The Emperor’s New Clothes: Part Duh!

Tech is unveiling new Under Armor merch. You never know exactly how this will translate into the new uniforms. Seems like the shade of gold will be less shiny and more mustard, which I like. Harkens back to the late 60’s / early 70’s uniforms, perhaps one of the best looking and classic uniforms in Tech history. 

There also may be a switch away from black to navy, another change that I like. 

 So many Tech fans have no idea what good merch looks like. They were happy to see Tech gear in the airport alongside UGA items, but the differences are noticeable. The Bulldog shirts are simple and uncluttered: two words max. The GT shirt is much too busy. And this is the way the Tech gear has been for decades.  

I give the new merch a thumbs up. Much more simple, thank goodness. But dang those Tech fans will argue about the shade of gold until the cows come home. Give. It. A. Rest. 

Thursday: took Winnie to the beach early, which she loved. Later we brought her back and ate breakfast: another eggy boy. Then C and I went back to the beach and read until 5 pm. 

 While on the beach I went to reapply sunscreen. C handed me a spray on can that turned out to be different from yesterday’s. Turned my legs white. Tried to wash some of it off in the ocean before we left, but it wouldn’t wash off. Scrubbed it in the shower, but it still didn’t completely come off. Guess I am destined to always have white legs. 

 Supper at Rustic Table. My burger and fries were delicious, though C wasn’t crazy about her mahi mahi. This was our third visit, though I doubt we’ll be back.

Drove around afterwards, scouting for other places to eat. Not much selection. Two super expensive steakhouses. Several pubs. Captain Billy’s Seafood. One BBQ spot that C wouldn’t like, but another that was okay. One Mexican place, and a small taco stand. I’m trying to avoid an Asian restaurant. Might drive up to Murrell’s Inlet - there are several places there. The Spicy Pickle is a walk up beach bar that Matthew wants to try. C has mentioned making the short drive south to Georgetown, but nothing there really looked that good.

Beau’s baby son was born on Wednesday, named Burns. Of the 12 nieces and nephews in the Miller Rollins Murphy clan, this is baby number 5, second baby this year, with three more due before year end.

Peachtree Road UMC organist Scott Atchison is retiring soon. He grew up at SPdL, where we crossed paths on Chapel Choir mission trips. Scott is so much fun, though besides that we are two completely different birds of a feather. Somehow on one choir tour stop, we decided to switch out our regular roommates and bunk together for one night. When our host asked what we wanted for breakfast, Scott exclaimed “Quiche Lorraine!” Pretty sure that was the morning we were the very last two to return to the departing bus - everyone else was already on board waiting for us. We hopped on, taking our seats in shame while everyone else applauded.

 Now that I have those sweet lime green Hawks basketball shorts (which I have yet to wear), I wonder if I can find the same style in blue? 

Or white? They can be had, but the adventure is to find them for a great price.