Recent content by Rafter

Thanks Viola, You are the only sensible person around here tonight.;) Cheers, Rafter

....and the Pillsbury Doughboy ate them all!

I'm a "Quaker Oats" guy. It has more grit and substance than "Cream of Wheat". Never liked "Cream Of Wheat". Especially ever since I saw the episode of "All In The Family" when they are all sick and Edith's cousin Maude takes care of them. She prepares a delicious breakfast for Edith...

It seems that the "heavy cords" and "tweed jacket" are a bit much for a late June day. However, the "red" vest complements the grey in the tweed and navy in the tie/pocket square. But I do think a darker brown trouser and boot would have been a better choice with the brown Trilby you've...

Mornin' to y'all, You can actually view who lives in which region by just clicking on one of the numbers. As far as getting the North and South together, What about something in Myrtle Beach? Flights from Boston, Philadelphia, DC and NYC are quite reasonable.

I know there have been several threads about TCM, but I don't believe I've read any about it's primary competitor, the Fox Movie Channel. I accidentally came across this channel last Saturday morning, while surfing my digital navigator. The movies on FoxM, are commercial-free, uncut, unedited...

Lady Day, If you said this about the Wiz or Mahogany, I would have to agree. Diana Ross was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of Miss Holiday! That is the only Ross film I can tolerate. And I believe she did a mighty decent job with Holiday's musical repertoire. I do think...

Cicero, Those hats are mighty ugly! And you're right, they're for the gals. There's no need to cut your hair. All you have to do is go up a size!

I have long hair on the front and top, but keep the sides and back short. Also have a "10 day" beard. A hat "compliments" any look, Cicero. Even the depression bum style! Panamas, Fisherman's Caps, a Stetson and even a Bowler. They all seem to work well for me.

Lady Day, I do own one of the Ultra Lounge Series CD's, "Vegas, Baby!". Nat King Cole does a great version of I'm Shooting High. Cousin HepCat, I have Enoch Light's 1959 "PersuasivePercussion" on vinyl! It still sounds awesome hearing the unique "ping-ponging" stereo separation. Have...

Even though it's not actaully an Ultra Lounge disc, "The Music from Peter Gunn" is my all-time favorite lounge CD!! Mancini's 1959 West Coast Jazz score for Peter Gunn was his defining moment. It is a masterpiece of mood and is still is the essence of cool! Of course any of Julie...

Your right about the title. Wrong about the film. Maybe it was the whole "Big Band Sound" that caught my attention. Never heard anything like that before. Then I started collecting all the Big Band Greats- Goodman, Dorsey, Shaw, and Miller. So I have that film to thank for introducing me...

What do you mean "nuff said". Ross, Williams & Richard Pryor were great!! And it was the music of this film that first introduced me to Billy Holiday and the Big Band sound. I even have the double album soundtrack on vinyl. Best tune of the film, "Good Morning Heartache", second best "Gimme A...

I was going through a pile of VHS tapes that belonged to my dad the other night and came across the fun and somewhat dated film, "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice". It's a very satirical look at the changing and confused sexual mores in the 60's. Robert Culp, a successful, sophosticated filmaker...

My local supermarket had a sale on post-Passover matzos, 2 for $1.00. I bought 6 boxes. Their a great snack food. Did you ever try a peanut butter and banana matzo sandwich? What about a matzo pizza? I like to take a matzo, break it into pieces and use it for croutons in a salad or in soup...