Out at the cafe for a shared croissant with Sophie. Then it's home to pack. Angus is suffering from pandemic lethargy. The thought of having to go to London to talk to two sets of 'serious' folks is something that seems exceedingly dreary. Mask wearing, immigration lines, flight delays , security inspections all combine to make staying at home infinitely more appealing. British Airways briefly went to four flights a day to London but is now back to one. Angus can't be the only one who finds pandemic era air travel to be a pain.
Ties. Should I wear a tie for the after dinner chats with the Los Angeles and New York folk ? It's been more than two years since I last wore a tie. There must be a hundred, possibly more than that, ties hanging in my wardrobe. It seems a shame to throw them all out but my need for them has evaporated.
I opt to wear a suit but shall go tieless. My preference would be to dress as I do here at The Rickety Old Farmhouse but this idea is vetoed. 'The Font' is not sure that the shaggy tramp look would be understood by the 'serious' American financial community.
On the staircase we have a picture picked up in Moscow many years ago. It was painted in 1944. 'After the battle. Women tank crew of the 4th Guards Army bathing in the sea near Odesa'. One of their tanks can be seen behind a shattered pillar. Plus ca change ....
Sophie suddenly becomes aware that Angus is putting on his black lace up shoes. She remembers that these are 'going away shoes. She turns into Miss Glum.
7 comments:
Ties always seemed pointless. Now they seem pointless and weird.
Hope the travelling goes better than envisaged. Looking forward to a report from London. Cheers, Gail.
Poor Sophie, she'll miss you and the shared croissant, but the upside is that there will be no drop in the standard of cuisine at the ROF!
It's quite strange to see any male wearing a tie these days, and then they tend to look overdressed - or they are probably 75 or over!
Safe journey and a speedy return home.
I saw a picture of a beautiful quilt made from ties something to think about maybe .
My husband who wore a tie every day to work, is no longer wearing them - So, it's anyone's guess if this will remain the trend. A friend and I went to a live-show this past weekend and it truly felt pre-pandemic for both guests in the busy DC restaurant and theater. A test for the immunity system!
Be well, and safe travels!
Take care, see you soon, Sophie needs you. Ties,have a few, I don't know as I will ever wear again
Sophie will miss you but think of the exuberant tail wags when you get home. The 'serious' American financial community will focus on your words and thoughts, not your no-tie choice. Safe travels.
Hari OM
...and I have seen ties turned into skirts, waistcoats and even jackets... so plenty options! YAM xx
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