What in the world could be inside? All I can say is, it made for an interesting photo session. But first, a tip for you. After all, it is Tuesday, isn’t it?
THIS IS THE PILOT FRIXION POINT PEN. Thank you, Barbara Moore for introducing me to this. It’s pretty cool and I’ve already tried it out, just to see if it really works. It does.
This pen has a thermo-sensitive gel ink. That means it’s sensitive to heat. It’s also erasable. Barbara was using it to transfer the project design to her watercolor paper. She was drawing with a bright pink onto the design so she could see what she’d already transferred. Then she used a hair dryer afterward to remove the pink pen line and presto! Her original design was like new. They come in an assortment of colors and you can find them at Office Depot and Walmart.
WHEN A PACKAGE FROM MALAYSIA ARRIVES on a dreary summer’s day, one can only hope that it will bring a smile. Upon seeing the package, I thought about my friend, Veronica, who lives on the other side of the earth. But what in the world could she have sent? I, of course, thought it was a gift for moi.
Mike, my husband of many years, was standing at the table when I brought the envelope inside. “It’s from Malaysia,” I said. “I wonder what it is? Looks like it’s for you. Open it.”
“I don’t have to open it,” he said. “I know what it is.” Evidently, he was expecting this package to arrive, yet I seemed to be more excited about opening it than he was. Here’s the deal – both Mike and Veronica traveled with me on a Journey Workshop to Greece this past May. They got into a talk about Hammer Pants, Pajamas, kilts and other men’s ‘free and easy’ apparel. I don’t know why – and I really don’t want to know. In any case he opened the package and, sure enough, it looked like the fabric could be from Malaysia, but nothing about them looked like pajamas.
A PHOTO IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS or so they say. So, without further ado, I think these photos are self-explanatory. I hope this brightens your day as it did mine.
Wait! There is a hole in the wrong place!
Thank you, Veronica, for the gift and for giving us a few laughs, too. Xoxo
And thanks to all of you for reading!
Kathie
Whoa !!! Always an adventure, Kathie.
What a hoot!! — you guys must have a good time together. Thanks for brightening up my morning, also
Lynne
Mike, you are such a good sport! And fun to be around. Kathie is a lucky woman 🙂
thanks for giving me my first smile of the day!!!
That is so funny! I agree with the last photo…use as a table cloth, not as Mike’s man pants! LOL Veronica’s such a sweetie!!
hahaha I almost spit my coffee out! I think I like the bloomer look best.
In “A Town Like Alice” the main character (a British woman imprisoned by the Japanese during WWII in Malaysia) talks about how wonderful the native clothing is, the same piece serving as day wear in different styles and then as bedding when she lies down on the floor at night and loosens it. Perfect for the climate. By the way, it’s a great book.
So could you add a zipper, buttons, something? Free and easy living? (Just sleep naked) Kidding…? Is this column for adults only?
Thanks for the laugh! Great gift, Mike, but I think your idea as a tablecloth is the best…not that you didn’t look cute in the bloomers!
I’m guessing it came with instructions?
Awesome!!! Mike is a good sport. Thanks Veronica for sending it to him and thanks Kathie for posting.
That is hysterical! I’m still laughing so hard, I hope no one is walking by my house. No one will believe that your husband is “that funny.”
Like the second one photo, very interesting. It is a conversation piece. Enjoyed the photos..
We still have 3 of them. My husband was in the Peace Core in Malaysia, the very 1st group back in 1962 and 63. He brought them back with him. BUT WHEN we went back to Malaysia 38 years later I did not see anyone wearing them.
Love it, especially the color combination. He did a great job wrapping and tying.
Thanks for the giggles this morning. You and Mike are awesome. Love and hugs.
I want to know what Mike does to stay so fit, slim and trim!
Oh that is just too funny You are both a hoot. Mike…not so sure about the pantaloons look. Veronica…so tell us how it is SUPPOSED to be used.
Julian, I will have to tell Mike about the comment you made. He will love that! No, Billie, it didn’t come with instructions. Veronica said we could google it. Julian, are you going to get yourself some of these?
I was, but…. I don’t have any friends in Malaysia, AND I couldn’t read the address on the envelope.
Hi Julian. Let me have your address and I will send one to you
That is a hoot! I’m still smiling! Love the idea of the pilot pen too.
Keep smiling!
Such a sweet story this morning … lol!
Love the shorts look. You 2 are a blast!
Awesome model with good ideas!
Kathie, it’s 12am I’m sitting in the dark in bed next to my husband sleeping , with a big smile on my face looking at your pictures. They are so funny. Just think how many new ways Mike will come up with to wear his wonderful gift with a little more time. .. Looks like you both were having a lot of fun.
Hello! The gift is a Malaysian pyjamas for men. It is to be used as in picture 5 & 6. You need to wrap it tight at the waist and roll it down to sit nicely on the waist. No zips or button required. Anything else is left to your imagination Mike!!!
I love it!!! What do they have for women to wear that is comfortable, Veronica???