I said I would come in today, on Saturday, to tell you a little more about the A&J T shirts that will be available soon, and so I have. To make things easier for all, you can go here for detailed information about the short-sleeve shirts and go here for information about the long-sleeve shirts. The official Gildan Web site will give you the technical details about the shirts, as well as the colors. (Remember, the short-sleeve shirts are available in Carolina blue, charcoal, military green, natural and sport gray, and the long-sleeve shirts are available in black, gold, light pink, red and sand.) There also is a size chart available. The handsome young men are not included.
I thought I would give you my general impressions of our product. These are Gildan’s “Ultra Cotton” line, the best they offer. They are 6-ounce cotton shirts, about the heaviest basic T generally available. All are from 100% American-grown cotton, except the “sport gray” version which, for some reason, is 10% polyester. However, I’ve seen it and felt it; it’s a good shirt. I have worn these shirts around for several weeks and washed them—of course. These shirts fit. When I say that, I mean they are neither clingy nor baggy. I wear a large T shirt normally, and the large Gildan is comfortable. Maybe I shouldn’t encourage you to purchase the wrong size shirt, but if you like your shirt really comfy loose, as many do, you might consider getting a size larger than normal for you. The actually colors of the shirt don’t always match up with the corresponding colors on the Web. Oddly, the shirt colors tend to be more vivid, I think. And remember, you can see the artwork on the shirts by clicking on the link at the top of this post. I’ve said about all I can say about T shirts. Now I’m going to watch the Auburn/Alabama game. War Eagle!!
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I can vouch for the quality of the Gildan tee shirts. I have a number of their “fund raiser” tees I have purchased over the years and use as exercise wear. Some are well over five years old and have been washed innumerable times, but all of them have that proverbial “like new” look to them. The sizes run as Jimmy said…when exercising, I usually wear a plain tee in size L with one of the XL Gildans worn over it for comfort. Based on my experience, I don’t think you will be disappointed with them.
Jimmy, I’ll bill you later for the “unsolicited” testimony. 🙂
p.s. The “short-sleeve shirt” lady wasn’t exactly chopped liver, either. 😉
Gal, thanks for agreeing to be the “Breaking Jackie News” reporter for us non-Facebookers. Also, thanks for mentioning Lady Mindy’s Christmas tree. As I have said, Christmas as a social event pretty much dropped off my calendar in 2013, when my sister died 3 weeks before Christmas, and I have not decorated or put up a tree since 2012. But, perhaps…this year…just perhaps…
The young man in the red T-shirt looks like he needs a haircut.
Ghost Rider 6, you and I have something in common. Life is not always positive. I’ll encourage you to go ahead and decorate a tree. I was just thinking this week that there has been a Christmas tree in my domicile all six decades of my life, every year. We won’t miss this year either. “‘God bless us every one!’ said Tiny Tim, the last of all.” Every tree too, I’ll add.
JJ, thanks for the tee shirt link. These are “standard American” sizes, comparable to LL Bean offerings. Now I have to wait patiently for opening day.
Jackie intends to buy some tees before she goes into hospital with expectation of getting to wear them.. And laugh a lot. Minion cannot believe I told my cardiologist on phone to tighten skin on my throat and if he wanted nude photos I’d be on his operating table awhile and shoot away before he cut my throat.
Ghost, I am going to have trouble with Chistmas, already am. I lost mother six days before and Mike on Christmas eve same week as you know. I have been a professional Christmas decorator, show designer, taught Christmas decor to others, did award winning showrooms. I should be able to handle it but I can’t, this is me and mine.
If I were still doing it for a living I could probably divorce myself from it meaning anything as I once did. It was a job.
So, I understand.
Hang in there, Jackie. You have us to talk to on here, and on FB. I understand why the idea of decorating brings on mixed feelings, because your recent holiday experiences were the negative type. It will get better though. And the healthier you get, the better you will feel overall.
Hey, Jackie. I have a t-shirt idea for you. Get one made that says “I used to be a Bunny, but my mom threw away my outfit”.
To make the reference clearer, at Science Fiction and Comic Cons you will see tees and bumper stickers that say “I used to be a millionaire, but my mom threw away my comic/action figure/sports card collection.”.
Jimmy:
Enjoy your game.
Meanwhile, I am enjoying watching the Bucks declaw and defang the Wolverines.
Where was this team last week?
Thanks, DJJG. You may have just provided the impetus I needed. Traditionally, my sister and I always decorated the tree at my parents’ house on the first Saturday of December. I will definitely think about it. Jackie, you think about it, too.
And what is the recovery time from your procedure expected to be?
And meanwhile, they are off and running at Jordan-Hare Stadium. I’ll be on the lookout for Jimmy in the stands, although, from his post above, I’m not sure if he was going to watch it live or on TV.
Long enough. I am converting house into an upscale cottage and large clothing storage area with coastal and sea decor, country cottage kitchen. Not notifying children but bought usual extravagant gifts for grandson including a rock climbing wall that is actually like a rock mountain pass for his gym set, more play equipment to expand the play set in back yard for exercise, giving him gymnastics lessons and a family membership in a wellness and sports family center.
So it will be here should they come and I suspect my minion will get house decorated or get me to do it. She inspires me. They were God sent.
You notice an eexercise anted sports theme there? Kids need play and physical challenges and Jack is small.
Sorry if this has already been answered and I missed it, but are the shirts going to be available in the ladies style (the 2000L that shows up on the side of the short-sleeve link) or only in men’s? thanks
Gang, I just had a lovely preliminary Christmas tree put in my van. A slim line with two kinds of foliages, ferns and magnolia leaves. I am a bargain shopper, this came from the country store Boy Howdy, part of my support your local small business Saturday shopping. The tree is an upscale one from the closure of the Hallmark Christmas stores. It was $75 here as a closeout purchase and yjey fluffed it and checked lights.
Thanks for the encouragement and inspiration.
Pre-lit Christmas tree dang it!
So far the elephant is beating the tiger. Next year Auburn will be better. All things go in cycles. From the comment Jimmy made a couple of days ago, I think he is there in the stadium, supporting local (but definitely not small) business.
Nice start, Jackie. 🙂
Anonymous:
That was odd. I posted the item about the Bucks and Wolverines, but it used your screen name instead of mine.
Evil twin or my Hal phone taking over yours Rick? I cannot TELL you some of the things it has SAID that I said!!!!!!
I am home from the hospital. More later Have to watch FSU vs Florida. Will probably decide who I’m for at halftime.
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Now back up to read today’s posts.
Peace, emb
Probably no worse than some of the things you HAVE said, Anonie. 🙂
Eh, I see the Witch of November is hexing.
True that.