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  1. jamespowers

    Brownie Hawkeye, Tower & Flash, & 2 random books

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-2-Vintage-Box-Cameras-Brownie-Hawkeye-Tower-Flash-2-random-books-/140667875389?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c075703d Just thought someone might be interested.
  2. jamespowers

    Bobby helmets

    I just repatriated this helmet to South Wales this afternoon. I thought I would share a few pictures I took of it before it left my hands. Perhaps someone here knows far more about it than I do. The pin or plate on the helmet The front view of the helmet. From what I know, it is...
  3. jamespowers

    A glimpse of the Future

    With all of the baseball caps being worn backwards these days, it made me wonder what the future of these hat wearers will be. Then someone sent me a picture that explains it all: :p ;)
  4. jamespowers

    The Well Dressed Monster

    I was discussing Golden Era Movies with my friend and he brought up the subject of the well dressed monster in movies from that era. Watching Abbott and Costello meet the Werewolf, we see that Dracula is well dressed, Frankenstein is well dressed in a sport coat and slacks and even the werewolf...
  5. jamespowers

    He fought the funk and the funk won.

    A friend bought a vintage jacket recently and found that it had just a horrible smell to it. The dry cleaner cleaned it twice---poor guy. :p That didn't work. He sprayed it down with Lysol. That didn't work. He sprayed it down with Vodka. That didn't work but having some along with the...
  6. jamespowers

    Dare I start a thread on vintage Beer signs?

    I know I stole part of the title from the doll thread. :rolleyes: ;) Anyway, It all started with one Falstaff sign that my grandfather had hanging over the bar in the summer house. Now I have about a dozen falstaff signs and memorabilia in there. :eusa_doh: This is what started it all...
  7. jamespowers

    Hitler's globe turns up in Oakland rumpus room

    I would love to know how much it goes for. Keep us informed. :eusa_clap I would also love to have it but I don't think I have quite that much to spend. :eek: :D
  8. jamespowers

    Hat making 1923

    The picture speaks for itself. Kind of looks like a very young Art. ;) :p
  9. jamespowers

    Ink Spots

    A few here know about my fascination with the Ink Spots. I found my father's records long after he was gone. It might have been interesting to discuss them if he were still here so my question for all the other Ink Spots fans is: What is your favorite Ink Spots song? I have a hard time...
  10. jamespowers

    Happy Independence Day

    Happy Independence Day to all the American Loungers. This is probably my favorite hoiliday of the year. It gives us time to reflect on what we have and at what price. Thank a veteran and never forget that the price of freedom is forever vigilance. Reference Red Skelton...
  11. jamespowers

    How Active Are You

    Attending a local BZA meeting last night made me wonder how many people are actually aware of what goes on behind the curtain of local government. The question comes to mind---How active are you locally? This isn't about specific issues or politics but about participation in a process. You...
  12. jamespowers

    Men's Fashion and Grooming Crimes at Work

    By careerbuilder.com today: Dude, have you taken a good look at yourself lately? Your fashion-sense (or lack there-of) could be offending the eyes of your colleagues and recklessly endangering your career! Here are 10 of the most common fashion crimes along with tips on how to avoid them...
  13. jamespowers

    Skinny Tie SELL Off

    Ok, I mentioned that I have a few hundred of these things and that I was going to get rid of them eventually :D so here they are: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjamespowersQQhtZ-1 If you have any questions, let me know. These are just the beginning. I just wanted to test the waters...
  14. jamespowers

    Manolo's Tribute to Cary Grant

    Makes sense to me as long as you are getting what you pay for. I have bought some expensive shoes that should have been cheap by the inferior wear I got out of them. The shoe has nearly separated from the sole within less than a year. :rage: So now it is much harder than it was in Grant's...
  15. jamespowers

    Too much skin?

    Too Much Skin: 10 Taboos for Office Attire By Kate Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com Editor Skin. Everyone has it. And one glance at TV, movies and magazines reveals how much people love to flash it. It's true that showing some skin on TV may help the ratings, but baring too much in the office...
  16. jamespowers

    Monty Python

    Looks like we have a few people here that are fans of the Monty Python sketches. What is your favorite and favorite quote from it? Regards, J
  17. jamespowers

    What Size are You Poll

    This is sort of in reference to another thread. I wanted to know where we generall fall in head size. I am guessing that most here are going to be a larger head size than back in the golden era but......:D Just curious. ;) Regards, J
  18. jamespowers

    New Addition to the Family

    Well, for those of you who have noticed, I have not been around since Saturday of last week. The reason? My son Daniel was born Sunday afternoon at 1:05 PM. :eusa_clap I stayed at the hospital with my wife until this evening. I have to get a few work commitments fixed tomorrow morning so...
  19. jamespowers

    Should Hat be Worn in the Rain?

    This is sort of a better place to discuss the qualities of hats we desire. It seems like a better place to discuss wearing a hat in the rain. What you you all think? Regards, J
  20. jamespowers

    The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard

    Ok, we have all been seen with our hats on and called things like Indy and gangster but I had the absolute stupidest comment today. I was outm getting lunch and some oaf said I looked like Columbo with my 2 1/4" brim Milan on. This was with a Hawaiian shirt and khakis! I could have understood...

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