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

[George McGovern]

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.

[Permanut]

1. That right there is a stylin' dude!

[George McGovern]

8. High compliment Permanut! Thank You!!

[Diamond_Dog]

2. The mother of invention, indeed!

And your twine even matches your outfit! Great idea!

[George McGovern]

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

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]

3. Good job and I love the color.

[George McGovern]

10. Thank You Lois!

[Deuxcents]

4. Looking good, George 😎

[George McGovern]

11. Thank You Kindly Deuxcents!

[BOSSHOG]

5. Hey George, lookin Good

You can not beat Gorilla tape. Very resourceful..

[George McGovern]

12. You betcha BOSSHOG! Thanks!

[BarbD]

6. A fashion statement for sure.

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

[George McGovern]

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

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

[usonian]

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

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!

[George McGovern]

16. I bet you will usonian! Thanks!

[HAB911]

14. Good job! we called it "Field expediency"

make what you need out of what you have!

[George McGovern]

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