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  1. shortbow

    Pipe Smokers Unite!

    Thinking about this story some more, I realized he made one error, in implying that all pipe tobacco smells good. I do not favor aromatics, and must have latakia. I do not get good comments about the aroma. Most often compared to the smell of burning tar.:D
  2. shortbow

    Pipe Smokers Unite!

    That is an absolutely smashing story. Pretty much manages to sum up what draws me to the tackle, trim and values of times past.
  3. shortbow

    Canadians in the Lounge?

    Warbaby, sounds like you need a trip down to Victoria for high tea at the Empress, with a side trip to Oak Bay and a drive through the Uplands. Oh-- and don't forget to stop by Morriss Tobacconists. I know they're trying to clone S. California everywhere in Canada, but there's remnants of the...
  4. shortbow

    They Say Em' From the Golden Era - Slang & Memorable Phrases

    Heard on TCM tonight: "If you ever need a pall bearer, remember I'm at your service.":D
  5. shortbow

    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    Auzzie I bet.
  7. shortbow

    You know that summer really IS over when...

    When the last fly you cast bounces off the ice.:D
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    They Say Em' From the Golden Era - Slang & Memorable Phrases

    Slick as deer guts on a doorknob. Feel like I been et by a coyote and s--- over a cliff. Lower than snake s--- in a gopher hole. Whatever suits you just tickles me plumb to death. He looks like death eatin' a cracker. Dead as a stick. Feelin' fine as frog hair. Rare as hen's teeth.
  9. shortbow

    Brim too wide?

    In my opinion, the brim width is overpowering the crown. I bet if you try a re-bash with a higher front you'll like the hat better.
  10. shortbow

    Favorite bash or crease

    +1.;)
  11. shortbow

    favorite cars of the golden era

    Hey Warbaby, that LeSabre photo: Oak Bay or Uplands?:)
  13. shortbow

    Just a random poem

    I'm with you Ben. I had the impression that FL was for things vintage.:rage:
  14. shortbow

    Show us your Guns!

    Nay, a genooine Colt is like most other decently made old guns. What you have to do to them today depends on what was done to them in the past. I've owned several that functioned just fine. A good pre war example will cost you, however. What you read may be true if you're going to pound it...
  15. shortbow

    Sterling with dinner?

    I grew up with the daily use of silver, ended up with only a couple of pieces after my parents died. When I got married, my wife had her grandparent's silver. After the big D, along with the house and everything else I left that with Her, save enough to feed one bachelor. I feel lucky to have...
  16. shortbow

    What is your favorite retro toy?

    Viola, all I got to say to you is, "What a dame!":D
  17. shortbow

    favorite cars of the golden era

    Good stuff FM. Some of this stuff is like other threads on FL, where people argue why modern is better than vintage. That is all :offtopic: . If folks are so wedded to defending the latest greatest, I don't get why they would be members of a discussion board dedicated to old stuff and old...
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    favorite cars of the golden era

    If I could own any car I wanted, I'd choose the '32 Model A coupe. As to the most thrilling ride I ever had, I got to mash gas in an open Morgan many years ago, 200 miles worth. I can still remember looking over that little folding windscreen, hearing the twin carbs suck air and the engine note...
  20. shortbow

    What is your favorite retro toy?

    What a trip down memory lane this thread has been. The summer I turned six I got a bb gun and a pocket knife from the old man. We spent many days walking in the woods, while he gave me lessons in safe gun handling, marksmanship and safe carving techniques. One of my most cherished memories...
  21. shortbow

    Nothing to wear, need advice.

    James, that is a very cool jacket, but I would need a whole lot more warmth. 20 below is serious cold, and we get about two to six weeks of that every winter with the other two months averaging about 0. CP, thanks for the links, some very neat stuff there as well. At this point I'm...
  22. shortbow

    Nothing to wear, need advice.

    I am at a loss, wondering if any of you more worldly Gents can help. I have never had a winter coat that I really liked. I mean in love with as I am with OR's and Borsalino hats. I live in a rural and blue collar town, and I all ready tend to stick out like a sore thumb and don't want to...
  23. shortbow

    Show us your Guns!

    Hey Story, I was intrigued by your comments on bore diameter, and checked my "Cartridges of the World," .323 is the nominal dimension of a good number of German cartridges, not the least of which is the 8x57JS Mauser, and you might also want to check the 8X56 Mannlicher-Schoenauer. Cheers.

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