Recent content by C Gregory Purbaugh

Well, from what I've seen of smoking tables, it doesn't really match. Smoking tables seem to be smaller. The table I am talking about is about 3' by 3'

Ok, so my grandmother had this coffee table since before my father was born (in 1964) It was a yellow wooden table, very mid-century modern looking. My dad estimates that it was from the 1940s-50s. It was made in switzerland, and had a raised edge that went around the outside. Also it was...

I've not plugged it in yet, but I'm betting it sucks power like mad. could be wrong though. it weighed 290lbs! I found this in a local scrapyard, it cost me $.09 a lb Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Here is a collection of my recent finds: This Picture is not my own, but exactly the same: Montgomery Wards Escort 350 Typewriter http://www.flickr.com/photos/43749390@N07/4342173287/ A 1950s Montgomery Ward's Refrigerator, 1915 Kodak Vest Pocket, A 1950s Door bell, an early 1960s commodore...

I have to admit, when I was young I had to help butcher a cow. I was a little emotional at first, but it was a tasty cow! I've never butchered a rabbit, but I've ate one, it was delicious. Little tough though... tasted like and had a similar consistency as chicken (sorry, cliche!) except...

To quote a girl I saw at the mall the other day, talking to a guy who works there: Is there anything left to say?

Here's another one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4x5drU9mAk

This guy is really into the 1940s :) http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xfrepp_at-home-in-the-40s-video-of-the-day_creation

Well, his blog site hasn't had an update for over a month, but I wouldn't call that too long. I would try calling him at the number supplied on the site. I've not dealt with him personally though.

Thanks guys, the Borsalino is a very comfortable hat, much lighter weight than the other two. however, the Black one is my daily wear, as I'm not as afraid to wear it (It's not 50+ years old!) and it isn't as apt to get pulled from my head my the wind...but yes, the borsalino is by far the...

Looks like it says H. Strauss Inc. 121 Main St. Elmira Still in business in Elmira, NY H. Strauss Inc. Now moved to W. Church St.

2 new hats and one I've had all my life. First an old borsalino: It needs a little bit of work, but I think it will be a fine hat. Next up, a new hat I purchased from a jewish hat shop. I'm not sure of the company that makes it, but it was made by the czech republic. It needed to be...

I prefer a similar car: http://www.pembleton.co.uk/PMC.html

Lovin the Dak's sport coat. I've not found any nice ones around here, just the poorly made navy ones with gold buttons.

I'm new to this, but I believe that it could be a ladies suit. I wouldn't be able to tell with certainty without seeing it in person or seeing it on a person though...