Dark Suit on Formal Night -- What Kind of Tie?

[The Real PM]

PM, I even tied my own umbilical cord.

Gari

 

 

That is a pretty neat trick. You must have been brilliant--even then!!!:)

[The Real PM]

That is a pretty neat trick. You must have been brilliant--even then!!!:)

 

I even learned how to tie a bowtie on the internet, so I could help my husband tie his bowtie, but he didn't take my new skills seriously, and wore his pretied bowtie. I used an old vase as a neck and learned quite easily.:)

 

Download How To Tie Instructions as Acrobat pdf - 148k

[SeaMatesNYC]

I even learned how to tie a bowtie on the internet, so I could help my husband tie his bowtie, but he didn't take my new skills seriously, and wore his pretied bowtie. I used an old vase as a neck and learned quite easily.:)

 

Download How To Tie Instructions as Acrobat pdf - 148k

 

That's great, but of course, you were looking at the vase in front of you. Now try it around your own neck, looking in a mirror. Not so easy, is it? They say it's like tying your laces, but I have always found it hard to get my head in my shoe.:p And as someone pointed out yesterday, I'm not sure where or who, it's not possible to lick one's elbow.:confused:

[garigoun]

That's great, but of course, you were looking at the vase in front of you. Now try it around your own neck, looking in a mirror. Not so easy, is it? They say it's like tying your laces, but I have always found it hard to get my head in my shoe.:p And as someone pointed out yesterday, I'm not sure where or who, it's not possible to lick one's elbow.:confused:

 

And I thought New Yorkers could do anything. Ah me! Life is full of disappointments.

Gari

[garigoun]

That's great, but of course, you were looking at the vase in front of you. Now try it around your own neck, looking in a mirror. Not so easy, is it? They say it's like tying your laces, but I have always found it hard to get my head in my shoe.:p And as someone pointed out yesterday, I'm not sure where or who, it's not possible to lick one's elbow.:confused:

 

And I thought New Yorkers could do anything. Ah me! Life is full of disappointments.

Gari

[Cruachan]

And as someone pointed out yesterday, I'm not sure where or who, it's not possible to lick one's elbow.:confused:

 

If you spend as long as I do hanging around outside a nuclear power station photographing ships, you'll soon be able to lick all five of your elbows with both tongues simultaneously. :eek:

 

J

[Norfolk Brit]

If you spend as long as I do hanging around outside a nuclear power station photographing ships, you'll soon be able to lick all five of your elbows with both tongues simultaneously. :eek:

 

J

 

And then you'll grow 6 extra bits...

 

Sir Martin:cool:

[capnpugwash]

Good morning Cap n,

 

Is that a poem of your bowtie skills or GAri's--very nice poem--Capn:)

 

Well thank you PM, I suggest you hit your husband with the vase :D

[Cruachan]

When I was young, and having fun

Bow ties, of any kind, I’d shun

I’d rather find a pub, by far

And stand there propping up the bar

And now I’m old, well past my prime

I simply cannot find the time

For knotting bows around my neck

They’d only look a total wreck

So give me pre-tied, they’re for me

Simple to wear as ABC

Just grasp the little hooky thing

And hook it in the little ring

And if I’m hot around the collar

You can bet your bottom dollar

(I know at this you’re going to scoff)

I’ll simply take the damn thing off

[The Real PM]

When I was young, and having fun

Bow ties, of any kind, I’d shun

I’d rather find a pub, by far

And stand there propping up the bar

 

And now I’m old, well past my prime

I simply cannot find the time

For knotting bows around my neck

They’d only look a total wreck

 

So give me pre-tied, they’re for me

Simple to wear as ABC

Just grasp the little hooky thing

And hook it in the little ring

 

And if I’m hot around the collar

You can bet your bottom dollar

(I know at this you’re going to scoff)

I’ll simply take the damn thing off

 

Shall we make a "Tribute to the Bowtie" , now? Very nice poem J.

[The Real PM]

Well thank you PM, I suggest you hit your husband with the vase :D

 

Yes, you are right. After I spent all that time researching the bowtie and learning how to tie one, he didn't take me seriously, so right you are, Capn

[gometros]

I think you should wear a subtle tie. If you need to borrow a tie I have a few I can bring with me, just let me know which one(s). I have more if you need a bigger choice.

 

 

Hey, what are you doing with my tie in your closet? (The computer cabinet one on top).

[gometros]

My excuse is that mine was a gift. I am generously giving you the benefit of assuming that you did not personally enter a novelty shop and purchase these ...THINGS ...yourself. Or did you skulk under the anonimity of the on-line purchase facility offered by your local circus outfitters?

Gari

 

Gari - admit it, you are just jealous

[capnpugwash]

When I was young, and having fun

You can bet your bottom dollar

(I know at this you’re going to scoff)

I’ll simply take the damn thing off

 

Even though I would tie a bow

Oft times to the pub I’d go

My social life ne’er came a cropper

For learning how to dress right proper.

Hooky things and little ring

Lord preserve us from these things

New fangled they well may be

But they are not for the likes of me

The moves it takes to make the bows

Are something that once one knows.

The memory of this always lingers

All it takes is nimble fingers.

[The Real PM]

Even though I would tie a bow

Oft times to the pub I’d go

My social life ne’er came a cropper

For learning how to dress right proper.

 

Hooky things and little ring

Lord preserve us from these things

New fangled they well may be

But they are not for the likes of me

 

The moves it takes to make the bows

Are something that once one knows.

The memory of this always lingers

All it takes is nimble fingers.

 

Wow, these are getting good! Keep them coming!!!:)

[SeaMatesNYC]

oops...premature post

[SeaMatesNYC]

When I was young, in Glee Club dear

A pre-tied tie myself did wear.

In tails with white tie we did sing

Our collars natch, pique with wing.

 

Post college, off to sea I sailed

On cruises, formal nights regaled

In tux quite fine, but still without

A self-tied tie, my taste in doubt.

 

In later years, post much debate

The hook and eye’d no longer rate.

From winged collar I soon fled

To pleasing lines, the collar spread.

 

So now I tie myself a bow

On Cunard ships I proudly go

With head held high, silk round my neck

But really folks, who gives a feck!

[The Real PM]

When I was young, in Glee Club dear

A pre-tied tie myself did wear.

In tails with white tie we did sing

Our collars natch, pique with wing.

 

Post college, off to sea I sailed

On cruises, formal nights regaled

In tux quite fine, but still without

A self-tied tie, my taste in doubt.

 

In later years, post much debate

The hook and eye’d no longer rate.

From winged collar I soon fled

To pleasing lines, the collar spread.

 

So now I tie myself a bow

On Cunard ships I proudly go

With head held high, silk round my neck

But really folks, who gives a feck!

 

Michael--Love it, absolutely love it!!!:D

[The Real PM]

Once we were to go on a cruise,

So I checked out CC for the news,

And the folks who seemed to know,

Seemed to say we should tie our own bow.

 

So to help my husband of years,

Who had a great many fears,

I went to a website 'bout ties,

And learned to tie them on guys.

 

So I took all the stuff from my vase,

And practiced with ribbon and lace,

Until the bowtie was just right,

I could even adjust if too tight.

 

So I showed my man my new skill

And he gave me a glare just until

He picked up the tie by my side,

And said he'd be wearing pre-tied!

[smoothdancer]

I mean all kidding aside... That was a bit harsh gari...

 

We leave for a QM2 cruise next week and I was just looking for a bit of information, but in the end figured it out on my own less I again find myself on the receving end of another tounge lashing again over a hobby I enjoy and also enjoy great conversations with fellow cruisers of which I have something in common with ....

 

My semi formal choices are pretty close to formal and although Nick will bring his tux for formals I was just trying to figure out if in addition to a jacket for casual should he also plan a suit for semi formals. He prefers not to, not out of rebellion but ratherr he likes the look of coordinating jacket tie and pants for semi rather than a business suit.

[capnpugwash]

Once we were to go on a cruise,

So I checked out CC for the news,

And the folks who seemed to know,

Seemed to say we should tie our own bow.

 

So to help my husband of years,

Who had a great many fears,

I went to a website 'bout ties,

And learned to tie them on guys.

 

So I took all the stuff from my vase,

And practiced with ribbon and lace,

Until the bowtie was just right,

I could even adjust if too tight.

 

So I showed my man my new skill

And he gave me a glare just until

He picked up the tie by my side,

And said he'd be wearing pre-tied!

 

So Real PM after all this time

You feel the need to turn to rhyme

If your man did that to all your work

From your duty do no shirk.

Book a cruise to somewhere sunny

Turn to your man for the money

A thousand or two, three thousand quid

Then leave him at home for what he did.

When you’ve tried to be thoughtful

such dismissal is awful

thus lessons must be taught.

None better, he’s stuck in port.

[imacruizer]

I mean all kidding aside... That was a bit harsh gari...

 

We leave for a QM2 cruise next week and I was just looking for a bit of information, but in the end figured it out on my own less I again find myself on the receving end of another tounge lashing again over a hobby I enjoy and also enjoy great conversations with fellow cruisers of which I have something in common with ....

 

My semi formal choices are pretty close to formal and although Nick will bring his tux for formals I was just trying to figure out if in addition to a jacket for casual should he also plan a suit for semi formals. He prefers not to, not out of rebellion but ratherr he likes the look of coordinating jacket tie and pants for semi rather than a business suit.

 

Hi Janet,

 

Nick will be fine with his choice for semi-formal nights. Have a fabulous cruise. I look forward to your review when you return.

 

Beth

[garigoun]

I mean all kidding aside... That was a bit harsh gari...

 

Not at all harsh Smoothie. Just a gentle tease. Peace and Love

Gari

[The Real PM]

So Real PM after all this time

You feel the need to turn to rhyme

If your man did that to all your work

From your duty do no shirk.

 

Book a cruise to somewhere sunny

Turn to your man for the money

A thousand or two, three thousand quid

Then leave him at home for what he did.

 

When you’ve tried to be thoughtful

such dismissal is awful

thus lessons must be taught.

None better, he’s stuck in port.

 

 

 

 

 

So, Capnpugwash, it's not so bad,

His tie choice didn't make me mad.

For without having to tie his great big bow,

I had more time for me to go.

 

And the pre-tied bowtie looked just fine,

With the type of collar, it covered the shine,

And on formal night we had such fun,

And the next day we basked in the sun.

 

I noticed though, the self-tied bow,

Looked much nicer as ties go,

And I feel you can really tell,

Who has a flair for a look so swell.

 

Next time I'll teach him to tie his tie

Into a bow that is neat and high,

Then he can feel good and be quite proud.

He'll go in style and impress a crowd!

[capnpugwash]

Rhyming's great as you now know

but over here it's time to go.

We'll have to think of something else

cause we've beaten tying ties to death