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What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?
Thank you for the information. All of us really enjoyed the long panatelas so I went back for a box yesterday. The one reservation I had is that they cost a bit more than my usual Ashton No. 20 Maduros... The collaboration you describe would, I suppose, explain the premium price. We also...- vonwotan
- Post #2,737
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Hat for Upland Hunting
Over time it certainly has taken the shape of some of my heavier trachten hats. -
Hat for Upland Hunting
I don't know how it started, I must have had the hat in my truck on a rainy training day... For years I have worn the same Borsalino Lido trilby when upland game hunting. It held up quite well through five years of guiding hunts at our local clubs and in the years since... -
What cigar (or pipe) did you smoke today?
Yesterday and today it's Tatuaje Especiales long panatelas. This is a something new for me. I have been stopping in to my favourite tobacconist every once in a while and with no particular guidance asking for something new and interesting (at least for me...). After many years of buying the...- vonwotan
- Post #2,722
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Eccentrics
I thougth I would throw in this interesting quote. For me, this seems a very timely or timeless quote... "That so few now dare to be eccentric marks the chief danger of our time". — John Stuart Mill, On Liberty- vonwotan
- Post #37
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Eccentrics
I think perhaps I misunderstand the definition we are each using for eccentric or eccentric behavior. I have always associated it with genius or creativity - behavior that is out of step with societal norms and seen in some highly successful individuals. These creative, intelligent and...- vonwotan
- Post #36
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What are you listening to?
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What Are You Reading
I'm re-reading The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl while I wait to track down the last two Modesty Blaise novels missing from my shelf. The Dante Club is set in Civil War era Boston, 1865, and is a historical novel with Henry Longfellow, Oliver Wendel Holmes, James Lowell and J.T. Fields (Ticknor...- vonwotan
- Post #2,750
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Eccentrics
Personally, I have always found it a compliment. However, I agree with those who say that it makes a big difference where you live. In a very broad generalization, the UK appreciates its eccentrics where the US does not. In some cities and within narrow circles here in the US, I do see that...- vonwotan
- Post #30
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The Evening Tipple...
I have been slowly conducting my own sherry tastings. Last night I enjoyed a glass of Lustau Solera Reserva, DeLuxe Cream, Capatax Andres sherry. I am working my way up to a full tasting/dinner and trying to get a representative of the Cosejo Regulador or another expert from Jerez to join us...- vonwotan
- Post #502
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Light Grey Flannel Trousers -- DEAD?
The certainly are more difficult to find! Ben Silver has light grey flannel trousers available, Ralph Lauren does occasionally but, for about the same price I prefer to go to a tailor who can make a higher waist and a longer rise.- vonwotan
- Post #49
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What Are You Reading
Today I'm reading Dead Man's Handle by Peter O'Donnell while waiting for the mint infused simple syrup to cool... The julep cups are in the freezer and we have more than an hour until our guests arrive.- vonwotan
- Post #2,720
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
I'm hoping to have better pictures this afternoon. The color is Steel, the crown is 5 1/2" and the brim is 2 1/8". The ribbon is also in dark grey, a thinner 1 1/4" ribbon, with a hint of lighter grey in the knot. And the feather is a wonderful new touch by Art. When I spoke with Art, we... -
Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
Art's latest work - I'm at a loss for words The photos don't do it justice but I couldn't wait to show off Art's latest creation. Better still, the weather may accomodate me tomorrow so I can get better shots in the natural light. By the way - it has a wonderful purple liner! -
Hats from recent Brideshead Revisited movie
Unfortunately I cannot see the photo in your post but, I did find, and crop, this still. -
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Hats from recent Brideshead Revisited movie
I don't know why I didn't ask sooner, I would like to know whether anyone knows about the hats, and wardrobes, in the recent movie version of Brideshead Revisited. Currently I am interested in one hat in particular, the one that Sebastian Flyte wears when driving with Charles to his family... -
What Are You Reading
I was actually referring to the new movie and my third reading of Brideshead Revisited. Waugh is one of my favorite authors since - ever since we read Vile Bodies in boarding school. I reserved comment because I am frequently disappointed by movie adaptations. On its own, as a movie with no...- vonwotan
- Post #2,687
- Forum: The Reading Room
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What Are You Reading
I am reading the tenth Modesty Blaise adventure, The Night of the Morningstar by Peter O'Donnell. Next on the shelf is Evelyn Waugh's Bridehead Revisited. I will not make any judgements about the movie adaptation vs. the novel but I will say that I enjoyed the movie and loved the wardrobes...- vonwotan
- Post #2,685
- Forum: The Reading Room
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What Are You Reading
I am now reading Cobra Trap by Peter O'Donnell. I had to skip over one volume, once again, Dragon's Claw has yet to arrive... I thoroughly enjoy these Modesty Blaise thrillers.- vonwotan
- Post #2,662
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Favorite 1920s Cocktails?
Has anyone else seen this article in the Atlantic? http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200904/cocktails The Aviation cocktail is mentioned, it was created around 1916.- vonwotan
- Post #25
- Forum: The Connoisseur
