The teasing is over. The new A&J line of clothing (AKA, tee shirts) is in production and almost ready for unveiling. I hope it can go on sale early next week, the first of December. Until then, you can help us. I know I have asked you to speculate about this sort of thing in the past, but it isn’t speculation now. It’s happening. If you think you might be interested in owning a shirt, let us know. I’ll tell you how in a moment, but first you’ll want to know something about the shirts.
The shirts are being printed in a ridiculously humble shop in north Mississippi. Artisans screen print each one by hand. I designed the artwork and have been involved personally in preproduction. There are two designs: one based upon the iconic arloandjanis.com car logo and another based on Ludwig, the cat. (I was there when they began to roll off; I think they look good.) Each will be available in two styles: short or long sleeve. The car-shirt colors are: natural, sport grey, military green, charcoal grey and Carolina blue. The cat-shirt colors are: sand, black, pink, red and gold. For today, use your imagination. I know there is more to consider, but I’m trying to keep this short. I’ll deliver specifics as Thanksgiving week evolves. Right now, it will benefit all of us, including customers, if you can help gauge demand. You would not be ordering! You would not be committing to anything, and (ahem) neither would we. There’s no money involved! We just hope you will help us establish a rough idea of what’s ahead, especially with Christmas so near.
I know you haven’t actually seen the shirt. I haven’t discussed price. If you want to wait a day or so for the full details to write, that’s fine. But we’re friends here, and if you’re pretty sure you might want shirts, go to the top of this page and hit the “email” link and drop us a line, or just comment below—but not both, please. Tell us what sounds good to you. Include sizes if possible. Really, folks! This is a seriously local operation. Thank you! — JJ
Mower shirt discussion
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104 responses to “Mower shirt discussion”
Probably one of each, cat shirt for sure. Extra large.
One car, large, gray. One Ludwig, large, sand.
“car logo”…..sport grey…XXL…short sleeve
I’ll wrap it and put it under the tree for myself!!!!
I’m wary of the limited sizes on the shirt site. They go only to XL with nothing larger, it seems. If larger can be had, I’m interested in two Ludwig, one short-sleeved, the other long-.
Sleeping attire model could be of great interest if/when made available.
c ex-p, t shirts page shows men’s sizes to 4xl for short sleeve and 2xl for long sleeve.
Steve from Royal Oak, get a shirt that says “I want to buy a house. Know anybody selling?”
Wife and I want “T”‘s for sure plus she wants a sleep shirt. YAY! They’re finally coming!!!
Long-sleeved ladies with the car logo for me, probably in blue or grey.
One car shirt in Carolina blue, short sleeve.
Men’s XL car- grey
Ladies medium – Ludwig – blue
We might change color choices after seeing sample.
Short sleeves
Habermus Papem!!! The white smoke has emerged from the chimney. The house is ours!
Good deal, Steve.
Wow, nothing brings folks out of the woodwork here like food discussions, book surveys, and now tee shirt surveys.
Steve: Congrats!
JJ: Currently on a train to DC. We have a roomette, which is comfy, but it’s a little too bouncy to do much surfing and looking at shirt specs. You’ll hear from us tomorrow 🙂
2 long sleeve, XL, car, sport grey, charcoal grey
Congratulations, Steve. Now comes the hard part, getting ready to move, followed by unpacking and asking, “where the **** did I put that?”.
Have fun Ruth Anne. I enjoyed my train trip last year. Wish I could have done the roomette. And yes, it bounced so much I wondered why the diner didn’t have covered coffee cups.
Steve: YAYAYAY on the house!!
Symply, glad to have you back in the nick of time after being Fargone for so long.
To all you lurkers: what fun to hear from you about t-shirts!!
One of each, if I can afford it !
One of each for me please.
2 short sleeved XLG
OK – I’m in! Not sure of color… short sleeve car… XL… may have to get a Luddie also, but we’ll see…
Symply – great to hear from you! Don’t be a stranger.
I will take one short sleeve and one long sleeve.
Large.
One 2X car shirt, blue Very interested
Count me in! Probably two long sleeve car T’s. Color pending. Size one large & one XL, I think. (I’ll ask her tomorrow).
Steve Moore
Definitely a Cobra and a Ludwig, both in xl long sleeves.
Steve, wonderful that the house is yours! Please tell us more about it when you come back down to earth.
Symply, it’s been much too long! Welcome back and visit more often.