep me cooler in the summer, than shorts and a top.
Vicki On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:53 pm
First, I live in the country…………the Amish are my neighbors. Anyway, last night my husband and I went out to dinner at Red Lobster (because I LOVE LOBSTER!) to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. I asked him what he was wearing and he said he would put on nice pants and a nice shirt. I said, darn, I will have to change my jeans for dress pants since you will be wearing dress pants. He said, he could wear jeans and I said "perfect". I did put on clean jeans, my black Fatbaby boots and a decent sweater that had horses dancing across the bottom (horses because we have a horse, of course). All I can say is we didn't dress up and we had a great time celebrating the past 40 years!!!!! At home I'm usually in jeans but during gardening season I'm in holy sweat pants or holy shorts and this stunning outfit will be topped by either a holy, stained t-shirt or holy, stained tanktop. Depends on the weather. My hair will be in a pony tail and might have a man's kerchief worn as a sweatband to keep the sweat out of my eyes. Sometimes I adorn this lovely ensemble with a straw hat. Depends on how hot it is that day. And I am going to be 60 in September and really don't care what anyone thinks about how I look. I'm too old to care! So there!!!!!!!!
Bush Babe (of Granite Glen) On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:53 pm
1. I don't know what Spanx are. I suspect I should.
2. Skinny jeans. Heck if I could go CLOSE to fitting into them I would wear them 24/7. Just so I could say that I wear skinny jeans.
3. That floral top is GORGEOUS. Of course if I should wear it I would look pregnant. And that would lead to all kinds of mental torture for me (and everyone around me).
4. Yoga pants with holes. On a farm. Yup. (Does Australia count in this poll?)
5. Those BOOTS. Want. Them. Now.
Anna in AZ On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:53 pm
I am in love with jeans, with all my heart and soul. I have however recently fallen in love with more dresses…but I will never replace my bff-ness with jeans. You can do a million and one things with a pair of dark jeans…my fave brands are citizens of humanity, paige premium denim, cruel girl and stetson…*sigh*
I have not ventured into the skinny jean land…I've kind of boycotted it for the past several years…I tend to wear my frye boots with long jeans or skirts/dresses. Maybe someday I will try the skinny jean…but I wouldn't hold my breath on that:)
popeama On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:53 pm
Girl! I must say that I am a jeans girl, too. However, I have not made the switch to skinny jeans yet (they make my hips and thighs look even bigger). As a single girl, I still wear jeans on dates. There's absolutely nothing wrong with them, unless you're going to a REALLY fancy restaurant that requires business casual clothing. I do wear skirts and dresses on warmer days (they're really cute during the winter with tall boots). The last job I had required panty hose with skirts and dresses. Needless to say, I limited those days as much as I could!
Finally, I am not married and do not have children, but I still lounge around my house in my most comfortable pair of workout pants! Only one pair has a hole, but that's only because I have not owned the others for very long.
krys72599 On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:53 pm
What do I wear when we go on a date? What date? Usually I wear whatever I was wearing when we/I decided not to cook dinner. Keep in mind, though, that dates in my book = Burger King or Costco ($3.73 for a hot dog combo and a slice of pizza – voila! Dinner!).
Of course, there is the occasional wedding or funeral where we both get dressed up at the same time…
And get this – consider me sad – I got a $125 budget to go to a dinner to celebrate my 5th anniversary with my company. My anniversary was last August and we STILL haven't managed a "nice" dinner! The letter authorizing my dinner is still posted on my bulletin board!!!
Sabrina On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:53 pm
Yes, I too wear jeans on the few nights out the hubby and I take. Yes, I also wear yoga pants on my days at home. Sometimes I laugh because I go to the gym in stretching black pants, come home, take a shower, put on a clean pair of stretchy black pants and finally switch to a third pair to go to bed. Nice huh?
Jeans are fab and I'll never quit dressing them up and down. I do like casual skirts and dresses in the summer when my legs have a little color. We only get about 2 really good skirt months in Chicago, so I embrace what little layers we need at that time of year.
JoAnna On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:54 pm
I like the look of it all together and I'm jealous of the boots – love them! We have three tiny kiddos and don't get out much either. Why go out when we can whip up one of PW's famous recipes and see which Netflix disc arrived in the mail.
Joanna W. On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:54 pm
I actually like dresses, but not if it's super tight and short.
I find dresses so comfortable and unrestricting.
I even like to wear dresses in the winter. I just add a pair of thick sweater tights and it's all good.
try a dress soon, Ree and let us know how it goes:)
amp On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:54 pm
My family is pretty much forcing me to put on a dress in June…so a girl is getting married but why do I have to be in a dress…so the girl is me but in all reality, the last time i wore a dress was in 2002 when I graduated high school and that was due to the fact that "every other girl (all 7 of us) were wearing a dress…Jeans and t-shirts–I could live in them, sleep in them, go out in them if I had to. I do not dress up unless I absolutely have to and dressing up to me is putting on my dark colored jeans with a nice top/sweater. I own a dress, I do. Not just the one that is half paid for that I will wear in June but a regular dress to wear if need be. The need hasn't arisen … yet.
Oh & awesome boots! I love them!
krys72599 On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:54 pm
And, btw, I think you should model your outfits when you post about them – so we can see how lovely you look in your date outfit…
Michelle On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:54 pm
I think that jeans are definitely the next little black dress (or at least I hope so cause I live in mine). I must try those banana republic skinny jeans for not skinny people!
Lizzy On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:54 pm
Is this a Joie blouse (do people use the word "blouse" anymore?) I love their shirts and every one I see reminds me of stuff I've seen on you before. They're absolutely loverly.
redheadkate On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:55 pm
Jeans – Yes, they are the new black dress. But skinny jeans don't work for girls with hips.
Panty hose – do they really still exist?
Babysitter – I'll keep your children anytime.
Skirts/dresses – there are some cute ones out there and they easily hide problem areas. Maybe you could ease into one…like a jean dress (then you would still feel the safety of denim).
Date outfit – I need the date before I worry about the outfit. You know anyone???
Heidi E On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:55 pm
I don't go out on dates. I don't own any little black dresses. I'm frumpy, but without the housewife part. *sigh*
I can't, therefore, answer any of your existentialist questions…
Erin On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:55 pm
i'm 23 and totally wear yoga pants at all possible points in time. when i go out i tend to wear jeans also, only once in a great while will i wear a skirt/dress. If i can't wear it with my slip on Vans, then i probably won't wear it very often. i REALLY love your top though, and that neclace is super cute.
Melissa On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:55 pm
Haha…"frumpy housewife". My 'home' clothes are comfy and have holes-you're not the only one…2 favorite pairs of yoga pants…try to buy more that look a little more dressed up and make an outfit out of it, but always go back to my old stand-bys. Always wear jeans when I go out..with a dressed up shirt and pointy-toe black ankle-boots. In the summer, I'll wear a comfortable but stylish dress. When I was helping my 6-yr old get ready for school the other day, he said, "mama, why do you ALWAYS wear those pants and sweatshirt?". Well, If I had wash-board abs like he does, I probably wouldn't
Somewhere in Thyme On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:56 pm
As I sit here wearing my yoga pants, I agree, I rarely wear a dress anymore. I do however wear a dress to weddings. I'm a curvy GAP jeans girl, flare to balance out the curvy part. I will dress up the going out jeans outfit with heels. That makes me feel special.
Like the top and your accessory choices.
Cori Heffernan On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:56 pm
My jeans are like your yoga pants. I wear them all the time. I don't Love them but i rarely break a 20 when buying them . I need some fancy going out on the town jeans. I know how you feel about dresses and skirts. My son is making his 1st communion in May and I feel as should get something that shows my creepy dry white legs but they're creepy white and dry!
Marsha On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:56 pm
Be comfortable. It's jeans for me. I remember when I was young and wore high spike heels. No more, Comfortable shoes also.
Nancy L On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:56 pm
I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't wear jeans somewhere! (Oh yes, I do….I wouldn't go there!) I'm wearing my holey yoga pants at this very moment and I think it's good for your skin to not put makeup on it every day!! (I try not to scare small children though, so I limit my time outside my door to backyard gardening only!!)
Dorothy L. On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:56 pm
I don't wear panty hose. When I go to church I wear knee highs under my dress pants. My everyday wear is jogging pants or pajamas. I would love to know where you buy your tops at. Love them!! I wear make-up everyday though. Got to put some paint on the old barn.lol
The Emily On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:57 pm
Yeah…I swore I wouldn't become what I have become–a frumpy housewife. I gave birth 2 weeks ago and wore Shade sweats the entire nine months, and I'm still wearing them. When (if) we go out, I feel super dressy if I put on jeans. Seriously. But I do wear a dress/skirt to church every Sunday. It's about the only day I do my hair and make-up anymore. My poor husband.
Amanda Pritchard On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:57 pm
Jeans are like Water, you can't live without them… BUT I am an Alabama girl and during summer, it gets HOT so I opt for light and airy dresses that make the humid summers of Mobile a little more tolerable.. oh and I eat snow-cones.. lots and lots of snow-cones.
mamajen On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:57 pm
I love that outfit! Having just reached a size 8 from a size 16 (after having my son), I am totally ready to try the skinny jeans! The only downside to flowy tops as a young married woman is that people assume I'm pregnant
megan v On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:57 pm
I love wearing skirts and dresses! Currently there are so many amazing tights to choose from that it makes wearing skirts/dresses that much more fun. And I can't NOT wear skinny jeans now. Every other kind just doesn't feel right anymore.
What you really need to try is jeggings!! Or, in laymans terms, SWEATPANT JEANS. Both a very simlar concept. Leggings that look like jeans. OR. Sweatpant material made into jeans. You'll feel dressed… when really you're just wearing a schmancy version of Holey Yoga Pants!!!!!!!!! Thank me later… ;)….
Munchiedog On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:57 pm
You have made me feel normal again! I never wear dresses or skirts and love wearing jeans. Would sure like to know where you found the blouse. My uniform around the house are yoga pants and loose tops. I really enjoy your posts on your favorite clothing, makeup, etc.
Boo On Wednesday, March 17 at 2:57 pm
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NEW UPDATE on Bad Boy Outlaw Stander
Well, I told you I would update you after I met with Bad Boy on the September 17th (Today).
So let's start with the phone conversation I had with Mark Tissiere from Bad Boy on September 5. During our initial phone conversation I described to Mark the problems I was having and what I thought was the cause for the change in cut quality. It was during this conversation that Mark indicated that part of the problem may be my weight (300-lbs) and that we might have to add tractor weighs on the front of the mower. Now I didn't say anything to Mark at the time, but I was thinking, if we do, it's not going to be at my expense. But I figured that could wait until we met up at the Dealership on the September 17th (today).
But after LOSING MY A$$ OFF all week from double, triple cutting,on Tuesday September 11th I emailed Mark a series of photographs I took of my cutomers lawns, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, along with a letter.
On each picture, I documented the problems. In the first photo was a picture of a ditch line in front of one of customer's. I told him, see the various levels? Well this was my most embarrasing moment, because as you can see in the next photo, I hit this at multiple angles and I still couldn't cut it the right way. The embarrassment came when the neighbor brought over his Cub Cadet RZT 50" and made it look like carpet (with weeds). I was so embarrassed I drove away and forgot to take a picture. Then I sent him a picture of what I called a PAW mark, where anytime I stop and the grass beneath my tires is brown, as I start to take off, the mower digs in and rips up the dead grass up, and my customers are think its a zero turn, but its actually 1/8 tire spin. On good grass it never paws, but it will natch brown spots bald.
Then I sent him two pictures of Kentucky bluegrass, that the mower cuts beautifully. If all my lawns were bluegrass I'd be in Great Shape! Bluegrass can be tall, it can be wet, super dense, it cuts it beautifully. Then I sent him two pictures of fescue and that is a totally new story. I have to mower fescue at least twice, and most times three or four times before it is all even - making me LOSE MY ARSE!!! The next picture I sent him was rye grass, and the property is wide open! no trees, no bushes, no landscape beds, no nothing but a house! So I only charged this guy $35, as my trimming is almost null. So mow and go! Well... that what it should be, but again, I end up crosshatching the lawn to ensure it is all even, double my expense, thus losing my arse!
The last two pictures I sent him was of my property, and the stripes. The mower can lay down a mean stripe. Then I wrote a letter, and in the letter I said, my bottom-line was this: Since my #1 concern about buying this mower was my weight, and I was told, "No this mower can handle you, and perform well" I think there is three viable solutions. 1. Between Bad Boy and the All Season, y'all do what you need to, to get the mower functioning perfectly at no cost to me! 2. Y'all take back this mower back, and give me an Outlaw 54 Zero Turn that will handle my fat arse, and we just change the paperwork with the bank, since the 54" Outlaw ZT is actually cheaper than my current mower. 3. Y'all take this mower back and we wipe out the loan and we all go our separate ways, no harm, no foul. 4. Y'all do nothing, and I decide what legal action I need to take next. Oh... by the way, the mower has developed a REAL DANGEROUS habit of the left hydro randomly sticking in reverse - as when I'm doing a zero turn and I push the right forward and pull the left back putting me into a 270° turn. It only sticks a fraction of a second, but its enough to create and over turn. So far it has only happened in the wide open, but you can imagine what would happen if I was near a house, or a car, or retention wall, or a drop off. That would be a VERY BAD SITUATION!!! I close the letter with the statement, I DO NOT WANT THIS TO BE A NEGATIVE SITUATION!!!
Mark said when he got in town and was at the dealership he would give me a call. Well guess what... I didn't hear from Mark today at all!!! So I am assuming, they are opting for option #4, So tomorrow I guess I don't have a choice, I will need to call Fieger Law, and see what my options are at this point.
Well well well, not sure what to say here other than i'm interested in the outcome and i of course feel for ya. To me, it's tough to really see how bad the stripes/cut are in the pics. Meaning it's clear they aren't good but its tough to see how bad they really are.
Your weight does raise a red flag with me but surely you can't be the 1st 300 lb'r to cut grass on a commercial machine.
I will say this, your pics are depicted of properties that would warrant a double cut but its' clear not much is being cut. Did you contact retrodog? If anyone can help it will be him.
Keep up posted.
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Craig, I said I would be in Michigan the week of the 17th and I would call you when I was at the dealership. I have an appointment in the morning, a couple hours away from the dealer. You have my number, if you were this concerned, why didn't you send a text or call. Why throw me under the bus? Is this how you get other people to work with you? These lawns are not too healthy, except, the one with the swing and it looks pretty good, in my opinion. Also, I never mentioned one thing about tractor weights. I said, there are some things I can try, to balance the machine for you. Again, I said I would come and work with you to get your issues resolved, which is what I am doing and this post is how you show your appreciation? I will be at the dealer between 2 and 3 tomorrow afternoon. If you can't make it until 4 or 5, I will still be there. If you can't make it until the next morning, I will see you then. I ma doing exactly as I said i would do. You know what they say about assuming things, don't you?
Believe nothing that you hear, half of what you see, know that most people are idiots!
Barry is killing our Constitution
Believe nothing that you hear, half of what you see, know that most people are idiots!
Barry is killing our Constitution
Ok, here is how i see this thread
Customer - says the mfg rep was supposed to call and didnt in an expectation for resolution
Mfg Rep - Says he has done everything he said he was going to do
Situation - Customer has an issue that remains unresolved
Ok, so now that the facts are clear and everyone is reading.....
Mark, please give your customer some more reassurance that his problem will be resolved. Simple.
I'm sure that he is worried since he didn't here from you. Remember 10K for a mower = a lot of lawn cuts so maybe put the kid gloves on.....
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I kinda agree with this. Personally I would have made contact before I vented negative stuff about my rep on LS especially if I really wanted to get it fixed.
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On Thursday, Eyewitness News learned that the Minnesota DNR is no longer moving forward with the outflow project at the Canisteo pit in Bovey. The outflow project was meant to lower the water level in the pit.
The reason, the agency says, is because the bids came in too high. The project estimate was $1.8 million dollars, according to the DNR. And the bids came in from between $2.9-$4.3 million.
However, the minerals recovery company Magnetation is constantly drawing water out of the pit for their operations. The DNR said the company is currently pumping 2,000 gallons of water per minute, and is permitted for up to 3,000 gallons per minute.
This pumping is projected to lower the water in the pit to its desired level within 10 years, the DNR said in a letter.
In fact, Magnetation President Matt Lehtinen said that it could happen even faster than that.
The DNR said the drain tile that was built in Bovey to keep residents' basements dry, is still working well.


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I love book swaps. Oh so very much. Over the last 3 years, I've participated in a few, and have received a bunch of great books. So, this year, I'm teaming up with my very good friend Enna from Squeaky Books to bring you our first ever holiday book swap.
If you have done book swaps before, this one is pretty standard, if not, you can read the instructions below. I want to stress that if you are really strapped for cash, am not sure if you can make it to the post office, or in any other way feeling unsure about participating, you don't have to. And I'd really hate to see people that send out their packages not get something in return. (I've been on the receiving end of that before, and it is a major bummer).
You can sign up by clicking here and filling out the form, or by scrolling down and filling it out below. But here are the rules!
CN&WB Holiday Book Swap Rules:
- All interested participants must fill out the form by NOVEMBER 22
- This swap will be secret-Santa style. Participants will be assigned someone to give books to based of the information they provide by NOVEMBER 25.
- THIS IS A SECRET ASSIGNMENT! Don't tell your person you are giving them anything until they have received your package (include a card with your name/e-mail them. etc.) or you can keep it a secret forever!
- All participants must mail their books no later than DECEMBER 10.
- All participants must provide some form of tracking. Either get delivery confirmation through USPS (this only costs $0.80). or if shipping directly from the store, provide tracking/order confirmation from wherever you purchased it from.
- The swap is open INTERNATIONAL (To the TBD countries. you can choose which country/countries you want to ship to)
- After you receive your presents, post about them to show the world!
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Posted at: 11/13/2012 5:59 PM
Updated at: 11/14/2012 6:10 PM
By: WNYT Staff
RENSSELAER - Rensselaer County is stepping in to help facilitate Regeneron's expansion project in Rensselaer.
The legislature has approved a resolution adding Regeneron to the County Sewer District.
The county says the move was necessary because the expansion will exceed the capacity of the East Greenbush sewage treatment plant.
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Interestingly enough, none of the popular posts this year were from this year.
My # 1 post, with over 16,000 page views is the letter I wrote to my best friend on her birthday back in 2011. I'm flattered, and she's pretty flattered too, that somehow people search the interwebs on a letter to their best friend for their birthday and they end up on my site. Thanks, Google.
My # 2 post this year, which wasn't nearly as popular as # 1- with 2,700 pageviews is the post on hemorrhoids and yeast infections, also from 2011. Okay interwebs… I don't know what to say about that one.
My # 3 post this year, all the way from 2010 with over 1,200 views and still going strong is the post where I got to interview the great Shannon Tweed.
These three posts are so different that I can't even say that readers are specific about the type of content they like to see from me.
Maybe in 2013 I'll write something that will actually be popular in 2013.
But seriously, I'm glad that people even READ this blog. In 2013 my hope is to clean up the look because, really, I know it's not visually pleasing and write some content that's good. That's all I can hope for.
I thought it'd be nice to end the year with some Cadence-isms from 2012. I found a bunch in the notes on my computer & cell phine that I haven't shared yet:
– Mom, I like to sing, but I like to do a lot of things I care about.
– Upon finding my chapstick ruined after being washed in my pants, she said "uh-oh. Now you have to go to the chapstick store."
– After asking her why she kept taking off her socks she said "My feet itches when it scratches."
– Mom, do you know what goodbye means? Adios.
– DaAAaAAad! Sharing is caring.
Cadence Questions
– Mom, what color is Hayden?
– Why do dogs look out of the window?
– Mom, what does nervous mean?
– What shape is my nose?
– Mom, is it still June?
(No, it's July)
Well, what comes after July?
Well, what comes after August?
(Pea, what comes after August?)
September! Bwahahahahaha!
– Mom, what does thankful mean?
And my favorite, comes from tonight. As Chris was telling her that she had to have water to drink (not orange juice) because she's had enough juice for one day she says:
"DaaAAad, I know! Don't remind me that I'm a kid."
We were both like o_O… WTF?!
Alright y'all. Be safe tonight and I hope that everyone has a blessed, safe and productive 2013.
2012, peace out.
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Environmental Journalist Stops Plans to Dam China's Last Untamed River
October 12, 2004 // 9:00am — 11:00am
China Environment Forum
Wang Yongchen, a reporter and producer for China National Radio and founder of Green Earth Volunteers, talks about her efforts to expose the potential environmental damage from the government's proposal to dam China's last wild river.
Environment, Development, and Sustainable Peace: Finding Paths to Environmental Peacemaking
September 16, 2004 // 12:00am
Environmental Change and Security Program
The conference brings together 60 experts from 25 countries, to examine the role of minerals, forests, and water resources in promoting and preventing conflict.
Decision Time: Water Diversion Policy in the Great Lakes Basin
September 14, 2004 // 10:00am — 12:00pm
Canada Institute
This event launches the first publication in the Canada Institute's One Issue, Two Voices series, discussing of Annex 2001, an agreement to set a common standard between states and provinces for water diversion from the Great Lakes.
International Waters Funding Dialogue
June 09, 2004 // 12:00am
Environmental Change and Security Program
Funding is a decisive issue for any development project, but international water projects face additional hurdles by working multilaterally in an arena dominated by bilateral funding. A three-day International Waters Funding Dialogue conference is hosted by National University of Costa Rica.
Population, Environment, Poverty, and Politics in the Philippines
June 08, 2004 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Congressman Nereus Acosta, of the Philippines' House of Representatives, speaks about his government's response to problems linking population and the environment. Joan Regina L. Castro and Leona Ann D'Agnes of the Integrated Population and Coastal Resource Management (IPOPCoRM) Initiative give an overview of their program.
Water Conflict and Cooperation: Looking Over the Horizon
June 03, 2004 // 12:00am
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Attempts to develop a positive, practical policy framework for environmental cooperation and sustainable peace are promising, but have not been widely analyzed or practiced. The Water Conflict and Cooperation Working Group, part of ECSP's Navigating Peace initiative, discusses these issues.
Book Launch: One With Nineveh: Politics, Consumption, and the Human Future
May 18, 2004 // 10:00am — 12:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Paul Ehrlich warns that we must confront the serious problems of climate change, land degradation, groundwater overuse, and biodiversity loss, and proposes ways to increase media attention and ethical discourse on these issues, as he launches his latest book at the Wilson Center.
Book Launch:The River Runs Black: The Environmental Challenge to China's Future
May 11, 2004 // 4:00pm — 5:00pm
China Environment Forum
Elizabeth Economy offers a history of environmental degradation in China, outlines the wide-reaching impact such problems have on nearly every part of Chinese society, and profiles the challenges facing China in resolving pollution and natural resource problems today.
Security and Environment in the Mediterranean
March 31, 2004 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Environmental Change and Security Program
Although the environmental and security communities are difficult to integrate, Hans Günter Brauch argues that working together will prevent future crises and conflicts, as he launches his groundbreaking volume.
Film Screening: The Yunnan Great Rivers Expedition
March 26, 2004 // 11:00am — 1:00pm
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Kayakers tackle the spectacular Yunnan gorges, with filmmaker Ed Norton, from The Nature Conservancy, and Matthew J. Yost, from Idaho Rivers United.


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Rihanna heads off on her latest concert jaunt today, where she is sure to shine bright like a diamond all over the planet. Yes, her Diamonds World Tour will bring plenty of amazing songs to the masses, but it'll also bring plenty of hot costumes too!
The good girl gone bad has always brought the sexy for all of her record busting sold our tours. Who could forget her crazy Lisa-Frank mosaic two-piece? Or her pants-free basketball jersey look. Or her megalomania Mouseketeer steez from the summer of 2010? Riri's has one of the most killer wardrobes in town, and we can't wait to see what she'll rock tonight for the Diamonds kickoff show in Buffalo. Will she give nutty fashionistas Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj or Katy Perry a run for their money? We're kind of betting on it. We can't wait to see! To tide us over in the meantime, we're counting down her 20 sexiest concert costumes of all time. Enjoy!
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With the forthcoming 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, the automaker can safely lay its history of small-car troubles to rest. While the current car is a solid choice all around, more space and refinement should make the next-generation car even better.
Expect a more refined interior design; new four-cylinder engine joins efficient diesel offering; secure handling; big trunk.
Larger size means it will have to safely straddle two segments.
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For 2016, the Cruze will be redesigned and offer a new engine along with the possibility of a new eight-speed transmission as well as coupe and hatchback models.
First, the good news: The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze will be among the first models designed atop GM's new global compact car platform, making the next-generation car a little longer and roomier inside. The bad news: It won't be here for awhile. GM says additional engineering work will delay the new Cruze by about a year.
The Cruze is GM's best-selling car globally, so we don't expect a significant departure from current styling. Spy photos confirm the same basic proportions and greenhouse as the current model, with a slight overall aerodynamic smoothing of the Cruze's traditional angles. A slightly longer wheelbase, however, should increase rear seat space -- one of the current model's few drawbacks -- and trunk space.
A 1.5-liter four-cylinder from GM's new Ecotec engine family will likely replace the current 1.8-liter base engine. Although smaller, the new turbocharged four-cylinder shouldn't have trouble topping the current engine's 138 horsepower. Whether the Cruze needs a second small turbo four-cylinder leaves the future of the current car's optional 1.4-liter uncertain. The turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel introduced with the 2014 model year, however, is almost certain to carry over.
Top trim levels and diesel models could continue to offer a standard six-speed automatic transmission, while lower trim models get a six-speed manual. But the Cruze is also a likely candidate for GM's new in-house eight-speed automatic, currently in development and expected by the time the 2016 Cruze launches. Finally, as Chevy looks to grow its small-car momentum, hatchback and coupe versions are distinct possibilities for the U.S. market.
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In a tight presidential race, it's no surprise that both campaigns are doing everything they can to mine their users' browsing history and target their political ads online. But neither campaign, it seems, is doing a very careful job of keeping a tight lid on the information they collect.
In a post Thursday morning, Stanford Center for Internet Society graduate student Jonathan Mayer published a detailed account of leaks of personally identifying information on both BarackObama.com and MittRomney.com to a wide collection of third-party firms, despite the campaigns' claims that all the information they collect and share with Web tracking firms for ad-targeting was carefully anonymized. "The campaigns are wrong," Mayer writes. "Tracking data is very often identified or identifiable…Even a little identifying information leakage thoroughly undermines the privacy properties of web tracking: once a user's identity leaks to a tracker, all of the tracker's past, present, and future data about the user becomes identifiable."
Mayer found that both campaigns included identifying information about the user in page headers and URLS of pages, parts of the sites that are visible to a wide range of companies including Akamai, Amazon, Chartbeat, Comscore, Facebook and Google, among others. The most common identifying detail leaked was the visitor's username, which often includes elements of his or her real name, but other pages also included full names, street addresses and ZIP codes, and partial email addresses.
Those findings contradict both campaigns' response to a New York Times piece about the use of third party tracking that ran over the weekend. "Officials with both campaigns emphasize that such data collection is 'anonymous' because third-party companies use code numbers, not real names, to track site visitors," the paper wrote.
"The Times coverage piqued my curiosity," Mayer writes. "Are the campaigns identifying their supporters to third-party trackers? Are they directly undermining the anonymity properties that they are so quick to invoke? Yes, they are."
The two campaigns are hardly the first to leak identifying data to third party firms or misrepresent their privacy practices. As Mayer points out, both Facebook and MySpace were targeted by FTC complaints of deception for similar issues over the last year.
In fact, the kinds of flaws Mayer is pointing out are so common that they could be dismissed as Internet business as usual: Another study by Mayer last year found that half of all sites he tested leaked identifying information. But the privacy blunders that Mayer has identified take on a new significance in the political realm, where Web users may seek to keep their political views distinct from their public identities for fear of discrimination or outside pressure.
"Companies and trade groups in the tracking business community frequently invoke unfounded claims of anonymity," writes Mayer. "My hope is that this episode serves as a learning opportunity and a reminder: there is no such thing as anonymous web tracking."
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December 2010 Athlete of the Month
CJ Hodge
Christian (CJ) Hodge has been named the Hilbert College Student-Athlete of the Month for December, 2010.
The 5'9" freshman point guard started all five games Hilbert played during Hodge's second month of collegiate competition. His team-leading 33.2 minutes per game allowed him to mature as the on-court coach for his 1-4 team. Hodge averaged 8.4 points, shooting 36% from floor (50% behind the arch) and 86% (14-16) from the foul line. He grabbed 2 rebounds per game, 2 steals per game and distributed 2 assists per game while on the floor for the Blue and White.
Against Waynesburg, the team's only win during December, Hodge lead the team in minutes played (36 minutes), burned the nets with 67 percentage shooting from the field (4-6 from floor, 2-3 behind the line), a perfect 2-2 from the charity stripe, grabbed a career high 4 rebounds, had 3 assists and 2 steals in the team's 80-72 victory. He tied his 12 point career high two games later in a last possession 60-57loss to Penn State Behrend. Hodge had 3 steals and 4 assists in that conference defeat.
Hodge (Rochester, NY/Gates Chili) is a forensic science major and carries a 2.66 cumulative grade point average.
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In my mind, nothing beats simple and fast when it comes to plotting on a small sailboat. After all, you are short handed, on a heel, and want to spend minimum time in the cabin (if that's where you are plotting).
Choose a navigation protractor that you find easy and intuitive to use for drawing courses or plotting bearings. I believe nothing tops the Weem's plotter (lower plotting protractor) for simplicity, speed, accuracy, and practical sailing navigation in all sailing weather.
Enter the tool I use and have used for over two decades. And it comes not from the marine world--but that of the aviation world. I wouldn't sail without one or two aboard. Read on to discover this 'gotta-have-it' navigation magic tool!
I navigated big ships and small boats in the US Coast Guard in the days before push-button navigation. And navigation was anything but a relaxed environment as it often will be when sailing. Fixes in inland piloting waters were taken and plotted every one to three minutes, set and drift of current determined at each fix, course and speed to maintain track computed, and a recommendation given to the conning officer for new course, time to turn to next course, and so forth.
With ships drawing 12 to 17 feet (draft), there's not a lot of room for error. We needed fast, accurate, 'works-every-time' tools. You may have read my recommendation to use a drafting compass (also called a 'plotting compass') for most practical chart work in navigation. Matter of fact, I rarely ever use dividers except in the planning stages of a trip.
The same goes for parallel rules. I believe they are a challenge to use on any but the most stable of platforms. Take a bit of roll or pitch and they will often slip and slide, which can result in navigation errors of several degrees.
Do I use parallel rules? You bet--they make a great planning tool (before you depart), serve as a good straight edge, and are a superb backup tool in case your other tools break or fail. But they will never be my primary plotting tool.
Enter the Weem's plotter. This tool was first used by aircraft navigators. The Weems looks like a clear rectangular shaped protractor with a small bar on rollers attached to the bottom. The wheels enable you to roll the protractor across any flat surface.
An engraved half circle with a cross-hair has been placed in the center. Degrees on the outside of the half circle are for directions from north through east to south.
Degrees on the inside of the half circle are for directions from south through west and back up to north. Quarter circles are engraved at each end to use with parallels of latitude if desired (rarely used, but nice to have).
The top edge has convenient distance scales that can be used on three common coastal and harbor chart scales : 1:80,000; 1:40,000 and 1:20,000.
Follow these easy steps along with the illustrations to learn how to use the Weems plotter. Five minutes of practice and you will be a pro with this super navigation tool for sailing!
1. Draw the course line with the Weems onto your nautical chart. Or, you can skip this step if you want to plot a specific pre-determined course or bearing (illustrations). Go to step 2.
2. Roll the Weems over to any convenient vertical line nearby (use a meridian of longitude or other vertical line).
3. Line up the center cross-hair of the half circle with the line.
4. Read the direction where the vertical line crosses the half circle. Notice that each direction will be a reciprocal of the other. Take care to read the direction you are going.
Look at the illustrations and note that the vertical line intersects the Weem's half circle at 110° and 290° (the reciprocal). If you are sailing to the southeast your course will be 110°. If you are sailing to the northwest your course will be 290°. Use this same logic when taking bearings to prominent objects ashore or afloat.
5. You can also use the Weems plotter to determine the direction of a pre-plotted course line. Lay one part of the straight edge along the line. Slide the Weems over to any convenient vertical line. Read the instrument as described in the steps above.
How to Use the Weems Plotter with a Compass Rose
You may prefer to continue to use compass roses. Use the Weems and you will slice 50% or more off your plotting time compared to parallel rules. Line up the long edge of your Weems with a plotted course line. Slide the Weems over to the closest compass rose. Read the direction indicated on the compass rose (use the same cautions described earlier to be sure you read the correct direction).
Or, to start with the compass rose and find direction, line up the straight edge of the Weems with the center cross hair on the compass rose. Read the direction on the compass rose. Roll the Weems over to the departure point, draw the new course line and label with the direction.
What are the drawbacks?
The Weems was not built in a robust fashion. The plastic protractor part may seem a bit flimsy. And, you want to store it out of direct sunlight to prevent warping. I made a simple case for mine out of scrap cardboard. Cut two rectangular pieces two inches larger than the instrument all around. Use packing or wrapping tape on the long edges and one short edge. You can now insert the Weems into the case to protect it when packing for a trip or aboard your boat.
Boost your sailing navigation accuracy with the power of the Weems plotting protractor. This will give you the confidence to navigate your small sailboat faster and easier--wherever in the world you choose to sail or cruise!
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The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Club (RPPTL) at Florida Coastal School of Law is affiliated with (and borrows its nickname from) the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law section of The Florida Bar. The RPPTL section is the largest section in the Florida Bar with over 10,000 attorney members. It is also one of the most active.
It is not a coincidence that the RPPTL Section is so large. A huge portion of Florida's economy (and a corresponding large portion of the demand for legal services) is directly related to Real Estate in its various forms. In an older state, Estate Planning and Probate opportunities abound.


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Updated: 06/13/2013 7:05 PM KSTP.com
(AP) WASHINGTON - Eight former mutual fund directors have settled federal claims that they allowed others at the firm to set values for subprime mortgage securities that were held by funds on which investors lost about $1.5 billion.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the settlement with the former directors of the Regions Morgan Keegan funds. They aren't paying any penalty under the settlement. The SEC brought an enforcement action against the directors in December, saying they delegated the duty to fund managers, even though directors are required by law to set values when market prices aren't available.
The directors failed to make a diligent effort to learn how the values were determined, the SEC alleged.
They neither admitted nor denied wrongdoing but agreed to refrain from future violations of the securities laws.
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Fuel Tank: 2.5oz (75cc) with flip top cap
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Radio: 2-channel with 2 standard size servos
Radio Batteries: Eight AA cells
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1 3/16x3/8" Clutch Bell Outer Flanged Bearing
The use of a remote glow plug kit is suggested (MODP1221). Without
the use of this kit the wing will have to be removed for access to
the glow plug.
jxs 10/05/09


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