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I'm not quite sure what to say about this, but i hoped that sharing it would ease the pain and confusion. http://getkempt.com/bad-ideagood-idea/trimming-the-brim.php

Pardon my stepping into the powder room, but I know just such a video. It's called WORK THAT SKIRT IN STREET SWING [ Learn How to Swing Dance ] If was filmed at Bimbos 365 club in San Francisco in the late 90's by people who were active in the swing and vintage scene. It's, in my...

I only have one Homburg, a vintage Mallory that I painstakingly hunted for my wedding.

It is the original dial and is fairly common as far as the the black dials go. In fact there is one on ebay now, but the movement is different. I've seen greater variety in terms of Masonic design, with watches that have the white dials.

I gave up on tequila a long time ago until I recently tried this cocktail at restaurant in Oakland. Carter Beats the Devil (a Flora original) 2 oz El Tesoro Reposado Tequila 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. organic agave nectar 1/4 oz. del Maguey Minero Mescal 20 drops (eye dropper) of...

The only vintage watch I have. An Elgin from 1911.

I recently lost out on purchasing this coat. I believe it's late 40's to early 50's. I've been looking for one for some time. I'm hoping someone may have any specific information I could use to help my hunt in the future. Like perhaps it was Police issue, military etc. Thanks.

A Luana Iki from the Kuai Cigar Company. It was amazing. Better than many Cubans I've had. But what I wouldn't give for an 89' Dunhill.

Creme Yvette is about a year and a half behind its original re-release date. It will only be released on the east coast to see how it fares. There is a lot of demand for this, so if you have an interest grab a bottle while you can they won't last. In addition to the more popular...

Though I prefer Manhattans any time of year, if I am not going Tiki, nothing says summer like a good old Gin & Tonic.

CigarMan, I couldn't have said it better

That is the exact one. Thank you so much!!

Thanks Mac. I actually have to pick up some of those jars for the wifey this evening. Maybe she won't notice one or two missing. :)

storing tobacco??? My wife was repeatedly suggested that I take up pipe smoking. My father smoked a pipe, which I held onto for years until it mysteriously vanished. I recently, with the help of a friend, purchased a lovely pipe and then ordered two varieties of tobacco. Each leaf...

I purchased a Bailey News boy some time ago from a vendor in here that I believe was either in Vermont or New Hampshire. They used to have a banner in here, but I no longer see it and do not recall the name. This ring any loud bells with anyone? Any info would be truly appreciated.