Ah summer. When the temps go up and the clothing drops off.

[lagilman]

Gentlemen, consider this a PSA. While women might not have the direct eyes-to-groin brain bypass guys claim, we DO in fact notice your bodies. And you might be a great guy, but if you treat your body like crap, that's what we're going to see. Dress appropriately*.

The day has been evenly split between work and the new Laurie King, with a pitcher of iced tea as accompaniment. A nap may have been taken at some point. My one foray to run an errand reminded my why I particularly love my tree-shaded section of the city.

I have spent much of the day, in fact, trying not to get upset at the crap of the world, but focusing on the good things. Tree-lined streets and the people who care for them. Ice cream trucks that play non-annoying music. Good books. Iced skinny vanilla lattes. Buses and trains that are air conditioned. Old tech that still works. Fountain pens, and good paper. Thoughtful people. Floor fans that cool the apartment at half the cost of a/c. Goofy penguin-styled ice buckets. Sleeping cats who don't fully wake up when you move them, because they trust you that much.



Tonight is just calling out for gin & tonics. Anyone want to join me?





*I have another rant about people, mostly female, who think wearing something a size too small makes them that size, but nobody triggered that one today

Comments

[brownkitty.livejournal.com]

I wish I could. I think you'd be an interesting person to talk to, and I've certainly found you to be interesting here :)

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

Gentlemen, consider this a PSA. While women might not have the direct eyes-to-groin brain bypass guys claim, we DO in fact notice your bodies. And you might be a great guy, but if you treat your body like crap, that's what we're going to see. Dress appropriately.

I hate to think what you saw that triggered that one. My chromosome seems to have a distinct double standard about (lack of) dress for body shapes, so I won't quibble with your observation one bit.

I have spent much of the day, in fact, trying not to get upset at the crap of the world, but focusing on the good things.

Here's another one for you: adirondack chairs and a good shade tree; lemonade and book optional (but highly desired).

[rosefox]

Hmmmmmm. G&Ts where?

[lagilman]

I have the mixings (and the goofy ice bucket) here, but I am amenable to moving it...

[rosefox]

I am potentially in favor of this plan even though it requires me to put clothes on. *) Let me go talk to the boy.

[rosefox]

The boy says yes! Our saffron gin just went into the freezer, so it will be a couple of hours before it's cold enough to drink, and we're about to have an early dinner anyway; what time shall we come over to your place?

[lagilman]

I hereby declare 7:30 to be the unofficial start of sundowning.

[rosefox]

Awesome. See you then. How do you feel about salt & black pepper potato chips as an accompaniment?

[quarkwiz.livejournal.com]

Aw, I'm too far away and it's too close to 7:30 for me to join you guys. I'll just make me a G&T here and sack out pondside in a Muskoka chair.... in fact, got a perfect icon for that. ::grin::

[lagilman]

Stupid distance. I'm sorry I missed the rib-fest, but staying home was very much the right idea, based on my mood this morning...

[kateelliott.livejournal.com]

I hope I never have to leave Hawaii because, I have to say, this place is amazingly scenic. In the right ways.

So, alas, no gin and tonics for me. Actually, you're probably already out drinking them as I type this.

[rflong.livejournal.com]

I think I joined you for Gin & Tonic in advance of you actually asking. Plus there was this ocean... But it was a lovely g&t and that's what counts. :)

[fakefrenchie.livejournal.com]

"Tonight is just calling out for gin & tonics. Anyone want to join me?"

Though I like Gin & Tonic, I prefer Gin and Cranberry Juice. In addition, there is the Atlantic Ocean between us.