Well gosh and golly heck! I just noticed that it's the 25th, and as any good RoveHo knows, that can mean only one thing - only one shopping month until RoveDay! I know the last thing any of us would wanna do is forget the anniversary of Rovey's glorious emergence on this lucky, lucky planet on December 25, 1950, so I've whipped up the Karl Rove Birthday Kountdown Klock!
During the next month, I'll be sharing some of my traditional RoveDay recipes, games, decorations, etc., but I also wanna hear about how people all over the globe celebrate this special occasion. Be a sweet RoveHo, and let us all know via the comments link, 'kay?
Oh dear...so much to do...so little time...do you think I can still get Fingerhut to deliver by RoveDay? Or would a Frenched Loin be more appropriate? Oh but, it's got "French" in the name - are we still supposed to be loathing the Gallic folks? Would Rovey be angry? Then again, he always seems to be pretty gol-danged happy when he's frenching *my* loins...
Karl Rove Birthday Kountdown Klock: http://www.ilovekarlrove.com/countdown.html
Alfonso Vega & Vega BIOGRAPHY
Coming from an esteemed family renowned in the manufacture of superior genuine panama hats, Santiago Vega decided to start his own company to “do it the way it was supposed to be done”. Inspired by the memory of both of his grandfathers, he was driven to reinstate the panama hat to its glory days through a savvier management of the entire process, giving greater credit to master weavers, and updating classic styles while continuing the tradition of superior quality. panama hats
Vega was educated in Belgium for three years, then studied at a private French school in Ecuador for 11 years where he continued to be influenced by European liberal education while growing up among a truly international crowd. “The ambience was really unique”, says Vega. “Our teachers were mainly French, the students were from all the five continents, so there was a rich diversity of cultures and social backgrounds… It was an interesting and easygoing mix between the children of wealthy elitists and bohemian artists, and we were all influenced by that singular ambience”.
After a further year in Pennsylvania as an exchange student with the Rotary Club, Vega finally pursued a Business Administration degree at University in Ecuador.
Santiago Vega started Alfonso Eudoro, Inc. at the tender age of 22, in the year 2000. Says Santiago Vega, “The company is a much-deserved tribute to the legendary panama hat. It is also a tribute to both of my grandfathers and a proud and honest reflection of the attributes that they passed on to me. My grandfather Alfonso who was involved in the panama hat industry for so many years and for his impulsive personality and passionate views, and my grandfather Eudoro who was a charismatic and honorable man that always handled himself properly”. panama hats
Drawing on the attributes passed on by his grandfathers, and the experience he was obtaining through his increased participation in Board and Supervisory meetings on the panama hat factory that is partly owned by his family, Santiago Vega learned to embrace tradition and to use it as the basis of a strong foundation, while introducing fashion and style as catalysts for the rebirth of the genuine panama hat.
Since the company’s inception, Santiago Vega has set up to resurrect the genuine panama hat as a legendary symbol of masculine elegance, and make it one of fashion’s great revivals.
The essence and trademark of the company founded by Santiago Vega is not only that of timeless and boundary-less fashion, but one that recognizes the importance of cultural preservation and social responsibility within this cottage industry. panama hat
It is a clear reflection of Mr. Vega’s strong principles, personal style and passion for the panama hat.