The News From Here

Well I didn’t plan to take a sabbatical from “The News From Here” but it would appear that I did. That’s become more of routine than I’d like.
I decided that as along as it’s cold out I’d try skipping the pony tail. So I walked into the Legion and started by the Commander. He Yells “Roger! Is that YOU” It was a loud bunch this afternoon so most didn’t hear him. Then the harassment started. Not harassment really but. . . Kidding and teasing – Then the next shift bartender came in with her husband – friends both them. She added a few comments and handed me a package. I knew what it was – News Eve she’d worn a ruffled Tux shirt and I’d asked where she got it as I wanted one. Said she’d had it for years and it was mine. I sort of thought that’s sure nice but I was a little embarrassed. Well she meant it- Ha Ha Ha all washed and well maybe not totally pressed but hanger ready. I was instructed that it was to be worn outside the belt NOT tucked in. Well I’m not sure about that. NOW I’m the Market for a Tux jacket. I had a waste length Tux with tails once I’m sure there is a proper name for those but I never paid any attention to that. Anyway someone wanted it – Don’t even remember who. . . Ha Ha Ha NOW, as I do a very short proof read, I think how silly it’s going to sound to someone else – Mid 70’s year old, long beard, long haired old man, driving a beat up, very loud (straight pipe - NO mufflers required) 4 wheel drive with big old 5” lights all across the roof. Yep I NEED that tux Jacket. Wranglers, boots, tux from the big shinny belt buckle up to a big black Western hat!
Relax my kids, grand-kids and friends IF I get the chance to get back to that part of the country I’ll try really hard to not embarrass you- - - - - TOO MUCH.
Well that was fun -