Windbreaker

The nearly half-decade search for perfect “old man” windbreaker may be over. Then again, maybe not. Observations clearly suggest that old codgers wear the light windbreaker-style jacket day-in and day-out, rain or shine, hot or cold. It’s the only fashion trend for today’s “old man.” The “old man” windbreaker also goes hand-in-hand with “old man” noises (usually odd guttural choking sounds).

The first “old man” windbreaker was a Levi’s® version in navy blue color with inner lining, purchased at Macy’s® for $50 on sale. Too fashionable. Too hot when worn during daylight hours. Deployed a couple of times. Required careful washing and drying. Donated to charity.

Next up was the Columbia® heavy rain-gear windbreaker in light grey color with no lining, purchased for $30 at Ross®. Light and airy, but is only feasible in heavy rainstorms. Proved it’s worth in a couple of bad downpours. Donated to charity.

Last up is the current generic “old man” windbreaker in light grey color with inner lining, purchased for $16 at Ross®. Somewhat heavier than the two previous windbreakers, although it has not been deployed yet. So, no feasibility analysis has been performed. How long before it is donated to charity?