Online Shopping

When you are waiting for the Weber grill to heat-up why not jump online and do a little online shopping. Online shopping is probably the easiest and best way for the preppy guy to get his stuff done. There is of course the old standby like Brooks Brothers, J Crew, and LL Bean. But there are dozens of great preppy sights any guy can shop from....a couple quick ideas (I smell the grill and I need to put the corn on)

* www.vineyardvines.com this should be bookmarked for everyone!!!

* www.jmclaughlin.com

* www.polo.com

Hazy, Hot & Humid

Well the weather is going to be way to sticky outside, what can a preppy guy do in this weather? We can be shrinking violets and hide inside or buck it up and actually enjoy the weekend (or until we collapse from heat stroke). I've spend a few hours outside this morning already working the garden and playing with the dog, remember pets still need their play time get it in early so they can rest in the hottest part of the day.

A beach break is always a welcome break. I of course hate sitting in the baking sun all day. It's one thing to got and swim, play with the kids, etc. But HOW can people sit for hours just tanning? I think I'd rather have a needle in the eye.

Whatever you do, hydrate and then enjoys the G & T 's.... HAZY, HOT & HUMID

Planning a trip to Cape Cod

Good day, I thought I'd write a quick post before heading back outside to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Thoughts of summer weather bring us to thoughts of Cape Cod and the Islands...It seems everyone has their favorite places and having stayed at many places and many different towns I have my fickle feelings too. I love Nantucket, with Chatham a close second. My wife, Muffy, still has a found place in her heart for Martha's Vineyard. The Vineyard is a great place to get away to for a day trip or quick weekend, however it can get very crowed during the weekends. It's a quick ferry ride from Hyannis...lots of fun for the whole family.

In reality having the ability to put on your favorite pair of docksiders and head to the beach is a wonderful day no matter where you stay....

Does anyone have favorite haunts on the Cape?

Happy July 4th

Happy Independence Day!!!

Time for all good preppies to pop their collars, grab a cocktail and head for the bbq....

News and updates after we sober up!!!

Golf rained out

It's another rainy day in New England. The thoughts of early morning golf are washed out, the only hope is we get a break this afternoon and at least hit the driving range....If this keeps up we may need build an ark....

Off To Drink

Yes, the day is finally over and I'm heading to the pub to meet a mate for some drinks. I realize I had a big picture of a G & T the other day, people may start to think I have a drinking problem...no such luck...

Buffett's Billions

Today Warren Buffett announced that he was giving away 85% of his net worth to a few different charities. The bulk of the money, approx. 30 Billion going to the Gates Foundation run buy Bill Gates (Microsoft). To read more of the details, check out the Fox News link: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,200904,00.html

It is a great thing to get to a level to help so many people with your donations. Hopefully the foundations will do their best to help all people live better lives.

RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY!!

The forecast is rain from now till, well at least the 4th....so it's what every red blooded American with kids does; off to the aquarium to entertain the troops. It's that or they will tear the house apart...

Of course the movies will be crazy on a day like this. What else can we do to entertain young children during raining weekends???

It's Saturday Night....Time for G&T's

Hello: this is the first post on the preppy guy blog...I'm an average New England guy, married with 2 great kids. Everyone seems to think our fashion is "Preppy"; we think about is as just classic...

I think preppy is timeless, and actually more of a state of mind than a fashion. Many people think that "preppy' is some fashion trend started by A&F or the Gap (actually very UN-preppy places).

I hope to use this blog as a place to rant and rave about Classic (preppy) things, not just some fashion advise.