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  1. Bugguy

    When Travel was Romantic

    We bought the mother-in-laws round-trip train tickets from Chicago to Cincinnati about a year ago. They're both 90'ish, so we thought it was safe for the 11 hours in a sleeper car... it was scheduled in at 12:30 AM, but didn't show till about 4:00 AM. Apparently someone dropped dead in the...
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    Show us your TIES

    In doing some reading, I opened the door to a Tom James - Oxxford Clothes rant, with a touch of Holland & Sherry 1836, Royal Classic and Filo A'Mano. An opinion piece, but an interesting read. ( http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Tom-James-and-Oxxford-Clothes-suits-/10000000010525249/g.html ). My...
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    Show us your TIES

    I'm still trying to understand the nuanced world of vintage ties. Looking at FL, Ebay and Esty, I'm beginning to appreciate the differences. I like the bold, geometric patterns of the older Palatina brand. As I'm pawing through the tie rack at Goodwill, I'm suddenly seeing things that are...
  4. Bugguy

    "Think and Grow Rich" 1937

    What disturbs me was the fact that I was 10-12 years old and impressed by Stone and the premise for the movement. How easily they manipulated a group of young boys. Disturbing given historical precedents. In this case I don't feel any malicious intent, but a line could have easily been crossed.
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    "Think and Grow Rich" 1937

    I just finished a long piece in Gizmodo by Matt Novak titled "The Untold Story of Napoleon Hill, the Greatest Self-Help Scammer of All Time". While holding my attention, I found the article frankly disturbing, in that it challenged the validity of some core values I've held my whole life by...
  7. Bugguy

    Finished in Augusta. Take a couple of weeks, then on to Newark for six months.

    Finished in Augusta. Take a couple of weeks, then on to Newark for six months.
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    Gramophones, Phonographs, Victrolas....

    Back in the day of live evening antique auctions, I took home the nicest full-size Victrola I've ever seen. Light oak finish and perfect condition. About $300 as I recall. It fit perfectly in my craftsman Chicago bungalow. About a week later I got a call from the Chicago PD... it was stolen...
  9. Bugguy

    Dinner or Supper?

    We'd go out for dinner, but always eat supper at home. If I was late for supper without calling, it'd be cold leftovers if I was lucky. Any dinner earlier than 5:00 was solely for the purpose of a senior special. Are the senior specials gone or just on the back of the menu or on Wednesdays...
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    Technical features, you can really do without?

    Cruise control that automatically reduces your speed to that of the car in front of you. I guess its important if you're texting or dialing with the tiny touch pad Lizzie mentioned (also my pet peeve). The guiding principle that chips are cheap so give the customer a bunch of value-added...
  11. Bugguy

    Families of the Lounge

    Son-in-law took SCUBA lessons after I turned him on to snorkeling. My daughter has been diving with me for a while, so I guess it was time for him get wet. My wife retired from diving - she was my buddy for over 30 years, so I'm now the odd man. It's still great fun and a least one day every...
  13. Bugguy

    Vintage lighting:

    I picked this up inexpensive and rewired. It's been with me in two houses and now in my daughters.
  14. Bugguy

    Favorite Use of a Song in a Golden Era Movie

    Ha! I just posted the Third Man Theme as the No. 1 song on my birthday.
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    What was the last TV show you watched?

    Flipping Somewhere... I can no longer keep track. It looks like they'll never run out of cities to exploit. The twins were renovating two houses within two blocks at the same time in East Nashville last summer. The only shows more obnoxious are the Real Housewives of Somewhere. Ironic, cable...
  16. Bugguy

    If you could choose, what city would you like to see crushed by a giant monster?

    I was leaning toward Itaewon, Seoul as a top runner for a blight on humanity award, but then I remembered how much I dislike Atlanta GA and Philadelphia, PA. I need three monsters!
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    What Was the #1 Song on the Day You Were Born?

    Third Man Theme - A. Karas (Instrumental) Hoop-Dee-Doo - Perry Como Embarrassing!
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    Show us your TIES

    Another try - am I getting at all close to the consensus definition of vintage? Ebay uses prior to 1970 - that's pretty recent to me. I guess I want ancient. I've tried to be aware of the label and how its sewn in. Across the tie, stitched at the ends create a loop = not vintage? Only if sewn...
  20. Bugguy

    Show us your TIES

    Live and learn. Points taken. At Goodwill prices its an inexpensive education.
  21. Bugguy

    Show us your TIES

    I'd like to get hooked on vintage ties - you guys have persuaded me. And they don't take much space. This is my first foray... It's untipped, very light, I like the colors, and I've worn it once with a charcoal suit. Not a single compliment or comment. Did I crash and burn and just didn't...
  22. Bugguy

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Finally sold my 1930's coffee percolator today for $20 - with creamer, sugar bowl and tray. (Posted pics in another thread) It got me thinking... I haven't seen a double-bowl glass vacuum percolator for 50+ years. I don't know what my mother ever did with hers. Probably broke and wasn't...
  23. Bugguy

    Vintage Appliances

    Friends... all I can say is Amen, Amen, Amen!

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