See subject. Male, 50s.
A couple of neat, short folds are fine. Any more than 2 folds and it starts getting too thick. Iron or press the creases so they are crisp and neat, and will not unroll. Or fold them and squash under a heavy book overnight will do the trick as well.
Are you growing old, are you growing old?
Regards,
Shodan
At our age, I say do whatever you want. The rules don’t apply to us anymore.
I don’t dare to eat a peach. I do not think the mermaids call to me.
Are you in the wrong paean to an ordinary man’s struggle against ennui?
Damn right. Go ahead and mow your lawn in sandals and socks if you like.
As long as you do not wear capris or culottes, you’re good to go.
What are “rolled” trousers?
What are “iron”, “press” and “creases”?
The inside of my wedding ring is inscribed with “There will be time”. Just had to share that.
Circa 1910-1915 it was considered chic for men to roll up the hems of their trousers a bit. A bit of youthful exuberance and vanity.
This is most probably the best use of an Eliot quote that I’ve ever heard.
Only if you also wear a straw hat and drive 18 MPH on the freeway.
You might want to hurry off to Walmart - I hear they are selling corncob pipes for $9/dozen.
how high is the water?
Well, the mermaids are on the beach, so it’s ebb tide.
Gould said that?
Would the legs be rolled to your crotch to resemble cut-off shorts?
If so, then yes!
Rolled trousers work best when you wear a handkerchief knotted at the corners to form a hat.
Thank you Leo for making read that again. What a great poem. And the answer is of course yes.