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    Windward jackets by Montgomery Ward (and copies)

    Nice jackets. I have a very old one made by Aero, I haven't worn it (or seen it) in a while. Gotta dig that thing up. I have a similar liking for the Trailrider. Aero was kind of enough to make it without the belt for me in vintage black and another in vintage brown. If I had it to do over...
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    My new Aero Civil M422a/G1

    Very nice. Thanks for sharing your creative touches. How did you know about the heavier lining? Although I have many Aero jackets, the company is somewhat mysterious. They can do beautiful work but sometimes the workmanship/quality control makes you wonder. They are so accommodating when...
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    Nutrition and exercise!

    Ellipticals Has anyone developed a relationship with their elliptical? I started using an elliptical machine about 9 months ago and I enjoy it immensely. Mine has arms that pump back and forth and of course the "stair stepper" type pedals. I thought I was fairly active (I was doing a lot of...
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    Vintage leather question

    Leatherique In the "old days," Ken, the original owner of Aero Leather Clothing of Scotland, would always recomend The Rejuvenator Oil by Leatherique. Aero still sells it: http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/webapp/aeroleather/servlet/AeroViewPage?page=displayproduct&subcatid=162&prodid=1525...
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    What is the name for "Lightweight Canvas"

    Cotton Duck I think I know what you mean. There is an ebay store that has some interesting 10z stuff: DISCOUNT UPHOLSTERY DRAPERY FABRICS. They call it "Duck Canvas," and have it in at least 10z weight. Also, Stuart of Lost Worlds has some great 15oz cotton duck. Check out the sample...
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    The Black Dahlia

    Black Dahlia Tour Since a post was made to this thread yesterday, I'll take it as an omen to mention this tour that is coming up very soon in Los Angeles. http://www.esotouric.com/blackdahlia The people that run these tours are funny, erudite and very sweet. They do everything they can to...
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    A challenge of sorts - can you help me find this tanker?

    Hi Neil, In answer to your question, that site IS a portal through which you can reach many Japanese manufacturers. But for search purposes I would recommend starting with Googling "Hinoya." Hinoya is a collection of 4 stores clustered together in a very cool and famous shopping area in...
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    Western Bad Guys

    Those guys mentioned so far are classic, but Javier Bardem as Anton Chigurh in "No Country for Old Men" is the scariest and maybe the new standard bearer for evil in modern Westerns. He is an emotionless, compassionless killing machine with a very 'sick' sense of humor. Surprising that he won...
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    A challenge of sorts - can you help me find this tanker?

    Taxi Tanker Tankers are available from many Japanese stores, although the Taxi one has not been issued for some time now. Since you have the patches you could go through a Japanese Shopping Assistance service such as Zipangu-treasures.com. It helps if you can give them an idea of what you...
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    Treasure Hunter & The Temple of Amber

    Please check this out if you love WWII mysteries: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article3399260.ece
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    Aero 42-15142-P Type A-2, what size should I go with??

    You can ask Aero to take the jacket in an inch or two around the waist. They usually are very accommodating.
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    Buying an A-2: help needed

    Bison... I'm pretty sure it's not bison but water buffalo. I have few of these and they are heavier than the typical A-2 horsehide. I don't have an A-2 though, mine are a Highwayman and CHP jacket.
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    Catalina Island, California

    I was watching a documentary on Catalina Island the other night and was very surprised at how popular a destination in was in the 30's and 40's. I've been there a few times over the years and always enjoyed my visits but I hadn't realized the place it held in our Golden Era culture. The...
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    Japan in the Golden Era?

    Ordering from Japan Hey Comrade, I have to confess a similar fascination with Japan. Besides their own incredible culture, who on earth would take American workclothes of the 30's and 40's and WWII American military uniforms and make an art form out of reproducing them? Their sense of...
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    Leather conditioner

    Leatherique Another popular product is Leatherique as sold on the Aero website: http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/webapp/aeroleather/servlet/AeroViewPage?page=displayproduct&subcatid=162&prodid=1525 If you like leather, you know Aero. Ken, the retired owner of Aero always recommended this...
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    Aftershave : That nostalgic true masculine smell!

    Speaking of "Safari"... Safari is one of my favorites too. In the early sixties I bought some African wood carvings at the New York World's Fair and the wood smells just like the cologne! Anyone know what kind of wood essence Ralph used? When I was in high school "Jade East" was the rage...
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    Guayabera shirts

    Although I don't have any Guayaberas yet, in my part of Los Angeles they are not an uncomon sight. I know they have quite a range of quality and price--like everything we like. My girlfriend being from Colorado and not familiar with things Hispanic spotted one on my 5 year old nephew and said...
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    Desperate Housewives

    I'm curious about the leather jacket that the character "mike" wears on this show. Anyone have any information on it? I looked at the official website and was surprised to see that there is a section for ordering some of the styles that the characters wear on the show--but not the jacket of...
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    New Hat Book

    I can't believe the variety of books this publisher comes up with. Here's a new one on hats, "1000 Hats" by Norma Shephard: http://www.schifferbooks.com/newschiffer/book_template.php?isbn=0764324039 Seems to lean towards the ladies....
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    Bruce Willis at Union Station

    Last night I had to pick someone up at the Los Angeles Union Station and was surprised to see a film shoot in progress. As I exited and drove around the lights and equipment there was Bruce dressed like Sam Spade! He looked great. He was leaning over a vintage car and was being interviewed by...

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