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  1. Tango Yankee

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Not that long ago someone would have jumped on it at $300, I think. There was a period when Whippets in that size did very well. Of course, those were hats where the bidding started at a more reasonable amount and the prices went up through bidding. I think some sellers really shoot themselves...
  2. Tango Yankee

    My "Wonderful" Life

    :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap Congratulations!!! (I had a whole row of applause going, but due to site limitations I had to settle for 10!)
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    My "Wonderful" Life

    Flat-Top, I'm sorry to hear of all this happening to you. I've not had the same sort of situation that you or Scott have had to deal with, but I do know from experience that while a series of blows can knock you down with help you can get back up again. There are some good words of advice here...
  4. Tango Yankee

    The general decline in standards today

    From the descriptions I'd read I was under the impression that it was a ripoff of "The Story of O".
  5. Tango Yankee

    The general decline in standards today

    And, unfortunately, becoming less and less so. No, no we do not. You personally may, but I don't believe the majority of our citizens agree with you. I have no quarrel with your definition of a militia, but how many local communities are organized to respond quickly? Just about none, I...
  7. Tango Yankee

    Counting Change

    During the recent power outages here in Ohio an Ace Hardware store opened for business and accepted IOUs from their customers. They could take cash but since ATMs were down people didn't have access to it! Now THAT was customer service!
  8. Tango Yankee

    Brown Stetson Whippet from 1950 - Great Condition - 7 1/2 Long Oval

    You obviously did price it accurately here initially, since it sold (including shipping) at very close to that amount. Your subsequent price drops that weren't taken advantage of may have a few who thought to get it for less through an auction kicking themselves! (Not me, as it's too big for me...
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    The general decline in standards today

    How on earth do they manage to ensure/enforce that??? Unless guests are willing to allow searches of persons and luggage there is no way to make such a statement and have it be completely accurate.
  10. Tango Yankee

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I shoulda set a sniper on this mirror, but I put it off and forgot about it. Oh, well... maybe next time! Cheers, Tom
  11. Tango Yankee

    Introduction and a question about a British Bowler that I have.

    Hi, Doc, and welcome! I don't have any info, but I did a search on the address you gave and found it's in the UK, currently a store called Cradle Care. If it belonged to the guy from SC he spent some time in the UK. Don't have time at the moment to address your additional questions; perhaps...
  13. Tango Yankee

    is wearing a shirt without an undershirt improper for the golden era?

    I wear long V-neck undershirts from Jockey. I've never found them in the store; had to do a search online to find what I wanted. I found them here and buy them directly from Jockey. A bit pricey, but I've found them worth the cost. Hope this helps! Tom
  14. Tango Yankee

    The "Pleasing Phrase" Thread

    My father-in-law will say, when asked how he is feeling, "Fine as frog hair!"
  15. Tango Yankee

    R.I.P. cooncatbob :: Robert H. Smith

    Geez. I stumbled across the comment about his passing in the What Hat Are You Wearing thread and was stunned. A good guy, to be sure, and will be missed.
  16. Tango Yankee

    Star Trek 2.

    Sounds like there are regional distinctions, then, or the use of the term has changed. In the mid-70s in the fans I knew at conventions in the Southern California area those who referred to themselves as "Trekkers" did so to distinguish themselves from those fans who acted more like groupies of...
  17. Tango Yankee

    Star Trek 2.

    Not many people seem to know the distinction between a Trekker and a Trekkie. I've always considered myself a Trekker as well. As both a Trekker and a retired military member I had a very difficult time with this as well. I did my best to set aside the previous iterations of Star Trek to enjoy...
  19. Tango Yankee

    2012 Hatty Awards for John Penman and Mike Moore

    Good on ya, Major!!!:eusa_clap
  20. Tango Yankee

    The casualization of the world

    When I was still active duty I bought a motorcycle on eBay. I was stationed in South Carolina and the motorcycle (a '72 Yamaha 650) was in Kansas City. At the airport I discovered that even with an active duty military ID card you get selected for "special treatment" if you're a male flying...
  21. Tango Yankee

    Sailor pants

    Actually, long trousers with a tight weave do make a good emergency floation device. You tie knots in the ends of both legs and zip/button the fly. You then hold it behind you by the waist and quickly bring it up over your head and down waist-first into the water in front of you. This traps air...
  22. Tango Yankee

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Good on ya, Randall! I considered bidding on it as I have a friend I am trying to get into wearing decent hats, but I suspect he is a long oval so held off. Glad I did and I hope it turns out as nice as I think it will!
  23. Tango Yankee

    current dress trends

    I am already short legged with a long torso, so I do not need any help achieving the look. To try to minimize it I buy (when possible) from the "tall" selection of trousers and have them hemmed to fit my inseam. This gets me the longer rise I am looking for to put the waist of the trousers where...

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