I loved reading about the dress. I heartily agree about the shabbiness in public today. I have been a high school music teacher for 34 years. Every school day I am very happy to say that I have worn a tie. The first week it is a suit and then coordinates. Winter time, a sweater accompany my shirt, tie and dress pants. Spring, the coordinates. When our band gives concerts or goes to dinner and concerts, the students dress to the nines. Including real TIE up bow ties. ( not clip ons or ready tied like Barney, sorry Barn). My male students learned much faster than me how to tie one! The young ladies are dressed up in a classy manner but with modesty. And these teenagers love to dress up! On a recent band trip to Cleveland, one student brought four suits. One for each day! But the best part is when total strangers compliment me on their dress. I thank them and then ask if they could kindly tell the students themselves. A great feeling to see the band members graciously accept their compliments. But, I don 't dress like Malcolm Merriweather or Ward Cleaver at home. Neither do my students. It is so nice to see this dress on TAGS and to pass it on to the youngins'. Better to be overdressed than under. Just ask Barney as was noted when he dropped over at supper time. " I haven't even figured out what I'm going to wear tonight....." Didn't fool Malcolm!
Watched an episode last night with Fred Goss in it. Ashes all over but wearing a suit. " It pays to look your best!" My observations. Thanks for reading. Nick (from a cold part of Ontario Canada near Toronto) Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
