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Very true! I don't allow cigarette smoking in the house, either, so it will remain unused.
Too small for my cigars.
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DNO
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Just posted this one on the new hats thread but I figured I'd post it here as well. Found this perfect Biltmore Milan on 50% off Friday at a local Goodwill. Just finished steaming and ironing the slightly misshapen brim back to it's original form. It's a bit big but some padding will take care of that. Great hat, no nicks, holes, stains, etc. Can't complain about the $2.50 price either! Gotta love the Goodwill.
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Just posted this one on the new hats thread but I figured I'd post it here as well. Found this perfect Biltmore Milan on 50% off Friday at a local Goodwill. Just finished steaming and ironing the slightly misshapen brim back to it's original form. It's a bit big but some padding will take care of that. Great hat, no nicks, holes, stains, etc. Can't complain about the $2.50 price either! Gotta love the Goodwill.
$2.50?! That was a good deal.
DNO
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Can't beat picking up a decent hat for pocket change!
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That is a steal! Wow!
I usually have a pipes only rule, but if it were a good cigar, such as the type you deal in, I can't see the harm.
I usually have a pipes only rule, but if it were a good cigar, such as the type you deal in, I can't see the harm.
How about cigars?
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Alon
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I found this old photo of Gustav Stresemann at an antique store. Granted, Herr Stresemann isn't Germany's best known politician, but I studied German history and had a particular interest in the Weimar era. Stresemann was a chancellor, foreign minister, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Besides, it's autographed, which is damned cool, and the antique dealer had no idea who he was and parted with the photograph for a mere 30 shekels (or approximately US $7.00).
Katinka von K.
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I found this old photo of Gustav Stresemann at an antique store. Granted, Herr Stresemann isn't Germany's best known politician, but I studied German history and had a particular interest in the Weimar era. Stresemann was a chancellor, foreign minister, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Besides, it's autographed, which is damned cool, and the antique dealer had no idea who he was and parted with the photograph for a mere 30 shekels (or approximately US $7.00).
Congratulations on the find, I think that´s exciting
Shangas
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I seem to have a lot of luck with old keys.
A few months back, I purchased these:
They perfectly operated this lock:
Which I'd been looking for a key for, for some time (the original ones having gone missing).
Today, the patron saint of locksmiths (whoever that is) must be smiling down on me. Today, I found this:
It's made by the Eagle Lock Co. of Terryville, Connecticut, U.S.A.
With a bit of effort and determination, and some sandpaper, I ground down the head of the key to the shape that you see there in the photo.
It is now a perfect fit for this lock:
...which opens to reveal...
My grandmother's Singer Model 99 1951-vintage sewing machine!
No more fumbling around with a screwdriver!!
The price paid for this key? $2.
I also purchased two identical pairs of cufflinks for $40. They have pictures of the R.M.S. Berengaria on it (which was the flagship for the Cunard Line from 1920-1936).
A few months back, I purchased these:
They perfectly operated this lock:
Which I'd been looking for a key for, for some time (the original ones having gone missing).
Today, the patron saint of locksmiths (whoever that is) must be smiling down on me. Today, I found this:
It's made by the Eagle Lock Co. of Terryville, Connecticut, U.S.A.
With a bit of effort and determination, and some sandpaper, I ground down the head of the key to the shape that you see there in the photo.
It is now a perfect fit for this lock:
...which opens to reveal...
My grandmother's Singer Model 99 1951-vintage sewing machine!
No more fumbling around with a screwdriver!!
The price paid for this key? $2.
I also purchased two identical pairs of cufflinks for $40. They have pictures of the R.M.S. Berengaria on it (which was the flagship for the Cunard Line from 1920-1936).
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Miss Golightly
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I've just bought this three piece walnut Art Deco set for our guest bedroom - a large wardrobe, a small wardrobe and dressing table with mirror:
Heather
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^^^Jealous!! I love art deco!!
Miss Golightly
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Thanks Heather - they look to be in good condition - maybe needing a little amount of TLC - and we got them for a song so we were very lucky!
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Shangas
I'll Lock Up
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Methinks it was "Pennies from Heaven", Mr. Powers...
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Shangas
I'll Lock Up
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Hehehe, Thank you!
Struck it double-lucky today.
1. My boss at the thrift-shop gave me an ACTUAL key to a vintage Singer sewing-machine! He collects keys and he happened to have one in his collection. So he gave it to me. Now my gran's Singer is one step closer to being 100% authentic.
It is identical to this one:
One side is plain. The other side of the shaft has: "SIMANCO" engraved on it ("SInger MANufacturing COmpany").
2. Thank you, to MikeBravo here on the Lounge, for giving me his old braces (suspenders to you Yanks out there). I promise to wear them in good health.
Struck it double-lucky today.
1. My boss at the thrift-shop gave me an ACTUAL key to a vintage Singer sewing-machine! He collects keys and he happened to have one in his collection. So he gave it to me. Now my gran's Singer is one step closer to being 100% authentic.
It is identical to this one:
One side is plain. The other side of the shaft has: "SIMANCO" engraved on it ("SInger MANufacturing COmpany").
2. Thank you, to MikeBravo here on the Lounge, for giving me his old braces (suspenders to you Yanks out there). I promise to wear them in good health.
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Miss Golightly
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Shangas
I'll Lock Up
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James, her secret is revealed! We were right!! Or maybe it was just the luck of the Irish?
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