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[Adder]

Originally Posted by Fugee

Not my favorite of the outfits I've seen her wear. It looks a little matronly for her.

And my "her" I mean Michelle. Laura B. has always looked kind of matronly.

I think it isn't bad. It's cold out there and there isn't a whole lot of room for flexibility in the occasion.

I think they all deserve credit for avoiding this:

[1436]

Originally Posted by Penske_Account

I knew a wildly genetically flawed purebred yellow labrador . . .

So sorry for your loss.

One of my favorite dogs from childhood was my grandmother's yellow lab. The picture of QuintanaRoo brought tears to my eyes.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Fugee

Not my favorite of the outfits I've seen her wear. It looks a little matronly for her.

And my "her" I mean Michelle. Laura B. has always looked kind of matronly.

When did the GOP become the blue tie party and the Dems become the red tie party? Back in 2000 and 2004, it was always the opposite.

And while I'm at it, enough with the blue and red tie shit. I'm fucking sick of seeing them wear those same small pattern or solid power ties. If Obama wants to break the mold a bit, he ought to start wearing the occasional striped or patterned shirt, and ties of all different colors. And his shirts should have proper collars. The American notion that one must look like a fucking guidance counselor to be "statesmanlike," with the $19.99-at-Wal Mart point collars they're wearing in this photo, is childish. Stupid nod to bureaucrat culture, if you ask me. And as to suits, Bush has worn Oxxford suits for the last eight years, which are damn nice, but he gets them cut to drape like he's box with legs. Makes him look like a kid going on his first job interviews. I hope Obama changes this. He's skinny enough to have his clothes properly tailored.

The point collar needs to go. Sartorial mortal sin.

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

Better question. How does McNabb not complete that slant on 3rd and 10 with the game on the line? What a ridiculously horrible pass. Just pathetic. If you can't complete that pass, you don't deserve to ever win a Superbowl.

TM

Concur. Time for a bloodbath. I've had it.

[Fugee]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

has Michelle gained weight since the election, or is it the angle?

Pretty sure it is the angle and the overcoat part of the outfit. Other photos of what she has worn this weekend are more flattering but I haven't seen a really flattering photo of her in the yellow outfit.

[Fugee]

That was inspiring.

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally Posted by Fugee

Pretty sure it is the angle and the overcoat part of the outfit. Other photos of what she has worn this weekend are more flattering but I haven't seen a really flattering photo of her in the yellow outfit.

I like the yellow outfit. I am apparently the only one.

[Cletus Miller]

Originally Posted by bold_n_brazen

I like the yellow outfit. I am apparently the only one.

I thought it looked good on tv, but in the photo posted here, notsomuch.

[Hank Chinaski]

I was thinking, one really cool thing is that it sounds like the fringster has recovered enough that she should have been able to appreciate and enjoy the inaugeration. Obama has to get my teeth straightened , but also, lets work on getting Fringey back here.

[Penske_Account]

Originally Posted by Fugee

Losing a long-time pet is much harder thanyou can imagine if you haven't gone through it. When my first cat died after 14 years, I was so upset I had to go home from work. I used to think I saw her out of the corner of my eye.

I am very sorry for your loss. How are the kids taking it?

Thanks. This is the first time and much harder than I expected. After a full day its amazing to come to the realisation, based on the increased level of quiet, that he demanded to be and was the absolute center of attention in the household.

the kids are a mixed bag correlating with age. the oldest is really broken up, the middle goes from emotional to completely the normal, and the youngest is consistently a goofball.

[taxwonk]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

When did the GOP become the blue tie party and the Dems become the red tie party? Back in 2000 and 2004, it was always the opposite.

And while I'm at it, enough with the blue and red tie shit. I'm fucking sick of seeing them wear those same small pattern or solid power ties. If Obama wants to break the mold a bit, he ought to start wearing the occasional striped or patterned shirt, and ties of all different colors. And his shirts should have proper collars. The American notion that one must look like a fucking guidance counselor to be "statesmanlike," with the $19.99-at-Wal Mart point collars they're wearing in this photo, is childish. Stupid nod to bureaucrat culture, if you ask me. And as to suits, Bush has worn Oxxford suits for the last eight years, which are damn nice, but he gets them cut to drape like he's box with legs. Makes him look like a kid going on his first job interviews. I hope Obama changes this. He's skinny enough to have his clothes properly tailored.

The point collar needs to go. Sartorial mortal sin.

We've debated it before, but still you haven't learned. A spread collar looks good on a few men. With most, it makes the tie look like the string on a balloon. Maybe you don't look like a balloon head. That doesn't mean the look is right for everyone.

It's like shaving your head as a way of "hiding" the fact you're bald. Michael Jordan pulls it off. Thurgreed pulls it off. Michael Chiklis looks like his skull was clumsily carved from a block of limestone. Can you imagine him in a spread collar? He'd look like a lumpy stone balloon.

[taxwonk]

Originally Posted by Fugee

That was inspiring.

Fuckin' A.

[Penske_Account]

Originally Posted by Sidd Finch

So sorry man. I'm glad that you and he had a long and happy time together.

Thanks. For a dog that multiple vets counseled should be put down at 10 weeks due to his epilepsy, he did okay to make it 12 more years and more than returned the early emotional investment (not too mention the early financial investment-the joke always was, we had to keep alive to a ripe old age to justify/amortize the medical costs of the first 6 months.......).

[Penske_Account]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

has Michelle gained weight since the election, or is it the angle?

also, at the risk of being hurtful, and I apologize if I'm wrong, but I don't believe Penske had a dog. I think he is just trying to curry favor, and get back in people's good graces.

WP, P. At least your wife had the decency to send some TLC my way.......

[Penske_Account]

Originally Posted by 1436

So sorry for your loss.

One of my favorite dogs from childhood was my grandmother's yellow lab. The picture of QuintanaRoo brought tears to my eyes.

Thanks. On a happier note, happy inaugaration day to all!