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The death of the American luxury sedan
I adore utes, I was eyeing the Holden avariciously when I was in Australia. Going to end up doing that after I move, but in the meantime I dunno why we don't have them here in the US.- Viola
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The death of the American luxury sedan
Luxury sedans have turned into luxury SUVs, that's all. In terms of actual use most Lexus/Porche/Cadillac/Lincoln SUVs see, I think the difference between them and a luxury sedan is little more than styling and height. I rather prefer the styling of the sedans. It would solve the 3 adults, 2...- Viola
- Post #27
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The death of the American luxury sedan
Wasn't trying to cause offense, Mister Cairo. Had no idea how big carseats we were talking about, either, as most booster seats for toddlers are pretty much just one seat big, with the bigger seats for smaller babies. Was just trying to point out you don't need a high butts-to-seats ratio...- Viola
- Post #25
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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So which era of clothing do you like best?
'30s for evening, and '40s for day would be my favourites. '50s stuff is cute but not as sexy and dangerous as the '40s, so its very wearable but not quite as fun. I never have a place to wear a '30s evening gown, more's the pity, so I think I'm going to have to give the nod to the '40s... -
The death of the American luxury sedan
Yeah the thing is I'd be the person who has to load it and stuff all the time and I'd rather have something low I can get in and out of without a ladder and rope and moutaineer's gear. I love to be able to pick up yardsale furniture and big potted plants and things and if I can't pick them up...- Viola
- Post #23
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Nutty Neighbors
Sometimes when I look at neighborhoods I think about making do, or the potential for new businesses cropping up? (I think this is a big thing in Philadelphia, in a lot of neighborhoods they market houses by "picture where the neighborhood will be in five years...") Is it not okay to think of...- Viola
- Post #352
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The death of the American luxury sedan
I try not to be one of the snotty "you don't need that" people but I admit I do it to some extent. That said, I wouldn't target the Ford Excursion... but can anyone explain the Porche/Lexus/Cadillac SUVs to me? That said, I wish the small pickups would make a comeback in the US. I would like...- Viola
- Post #21
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Nutty Neighbors
How far does enjoying your property go? Can you ask your neighbor to not do tasteless things to their house/yard? I don't imagine it's legal to say "hey I bought this house WITHOUT bratty rude kids next door..." lol- Viola
- Post #350
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Nutty Neighbors
Fair enough, scottyrocks, but that's if the dog-park person is a non-resident....when it sounds like she lives right nearby and wants it right near by. I see trying to take down a local business (whether its a range or a camp or heck even a strip club) as rather different from wanting to...- Viola
- Post #349
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Nutty Neighbors
Why do the homeowners have the right to not live near a dog-park? I mean it's hard to say wanting a park near you is better OR worse than not wanting a park near you. Presumably SHE'S a local homeowner too? Sounds pretty six of one, half a dozen of the other to me.- Viola
- Post #343
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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When is enough ENOUGH?
Gotta wonder if that isn't more dependant on what's being collected. Some genres are predisposed to drastic gender imbalance.- Viola
- Post #27
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Men/Would you wear these pants?
I could see wearing argyle pants, though my friends would certainly kid me. I like to think petite women can get away with silly pants. With a quiet cream shirt it could be cute I think. I think I'd prefer slightly less saturated colours though.- Viola
- Post #26
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The death of the American luxury sedan
I dunno, I ride in a small sedan with 4 other adults all the time. We fit. Don't need to seat 7 because there are 5 of us? My sister has a Suburu station wagon (made in USA) that does a lot of hauling garden stuff and work tools and things from Home Depot and so on. You don't need a luxury...- Viola
- Post #12
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The death of the American luxury sedan
I'm amazed there's been no luxury equivalent to the very successful PT Cruiser - no, not a sport-wagon-whatsit like the Cruiser, but a sort of loving retro ironic spin on the luxury sedan. Sure, sure, with GPS and airbags and all, but big chrome grill, some sort of fin. Hell, a hybrid with...- Viola
- Post #9
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The Vintage Fur Thread
That's really interesting. I was just curious. I can't buy all vintage, especially not for things like shoes because I have hyooge wide cinderblock-like feet, but I really admire your vintage-and-handcrafted wardrobe. I really do prefer the feel of breathable, natural materials, (I still...- Viola
- Post #186
- Forum: The Powder Room
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The Vintage Fur Thread
If you don't mind me asking, what do you wear? Linen/cotton or mostly synthetic products? How do you balance the greater environmental impact (and thus habitat destruction and cruelty to animals) of petroleum based artificial materials against things that use animals but does not kill them, like...- Viola
- Post #178
- Forum: The Powder Room
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The Rules of Matching
Well, and the quote "Never wear an outfit until you have collected everything, yes everything, to go with it - hat, shoes, gloves, handbag, scarf and even a special umbrella to match." could have a lot of leeway as far as match (and is that MATCH colour or just "both some shade of..."?) or...- Viola
- Post #12
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Court wear, the good, the bad
I would not wear a suit as a juror. I would wear something pleasant and casual. Cotton skirt maybe, just because I like skirts, but not because I think slacks (or even nice dark jeans) would look odd. I wouldn't wear a t-shirt with writing on it but then I don't OWN t-shirts with writing on...- Viola
- Post #16
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Wedding Gifts
Suscribe them to something like those muffin-baskets a month thing, they have them for baked goods and for cheeses/meats and for fruit baskets and things as well as like microbrewery beer and wine. That's a year of baskets of nice treats which is thoughtful and not stuff that has to go with...- Viola
- Post #4
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Grooming: From Low Maintenance to High Maintenance
This is a brilliant idea because I'm moving next year and I should really think about this kind of "starting over" while I'm making so many other changes. Generally I wear concealer, powder, eyeshadow, some mascara, and lipstick. No foundation or lipliner and no real...
