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Recent content by Gray Ghost

  1. Gray Ghost

    Did men use talc for shaving?

    Have not checked lately, but I believe you can still get a straight razor shave after your haircut at Floyd's City Barber Shop in Mount Airy, NC. Mayberry NC was based lightly on Mount Airy since Andy Griffith was from there. They really live up the Mayberry reputation. The original Floyd has...
  2. Gray Ghost

    Nice to meet you. I am an old member here and just came back. Your town sounded just like...

    Nice to meet you. I am an old member here and just came back. Your town sounded just like mine. No telling how many railroad towns are just like ours. We are slowly trying to rebuild, but past bad policy decisions by our City Council is hard to overcome.
  3. Gray Ghost

    I was wondering where you were from. I read an old post where you talked about being from a...

    I was wondering where you were from. I read an old post where you talked about being from a town that was a Rail Road town until the Rail Road moved away. My father was with the Rail Road. He was ACL and retired from SCL in 1979. Your town sounds like mine. I live in Rocky Mount NC. Hope...
  4. Gray Ghost

    Civil Air Patrol

    I am a Captain with the Tar River Composite Squadron, NC-057 in North Carolina. I am a past Squadron Commander, Mission Observer, and Ground Team Leader. Currently, I am the Professional Development Officer, Emergency Services Officer, and Historian. I am in the process of forming a WWII CAP...
  5. Gray Ghost

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    Castle and Hart of Dixie
  6. Gray Ghost

    All You Need to Know About Hat Etiquette

    This is usually my guideline as well.
  7. Gray Ghost

    Where to Get 1940s-Style Trousers?

    I like the idea of using the military trousers. My dad, when he came home from WWII, he wore his dress trousers for dress and his khaki shirts and trousers for his casual look. The only thing left of his uniform when I came along was his service coat. He had worn out all the shirts and...
  8. Gray Ghost

    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    Me too. LOL
  9. Gray Ghost

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Thanks for posting this. Love the photos.
  10. Gray Ghost

    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    Love it! I have been wanting to put together a Rough Rider look as well.
  11. Gray Ghost

    Do you have a man room/study

    I have a Graceland storage building that is 10 x 20 with a 4 foot porch. I plan to take the front 10 x 10 and enclose it in with paneling, put in carpet, and add electricity. I plan to furnish it golden era style and maybe even recreate a version of Sam Spades office. I want to make it a...
  12. Gray Ghost

    If you could solve just one mystery....

    I would love to look more into the mysterious death of George Reeve's.
  13. Gray Ghost

    USAAF Recruiting Film

    One of my favorites. Love General James Stewart. Great actor and a true hero.
  14. Gray Ghost

    movie hats that inspired you...

    Any of Bogie's movie where he wore his gray fedora and also the fedora style hats from Indiana Jones.

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