Have a Great Memorial Day

I hope you and yours have a great Memorial Day weekend....Please remember our troops and all those who fought and died for the freedom we enjoy everyday.

God Bless America

Nantucket Reds

With Memorial Day weekend coming upon us, I know most people are gone by Thursday, I thought I'd mention one of my favourite things of the Summer: wearing my reds.

As most people know you can get "reds" from lots of places these days, J Crew; RL; even Target. I am particular to the original from Murray's on Main Street on Nantucket. They developed the Reds and still have the best (in my humble opinion). I love putting on an old pair that is broken in an has that nice washed colour.

I believe Murray's even ships to anywhere in the USA so there is no reason not to give the original a try...I'd suggest to save on shipping by just planning to stop by their store when you are on vacation. :)

Poll

So since I've been playing hookie (wish that was the real reason; more on that another day---maybe) and it looks like Google has updated some things on the blogger!!

Cool

I am adding a poll question to the margin in hopes of having some fun...please do not take everything so seriously and we can have all types..

What do you think?

Gas over $4.25 per Gallon

So will the increase in the price of fuel slow down your plans this summer? Will more people put off driving the Suburban to Nantucket or Maine and instead just light up the BBQ in the back yard???

I think there are many people who will decide to stop extra driving and even put off Summer fun!

Somehow i don't think we'll see a Toyota Prius off road on ACK...

A little 80's...I ain't missing you....Is Preppy guy out there?

Saw this and laughed..... little crazy

How to Be a Preppy Guy

from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Looking like a prep is one thing, and many tips out there are directed towards preppy girls. But here's a guide specifically on how to be a preppy guy.

Steps

1. Wear brand name clothes such as Polo, J. Crew, & Brooks Brothers.
   


2. Have a comfortable but clean look. Find classic looking belts, preferably brown or black. Make sure the belt is leather if it is a dress belt, and canvas with leather tips if it is for casual occasions.
   


3. Wear leather moccasins or Clark's in the winter, and boat shoes or leather flip flops in the summer.
   


4. Pick a scent and stick to it. Don't use different scents of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, aftershave, deodorant and cologne. Buy a matching set.
   


5. Have simple hair
   


6. Keep your lips moisturized. Chapped, cracked lips are unsightly.
   


7. Be fresh and neat. Have clean, trimmed fingernails. Shave and comb your hair as often as you need to. Don't wear wrinkled or stained clothes.
   


8. Do something to make yourself known even if it's just getting in with one preppy guy. That one guy could really carry you far.
   


9. Slightly messed up hair is preppy, as is just the regualar combed back.
   


10. Be in some kind of sport like lacrosee, rugby, or tennis. You should stay fit as possible.
    


11. Be friendly and outgoing
    


12. Also remember to keep your grades up, preferably 3.3 GPA at minimum and above, because preps are also known as being smart and hard working on top of their looks and lifestyle.
    

Tips

• Preps are known for their clothes and for having a lot of friends. Throw a party for no reason every so often.
  


• Walk into any 'preppy' labled store [Polo Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Brooks Brothers, etc.] and check out the clothing. Note patterns in the style, cut, and colors. That's what you want to be wearing.
  

Warnings

• There are people who don't like preps. Beware of haters. They'll try and prank on you or embarrass you.
  

• Just keep cool with people and you're all right. Sometimes preps do become friends with other social groups.
  

Related wikiHows

• How to Look Preppy
  


• How to Be a Preppy Girl
  


• How to Look Preppy for School
  

Article provided by wikiHow, a collaborative writing project to build the world's largest, highest quality how-to manual. Please edit this article and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Be a Preppy Guy. All content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons license.

Bigfoot (or preppy guy) Sightings????

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Something in the water....

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I know a lot of preppy people will be jumping in their Suburban's for the Christmas trek to ski country...So I wanted to get out with a Merry Chrsitmas and Happy New Years to everyone....

I am alive

Thanks for a few people checking in and seeing if the preppy guy was still alive...I am...as many people my "real" life has been Topsy turvy...funny how work, health uncertainty can kill a good buzz....

I shall do my best to post once and a while....my piece of advise for all today....smile!!! it makes you feel better right away; try it now!!!

hello

An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

and rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

TV's on

In most offices, trading desks and bars around all the TV's are now on, tuned to the NCAA March madness.

Who are your final four?

Mine are: Ohio St; Maryland; Kansas; Georgetown

Winner: Maryland or Georgetown (I'm in like 4 pools).

March Madness

It's that time of the year when everyone gets a bracket to fill out in their office. How many? Well, last year I was in 6 different bracket groups (I ran one of them). This year I am only in one, so far. I am looking at this year's line-ups and it will be tough to figure out the winner.

I'll be working on my ideas today and tomorrow; in the mean-time does anyone out there have any predictions? Who do you think will be the final four? The national champion?

Blackberry Addicts

Is it my imagination or is everyone addicted to their blackberries? I now find when I'm out to dinner people will check their machines in the middle of a conversation. I love my blackberry and I know I must look a little like those people to non-crackberry addicts; however unless I am waiting for some important news (and I would tell that to the people I was dinning with) I can wait to check the blackberry until later. (I think)

As I said I am no anti-tech freak. The exact opposite, I love the stuff. But, when you are at a dinner with friends or colleagues do you need to look at it ALL NIGHT LONG? I admit if I'm out during the day, even for lunch I'll look at it during the meal. During the day is normal; you are away from the office and need to keep in touch.

I want to say a few more things, but my blackberry is buzzing and I need to get it. So ignore everything I just said...I'm an addict too!!!

Updating

Finally changed over to the new blogger...working on it now. I really like the lighthouse!

Tod MIA

Yes, I know I've been MIA for weeks. I have no good excuse; trying to build up a biz and it's been too cold to think about golf or sailing...

I hope to rejoin the preppy fold, if you'll have me, soon...

Happy Ground Hog Day

So if we have six more weeks of winter we can be at the beach next week!!

There was a prediction of 2-3 in of snow this am. The schools "hinted" they would take a snow day because it's Feb. 2nd and they have not taken any...there are a lot of pissed of teachers today!

I hope you see your shadow today!!

rants

So first it's unseasonably warm and every nut with a tv camera is out screaming about global warming. Now it's so cold (with no real snow yet) that we can't even go outside. All the preppy pups are stuck inside and ripping up everyone's furniture. The little preps are just pissed because they can't make a snowman yet. Mom and dad preps can't even show off their argyle sweaters (they need to many layers).

What should we do? This has been such a crazy winter. Please send us a big snow storm so at least we can go out and play...Boy I sound like an eight year old...

ANY SNOW???

Hellooooo OLD MAN WINTER??!?!?!?!!? Are you out there?

Is it going to ever snow? I know a lot of people are loving the nice weather; yes I have been enjoying it too. However, it's time to snow!!! We need to ski!!! If we don't get a snow filled winter how can we enjoy the bright preppy summer?