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October 19, 2006
U is for Uniform
I think practically every woman I know loves a man in uniform.
Here's my man in his Civil War reenactor uniform. What's not to love?
Now Dale could tell you all about his various uniforms. He could tell you why they are made of wool and what the insignia signifies. He could tell you about his sword and his sword belt and the sash and why it's maroon. Believe me, he could go on and on and on about all of this.
But for me, it comes down to two elements.
The boots.
And the hat.
Hot damn. I can never decide which I love more.
Posted by Carole at October 19, 2006 7:00 AM
Comments
Great U post. Very dashing in uniform.
Posted by: Manise at October 19, 2006 6:44 AM
Yeah, great "U". (And I would have thought you would have used another garment beginning with "U". lol) The unifroms, it's all in the details.
Posted by: Dave Daniels at October 19, 2006 7:05 AM
With a man in uniform, a great "U" post by the way, it's all about the attitude.
Posted by: Karen at October 19, 2006 7:56 AM
Boy, Dave's got you pegged, huh?
Posted by: Cheryl at October 19, 2006 8:12 AM
You two are just the greatest couple! And yes, he looks divinely handsome in his uniform. I like the boots too! (grin)
Posted by: Becky / Knitting Interrupted at October 19, 2006 8:16 AM
Oooh, I like the sword.
Posted by: susan at October 19, 2006 8:19 AM
I'm with you! I'm a sucker for uniforms. Can't you tell?
Posted by: Heather R. at October 19, 2006 8:42 AM
The boots and hat are great, but what you really love most is what's between them. Right?
Posted by: AuntyNin at October 19, 2006 8:56 AM
Aw, AuntyNin beat me to it -- that was my thought exactly. He does look dashing (and not having to go fight for... what, again? is a definite plus).
Posted by: Lucia at October 19, 2006 9:07 AM
You know how I feel about a man in uniform :-). Dale is dashing!
Posted by: Kathy at October 19, 2006 9:18 AM
The sword is pretty darn cool, too.
Posted by: Chris at October 19, 2006 9:26 AM
Dale does look very handsome! I hope all these comments aren't going to his head ... that hat won't fit :).
Posted by: Lisa at October 19, 2006 9:40 AM
Dashing, indeed!
Posted by: --Deb at October 19, 2006 10:07 AM
Yep, a uniform can do some magic! Very handsome!
And our ancestors picked some regal colors too.
Posted by: Carol at October 19, 2006 10:33 AM
Love the whole idea of a reenactment fair - it looks like a blast. And Dale looks very dashing in the uniform.
Posted by: Ruth at October 19, 2006 10:36 AM
Oh, I know exactly what you mean. A man in uniform is very sexy!
I just realized I am 4 letters behind. Yikes!
Posted by: Karen at October 19, 2006 11:01 AM
How cool! And the shawl below? Gorgeous.
Posted by: Allison at October 19, 2006 12:10 PM
Awesome. There's just nothing better than a man in uniform. Sigh.
Posted by: Stephanie at October 19, 2006 12:19 PM
The boots. Definitely the boots. You are so lucky!
Posted by: Sylvia at October 19, 2006 12:47 PM
The boots. Seriously when M is out scoping land he wears these great boots and I think about him and those boots all day long.
Posted by: amanda at October 19, 2006 12:50 PM
I'm with Karen, it's the attitude that goes with it. :)
Posted by: Monica at October 19, 2006 1:20 PM
Woo!
For me, it's always the boots.
Posted by: Cookie at October 19, 2006 2:04 PM
Boots! Definitely the boots!!
Posted by: Leah at October 19, 2006 2:14 PM
Dale looks very handsome in that uniform! I like boots too!
Posted by: Kelly at October 19, 2006 2:16 PM
Dale looks fantastic in his uniform. Very handsome. Gotta say I like a man in uniform.
So, when can we see you all gussied up?
Posted by: Susan at October 19, 2006 2:18 PM
Nope, not the boots or the hat for me - I like that sash! Of course, the overall effect is pretty nice, too.
Posted by: Chris at October 19, 2006 2:59 PM
I agree, a man in uniform (especially when you're married to him :) always looks good.
Posted by: Rachel at October 19, 2006 3:38 PM
Aw, Dale is just so perfect. Love it. And that's speaking as a gal who left her heart in the capital of the C.S.A., Richmond, so I've seen a lot of blues and grays.
Posted by: Liz K. at October 19, 2006 4:01 PM
Dale is in his element!!! Love a man in uniform!Hope to see you at Rhinebeck...
Posted by: Cindy D at October 19, 2006 4:08 PM
Oh, man, Carole, I agree. Dale is hot in that uniform -- my hubster would love to do that I think. He wouldn't make the time though. I'd like to see him grow his hair out like that too.
Posted by: Ann at October 19, 2006 4:57 PM
The boots are screaming Cap'n Jack Sparrow. 'Nuff said.
Posted by: jessie at October 19, 2006 5:49 PM
OMGOMGOMG! GAAAHHHH!!! I'm totally the same way about the "U". hehehe Isn't it crazy - I'm all giddy about a picture of your husband? I've been crazy about reenactment costumes and everything that goes with them ever since I was in high school! My brother in law does reenactments and YUM. (don't tell my husband) He has a period style beard and everything - he works at a local historical village so he dresses like this for his job! Well, not like Dale's uniform there - everyday period clothing - but he has done the uniform stuff too. FUN and entertaining and sexy - you've got me smiling now Carole. lol
Posted by: Laura at October 19, 2006 6:49 PM
He looks so totally authentic! The hair, the boots, the everything. My husband and older son went to a couple reenactments when the boy was about 10 or 11. Unfortunately, the reality of camping out while dressed in heavy wool uniforms in the summer dissuaded them -- they are both so hot-blooded they wear shorts until December. In MN and northern WI.
Salute your soldier for me!
Posted by: kmkat at October 19, 2006 7:06 PM
I'm also a sucker for a man in uniform. Must be why I married a former air-force guy & a deputy sheriff!
Posted by: ~Kristie at October 19, 2006 8:23 PM
A wonderful "U" post, and I know you could tell a lot more about the uniforms yourself, probably knowing as much about the minutia as he, but I love how you went for the visceral effect it has on you - well, maybe not all the details there, either!
Posted by: Birdsong at October 20, 2006 12:31 PM
I couldn't agree more about those men in uniform!
Posted by: Theresa at October 23, 2006 12:18 AM
