tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post5869726712924569939..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: The Clothes WarUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-14334554222877413862015-02-23T11:10:56.578-06:002015-02-23T11:10:56.578-06:00Linda: I'm so hard on shoes that it does me no...Linda: I'm so hard on shoes that it does me no good to buy anything expensive. <br /><br />Re: Red Sox shirts<br />Hmm...what a surprise. :DMaria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-2394695546539620152015-02-20T23:56:41.821-06:002015-02-20T23:56:41.821-06:00The only thing I hate more than shopping for cloth...The only thing I hate more than shopping for clothes is shopping for shoes. I just don't get the thrill. I'm like you in that I prefer to dress for comfort than style. Although I do have a weakness for shirts with my grandkids schools on them, or anything Red Sox.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-16106965827855190522015-02-20T05:03:36.729-06:002015-02-20T05:03:36.729-06:00Shelley: I have a secret fetish for university t-s...Shelley: I have a secret fetish for university t-shirts. My very favorite (and now worn out) is a University of Australia logo on a teal background.<br /><br />I'm afraid I loved that t shirt to death. Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-39847225228772742192015-02-20T04:41:44.614-06:002015-02-20T04:41:44.614-06:00I wear T-shirts, jeans and shorts in the summer. T...I wear T-shirts, jeans and shorts in the summer. That's my home wardrobe but I also have a holiday wardrobe :)<br />Like you, as things wear about they change from holiday to home. I do have a weakness for T-shirts and buy souvenir ones while on holiday. I get quite upset when they wear put.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-40718540493936409832015-02-19T08:29:18.463-06:002015-02-19T08:29:18.463-06:00Karen: I was more apt to shop when I was in my 30s...Karen: I was more apt to shop when I was in my 30s, but that was when I was in front of a lot of people.<br /><br />Like Jenny said, there's not much incentive to dress up if no one sees you.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-20452390022831226552015-02-19T07:25:56.286-06:002015-02-19T07:25:56.286-06:00Both my husband and I are like you, I think. Very ...Both my husband and I are like you, I think. Very utilitarian, yet we like to look nice. I've always been this way, even when a teenager-- I like to have a few nice things but don't enjoy continual clothes shopping like my sisters do. Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-59936609934112273892015-02-19T06:47:56.832-06:002015-02-19T06:47:56.832-06:00Jenny: Agh! Why didn't I think of that? No won...Jenny: Agh! Why didn't I think of that? No wonder I'm not obsessed with new clothes. No one ever sees me--well hardly.<br /><br />And you're right. My characters are far better dressers than me. I live vicariously through them.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-20645622862416428712015-02-19T06:45:59.465-06:002015-02-19T06:45:59.465-06:00Raelyn: Mushroom cloud in Texas. Yup. That would b...Raelyn: Mushroom cloud in Texas. Yup. That would be me. <br /><br />I might have to start drinking tonight.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-72524495261560554182015-02-19T06:44:43.102-06:002015-02-19T06:44:43.102-06:00Rebekah: I talked to the tech support guy and he s...Rebekah: I talked to the tech support guy and he said it could be a software issue.<br /><br />Then Greg reminded me that we'd been fixing, replacing, and maintaining my computer for the last three years. It's nine going on ten now.<br /><br />He convinced me it was time to get another computer with the fastest processor and largest hard drive I could find. This could help another issue we haven't been able to resolve. Because my programs are so graphics heavy, it's slow. A fast microprocessor could help a lot here.<br /><br />I hated to spend the money, but maybe I can keep this machine for another decade too.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-7008857200678981312015-02-19T00:08:09.684-06:002015-02-19T00:08:09.684-06:00Being a writer is a terrible disincentive to dress...Being a writer is a terrible disincentive to dressing up. I'm sure the neighbours think my style appalling. Never mind! In my books, my characters dress beautifully :)Jenny Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320451924849353120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-3897242161650975192015-02-18T22:23:17.186-06:002015-02-18T22:23:17.186-06:00For the most part, I'm a if I haven't worn...For the most part, I'm a if I haven't worn it in a year or am madly in love with it, it's out. Goodwill and the Vets love me ;) That Man on the other hand, hardly ever buys clothes but I swear he has stuff in the closet from the 70's!<br /><br />We don't have a monthly budget amount but try to set aside $100 a month toward clothing and shoes. Of course, most of that savings ends up being spent on the wee beasties' for back to school.<br /><br />So sorry about the 'puter. I feel your pain. I'm with Diane, though, on buying new software where you can. If I see the mushroom cloud, I'll know what happened :)Raelyn Barclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663623332561787011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-9905595496451583062015-02-18T17:25:01.008-06:002015-02-18T17:25:01.008-06:00If the hard drive is LITERALLY the only thing that...If the hard drive is LITERALLY the only thing that needs replacing for your computer to be functional again, you might seriously consider just swapping it out. You may have to get a new operating system (that usually goes 'with' a specific piece of hardware, like the hard drive, so if you replace it, you have to re-buy the software, unless you use a free thing of some sort), but even the cost of a hard drive and operating system is going to be drastically less than a new computer. That's what I just had to do with my laptop.<br /><br />As for me, I like clothes. I just buy them at the Goodwill store whenever they have a half-off sale. :D<br /><br />Although that doesn't always guarantee that you'll find what you're looking for that day. *sigh*Rebekah Loperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09910220361720811916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-35310914872523261562015-02-18T16:59:18.765-06:002015-02-18T16:59:18.765-06:00Darke: LOL! Tim beat me out. I don't think any...Darke: LOL! Tim beat me out. I don't think anyone has ever bought me something because they felt sorry for me. <br /><br />I keep my holey shirts for working around the farm. The goats don't care how I look as long as I bring the grub.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-48678500144556069882015-02-18T16:57:37.608-06:002015-02-18T16:57:37.608-06:00Mike: A shirt from 1981 is a good run.Mike: A shirt from 1981 is a good run.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-84413374949869027762015-02-18T16:56:46.305-06:002015-02-18T16:56:46.305-06:00Barbara: I'm real particular about jeans too. ...Barbara: I'm real particular about jeans too. I try to keep three pair in rotation, but I lost two almost at the same time so I was scrambling to find replacements that I liked.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-9084308014045539672015-02-18T16:53:02.761-06:002015-02-18T16:53:02.761-06:00Susan: My pc was the top of the line when I bought...Susan: My pc was the top of the line when I bought it and it's at least 9 years old.<br /><br />I know it was time to replace it but I hate moving software and learning new operating systems.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-45133147664649885522015-02-18T16:50:26.535-06:002015-02-18T16:50:26.535-06:00Sarah: That's all I'm saying. I'm not ...Sarah: That's all I'm saying. I'm not opposed to shopping. I just don't want a closet crammed with clothes I don't wear.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-16008007754548837112015-02-18T15:19:00.911-06:002015-02-18T15:19:00.911-06:00It's the opposite for my husband and I. I LOVE...It's the opposite for my husband and I. I LOVE shopping for clothing, but only if I have money for it. With Husband being the sole provider, I've learned to tame my shopping habits, to where I'm like you - only if I need it. Husband, on the other hand, wears his clothing until it falls off his body. Seriously. I've seen him go to work wearing tee-shirts that had huge rips in them. Twice, guys he's worked with have brought him in their old tees just because they feel sorry for him. I keep telling him to buy stuff, even at Value Village, but he says no. Part of it is, he doesn't like to spend money. He had to buy a second-had tux for KofC and I swear, he was turning green just thinking about spending them money. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849835587452669592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-10643685318990509692015-02-18T13:33:07.361-06:002015-02-18T13:33:07.361-06:00Clothes pony I guess. I threw away a shirt last ye...Clothes pony I guess. I threw away a shirt last year. It was a Christmas present from my Seattle cousin in 1981. Good luck with the computer. I understand techno-stress. Truly I do😉Mike Keytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-35079716894012817252015-02-18T13:25:46.818-06:002015-02-18T13:25:46.818-06:00I like to shop, but I rarely buy. It's more li...I like to shop, but I rarely buy. It's more like a treasure hunt for me, and I only buy stuff that's on sale. Even then, I stare at it a really long time and think when I might wear it. I've got quite a war chest of "in public" clothes now, so I'm pretty set.<br /><br />The only exception is jeans. I so rarely find some that I like that I'll buy them if I like them. I still only have four pairs, and I change sizes a lot, so they're different sizes in constant rotation. Even then, they STILL have to be on sale. :)Barbara Ann Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751427987081847906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-83219803514192125472015-02-18T12:04:04.431-06:002015-02-18T12:04:04.431-06:00Ouch. Computers last me a long time but they do ne...Ouch. Computers last me a long time but they do need replaced on occasion.<br />I'm more a clothes pony. I tend to have mix and match for my 'going out' clothing so I have different looks.<br />For around the house, I'm like you. Wear it until it falls apart.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-66002381758622363962015-02-18T10:07:06.593-06:002015-02-18T10:07:06.593-06:00I'm a bit of a clothes horse. But i am also ve...I'm a bit of a clothes horse. But i am also very good about donating clothes that i don't wear anymore or that don't fit. So even though there's a fair amount of new clothing coming in, there's a fair amount going out. And there are plenty of clothes i wear until they fall apartSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-83902601753122706712015-02-18T09:43:08.356-06:002015-02-18T09:43:08.356-06:00Angela: Clothes donkey! I love it!Angela: Clothes donkey! I love it!Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-43669980885734460042015-02-18T09:42:29.526-06:002015-02-18T09:42:29.526-06:00BE: I hope the Photoshop people will help. I didn&...BE: I hope the Photoshop people will help. I didn't buy the software through them.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-14457899270291354912015-02-18T09:41:35.910-06:002015-02-18T09:41:35.910-06:00Jackie: Yeah, you were forced into a fresh new sta...Jackie: Yeah, you were forced into a fresh new start. <br /><br />Re: uniforms<br />I think uniforms are the way to go for work and school. This way no one can make assumptions on your wealth or lack of it.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.com