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    The Return of the Man's Man

    Two words... ...self control.
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    Oldest person you ever knew?

    Well the oldest... ...would have been my uncle Clarence who lived to be 105. He was in WWI, and was one of the older guys in his unit. If you asked, he'd sing dirty songs about the Kaiser.
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    Give me tattoo ideas

    Perhaps... ...you should wait until something comes up naturally rather than forcing the choice. It is a rather long term endeavor.
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    Tie Tacks

    Typically... ...I use a small, 2" tie bar holding the small end of the tie. I put the small end through the loop "keeper" in the back of the tie and then use the clip below the keeper and between the buttons. It doesn't show or damage the tie, and keeps the tie from moving. Some folks...
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    The Lost Art of Manliness

    Oh boy... ...here we go.
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    The end of the homeless look... I hope?

    I sure... ...don't see it. Everyone I see is as fat and sloppy as ever.
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    First Bespoke Experience

    The suits look nice... ...and I'm sure you'll be happy with them. Kudos to you for taking advantage of being in India and making the most out of it and getting some great clothes and shoes.
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    Coat arm holes, how high is high?

    Well... ...did Kilo November ever get his high armhole suit with regular and high waisted pants? Pictures? As a side note, I remember as a kid getting jackets with high arm holes, and our tailored cadet uniforms were the same way. At the time I didn't like them as they were annoying to...
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    Wall Street Crash of 1929 - 80 Years Ago This Month

    My Granddad was... ...born Sept 1900 and my dad was born the Sept 1929. It was also their defining event.
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    LEGO meets Frank Lloyd Wright

    When we were... ...in New York in August we saw a gigantic Lego Empire State Building complete with King Kong in the Toys-R-Us at Times Square. Huge!!
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    If you put on a hat, you’ve changed everything.

    People... ...make different associations. Some (most) associate with the hat. Some go for the argyle socks. Some like the Friday bowties. Some go for the watches, sportcoat, pocket square, what have you. I find it interesting. It tells me a little something about the person.
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    Akubra Territory goes hunting in Wyoming

    Great pics... ...the elk seems strangely indifferent. Must be one those "anti-hunting" types.
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    Why the South?

    Sorry... ...didn't mean to hijack the thread with southern cooking. I guess I'd agree with the general notion that the persistently rural and warm nature of the South is responsible for a certain level of friendliness. But there really isn't one South, there are several. If you are want...
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    Shoe Care / Shoe Shine

    I've had... ...good luck with Cat's Paw. Really though, I don't specify and use whatever the repair place puts on. Over the last 30 or so years of dress shoe wear I've learned to live with a certain amount of wear before I replace them. Typically I put a standard wood pencil eraser end up to...
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    Why the South?

    THAT'S WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE SOUTH (Andy Razaf) Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys - 1942 Phil Harris - 1947 Also recorded by: Nolan Bruce Allen; Buddy Blue; Cliff Bruner; Moon Mullican; Red Stick Ramblers; Rollin' In The Hay. Won't you come with me to Alabamy Let's go see my dear...
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    Rain Capes?

    These raincoats... ...are what we wore as cadets. I believe they wear them at VMI and West Point also. It is basically a sleeveless coat with cape shoulders. You cannot beat it in the rain. The lack of sleeves made them tolerable in warmer SC weather. In the winter, we'd wear them...
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    Shoe Care / Shoe Shine

    I'm in with... ...High Pockets on this one. While the oil in Kiwi (the stuff that Marc C is burning off) helps, the creme is better in the long run.
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    Great thread... ...now all I need is some classic work.
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    1930's Record Player for the Blind

    Record Player for the Blind... ...sounds like an album title.
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    Thank God for Ralph Lauren

    Your son... ...seems like a good sport with the vintage stuff.

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