Recent content by Vornholt

The "vintage look" is dependent on a number of things. What the camera will actually produce varies depending on the lens type and quality of the optics, among other things. The lens will (partially) determine the level of contrast and sharpness of the image. Variations on that will give a photo...

That's actually a Rollalite rather than a Rollagas. If that bottom fill plug washer is missing it might leak; it would certainly evaporate more rapidly than normal. Overfilling can make them ooze fluid as well.

I have a fairly sizable collection myself, and I generally either use my local watchmaker, or I send them to a gentleman in Clinton, Maryland, named Fred White. He does excellent work and his rates are very, very reasonable. He has no Web site, but his business phone number is 301-868-7264. He...

Surely this isn't Amtrak's "City of New Orleans"? I've ridden that one. Worst service in the system.

I second the recommendation for a local tailor. I have one with whom I'm quite satisfied. Prices will be higher than those Hong Kong outfits, but the level of quality and service is even higher. As usual, you get what you pay for.

I also like this one- good thing since I have another example of this. The only real problem is the center raised areas of the lugs tend to wear noticeably, if you're not careful.

I have one that I bought new about 7 years ago, and despite any accuracy issues, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I was wearing it just yesterday in -12 degree weather, and didn't really notice a thing. It does need to have the zip replaced, but I'm balking at the $275 repair fee. I stopped...

North of the river, and west of Michigan. I'll have a look at Boni Vino. Any opinions on Maggiano's?

No. that's definitely not it. What I remember was literally under one corner of a rather tall building. I'm thinking of browsing through google maps and check close-ups in street view. Maybe I can run across it that way.

I'm hoping someone can lend a hand in identifying a small Italian restaurant I spotted in Chicago about three years ago. I know it was in the general area of, but not directly on, Michigan Ave,and was tucked into the corner of a lot, underneath what I think was a large department store building...

:(I've seen the film, after much trouble getting hold of a copy. It wasn't worth the effort. I'd place it somewhere below "Tales of the Gold Monkey" on a bad day, without the aircraft and gentle humor to liven it up.:(

Correct me if need be, but I think a Ranchero should have the large arrow hands. It looks like those have been replaced at some point.

I watched that. Honestly, it was the single worst sci-fi I've ever seen ("Lost" is a close runner-up) More plot holes, logic errors, tactical and logistics errors than I could count. Just...bad.

I was really irritated (though not surprised, given network TV mentality) when Alcatraz was canceled. A beautiful concept never given the chance to really develop properly.

Where is the transporter pad located?:o