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  1. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    One phrase that I usually associate with rural (usually farming) communities is "I can't abide that" or "I can't abide such things." The only people that I ever heard use the phrase regularly were from my Mother's side of the family (all farmers and strong church-goers). Women seemed to use it...
  2. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    Not strickly a farming term, but taking someone out behind the woodshed meant that they were about to be taught a harsh lesson.
  3. skydog757

    the hat friendly world

    I would love to see more of this everywhere. I'm really tired of having to sit my hat and coat next to me in a booth and hope that they don't slide to the floor. I don't leave them up front if I can't see them from where I'm going to sit. Resturants don't check hats/coats and won't take...
  4. skydog757

    How do folks react to your hat wearing?

    Fashion and style are different. I recall a line from a song by the Del Lords that goes "We don't follow fashion. Who needs it when you've got style?" Pretty much sums up my feelings on the matter. I wear what I like and what looks and feels right to me. Now, I've got to be prepared for...
  5. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    The phrase "Gone to seed" meaning shabby or neglected. If a farmer didn't harvest certain plants in a timely manner they would begin to go past a point where they could be eaten.
  7. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    I had heard it as "They don't put luggage racks on a hearse."
  8. skydog757

    My "fave" fedora flicks

    Chinatown 1974
  9. skydog757

    Sin City: A Dame To Kill For Official Trailer (2014)

    Had no idea they were coming out with this. Loved the first one.
  10. skydog757

    Is Hat Ettiquette Obsolete?

    When I am introduced to someone, I always remove my hat (and sunglasses if I'm wearing them). Man, woman or child; it makes no difference. Usually I shake hands.
  11. skydog757

    Where do you see fedoras worn the most?

    Although still not common, I tend to see fedoras worn to courthouses. We have several lawyers and a judge that wear them regularly.
  13. skydog757

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    I used to hear the term "I feel like a goose just walked over my grave!" whenever someone had a sudden chill or bad premonition.
  14. skydog757

    When is a suit or a blazer too worn to wear?

    I try to envision myself wearing a worn or favorite blazer to a public place, such as a store or movie theatre, and running into someone I know. If I don't care to be seen in it, it has to go. And I do not ask my wife what she thinks, as I'd be rid of all of my favorites. And I agree with...
  15. skydog757

    Unappreciated masterpieces?

    I really enjoyed Payback (1999) with Mel Gibson. Most of Gibson's films don't appeal to me, but I liked the tone, style and mood in this one. I understand that they released a director's cut in 2007 which I have not yet seen, but it's on my list.
  16. skydog757

    Hair Loss

    To paraphrase George Castanza " I am not bald, I am balding!"
  17. skydog757

    FS: New Stratoliner (7 3/8)

    Received the hat today. Fantastic condition, very well packaged, very fast. I've wanted a Stratoliner in this color for quite some time; it really works well the the majority of my wardrobe. Not like that's gonna stop me from buying more hats, though . . . Thanks for a great buying experience.
  19. skydog757

    Is Swearing a Vice?

    I think it all goes back to knowing your audience and the environment you find yourself in. Stores, restaurants and other businesses have the right to refuse service to people who swear or curse (even if it is in the course of casual conversation in too loud a manner), although usually they are...
  20. skydog757

    I remember when.....

    I remember getting homemade caramel apples and popcorn balls for Halloween. From complete strangers, no less.
  21. skydog757

    What do you do for Living?

    Deputy Sheriff in a mid-Michigan county in the Thumb area. Have been appointed as the Community Corrections Supervisor for the last seven years. I oversee sentenced inmates who have been granted eligibility to reduce jail time by participating in Work Site (performing tasks such as working at...
  22. skydog757

    Unappreciated masterpieces?

    I really enjoyed seeing them work together, but Tough Guys wasn't as good as it could have been. I think that they just saw it as a lark and played it that way. I agree; Atlantic City was a great film. Also, I loved Lancaster as Moonlight Graham in Field of Dreams. He was really the most...
  23. skydog757

    Your favorite movie quotes

    We'll pick your boat up and put it down like a baby right where you want it. This is the 1st of the 9th, Air Cav, son. Airmobile. I can take that point and hold it as long as I like. You can get anyplace up that river that suits you, young captain. Apocalypse Now

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