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Al G
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Baja Clothes
Time is near and I am now in the dumping mode.
The big issue is now, is do I need my dress suits and just about ever other article of clothes I have...I think I am worst then some women...at buying
clothes.
20-25 suits...40 short sleeve shirts, 30 long sleeve...20 pair slacks.
also 5-6 pair jeans...2 pair jeans shorts...25-30 pair assorted shorts...10 sets of sweats...50 ball caps...2 leather jackets...1 rain jacket, several
I cannot remember jackets.
This sounds silly and personal, but I do not know what is reasonable...assumming I rid myself of 15 suits would suits be worth bringing down to give away Have you ever needed suits or dress slacks? Women will probably know the answers, but I am single and the girls I know...don't go to Baja
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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DENNIS
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Baja clothes = Bermuda shorts and Hawaiian shirts. Nada mas.
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bajaguy
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1 pair clean tennis shoes for formal occasions
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Price
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You might want to keep 1 nice suit and 1 sport coat & shirts to match - other than that Dennis is right
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elizabeth
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Al G
Women will probably know the answers, but I am single and the girls I know...don't go to Baja |
Wow...and I thought I had a lot of clothes!!! Even a future as a time share salesman wouldn't require that much clothing!
OK, here's a woman's 2 pesos:
I'm in agreement with one suit...you never know when you may need it. You should have a couple of pair of nice slacks. You need a couple of nice,
but not formal shirts, and a pair of shoes to go with the suit, slacks, etc.
You can't live in shorts and tee shirts all the time! Sometimes you might want to go out to nice places, and don't forget it does get cold in the
winter!
If the women you know don't go to Baja, it's definitely time for you to meet some new women!!! You may want something nice to wear when you meet
them!
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Mango
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Keep one nice suit to attend future weddings, funerals, etc. I'd keep the one thats a little too big for you since it will be too small after a few
pacifico "workouts".
Then donate the rest to a church, homeless shelter, employment training center, red cross, etc.. in the hopes that some poor soul who can not afford a
suit will be able to use it in an interview to help them get a decent job.
Otherwise, I agree. Dennis is right. Some shorts and a comfortable shirt is the norm for us gringos and many locals.
If you plan on going into a church/mission (on Sunday or just for a tourist visit) I recommend dressing a little more respectfully with pants and
shoes.
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Cypress
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Travel light. With any luck you'll never have to wear a suit again.
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backninedan
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I kept one sport coat and a nice pair of slacks. They have been hanging in the closet for four years now.
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DENNIS
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Oh, yeah. That one suit for the funeral? Pick the one you want to wear for eternity.
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beachbum1A
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elizabeth
You can't live in shorts and tee shirts all the time!
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But you can 95% of the time for sure! And note that Elizabeth is the first person to suggest/mention TEE shirts which is a staple here. Then maybe 2
or 3 island type shirts with collars for the more formal occasions.
Just do it!
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Cypress
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As you head south cut the sleeves of your shirts and shorten your pants up.
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Osprey
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All I ever wear is my toga (now and then a gold wreath crown during official celebrations). My wife says I look goofy when I wear my orange Crocs.
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Osprey
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Just kidding. The seahawk is famous so all I wear is his namesake: Falcon de Playera -- his breast is white, hence the name T-Shirt falcon (playera
means T-Shirt). It's a good match for my beard and hair which are turning white from the sun.
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DENNIS
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Osprey.......
What's wrong with that? It's a unisex thing. Men call it a Toga and women call it a Mumu. Not sure about the wreath unless it has ear-buds.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
my beard and hair which are turning white from the sun. |
No doubt in anybody's mind. [ not much else either ]
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Paula
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
All I ever wear is my toga (now and then a gold wreath crown during official celebrations). My wife says I look goofy when I wear my orange Crocs.
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The toga sounds good, Osprey. But I would agree that the crocs DO NOT GO with the toga. With a toga you wear THONGS. To clarify, that would mean
thong SANDALS.
The orange crocs should be saved for dancing on fall evenings at Cabo Wabo.
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DENNIS
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Maybe the orange crocs AND the thong while tripping the light fantastic at Cabo Wabo. Fifteen minutes of fame would be guaranteed.
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CaboRon
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Al G,
I also am within days of leaving and am into final packing .
So, this is what I am keeping:
ALL of my Tommy Bahamma and Indigo Palms clothes, the casual and dress up....I have been a collector for years, mainly for cruises.
A couple of sport coats.
About fifty t- shirts. figure I'll never have to buy one again.
Sandels and tennis shoes... and one pair black dress shoes.
And finally , I am keeping my tux..you never know, and a guy always looks great in a tux (at least I am told by the women in my life).
I imagine my uniform will be TB cargo shorts, t-shirt and sandals.
Bon Voyage !
CaboRon
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bajajudy
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100% cotton, light colors
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oldlady
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CaboRon
And finally , I am keeping my tux..you never know, and a guy always looks great in a tux (at least I am told by the women in my life).
Indeed they do, (sigh). |
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