I would say dog-walking is not the right activity to truly gather awed responses, because there are quite a lot of words there and I don’t think passers-by will have time to read and digest the message (both sides). What you should really do is go and sit somewhere visible all day, ideally in an area where people linger and have time to look around (Post Office queue?). It’s a time investment but I think it’s worth it 😎
This is such a good point dude. I did feel that I was quite exposed during lunchtime outside the pub, but clearly it wasn't sufficient. I'm not sure anything is worth a Post Office queue, but maybe I'll take myself off to Leicester Square this week and stand around there for a bit? I could rotate slowly to make sure and give everyone the full effect?
You have to remember that the tshirt only comes into it’s full glory when someone is BEHIND you. I think you need a periscope or system of mirrors to monitor the responses accurately and gauge it’s impact (which I have no doubt will be immense)
Interesting Al, a really good idea. I felt that I was spinning round fairly often to see if I could catch people in the act of astonished delight, but perhaps a set of dental mirrors attached to some kind of headgear would be a better and subtler way to go!
I am just picturing you nonchalantly slinking down the street, hands in pockets, in *the* t-shirt, and ever-so-subtly peeking around after passing people to gauge their astonishment and wonder! I feel my role is to join you, run back, grab them by the shoulders and physically rotate them, saying: “you have to read the back too, dammit!!”.
Perhaps we all need to get some for this experiment to work. Please do a print run, pronto!! And I want drawings on mine too!! (I can’t get Dr Frank out of my head!!)
P.S. I am so up for being a middle aged embroiderer with you!! 🙌
It's like you could see me going!! I love that role for you - we could take turns, as you suggest, all in our Frankenstein t-shirts! I promise I'll try doing the drawings too, and show you!
Hooray for middle aged and THEN old aged embroidering together! xxx
My daughter once knocked over her entire plastic aquarium with sea monkeys in, all over her bedroom carpet. In horror she filled the tank back up with plain water then decided not to tell me. For years. I have since learned about the incident as she became an adult, and I'm horrified at the idea of me walking barefoot through a carpet of crusty death.
😂😂😂 that's hilarious and gruesome!! I reckon your daughter made the right choice, I bet you couldn't have hoovered those sea monkeys up, and then you would've KNOWN you were stepping on them! Sea monkey carpet swamp, oh no!
I’m such a fan of graphic t’s. It’s getting harder to find unique ones I like. I’ve made a couple personal ones for my littles with my work on them which was so gratifying. And the process and cost goes up significantly when one wants to print in full color. Again, it’s just a thought. :)
I feel like I forgot about graphic ts for a while and now I'm returning to them! Yes I was surprised as it cost more than I'd expected - but then costs go down the more you order... Your littles' shirts sound lovely, such a nice idea!
I've been wanting to do embroidery as well! I love the idea of doodling with threads, but been hesitant on metal needles as I just hate how they feel. Definitely need to look into plastic or wood ones, and give it a try!
Oh interesting, I had no idea there were alternatives to metal needles!! That does sound good - I've given myself sore fingers as I can't seem to make a thimble work, but let me know if non-metal needles turn out better!
Utter rot? No way. Great way to start my day! Oh, and just because you can’t see us doesn’t mean we aren’t all out here celebrating your T-shirt in our own unique ways. Imagine that!!
Oh my god, the bird thing is so true! Have just spent a week in Northumberland ridiculously over excited about spotting a Rock Pipit - my younger self would have been utterly disdainful at this development! The new t-shirt looks great so I’m surprised it didn’t spark a spontaneous song and dance number from passing strangers as you stepped out!
Hahaha I often think how revolted my younger self would be by so many of my choices/actions these days, but honestly she didn't know much, so that's probably fine. And thank you - I'm glad you share my surprise!!
Thank you Clem!! Angels singing, I didn't even think of that one - THAT'S what I want!! You'd look great in one Clem!! I'll walk behind you while you wear it and coo and point, so that other people know how to behave too!
I share your post with my daughter who is about to sit her GCSE English and is studying... you guessed it, Frankenstein! She wants to wear the T-shirt to the exam but thinks she'd be asked to cover up as it could amount to cheating - fair point. Love it! And love the embroidered graphics. And the bird watching thing - how does that happen? Maybe it's a slow return to childhood and in a few years I'll be transfixed by ants marching across the pavement again?!
I LOVED the tee! One strut of it whilst doing a poorly attended dog walk is not an accurate guage of appreciation… with a better, more populated audience you’d get the parting of the clouds, for sure! Also, birds n ‘broidery - totally with you on both - Love me a stitch n twitch!
I would say dog-walking is not the right activity to truly gather awed responses, because there are quite a lot of words there and I don’t think passers-by will have time to read and digest the message (both sides). What you should really do is go and sit somewhere visible all day, ideally in an area where people linger and have time to look around (Post Office queue?). It’s a time investment but I think it’s worth it 😎
This is such a good point dude. I did feel that I was quite exposed during lunchtime outside the pub, but clearly it wasn't sufficient. I'm not sure anything is worth a Post Office queue, but maybe I'll take myself off to Leicester Square this week and stand around there for a bit? I could rotate slowly to make sure and give everyone the full effect?
You have to remember that the tshirt only comes into it’s full glory when someone is BEHIND you. I think you need a periscope or system of mirrors to monitor the responses accurately and gauge it’s impact (which I have no doubt will be immense)
Interesting Al, a really good idea. I felt that I was spinning round fairly often to see if I could catch people in the act of astonished delight, but perhaps a set of dental mirrors attached to some kind of headgear would be a better and subtler way to go!
😂😂😂
That T-shirt!! 🤣🤣
I am just picturing you nonchalantly slinking down the street, hands in pockets, in *the* t-shirt, and ever-so-subtly peeking around after passing people to gauge their astonishment and wonder! I feel my role is to join you, run back, grab them by the shoulders and physically rotate them, saying: “you have to read the back too, dammit!!”.
Perhaps we all need to get some for this experiment to work. Please do a print run, pronto!! And I want drawings on mine too!! (I can’t get Dr Frank out of my head!!)
P.S. I am so up for being a middle aged embroiderer with you!! 🙌
It's like you could see me going!! I love that role for you - we could take turns, as you suggest, all in our Frankenstein t-shirts! I promise I'll try doing the drawings too, and show you!
Hooray for middle aged and THEN old aged embroidering together! xxx
My daughter once knocked over her entire plastic aquarium with sea monkeys in, all over her bedroom carpet. In horror she filled the tank back up with plain water then decided not to tell me. For years. I have since learned about the incident as she became an adult, and I'm horrified at the idea of me walking barefoot through a carpet of crusty death.
😂😂😂 that's hilarious and gruesome!! I reckon your daughter made the right choice, I bet you couldn't have hoovered those sea monkeys up, and then you would've KNOWN you were stepping on them! Sea monkey carpet swamp, oh no!
Tor, btw, your gators with riders are a hoot!
I’m such a fan of graphic t’s. It’s getting harder to find unique ones I like. I’ve made a couple personal ones for my littles with my work on them which was so gratifying. And the process and cost goes up significantly when one wants to print in full color. Again, it’s just a thought. :)
I feel like I forgot about graphic ts for a while and now I'm returning to them! Yes I was surprised as it cost more than I'd expected - but then costs go down the more you order... Your littles' shirts sound lovely, such a nice idea!
I've been wanting to do embroidery as well! I love the idea of doodling with threads, but been hesitant on metal needles as I just hate how they feel. Definitely need to look into plastic or wood ones, and give it a try!
Oh interesting, I had no idea there were alternatives to metal needles!! That does sound good - I've given myself sore fingers as I can't seem to make a thimble work, but let me know if non-metal needles turn out better!
Haha! Wonderful! You're definitely onto something with the stitching - this is amazing! I also love the yellow-rumped warbler's derrière! ;)
Thank you! Maybe a stitched warbler derrière should be next...! 😆
Definitely! I feel, the whole topic of bird bottoms deserves some artistic exploration 😅
I’ll take one please! Toot toot! ☁️☁️☁️⛅️🌤️🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺
I am certainly a member of the 'Kids massively disappointed by Sea Monkeys' club.
And that strip by Watterson is brilliant. So is your T-shirt.
Not my colours though.
I googled them yesterday and they are still for sale, that absolute con is going strong! Darn Sea Monkeys, the heartbreakers!
Utter rot? No way. Great way to start my day! Oh, and just because you can’t see us doesn’t mean we aren’t all out here celebrating your T-shirt in our own unique ways. Imagine that!!
Thank you Deb! I'm imagining it right now!! 😍
Oh my god, the bird thing is so true! Have just spent a week in Northumberland ridiculously over excited about spotting a Rock Pipit - my younger self would have been utterly disdainful at this development! The new t-shirt looks great so I’m surprised it didn’t spark a spontaneous song and dance number from passing strangers as you stepped out!
Hahaha I often think how revolted my younger self would be by so many of my choices/actions these days, but honestly she didn't know much, so that's probably fine. And thank you - I'm glad you share my surprise!!
T-shirt is GREAT! I’m sure the sun will come out and the angels sing when you next step out in it! I WANT ONE (or five) it’s perfect.
Thank you Clem!! Angels singing, I didn't even think of that one - THAT'S what I want!! You'd look great in one Clem!! I'll walk behind you while you wear it and coo and point, so that other people know how to behave too!
Yes! You’ll be my angel! What a life we’re gonna have Tor- can’t wait!
Yay! me too! xx
I share your post with my daughter who is about to sit her GCSE English and is studying... you guessed it, Frankenstein! She wants to wear the T-shirt to the exam but thinks she'd be asked to cover up as it could amount to cheating - fair point. Love it! And love the embroidered graphics. And the bird watching thing - how does that happen? Maybe it's a slow return to childhood and in a few years I'll be transfixed by ants marching across the pavement again?!
I LOVED the tee! One strut of it whilst doing a poorly attended dog walk is not an accurate guage of appreciation… with a better, more populated audience you’d get the parting of the clouds, for sure! Also, birds n ‘broidery - totally with you on both - Love me a stitch n twitch!