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  1. matei

    The perfect Cup of Joe.

    Ever since I saw the "Twin Peaks" series, I have been on the lookout for the elusive cuppa joe whenever we visit the US...
  2. matei

    Art Deco Gibson Guitars...

    Yeah, that Les Paul is a doozy. It is called the "Suroeste", probably paying homage to the area of the US that inspired it. It is interesting that someone made the effort to make an Art Deco Les Paul (I'd always wanted to see one), but sometimes it is just that effort that shouldn't be made!
  3. matei

    The perfect Cup of Joe.

    Good thread idea... We tried the French Press, but it doesn't make all that much coffee and it is a bit on the weak side. We usually make coffee by boiling it together with the water, a l?ɬ° Turkish coffee. As a matter of fact, this is even how you say it in Romanian (cafea turcească)...
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    Art Deco Gibson Guitars...

    Good points... I don't care for the artwork on the back of the "Sophisticated Lady", and the name does busy up the pickguards a bit. I personally would be a bit worried to play something like this for the exact reasons you stated. I remember when I got the first ding in my '57 Reissue...
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    Art Deco Gibson Guitars...

    Greetings all, I don't know if this is the right forum, but here it goes. I am a guitar player for umpteen years, and recently I've been trying to combine my love for Art Deco with that of the guitar. In doing some research for a possible custom instrument, I came across some really...
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    Modern Singers, Classic Music?

    Good call Paddy. I think that Robbie's genuine love for the music of that era came through on his performances. I feel that many times an artist can overcome whatever technical faults or deficiencies they might have if they perform the pieces with conviction and feeling. I like Bublé, and...
  8. matei

    Barber Shops

    Thanks for the links Salv. Coming from you it is expert advice, as you've certainly got the look!
  9. matei

    Were Servicepeople Allowed to Keep It?

    Do they actually issue cammelbaks now? I remember when I first saw them being used by a bunch of SF guys on a peacekeeping train-up. (I was attached to their squad as a lowly translator). They had purchased them out of pocke I believe, as they weren't OD - they were black, blue and one was...
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    What do you do for Living?

    Greetings all, I'm a Data Storage Analyst for a gigantic financial entity in order to pay the bills. I work to live - not the other way around. Here is a list with some of the things I've done in the past: Intelligence Analyst for the military (very interesting job - changes your...
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    Barber Shops

    "Old School" barbershop in London? Hello all! Can anyone recommend a true barbershop in London? I haven't had any luck in finding one yet. There is a place near me that from the outside appears to be an "old school" type establishment, however it is nothing of the sort. I'm tired of...
  13. matei

    Bogie's Maltese Falcon Look

    I love this look, and I tried to get it with several hats but to no avail until I scored a '40s Royal Stetson. This hat has a thinner felt, which lends itself to that "crumpled" look. I think that is the secret - thinner felt. My other high-crown hats just didn't react the same way...
  14. matei

    Grey fedora with this jacket?

    The coat and hat should work together - I wear something similar to work with grey hats. In my experience here in rainy London, a longer coat not only keeps you warmer - but also drier!
  15. matei

    Were Servicepeople Allowed to Keep It?

    One of my grandfathers went to the US was in the AAF during WWII and left with all of his kit. I was in the Army when we lived for a time in the US as well, and I came away with all of my stuff as well. I still have some of it... somewhere in a dark, deep basement. Certain things, like...
  16. matei

    collars up or down?

    I wear my collar depending on the prevailing weather. Most of the time it is down, unless it is really ugly out. While not a trench, I used to wear the collar on my M-65 field jacket up (like most people)... until I joined the army. Getting caught out by the drill seargent ("who do...
  17. matei

    The Big Christmas Can of Worms

    Is it not Kwanzaa time as well in the US?
  19. matei

    Hatboxes?

    I'll post a follow-up to my own question! :p I gave Lock Hatters here in London a call, and they sorted me out with a heavy-duty shipping carton/hatbox for a fiver. Not bad! It is high quality - I could probably sit on it with no ill effect. It is sturdier than the ones Akubra sends...
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    The Big Christmas Can of Worms

    Interesting thread... I personally dislike "X-Mas", and prefer to take the time to write the whole word out. We've tried to downsize our Christmas and concentrate on things important to us - spending time with family, focusing on the true spirit of Christmas and making an effort to help...
  21. matei

    How far do you take it?

    Well put. I know the feeling exactly! At times it is almost within my grasp, when I get the odd compliment on my threads or lid, a smile from a passerby, or I arrive home and pour meself a drink by the light of my Tiffany (imitation of course but a nice one) lamp and sit down for a read... I...
  22. matei

    Mother makes child hold sign at roadside...

    I was raised the same way, as was my wife. If and when we decide to have kids - it will be the same for them as well. I know of two brothers that were raised in some mamby-pamby new-age politically correct fashion. They're both messed up and can't "cope". Jaysus... I have seen other...
  23. matei

    The Great Mac vs. Windows Debate

    I really like Macs. The hardware, the OS... it is very well thought out. I'm a Linux / Windows user, however I'd take MacOS for day-to-day stuff any day of the week. It is straight ahead and simple, I like that... I was all set to jump ship but at the last minute the Finance Minister...

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