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    any health/exercise aficionados out there?

    I have a blended workout performed four days a week. The "A" portion is performed Wed and Sat, the "B" portion Thu and Sun. A: Kettlebell press Planche progression Pullup progression Hanging leg raise progression Front lever progression B: Kettlebell swings...
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    Brim too wide?

    Given, as you said, that a high crown doesn't compliment your face you may wish to (01) dimensionally cut the brim and (02) reduce the (brim) drop in front.
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    Brim too wide?

    Shortbow is correct.
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    They Say Em' From the Golden Era - Slang & Memorable Phrases

    I remember that one, WarBird! How about "Worthless as teats on a boar hog"?
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    They Say Em' From the Golden Era - Slang & Memorable Phrases

    I remember that one, Rachael. "Its cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey", wasn't it? Here's the backstory ... Back when the British navy was more than a coastal defence, and cannon loaded with ball were in vogue, a certain number of cannonballs were stacked by each gun. By...
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    They Say Em' From the Golden Era - Slang & Memorable Phrases

    Historical Sayings With a tip 'o the hat to KittT ("Historical Slang"), what are your favorite old sayings? I was talking to Bill Bagwell once, and he referred to his local weather as being "Hot enought to cook a team of wet mules." Now, that's a hard one to forget. One of my...
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    Who Makes the Best Open Road?

    Thanks, Lefty.
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    Who Makes the Best Open Road?

    Who makes the best Open Road?
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    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Srivats, you have ordered exactly what I received last year. A splendid model in worthy leather. I hope you're half as pleased as I.
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    Grey Fedora

    Mark, you might reconsider the feather. I like 'em, but a lot of dead people don't.
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    If indy wore a watch, which one would it be?

    No doubt about it, the Ball Engineer Master II Chronometer LE (http://www.ballwatchusa.com/collection/EngineerMasterIIChronometerLESCJSL.htm)
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    How Vintage Do You Go? -merged thread-

    We're not the sort of people who eschew medical advances because they happened along a little too recently. Our interest is in the quality of life, and we take from simpler times what we think might be beneficial to us (frugal living, bowties, Jack Daniels), but we're also comfortable with more...
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    Wore my Federation Deluxe to Crystal Skull

    I didn't think Indy looked old. He's the same age as I. Cordially, Gary
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    What Are Your Exercise Programs?

    Three nonconsecutive days a week I do kettlebells on a light / medium / heavy schedule. On the days between, I do pullups, dips, and pushups (also on a light / medium / heavy schedule). On Mondays I teach San Soo. Tuesdays and Thursdays we take ballroom lessons, which I mention because dancing...
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    Show Us Your Handwriting - Vintage Penmanship!

    Vintage Penmanship Years ago, before the Rot set in, this is how the educated person wrote ... http://www.iampeth.com/lessons/getting_started/styles.pdf http://www.iampeth.com/lessons/getting_started/demystifying_enigma.pdf Cordially, Gary
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    Flamenco

    Mrs. Crumrine and I have enjoyed, at least a little, several flamenco acts we've been fortunate enough to see. A week or so ago one of her clients offered to arrange tickets to see a new-to-us dancer, Lakshmi Basile, perform at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood. Well, that woman will certainly...
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    Your Favorite Sandwiches?

    You know that Western Bacon Cheeseburger from Carls Jr? I love 'em! No lettuce. No tomato. Just umani.
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    a2 horsehide jacket

    "If the funds are available, go for the Goodwear." This is really, really good advice. I have a Good Wear -- the Doniger -- and cannot imagine a better A-2.
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    what did YOU take in school??

    I graduated in Anthropology. Never did use it ... can't imagine why. Overall, I'm no longer sure a college degree in a soft subject is worth the combined educational and opportunity costs.
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    Cowboy Boots

    Well, they seem very practical.

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