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Just wanted to say that I got the Boina Exposición Super Lujo 242mm recently from Daan. I wanted a beret without a headband because I'm leery of getting the wrong size. It is fantastic. I wore in a freezing rain today and it kept me head warm and dry. It was easy to stretch to size. I was...

Thanks for the info!

Gloverall I recent bought a duffle from Lands End and the wool was thin and unlined. It did not block the chilly wind. Is the Gloverall wind resistant and is it lined including the sleeves?

Forget getting refills because they are sold in bulk only and are plastic. Just get a box of new Skilcraft government pens and take one of the refills to use in your old pen. They are very cheap, about $9 a dz.

I am thinking of ordering Lone Wolf farmer pull on boots. I wear a sz 7D in Whites boots and 8D in Redwings. A 7 1/2E works well in the Buzz Rickson M43 boots I have. I'm thinking a 7 1/2 E. I'd appreciate some advice from those who have these boot Thanks.

Just wanted to correct a common misconception about the Thompson. With its 10 lbs + weight and firing a pistol cartridge there is very little recoil and absolutely no tendency to "climb." I have fired this gun many times and it is very easily controllable.

I understand that pictures would be ideal but, unfortunately, I don't have the capability. I'm just interested in knowing about the "Pesca" in general, when it was made, if it is still being produced, that sort of thing. Does anyone have that kind of info?

I just bought the above hat in brown in like new condition for $20 in an antique shop in Perry, OK of all places. It was originally sold by Jim Patterson's hat shop in Sacramento, Ca. This is my first hat purchase. Can anyone give me any info on this hat? Thanks