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  1. ShoreRoadLady

    Historic trees felled in Normandy

    @ Spitfire: Playing devil's advocate? I'll play along. :) I actually understand much of what you're saying. I hate taking away historical landscapes and objects, but change does have to come, sometimes. The issue that I think is being missed here is that the trees weren't destroyed to...
  2. ShoreRoadLady

    Keeping stuff in your pockets

    And nothing says "pickpocket me!" more than the same. :)
  3. ShoreRoadLady

    Vintage style interfere with buying modern clothes?

    Oh boy. I just got back from a shopping trip. It still amazes me that I can only find 2 things from multiple stores that fit both my body and my style. :mad: I do tend towards a vintage look, although I'm open to new styles. It helps that some vintage details are "in" right now. (I did...
  4. ShoreRoadLady

    Historic trees felled in Normandy

    They ordered Patrice Robin, 79, who owns the land, to prune branches overhanging the road. “I said no at first,” he said. “But they threatened to take action against me.” It costs about €800 (£630) to prune a beech tree, but only about €200 to cut it down. Mr Robin chose the cheaper option...
  5. ShoreRoadLady

    Hats banned from Yorkshire pubs

    I didn't see this posted already, so I thought I'd go ahead. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2085192/Hats-banned-from-Yorkshire-pubs-over-CCTV-fears.html Quote from the Telegraph:
  7. ShoreRoadLady

    Jacket Pockets Sewn Shut?

    I believe you're supposed to open them if you want to use the pockets. In the theater, they're often sewn shut, just to keep them from sagging and looking bad. But of what use are pockets if they're sewn shut? [huh]
  8. ShoreRoadLady

    Strange Superstitions and The Superstitious Among Us

    Well, I try to avoid walking under ladders lest they collapse on me. Likewise, I try to avoid cracks so I don't go sprawling. That enough for you? :) Aw, you've gotta laugh instead! You *know* Monstropolis is having an energy crisis! :D
  9. ShoreRoadLady

    What Are You Reading

    Just started Thomas Sowell's Basic Economics. I like his writing, and this looks promising as well.
  10. ShoreRoadLady

    Indy Review

    So it's come down to debating the superiority of Temple of Doom? lol Do we have a popcorn smiley? ;) Technically, TOD has a more fluid storyline. Despite its total illogic, the story makes sense (more or less) within its own framework. KOTCS has all the problems A.R. McVintage listed...
  11. ShoreRoadLady

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Here are my most recent pattern purchases. I was aiming for the Olivia de Havilland pattern, but they came in a lot, so who was I to pass them up? lol They're all non-printed patterns, which I haven't worked with before. That should be good for some entertainment, anyway...
  13. ShoreRoadLady

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Actually, that was very helpful - thank you! :) Hopefully it'll show up again.
  14. ShoreRoadLady

    Alzheimer's in Africa, (or am I blind?)

    If you mean the thread with everyone's own adventure pics, it's in the Steamer Trunk: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=30122 If you mean the Adventure Gear thread, it's in General: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=11144
  15. ShoreRoadLady

    Wet Cleaners - New Process from Europe

    I often hear Woolite recommended, but I don't use it and I've heard that it can be harmful. I use baby shampoo, and a little white vinegar before the final rinse. It's not only heat that shrinks wool, but agitation and quick temperature changes. The agitation, especially, "felts" the wool...
  16. ShoreRoadLady

    Indy Review

    I've watched all three (make that four) movies within the past year, for the first time. I'm sure I didn't quite get some of the magic that a lot of you felt when seeing it back in the '80s, but I still know there was a distinct difference between the trilogy and KOTCS. It wasn't just the lack...
  17. ShoreRoadLady

    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    Vintage opinions on clothing & fiber, from the Outdoor Life Cyclopedia, 1945 printing: "Damp feet invite sickness; help avoid them by wearing woolen socks. Wool shirts are advised for the same reason, particularly in hot, damp climates." "Woolen shirts are advisable for all camping save...
  19. ShoreRoadLady

    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    As an all-too-real example of atypical weather patterns causing tragedy: 1 hiker dies on Mount Rainier I don't know how well the first group was prepared for the elements (they were supposedly experienced outdoors people), but it's just a good reminder to always check the forecasts and...
  20. ShoreRoadLady

    Wet Cleaners - New Process from Europe

    Interesting. An alternative to dry cleaning chemicals would be great, if it works. I wonder how well wool reacts to the process?
  21. ShoreRoadLady

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    Neat skirts, Goldwyn Girl! Love all the little details on the prints.
  22. ShoreRoadLady

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Snookie, where do you find your rayon crepe? I'd love to find some but haven't so far. Do you buy it online, or in a brick-and-mortar store?
  23. ShoreRoadLady

    Keeping stuff in your pockets

    And that, my friend, is why they have man purses. :D * Yes, yes, I know, they're called satchels/bags/totes/messenger bags. ;) And I don't mind them. But I couldn't resist!
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