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  1. DBLIII

    Tobacco Taxes for SCHIP Signed into law

    I thought it was interesting that the tax on loose tobacco went from a bit over $1 a pound to a bit over $24 a pound. Rolling cigarettes won't be much of a way to save money anymore. What's next? A tax on soft drinks (Chicago has it already, NY wants it), then a tax on coffee? Oh, well.
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    Miss, Mrs. or Madam? The demise of Ms?

    Correct in my case. My brother and sister were their names, I am the oldest and was always "Master" - this was at my grandparents' home, they had a very large house and had a butler, maid, and other people working for them at the house - I am not sure how to refer to them, I don't like "domestic...
  3. DBLIII

    The Soda Thread: Coke not Classic; Throwback Pepsi

    Coke made anywhere is dangerous and should be highly diluted with whiskey before consuming it. :D
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    Procrastination Station

    I am so bad at this that on one of my many lists, I have "order Aero" - I wanted to get an Aero jacket ordered before Christmas..... I think I missed that deadline. There are some things, though, like taking the garden hose inside for the winter. If I just wait a while, it will be outside in...
  5. DBLIII

    The End is Near!

    Good point. I shouldn't have put patients and people in pajamas in the same sentence, it's insulting to the patients who, as you point out, have more sense. Sorry about that. :o
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    What pens are we carrying today?

    Went to a Waterman Carene with a fine nib, which is appropriate since I'm trying to buy a Carene with a stub nib today also.
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    Fnishing Black Leather?

    Maybe this background info will help, though I don't know how you'd make a newer jacket have that older finish. I have a Schott Perfecto from 1974, wore it on a motorcycle for years. It is broken in and the black is glossy. It's had Harley's (whoever at the time made it, I heard Pecards)...
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    The End is Near!

    I realize that I really don't get out much. I have never seen anyone out in public wearing pajamas. If I did see someone wearing pajamas, I'd think that he or she must have wandered out of some kind of mental treatment facility. Alas, I am once again unable to keep up with modern fashion.
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    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    Yes, actually. Both of them. At least leather-wrapped something, I assume, since they are sturdy and not flexible. Is this significant? I ask because I have never given it a bit of thought before you asked.
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    Belgian Military Leather Coat

    Got mine (in large, which was all they had available when I ordered it). I wear a 42 and that worked but the arms are so long that they go to my fingertips. Given that, and I could not figure out how to keep the top folded open, it was either button all the way up or leave open and have the...
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    Feather Dusters

    My wife has her own cleaning business - she uses feather dusters so much that she buys them 12 at a time. Just wood handled, with real ostrich feathers. They are getting hard to find locally. She dislikes the Swiffer products, she says they just push dirt into cracks rather than actually...
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    Maintaining Traditional Oil Skins and “Tin” Cloth

    Just outstanding! Thanks, Bob. Great and timely information for me. I have a Filson logger's tin cloth jacket and a couple months ago, had to crawl around on my roof for a while - decided it will really need reproofing but wasn't sure how to go about it until now.
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    What Happens to Old Towns?

    Might take a look at Fayette, Missouri. Still a big red brick courthouse in the town square that's actually used as the courthouse. Very low crime, people still do live in the town but 5 minutes out, it's countryside.
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    Prohibition

    Absolutely. Spot on. Great quote. Some things just are what they are. Legislation, or anything else for that matter, won't change people. I'd comment more, but I have to go get another beer. :D
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    "New' Jacket on the Way - eBay

    Very nice! The only problem I can see is that I didn't purchase it myself.
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    Zootshooting

    The price of a Thompson would be painful, not to mention feeding it!
  20. DBLIII

    Cigar, Cigarette...

    American Spirit non-filter cigarettes, almost a pack a day. Before that, Camel non-filters at maybe 2 1/2 packs a day for 30+ years. Needless to say, I feel better. I smoked cigars (a lot of them) for about five years but just cannot find the time anymore to enjoy one. My eccentricity is...
  21. DBLIII

    Is the suit relevant in your life?

    Matt - I have absolutely no business use for a suit whatsoever. In fact, a sportcoat is somewhat of an oddity. I work in the firearms industry, where everyone tends to wear khaki pants of some type and polo shirts or logo shirts from Winchester or some other manufacturer. Generally, it's no...
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    Calling Cards (name cards, not phone cards)

    What an interesting thread! I had some cards years back with only my name. Now, I guess it would be a name and email or name and website - a phone number is a waste with me, I never turn my phone on. For the past 10 years, I always use my work cards, but I am getting tired of that. The card has...
  23. DBLIII

    Belgian Military Leather Coat

    Thank you. Actually, I'm expecting the worst (used, cracked, etc) and had planned on opening up the Pecard's - so any condition better than worn out surplus will be a bonus. Some years back, my wife and I each bought a wool German military greatcoat from Sportsman's Guide - they were virtually...

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