Grant on a blog (not bike related blog)

[Manuel Acosta]

Grant and his trademark neckerchief.

Blog link proves that neckerchiefs are in!

 

http://blog.michaeljamesmilton.com/page/2

[lungimsam]

They are cool, and useful, for sure.

 

But here in Maryland, you never see men with neckerchiefs. They look out of place on a man. But that is probably because I have only seen cowboys and maybe train engineers with them on the necks.

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

Since I met Grant in person back in May, I have become a semi-closeted neckerchief wearer. I purchased an extravagant $12 insect-repellent neckerchief that nearly matches my olive MUSA shorts. I find it extremely handy, and I must admit that I look dashing when I'm wearing it. Mostly I've worn it when traveling out of town though. I fear such a noticeable accessory would prompt folks who know me to ask questions, and frankly, I don't have the energy to explain it more than once or twice.

[Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery]

PS: that pic of Grant was snapped by my buddy EricP, who sometimes contributes to this group, during Grant's visit to Hiawatha Cyclery.

[Peter Pesce]

I actually wore one this summer to do yard work in the sweltering heat. If soaked in cool water (and, better yet, put in the freezer for 10 minutes!) it makes working outdoors much more bearable!

[lungimsam]

 

 

Looks like lotsa cool uses for neckerchiefs:

 

Turnoquit (sp) in a pinch.

Front wheel stabilizer for a car rack. Run thru spokes and then tie to down tube.

I have read that a little lavender oil on a neckerchief helps calm anxious dogs.

Tie around head/brow for headband use.

I think some riders wear them on their heads, Aunt Jemima style, under their helmets.

Tuck under back of helmet and drape over neck for sunny riding.

Tie it around your seat rails on the rear end of the saddle for bike bling/flair.

Comes in handy for stick-ups.

 

and the uncontested number 1 use for neckerchiefs:.....................drumroll.............................................

Use it to secure your Sasquatch doll or Manny Acosta action figure on your Albatross bars!

 

[Reid]

On Friday, September 21, 2012 6:20:27 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:

 

 and the uncontested number 1 use for neckerchiefs:.....................drumroll.............................................

Use it to secure your Sasquatch doll or Manny Acosta action figure on your Albatross bars!

 

Whoa!! There's a Manny Acosta action figure? Where do I get one!  :-)

 

Reid

[dougP]

"Whoa!! There's a Manny Acosta action figure? Where do I get
one! :-)"

It comes with a camera :)!

dougP

On Sep 21, 8:14 pm, Reid <reidp...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> On Friday, September 21, 2012 6:20:27 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote:
>

> >  *and the uncontested number 1 use for
> > neckerchiefs:.....................drumroll.................................­............
> > *