Turbo Claw

I just got this tour shirt a few months ago at a clothing swap, and I absolutely love it. I wish I saw who brought it to the swap so I could have thanked them. It was in absolutely pristine shape, and looked like it had hardly ever been worn. It’s super comfortable, and I do quite a lot of lounging around the house in it and a pair of leggings. In fact, I’m pretty sure I’ll be doing that tonight, after my bike ride.

A couple of months ago, this shirt spawned a heated discussion at a party…who was better – Bon Jovi or Skid Row? I was firmly on the Bon Jovi side, but totally outnumbered. Shocking, at least to me! Who wins in your mind?

The Shirt: 1989 Bon Jovi Tour Jersey Shirt

The Tag: Generic No Name Brand – RN 57019

Estimated Value: $60

Dan and I both took Friday off to get everything ready for our big party on Saturday. First we had to find a new entertainment center for our new (used) flat screen TV, so we happily spent the afternoon at Ikea!

I was in a very 70’s mood obviously, sporting my newest vintage T shirt in my collection (gift from a fellow vendor at the Royal Oak Garage Sale), my huge bell bottoms, and having just finished making my new purse!

Made from 70’s drapery fabric, and a vintage belt!

As always, we left with so much more than we planned on getting – had to get matching coffee tables too, of course!

The party was SO much fun! We had so many friends come by, and loved showing our home to a lot of them for the very first time. We ate barbecue, fresh veggies I’d picked up from the farmer’s market that morning, roasted marshmallows on the fire, and tried our best to play lawn sports in the dark backyard (even tougher, and more fun after a few drinks).

I just wanna say, I think we’ve got the best dang friends! Besides everyone coming out although we live quite a ways away from the city, Crissy helped me prep dinner, Mark and Josh brought us firewood to use as ours had gotten soaked in the storms, and we were given a bunch of really great whiskeys (we’re big whiskey connoisseurs in the Nixon house) and other super cool birthday gifts. We were so happy to have everyone over and hanging out in our home (and Kona was loving it, too)! It was the best party ever, and I didn’t even notice we’d stayed up hours after bed time.

We made chicken and waffles for the breakfast club, and I have a feeling this will be a new tradition – so good!

and oogled the crazy awesome carved wood signs for our websites that Mark made us!

Then capped off the end of the best weekend ever by watching Fraser’s fireworks in my brother’s front yard party.