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  1. JimWagner

    james cameron's AVATAR in 3-D

    That pretty well sums it up for me. 3D was a plus, but frankly I'd have enjoyed it with or without 3D. As for plots, well I can't say I've seen anything in years that I couldn't find done previously at some level. And that particular plot line has been done many times in SCIFI as...
  2. JimWagner

    Musicians?

    I played tuba, baritone and trombone for 13 years with a German band. Here's a real vintage outfit and hat :) And that's my grandson.
  3. JimWagner

    What are you listening to?

    Just now, Ella Fitzgerald's Stairway to the Stars on XM Radio Online on channel 4 - 40s on 4.
  4. JimWagner

    Rank and Patches on Military Jackets - Might I Offend a Veteran?

    There I was at angels 10 over Drambuie when suddenly....
  5. JimWagner

    What Are You Reading

    I have a Kindle and love it. After living in the same house for more than 30 years there just isn't anywhere to put another book. It kills me to throw away a book, even if I know in my heart I'm not going to reread it. Kindle solves that particular problem rather handily. Not only do I...
  7. JimWagner

    What Happened to Chivalry?

    I did have a rather ardent feminist ask me one time, "Don't you think I can open that door for myself?" My reply while continuing to hold the door, "Of course I do." After that, no problems.
  8. JimWagner

    Stetson Drifter

    Maybe this will make you feel better about wearing rabbit fur felt hats from Australia. :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbits_in_Australia
  9. JimWagner

    How did you start wearing hats?

    I've worn hats of one kind or another most of my 62 years. But I have to admit that the first fedora I ever bought was after Raiders of the Lost Ark came out. Followed shortly by purchasing an Open Road. Between going bald on top 25 years ago and a couple of skin cancer removals over the...
  10. JimWagner

    Storing your hats?

    I ordered mine from http://www.shopbrodart.com/shop/cb/product.aspx?pgid=3099 $22.65 each
  11. JimWagner

    Storing your hats?

    I've been storing my hats in what were supposed to be hat boxes. Today I was looking through my collection and discovered that my Biltmore Panama was looking kind of dingy and yellowing. I don't remember it looking that way last time I wore it last summer. It occurs to me that my hat boxes...
  13. JimWagner

    Of Sheep-Dip, Rot-Gut, and Furniture Polish. The worst of the worst.

    Well, I'm in my 60's, so probably not too young :-) My crowd tended more towards PJ (Purple Jesus) and the Green GD (which I won't spell out) for our rotgut. Both of which depended on Everclear for their kick and various fruit juices and Ginger Ale for color.
  14. JimWagner

    Tie Tacks

    I prefer a tie tack over a bar. But, if I'm concerned about damaging the tie and the tie has a loop on the back to hold the skinny end I just put the tack through the loop. Keeps the tie in place, is invisible, and doesn't damage the tie fabric. I have to say that I have ties I've owned for...
  15. JimWagner

    Our own vintage town

    I did search this thread, but may have missed it. So I'll sign up to be the local radio and appliance repairman if the job's not already taken. Along with being the local ham radio operator, which I actually am :-)
  16. JimWagner

    james cameron's AVATAR in 3-D

    Saw it yesterday in IMAX 3D. Definitely the way to go. A visual treat and a good scifi movie to boot. Stunning really. The audience sat there pretty much stunned throughout. I don't think I saw anyone go for more popcorn or even a restroom break. A+++
  17. JimWagner

    Things to consider: vintage style and your style

    Admittedly cherry-picking from a rather lengthy post, but that comment about timelessness cuts to the nub of the matter for me. If you carefully choose the elements of your wardrobe that work best together, suit your particular frame and have that look of class it almost doesn't matter what...
  19. JimWagner

    Navigation before GPS

    I was on air crew in the Navy in the late 60's. Our navigator, Wrong Way Smerzniak, attempted to use a periscope sextant, LORAN C, inertial navigation computer, Doppler radar unit and I think a red banded cane. Most of the time the pilot ended up using dead reckoning while the radar...
  20. JimWagner

    Braces with Slacks?

    Many stalls have coat hooks on the inside of the door. Just hang what you have to remove there. No problems. Yes, it takes an extra step or two, but it's just not that big of a deal. Gives you a chance to get everything straightened out again afterward.
  21. JimWagner

    The Open Road Guild

    Most colors seem to work just fine with grey, Brent :) Welcome and go for it.
  22. JimWagner

    What are you cooking for Christmas - your traditional foods?

    I cook a traditional Thanksgiving dinner each year (turkey, dressing, ham, mashed potatoes, baked beans, etc.), but on Christmas we do a Chinese hot pot. My wife is Chinese. For those not familiar with that, think fondue, but in broth instead of oil, with thin sliced beef, shrimp, and...
  23. JimWagner

    THE PHILCO HAS ARRIVED!!!

    Lizzie, You give better repair advice than most formally trained electronic technicians! Very impressive. Pay close attention to what the lady says, guys. Jim (NN4JW) Wagner

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