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George McGovern

(8,898 posts) Sun Aug 17, 2025, 09:52 PM Sunday

"Honey They Sent Me the WRONG NECK STRAP! I mean, it seems to work, but still it's the principle of it . . .

But seriously folks. Pictured is the mother of invention concept at work.

Several days ago I ordered a new neck strap online. Laurie and I were given tickets for last night's Minor League ball game. Most fortunately the late-arriving strap was not missed. I received a new monopod which came early. Took that along in case of foul flies.

Monopod worked fine. Had a blast at the game. Got home, downloaded images and went to bed. (BTW the hometown Spokane Indians were walloped.)

Now to the truth of the matter. Or, as Paul Harvey would say, "the rest of the story".

I decided to fashion my own strap. Bailing twine and Gorilla Tape. A bit crude but sufficient and free.

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"Honey They Sent Me the WRONG NECK STRAP! I mean, it seems to work, but still it's the principle of it . . . (Original Post) George McGovern Sunday OP

That right there is a stylin' dude! Permanut Sunday #1

High compliment Permanut! Thank You!! George McGovern Monday #8

The mother of invention, indeed! Diamond_Dog Sunday #2

Thanks DD, I suppose necessity may have an advantage or two. re: outfit. George McGovern Monday #9

Good job and I love the color. LoisB Sunday #3

Thank You Lois! George McGovern Monday #10

Looking good, George 😎 Deuxcents Sunday #4

Thank You Kindly Deuxcents! George McGovern Monday #11

Hey George, lookin Good BOSSHOG Sunday #5

You betcha BOSSHOG! Thanks! George McGovern Monday #12

A fashion statement for sure. BarbD Sunday #6

O Lord BarbD I dearly don't wish to honestly say neither, because I am neither. George McGovern Monday #13

I represent the MacGyver school of life and hard times. usonian Sunday #7

I bet you will usonian! Thanks! George McGovern Monday #16

Good job! we called it "Field expediency" HAB911 Monday #14

And if things work out for the best following moment of panic solution costs nothing. Thanks HAB911! George McGovern Monday #15

Permanut

(7,496 posts)

1. That right there is a stylin' dude!

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 10:00 PM

Sunday

George McGovern

(8,898 posts)

8. High compliment Permanut! Thank You!!

Reply to Permanut (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 12:26 AM

Monday

Diamond_Dog

(38,118 posts)

2. The mother of invention, indeed!

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 10:02 PM

Sunday

And your twine even matches your outfit! Great idea!

George McGovern

(8,898 posts)

9. Thanks DD, I suppose necessity may have an advantage or two. re: outfit.

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 12:31 AM

Monday

After the game we purchased a Spokane Indians rain jacket. Liked it so much it almost went to bed with me — but an older guy's little kid's enthusiasm only goes so far I guess. The jacket proudly took its place on the coat tree by the front door.

LoisB

(11,431 posts)

3. Good job and I love the color.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 10:05 PM

Sunday

George McGovern

(8,898 posts)

10. Thank You Lois!

Reply to LoisB (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 12:31 AM

Monday

Deuxcents

(23,649 posts)

4. Looking good, George 😎

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 10:23 PM

Sunday

George McGovern

(8,898 posts)

11. Thank You Kindly Deuxcents!

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #4)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 12:32 AM

Monday

BOSSHOG

(43,618 posts)

5. Hey George, lookin Good

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 10:31 PM

Sunday

You can not beat Gorilla tape. Very resourceful..

George McGovern

(8,898 posts)

12. You betcha BOSSHOG! Thanks!

Reply to BOSSHOG (Reply #5)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 12:33 AM

Monday

BarbD

(1,332 posts)

6. A fashion statement for sure.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 11:37 PM

Sunday

Does this make you a "fashion" photographer? Or, just a fashionable one?

George McGovern

(8,898 posts)

13. O Lord BarbD I dearly don't wish to honestly say neither, because I am neither.

Reply to BarbD (Reply #6)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 12:39 AM

Monday

Not to treat your cool compliment lightly. Growing up "fashion" was what you saw on TV and could not afford. Thank You nevertheless!

usonian

(19,901 posts)

7. I represent the MacGyver school of life and hard times.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 11:48 PM

Sunday

Well done. I'll spare you my list of OTW (1) improvisations. They're for an upcoming book or movie.

(1) Out Of This World.

I'll bet you didn't know that fishing lures can hold up a curtain rod.

And I'll explain how to make a monopod from that cane.

Enjoy!