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  1. tmal

    new vs old Old Spice

    I see some cologne and after shave being marketed as classic. Is this classic the same Old Spice fragrance from before the dawn of time? I tried the "new" stuff and it was horrible - not Olds Spice at all. Supposedly the stuff from India is still the origional formula, if so how do I obtain that?
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    muddy wet boots help

    I have a pair of Ariat roper style work boots. A couple days ago they got caked in mud. I had no choice but to wash them off with a garden hose, which I just did. When the they dry I plan to brush off the remaining mud, which is not too bad. I have Lexol cleaner and conditioner. My...
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    Clarks Desert Boots Lately

    I think I need to replace my desert boots which are LL Bean, and have worked well. But it does not look like Bean carries them anymore. So, back to Clarks, which I have not owned since the 70's. Has anybody had a pair lately? Do they still run large? What is your overall impression? I take...
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    tom collins

    What is your best recipe for a tom collins? I ordered one at Xmas dinner and the waitress was astounded and said " I haven't heard that ordered in years". Civilization really is falling isn't it?
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    wood heat/Coal heat

    How common was it to heat your house with wood? I suppose that the main furnace used coal (preferably Blue Coal as advertised on The Shadow ), I also suspect that as an "extra", that is to warm up a particular room, wood may have been used, as in a fireplace. Now, being from Pennsylvania as I...
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    A really nice place

    Just wanted to say what a nice place this is. You ask a question ( and I know I ask stupid questions) but you get a coherent, logical and polite answer. This is the nicest place on the web. And like good grooming, civility matters, except far more.
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    boot oil

    I could not find a thread for this so I started one. I recently purchased a pair of Ariat pullon workboots. I would like to soften the leather to stretch to fit better. I assume that we all know about Ariat sizes. These are 9.2 D and need to be just a little bit wider. It will happen in...
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    tweed suits

    No doubt this will be old news to most of you, but this is something I just recently developed an interest in. Tweed suits. When is it proper to wear them? I am a philistine and I do not know. Thank you for your support.
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    Bayrum

    Just bought a bottle of Pinaud Jamaica bay rum. Very disappointed. As a kid in the early 50's I can remember leaving to local barbershop smelling of bay rum. Who makes Bay Rum that smells like real Bay Rum?
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    luftwaffe flak binoculars

    I need help..............no, no that,... I have a pair of WWII luftwaffe flak binoculars. They are of no use to me as I no longer spot for bombers. I inherited them, but now I want to sell them. Can anyone recommend a reputable site where I may sell them. I know ebay, but I am rather tired...
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    help, lost my online radio bookmark

    About a year maybe two years ago,somebody listed a fine site for 30's=40's swing and jazz. As I recall the site was small and had no fancy graphics -just listed the stations I think. As for the stations I can remember two (of course there were more) one was from same place in Idaho or Montana...
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    Why the change from natural waist?

    When and why did it become the thing to do to set your pant waist at your hips or near about? The natural waist (today's hi-rise) is much more comfortable, more natural,and it looks fine. So why the change?
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    home made b batteries

    Some of you already know this I am sure (Lizzie) but I found this by accident and thought I would post the link here. I'm no expert, but it sounds reasonable. All risk is assumed by the tinkerer.:) http://www.techlib.com/electronics/b-battery.htm
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    Old Man from thr Mountain is Coming Home

    Just listened to this old song and I noticed something for the first time. There is reference to someone called Joe the Grinder. In this connection, who or what is a grinder?
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    Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Just finished the first 5 volumes of the John Carter of Mars saga. I had not read them since I was a kid, maybe fifty years go. The first novel is over one hundred years old, and it is still a great read. It is still a page turner. Everyone knows Tarzan but I think the John Carter stories...
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    about ties

    What kind of tie do you wear with a flannel shirt? A work weight twill shirt?
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    hair control

    I have thin balding hair. Each strand of hair is coarse and would prefer to lay wherever it wants too or even stick straight out. One lock up front can never decide if it wants to lay atop my head or go with the part on the side . So gents, what do you recommend for hair tonic?
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    moccassins

    I need a pair of moccasins. Not slippers. Real moccasins with a hard sole for walking. I would prefer a dark brown or burgundy color. I've looked at Minnetonka but they are too much like slippers. Nor do I want boat shoes. When I was a kid 1950's-60's you could buy dark brown heavy leather...
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    hat fits? pics

    Not sure if if my fedora fits properly. Like to post pics. How do I do that?
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    measuring high rise

    I have always known that I require a higher than normal rise. I have two questions. 1) How do I correctly measure the rise to my natural waist? 2) How do I correctly measure the rise to my hips (where unfortunately all modern pants sit). As a practical matter, i.e. no expensive custom pants...

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