Recent content by Kevin Popejoy

Granted it's an '05 but even with a perfect maintenance record, clean carfax, and about 30,000 original miles it books within $2000 of a new Corolla. The original MSRP was about $110,000. Pretty sick isn't it? It's all about the warranty. Out of pocket repairs are incendiary.

Snicker... There's a reason my friends S-500 has a book value, after warranty expiration, equal to a low end Toyota.

Pretty frustrating. I recently took a new suit into my tailor and asked for working buttons on the cuffs along with the other standard fitting. He refused. Huh? He gave me the same story about the special machine but I always thought machine made button holes were never used on a bespoke jacket...

I hadn't thought of that. Something for next time if the heat gets up.

Not at all. It turned out to be a lot of fun. This was a benefit for the zoo and since it's held in the zoo proper and so outdoors, the heat can be an issue. I think it's an effort to allow people some latitude for comfort as much as anything. Luckily the weather was agreeable and a standard...

My partner in crime invited us to a black tie event next weekend. All well and good, I don't need much of an excuse to pull on the tux. This is an annual event that I've not attended before so I looked it up. Turns out it's creative black tie... Anyone have experience with such a thing? I...

...and a bodyguard.

I've had one for a couple years, very nice coat. It has a belt back. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Thanks. I've had good experience with non-wool slacks. They're a far cry from the cheap polyester of my youth, yikes. I work in IT/Telecom so I'm alternately crawling around under counters or climbing a ladder. I'm fairly hard on slacks so I stay away from high thread count wool at work. If I...

My rules: 1. Shoes, shoes, shoes. This is probably my biggest investment. Buy several pairs and buy quality shoes that can be repaired. That means leather soles. I make it a rule never to wear the same pair 2 days in a row. They need a rest day if you want them to last. I have topy's...

Are those browlines? I have a pair of Allyn Scura "Bartons". Not vintage but very well done. Look at the mid-century collection on this page. http://www.allynscura.com/originaldesigns_index.htm

Something like this maybe?

I was a boy scout leader for several years when my son was coming up. We use army surplus foot lockers for summer camp. Durable, fits under a cot, easy to stack and transport, keeps the critters at bay. You can generally find them at surplus stores...

I routinely wash my selvedge inside out, cold water, delicate cycle, using woolite, then drip dry. Shrinkage and fading has never been an issue. k

Here's a more complete listing from the same site...snap closures included: http://www.leatherglovesonline.com/pages2/mp1a-mp1b.htm k