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  1. matei

    Shoe Care / Shoe Shine

    The bit about the pantyhose is correct. While not my favourite technique, it can add a bit of lustre to an already shined shoe. I used this trick when I was in the Army when I was in a hurry. Worked great! However, said hose made for an embarrassing moment during a snap inspection...
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    Continued Adventures with Murray's

    I've been able to successfully apply Murray's without it flaking off in my hair. It used to flake off and give the impression that I had a bad case of dandruff. Once I got out of the shower, I towel-dried my hair, put a bit in me hands - rubbed and softened it up a bit - then applied it. I...
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    Modern Man- Upside down...

    When I was younger I used to laugh at people who had their trousers up high... Now I am one of them. You are spot on about the long torso/stumpy legs bit. As someone with a rather ample midriff, I am a wee bit concerned that high-waisted trousers might make me look like a cross between a...
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    The wrist watch.

    I'm coming into this thread rather late, but my fave watch was a Poljot Aviator - it is a Russian version of a 3133 movement. Totally manual, bulky and dependable. Sadly, it was recently stolen. It was surplanted by my current fave - a Tissot Le Locle 1853 automatic. Simple and elegant -...
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    To London: In our Prayers

    Well - there is one of us still kicking! I missed the explosions in Aldgate this AM. I was late for work, and I paused outside Angel station, debating whether or not to take the tube. I decided to take the bus instead - the 205. As luck would have it, if I had taken the next 205, I...
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    Discerning Thieves

    Thanks... it is indeed a change from quaint Balbriggan. I was surprised as well when they used DNA to catch (or in this case id) the bad guy. They said that they have a 90% success rate. Most impressive.
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    Tie no longer required

    I remember reading with great dismay that article. On my way in to work the other day (near Aldgate in London) I stopped on the corner and did a quick count of how many men were wearing ties with their suits. (Okay, a bit weird - but I had lots of time to kill) Out of the twenty...
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    Absinthe, Schnapps, and Other Drinks

    Absinthe_1900 is spot on with everything he's said regarding the Green Fairy. It is refreshing to see someone who is knowledgeable posting on my favourite tipple! There is so much mis-information out there regarding this much-maligned spirit. For those of you Stateside that might want to...
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    Another Wested, lambskin.

    Very cool jacket. I'm considering going out to see yer man and place an order for one of those jackets - unless he has one in stock that suits me! How are they in cold weather?
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    Unseen In The Worse Places [Blackjacks & Saps]

    How about a roll of coins? I once knew a fella in NY that would use a roll of nickles. He'd put it in his fist and suprise the bejaysus out of bruisers much larger then him when he'd connect.
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    Discerning Thieves

    A get-together with other UK forum members would be really cool. I play my guitars (at the moment) through a wee valve amp - a Zvex Nanohead. I have it blaring through a Laney 1x12. It is cool valve tone at acceptable levels. I do have my eye on one of the little Marshall combo reissues...
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    Discerning Thieves

    Salut! Ce mai faci bre? We were in Hackney, on the "Murder Mile" - by the Clapton ponds, but we've since moved to Islington. It is a nicer area, although the crime rate appears to be about the same. As long as you don't go up by Holloway it is grand.
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    Discerning Thieves

    We just relocated to London from Dublin. London is a big city, with all the pros and cons. About two weeks ago our flat was broken into, and a number of valuable things were stolen. Along with the valuables, the rat took one of my bespoke suits and 3 dirty socks. Not four, but three. He...
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    Jacket alteration question

    Greetings all, I have just inherited 2 suits, never worn. The trousers fit me fine, but the jackets are about a size or two too large. The sleeves are fine, and even the length is OK - but they are too large in the chest/stomach area. They were made for someone that was slightly more...
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    lunch box

    My grandfather had a metal lunchbox that looked kinda like a bucket - it wasn't the type mentioned above. He'd had if for ages and ages, and I've not seen one like it since. It was like an oval shaped, small bucket. I believe that the whole top came off. There were two claps that kept it...
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    Compliments and other reactions

    Good suggestions Art! I think I'll try that next time... I was wondering if someone would have the brass to comment if I was carrying a violin or viola case (is that what they hid them Tommy guns in the films?).
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    Compliments and other reactions

    Greetings all! Yesterday I received a number of compliments from total strangers on my hat (gray Herbet Johnson fedora) as I was running around the centre of London looking after some clients. It was a very nice feeling. One older gent actually asked me where I got my lid from, as he has...
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    Tonak fedora

    During a recent visit to Romania to see some family I picked up a dark blue Czech (Tonak) fedora. The felt is very soft and pliable compared to my Herbert Johnsons. It cost me about €30. Regardless of the price - it looks nice. At this price it is the ideal hat to experiment with for...
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    Had my first hot towel shave yesterday

    Very cool - I was a bit late reading this post. Sounds like you really know the place. I liked the place so much I went back to get me barnet cut and it was great. I brought my straight razor with me 'cos I needed it honed. It had just come and I tried like a fool to shave with it...
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    Happy St.Paddy's Day my friends...

    Happy Paddy's to you as well! We've the day off over here... It is our nat'l holiday! :)

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