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Can't figure out what I'm seeing
I have no idea what is being towed on the interstate in Tennessee. I've seen a lot of odd devices - carnival rides, etc. - but I'm stumped. I thought maybe a dunk tank from a fair, but no top opening or chair. It appears to be an observation chamber of some type, but for what? Google images...- Bugguy
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Operation Market Garden
Heading to Groesbeek (Netherlands) at the end of this week to tour the museum (Grateful Generation Tours) and the battle field where my father (82nd Airborne) landed in a glider. These guys have my fathers uniform, medals, etc.on display. I'll post some pictures when I get back. -
WW II Ephemera from the Darker Side
Three years after I posted about disposing of my father's WW II memorabilia, I've finally gotten to it. This little pennant fell out of his scrap book: Apparently the German military used these to mark the boundary or a safe path through mine fields or areas where poison gas was used. The... -
"Think and Grow Rich" 1937
I just finished a long piece in Gizmodo by Matt Novak titled "The Untold Story of Napoleon Hill, the Greatest Self-Help Scammer of All Time". While holding my attention, I found the article frankly disturbing, in that it challenged the validity of some core values I've held my whole life by...- Bugguy
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Napkin Rings - any collectors?
I started buying these for my wife years ago and the collection has turned out quite nice. There are none later than 1920 and most are in the 1895-1915 range. All are hallmarked English sterling. She prefers them with a monogram as it ties it to a real person. I found this vintage needle display...- Bugguy
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- Forum: The Display Case
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What to do with memorabilia?
First background... my father passed about 10 years ago. He was a WW II vet; 82nd Airborne Glider Infantry. During his time overseas, his sister collected any newspaper articles that referenced gliders, the 82nd., or major European battles. There's even a newspaper picture with a classic... -
Royal Head
I'm not sure I appreciate this style. Anyone recognize the hat? I'm sure many of you recognize the head. My daughter, an independent Nashville weaver, met HRH Prince Charles in Wales last week. She was the only American to be invited to display a top she wove using Welsh wool. As the... -
Stefano from HatWrks
Anyone have any experience with the HatWrks in Nashville? My wife and daughter gave me a nice gift certificate for my birthday and I blew it there on a Stefano panama. I tried on a bunch and this was the truest 7 3/8, fit perfect and I really like the look. The sales folk were nice and... -
Pyramid Hat Man
I've been trying to describe Pyramid Hat Man to a twenty-something and I get the "what planet are you from look". A question to our UK friends of the London variety... does Pyramid Hat Man still exist? I saw him once and did a double take. This was before I heard the alleged Dominic story...- Bugguy
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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French Schriner & Umer Gentlemans Shoes
I came across these in an on-line auction (active till 2/5/13 @ ~ 8 PM ET) and am not familiar with French Schriner & Umer. Unfortunately, my dainty feet don't come anywhere near 9 1/2. But, the look really appeals to me - basically, I wish I owned a pair. Now I need to begin looking on Ebay...- Bugguy
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- Forum: Vintage Finds and Deals
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