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  1. Doublegun

    WW II leather jackets

    Would someone please give me an overview of the various jackets (A-2, B-2, etc.). I have never understood who got what type of jacket and why and what are the various types of jackets. Sorry for the noob question. I appreciate your patience. Cheers, Doublegun
  2. Doublegun

    AERO to use Insurrection's photos to display...

    Just found it on iTunes. Thanks again for the tip. Always looking for good music.
  3. Doublegun

    AERO to use Insurrection's photos to display...

    Any idea who did the music for the video? Very cool!
  4. Doublegun

    Please critique my Aero Long Halfbelt order!

    Owing two FQHH jackets means it is going to take twice as long to break in each one of them. Obviously it is your money but you might want to order one, wear it, then think about the changes you would make on a second jacket.
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    Please critique my Aero Long Halfbelt order!

    As for the lining, stick with gabardine only. I had a wool lining that was just too warm in the spring and early fall. I sent my LHB back and Aero did the republic. You are rifhr, it is easier to throw another layer on under the jacket when it is cold. As for the pockets, unless you plan on...
  7. Doublegun

    Detroit in ruins

    Thanks, Rue. It gave me chills as well.
  8. Doublegun

    Detroit in ruins

    Watched the Super Bowl last night and one commercial stood out. Thought those of you who participated in or just read this thread would appreciate seeing it. It's a commercial, but it's so true, and one I found very moving. <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390"...
  9. Doublegun

    Very nice! Katy Perry goes retro

    She looks great, regardless of her wardrobe (or lack thereof).
  10. Doublegun

    Will and Amanda @ Aero

    Same experience here. Too bad my LHB will last my lifetime I'd order another jacket without hesitation.
  11. Doublegun

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    Sort of. Ordered a pair of White's Travelers from Bakers about 18-months ago. Process was extremely easy and straight forward. Boots arrived as orderd and took about as long as they said they would. Before ordering I called a couple of times to discuss options and they were extremely...
  13. Doublegun

    Detroit in ruins

    I'm not sure if any trains pass by the building anymore. I found the station via GoogleMaps with the hope of posting a link but I am just not smart enough. In terms of the cost (actual estimates range from $80M - $300M) - yes, they let it go too far but the other aspect is the size - it's HUGE...
  14. Doublegun

    Detroit in ruins

    Back to Detroit, the estimated cost of renovating the Michigan Central Station was over $100,000,000.00 (that's one hundred million dollars) ten years ago.
  15. Doublegun

    Detroit in ruins

    Yes it was and yes, it it. The only real "win" for Detroit has been Hollywood's interest in Detroit as a base of operation over the last 4-5 years due to tax incentives offered by the former Governor. Unfortunately the new Governor, who took office Saturday, feels the film industry has not...
  16. Doublegun

    Detroit in ruins

    Like I said earlier, IF we in the US don't find a way to bring manufacturing back to the country Detroit's landscape is going to look very familier to most of the US.
  17. Doublegun

    Detroit in ruins

    Sorry to say, you don't have to look hard to find abandoned buildings. Sadly the residential areas are worse. MUCH worse. There are pockets of homes that have been saved and/or restored (Palmer Woods, the Edison District, Indian Village) but most of the city is in complete decay. As I posted...
  19. Doublegun

    Detroit in ruins

    Detroit has been dying a slow death for 50 years. It has nothing to do with the current economic situation BUT there is much to be learned from the demise of Detroit. Until we focus on bringing industry back to the US and balance production and profits this is what every industrial city will...
  20. Doublegun

    Detroit in ruins

    I've lived near Detroit for 20+ years and I wish I could say the author is being overly negative, but I can't. As was stated, Detroit was once a city of over 2 million and today the population is well below 1 million. Some of the buildings have been saved and renovated but for most it too...
  21. Doublegun

    Stanley Aladdin Thermos

    I did not know that about the Aladdin - too bad. I've had mine for 20+years and I don't plan to replace it - ever. Might check on eBay for a "vintage" one. Replaement caps and lids are readily available (but probably made off-shore).
  22. Doublegun

    Who needs four-wheel drive? Offroading in the Golden Era.

    The biggest difference between 4WD and 2WD is how far off a paved road you are when you get stuck. I drive a 2002 Toyota 4Runner and run in 2wd most of the time but when I put her in 4wd and lock the diff that truck will go through and/or over just about anything. Those old timers got...
  23. Doublegun

    True Grit - the Dude redo the Duke

    Just got back from seeing the movie. Absolutely blown away. No comparison to the first movie. It's just a much better movie.

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