We had the dogs all ready to go out this morning, collars and leads on, poop bags (us being responsible dog owners) and treats in pockets. I was waiting at the front door, while OH set the alarm.
Suddenly he turned to me and said ‘Does this shirt look alright?’
I looked. ‘It’s fine’, I said, unconvincingly.
OH looked unconvinced. ‘Is it?’
‘Yes, it’s fine. Just … uninspiring’.
He looked a little wounded. ‘I rather liked the colour … ‘
I considered. ‘Mmm.’ I said. ‘Well, you are, what, fifty-seven now?’
OH: ‘Um. Ye-e-es .. ?’
‘It’s beige‘, I explained, patiently.
There was a pause. It was a pause pregnant with nameless emotion.
And then he spoke.
‘Go!’ he said. ‘I’ll give you fifty yards’ headstart’.
I went.
You know, I had this all written and ready to go, when I popped over to Yellow Swordfish, and would you believe it? He’s posted his version of the story! Cheek!! Anyway, I’m still gonna post this, on account of there’s a slight difference in perception. I mean, I was only being kind! And he failed to admit to that last bit. And, really, if he didn’t want the truth, why did he ask?
Tee hee.
Um, I don’t think I want to get in the middle of this one.
Any good Johnny Depp news lately?
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Ha ha! Of course your version is closer to the real facts. Us women have a far better memory…. Don’t we?
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Well, at least he shows some interest in what he is wearing. Mr. DBM can’t even tell the difference between black and blue and I am often required to patiently point out that his trousers are blue, not black and that they do not go with the green shirt - no, that is not black either.
I don’t know about us having better memories, but we certainly do have a better eye for colour.
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Im with Ruth! I don’t want to get in the middle of this one either!!
…besides we all know the WOMAN is always right anyway!
xxoo
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The male version of ‘does my bum look big in this?’ heh.
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Bless ‘em they really have no idea do they - its a bit like “I’ve had this shirt for 20 years - what’s wrong with it?”
You’re 20 years older that’s what’s wrong with it!!!!
Nice photo!!!!
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Ruth - LOL! It’s OK, just a little friendly joshing around. And no, sadly nothing much on the Johnny Depp front. I expect we’ll hear for sure what his next project is soon, though!
Babs - Of course we … um … what was the question again?
DBM - That’s funny! And it reminds me of a guy I know who is colour blind - I mean really, honest-to-goodness colour blind. What was his profession? Graphic Designer!
Meleah - Yep, we do. *Nods in agreement* Even when we’re wrong. Right?
Gemma - Exactly! LOL!
Kate - No kidding! The thing to do with shirts you’ve had twenty years is give them to me. If they’re nice shirts, I’ll wear them, if not they make great rag!
Actually OH is pretty good about turning his stuff over.
Well you know how I feel about beige. Beige is an attitude, not one I adopt either.
The back of the T sounds like fun though. Quite a Schizo combo that one.
Jeni - How true. And he definitely doesn’t have a beige attitude, does he?
The back of the shirt? You mean the large and flamboyant ‘LAS VEGAS’ logo? In brown? LOL!
In Brown? Oh shame. LOL
He’s no Raoul Duke, Jeni.
Oh mercy! I’m always and forever telling TG he dresses like a geezer. He can be very uninspired as well. Good thing he’s “so darn good-looking!”
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Especially when we are WRONG!
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Jenny - NOBODY could accuse Willy of dressing like a geezer! LOL
Meleah - Exactly!
After reading both sides, I have to say - Isn’t it time you started recording these conversations and transcribing them into a screenplay? Seems like they would fit in beautifully with all the other British shows! I swear, things don’t seem half as funny until done in that lovely accent with the perfectly arched eyebrow, the pursed lips, head tilted just so. The mundane becomes completely hilarious!
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He does tell a slightly different story. LOL And, he refers to you as wife #2 … LOL. You’re both too funny.
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JT - Ah, but they’d only be little fillers in a half-hour show, wouldn’t they? It would take much effort to get them script-shaped! You’ll just have to use your imagination! LOL!
Drowsey - I know! Should I be insulted, do you think? On the other hand, I did refer to him as ‘husband No. 6′ until someone pointed out what it looked like, so I guess I can’t complain. Yet.
HA! I love the two very subtley different versions of The Incident of the Beige T-shirt. Funny he left out that last bit . . . or DID he???
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JD - Oh, yes, he did leave it out. If you ask him, he’ll even admit it! LOL!
Brown shirts=SA Nazi uniforms
I would have tormented him with that!
Of course, my husband is brown. When he wears brownish clothing its like he’s camouflaging his skin.
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EWB Lady - Ah, yes! I had forgotten the Brown Shirts! I could use that! LOL! @ your husband camouflaging himself. That would be like mine wearing shades of pink/beige, then. Perhaps that would explain the scorn with which beige is regarded?
In America it seems t-shirts are the standard attire of anyone from 2 to 102 and the sillier the design or logo, the better.
Here in the UK it’s very different and men of my advanced age somehow feel stupid wearing any sort of t-shirt - even a plain beige one. So I have 2 sets of t-shirts : one set can be worn in the US and have no limitations at all and the other set is for the UK and consist mainly of polo necks and plain black/blue/gray shirts which do not cause me to be laughed at.
I also wear white ankle socks and trainers 100% of the time so there is no hope for me here really. I need to immigrate.
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Silverback - No need to go live there, just live the dream! Wear those funky tee shirts and be proud. It’s what Other Half does!
As for white ankle socks and trainers, well that’s a whole lot better than black or brown socks with trainers - or worse, Argyll socks with trainers! White socks are just fine.
My gosh, Jay, so you’re a two-blog family? And together, we get a he-said she-said? Well, I guess if there were ever a domestic incident, the courts would be really excited about having the full perspective of both parties for evidence.
Beige. The poor man is wow-ed by beige. (shakes head)
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Hi Jenn! OH started blogging long before I did, actually - and yes, if there’s a domestic ‘incident’ you guys might be the first to hear! ROFL!