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  1. "Skeet" McD

    What Are You Reading

    Indeed! You won't be disappointed. Some folks love it from the Title-page; others find it grows on them. Let's just say that....the tempo picks up. But: the journey is the thing. One of the most remarkable books ever written...and, as you probably know....a complete dud when first published...
  2. "Skeet" McD

    My new place

    Arrah, Tom, the feeling's mutual! Who knows, some day perhaps we'll be lucky enough to raise a stein (and/or take a hunt) together. All I can say is: you're walking the walk, kid: working at a gun shop, a factory, and ready to defend the homestead. You really WERE born after your time...
  3. "Skeet" McD

    Rhode Island "Swamp Yankees" C.1930

    Oh, yes, DH: I'm sure they would. BW: Both my parents were RoaDIElanders, as well (born 1918 and 1919, in Providence). WWII blew 'em out of Little Rhodie, and they never made it back. Unfortunately--as you well know--most of the city they knew (and all the houses they lived in) were knocked...
  4. "Skeet" McD

    My new place

    Dear Tom, Congratulations! Looks just_like_you! Here's a compliment: I'm old enough (born 1953) to remember that world. Your recreation looks just like I remember. We will charitably assume that Bud Light box in the kitchen was used in the move as a packing box :rolleyes: Hope the 'gun is...
  5. "Skeet" McD

    Custom Hide briefcases

    "It takes one to know one...." I had occasion yesterday to wait for about 10 minutes on Boston's Newbury Street (The Hub's high-priced-fashion-shop-trendy-restaurant-see-and-be-seen street; our Provincial Rodeo Drive or Ku-damm). As the tide of trendoids ebbed and flowed, a gent came around the...
  7. "Skeet" McD

    The HPLHS - 'The Whisperer in Darkness'

    Well, when you know what train you'll be on, I'll be at the Haverhill station to meet you. Bring the 12g. "Skeet"
  8. "Skeet" McD

    30s NEWSBOY CAP size 7 1/4!!!

    PM Sent Like it says.... "Skeet"
  9. "Skeet" McD

    Help from a Brazilian FLer, Perhaps?

    Obrigado! Dear WB, Thank you so much for your kindness, and please convey my gratitude to your obliging Brazilian colleague, as well! She was so very kind to collect so many different sources. Sadly, none are quite what we are looking for...we have decided to just transcribe the song from...
  10. "Skeet" McD

    Help from a Brazilian FLer, Perhaps?

    Thanks! and Clarifications... Dear Lads, Thanks so much to both of you for your goodwill and efforts; they are much appreciated whether they result in anything or not. We are lucky to be fellow-members of such a nice, helpful group of folks. WB, that sounds like JUST the ticket; CF: thanks...
  11. "Skeet" McD

    Help from a Brazilian FLer, Perhaps?

    As you'll see...this is something of a "last resort" kind of request: I'm a singer, and will be doing a concert in Rio in June. I'd like (as a surprise) to do a 19th Century Brazilian song as an encore, and "the" song seems to be Quem Sabe? by Carlos Antonio Gomes. Even in the computer...
  13. "Skeet" McD

    Sold: 1920s-'30s knickers

    PM sent.... Like it says.... "Skeet"
  14. "Skeet" McD

    What happened to the lounge today?

    Me too...."what he said." "Skeet"
  15. "Skeet" McD

    What happened to the lounge today?

    No idea, Aureliano...but I'm sure someone here does. For what it's worth: I've been having very erratic ability to retrieve new messages for a week or more. Perhaps the site needed to be taken down for a bit for maintenance? One way or the other: good to have access again. I'm with you: you...
  16. "Skeet" McD

    New to Here

    Glad to have you! Dear PSU, Welcome! You'll find much of interest here, and a very friendly and knowledgable crowd (these two attributes don't always go hand-in-hand...) Sounds like you're off to a good start! Looking forward to seeing you around the place, "Skeet"
  17. "Skeet" McD

    The HPLHS - 'The Whisperer in Darkness'

    WE'RE DOOMED! If it's like their last effort--a silent version of the "unfilmable" THE CALL OF CTHULHU (which is fantastic) http://www.cthulhulives.org/cocmovie/ ....there will be a few of these trailers or snippets appearing on YouTube...and then the DVD version will appear. Buy it...
  19. "Skeet" McD

    Mystery furniture

    Ummm...yeah. The difference being, as WB has pointed out: yours appears very much the real deal, probably middle third of the 19C if I had to take a guess (the only modern bit, as far as I can guess--except for the strip job--being the lid for the compartment; hers is a 1950s "Early American"...
  20. "Skeet" McD

    Movies I revisit when I need to recharge.

    A Man for All Seasons Room With a View Our Town The Gospel According to John That Thing You Do Groundhog Day "Skeet"
  21. "Skeet" McD

    What do you do for Living?

    OH YES! My first job was in Sing-Sing (that's the cottage industry of my home town; everyone works there...sooner or later). I ran the PX, essentially, with a crew of 10 murderers under me (don't want to put your thieves in the store). THAT was an eye-opener. Then a stint outside the walls as...
  22. "Skeet" McD

    Bread, the staff of life...

    Dear Mark, Doesn't look bad at all...as far as crust and crumb goes. The shape is almost certainly a result of....the way you shaped it. This is the single largest problem for most people--myself included!--when we start making free-shaped breads. Essentially....what you are making is a balloon...
  23. "Skeet" McD

    Bread, the staff of life...

    You're on the right track! That SHOULD be long enough to achieve a good, strong colony...remember to feed regularly...if your starter is sitting at room temperature, it should be actively working; if it goes dormant....things you DON'T want to have in your bread can move in. If it's not...

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