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Any writers?
Fletch, I like both of those explanations! Mine is also a slavery of sorts: I write because I must. And if I must write, I must also insist I write well. So I'm constantly writing, editing, musing, improving, changing, anguishing, etc. There are typically few opportunites to feel...- Undertow
- Post #183
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Origin of American slang
I won't argue with the article, because I'm certainly not an expert in the field, but I do find some of those "similarities" a little dubious. In my experience, slang is quite difficult to pinpoint, and often, we are misled by similar sounding, yet unrelated, foreign words. Please take the...- Undertow
- Post #4
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Born in a suit?
Black shoes have always been seen as more formal than brown. For instance, patent leather and grosgrain pumps with white tie. On the other hand, we're not discussing white-tie events, or for that matter evening dress events. Those two occassions do have strict rules. If we're simply... -
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Any writers?
I know. At first I thought, "No big deal, this should be simple." lol :eusa_doh: I started writing around noon, giving myself a few hours to finish. Then the sun fell. My girlfriend was yelling about something, food I think, but I don't remember. The owls started hooting, and the creepy...- Undertow
- Post #176
- Forum: The Reading Room
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men who write in or keep journals
This reminds me of Irving's Icabod Crane who marked which households made the best meals for future residential accomodations.- Undertow
- Post #26
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Any writers?
...spent 11 hours Saturday writing a synopsis for my book... ...hoping I never have to do that again...until the next time... :eusa_doh:- Undertow
- Post #174
- Forum: The Reading Room
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Question: Tipping in Restaurants, for Services, ??
Tipping is customary, and should be applied to match the level of service you've received. It is not required, and is certainly not an entitlement. The difference between me buying pork cutlets over a chicken pasta may be a matter of $15 on the bill, but what's the difference to the waiter...- Undertow
- Post #161
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Question: Tipping in Restaurants, for Services, ??
Everyone bare your axes...but I'm with Doran on this one. [huh] Folks, I've been in the "customer service" industry for, well, my entire working life. Among other things, I've been a: 1. security guard - laugh it up. But what are you going to do when you're locked out of your office and...- Undertow
- Post #155
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Born in a suit?
Any color goes with jeans. [huh] Following pictures are thanks to Marc at the MANY '30s IMAGES: Suits & More !!! thread. And not to mention, Marc again at the MORE '30s IMAGES: Suits & More !!! thread. Below, gray windowpane checked, blue sweater vest and teal shirt, brown shoes... -
still wearing fur felt in late June
I believe most modern hats are entirely rabbit, unless otherwise noted. But most importantly, some of the modern Stetsons have a problem with "spotting" due to their "powder coat". There's a thread on here about that very problem somewhere. So yeah, it's not going to ruin your hat to get it... -
Fabric Glossary and Patterns
Wool, Astrakhan fur: specifically karakul lamb’s wool, this fabric is typically used in hats and coats, as well as linings due to its heat retention. Seen throughout much of Russia, upper Asia, and old-world Europe.- Undertow
- Post #11
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What are we missing...?
:cheers1: Thank you! When I have a little more time, I'm planning to add more to that, btw.- Undertow
- Post #57
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What are we missing...?
Yeah, I think it would be a viable option. How to launch something like that, however, IS a horse of a different color. Volunteer labor isn't necessarily a hurdle; many A+ threads already on the board were free, of course. Yet, as you've said, to attain the quality you're considering would...- Undertow
- Post #56
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What are we missing...?
And to bypass my above comment, and to hopefully get at the heart of the original post (as I've read, reread, and tried to think about it - god, my mind is feeble)... Fred, perhaps you are implying that we take a range of topics - say Stetsons 10'-30's and 40's-70's; Major Shoe brands...- Undertow
- Post #49
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What are we missing...?
When I read this thread, I felt like a six year old during the last waking moments of his birthday... Unfortunately, I don't have much to say about the above. I'm not a fan of digital this or technology that. And I'm certainly not willing to pay for anything more than I already am (which is...- Undertow
- Post #48
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Born in a suit?
So shall we all assume the cut is correct and you know how to wear a suit? That said, I think coordination is a big factor, and not coordination by color necessarily, but also by pattern and style. I think those interested in roleplaying may feel it necessary to uniformily coordinate. For... -
still wearing fur felt in late June
lol That must have been a headache! I'm usually inside most of the day (I'm on office dwelling zombie), so air conditioning is the order of the day. I throw on the ol'felt and walk 5 blocks to my car in 95F 110index weather (humidity around here is nearly unbearable). If I had to do...
