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  1. Chicago Jimmy

    Keeping ants out of your house-

    We had flying ants a few times. If you have a vacuum cleaner with the wand, just turn it on..they go right for it and get sucked in. i assume it's the noise their attracted to.
  2. Chicago Jimmy

    Great Shoe Shine Stands across the nation

    Chicago O'Hare airport has a shoe hospital for repairs. They have old machines from the 1920's/1930's era. Also there are 2 shine thrones in the shop. This is located in the United "B" gates area terminal 1. Also there are double thrones in the United "C" gates area, another double in the...
  3. Chicago Jimmy

    Falcon Park Hattery

    I agree with you. It was just my 2 cents.
  4. Chicago Jimmy

    Falcon Park Hattery

    I've been to his house twice last year. He has dozens of hats sent for repairs from all over the world , plus all the custom orders. He does have a full time job, plus a family. Yes...he does get behind and he knows it. I also wanted my order finished within a reasonable time frame, but until I...
  5. Chicago Jimmy

    Chicago area people I need some advice

    Kenosha is a little far. It depends on how much $$ you want to spend. Just north of Evanston is Wilmette,Winnetka,Glencoe,Highland Park, all pretty nice areas. A little further North and you get into the $$$ area Forest Park. There's plenty of areas to go west also. Chicago has a lot to offer...
  7. Chicago Jimmy

    New Bonnie and Clyde mini series on the History Channel

    We enjoyed it. It's much better than Mob City.
  8. Chicago Jimmy

    1940 ford coupe is not at the top of its game, issues with columbia rear end

    I agree with Tom...it's a carb problem, float & or choke.
  9. Chicago Jimmy

    Show us your radios!

    Here is our Zenith 8S563 it's from 1941. I picked this up from the original owner. Changed all capacitors, most resistors, many rubber coated wires, dial belt, and grill cloth. The finish is all original. I have a AM transmitter that streams from the computer, so we can listen to a variety of...
  10. Chicago Jimmy

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    We always called it "pop" and put groceries in a bag. I told my nephew a story when we were kids we cut through the gangway to get to the alley. He had no idea what a gangway was. Also we call sneakers..gym shoes.
  11. Chicago Jimmy

    How many years have you been at the same job?

    28 years in the Airlines...same company.
  13. Chicago Jimmy

    42

    We went to a restored 1928 theater (Tivoli in Downers Grove,IL ) on Saturday to see it. Lizzie your 100% correct on seeing it on a large screen. This Theater was not hacked up into smaller ones like some do. The scenery was fantastic...not to mention the hats,clothes,and vehicles.
  14. Chicago Jimmy

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    Me and My Gal 1932 Spencer Tracy plays a detective. TCM last night
  15. Chicago Jimmy

    lawless movie

    http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?63108-LAWLESS-Formerly-The-Wettest-County Here's some more information.
  16. Chicago Jimmy

    Which Golden Age Actors/Actresses Can You Watch In Whatever Movie They Are In?

    How about Loretta Young !
  17. Chicago Jimmy

    The Gangster (Hat) Squad.

    We saw it Saturday night. My problem was I just finished reading the book which told the true story. The movie went way over with the shootouts...but the scenery was excellent. Great hats & cars. 1961MJS...I thought the same thing about the brass and the bullet holes. The dual tommy gun scene...
  19. Chicago Jimmy

    vintage vogue website

    http://myvintagevogue.com/gal/index.php I don't know if this was posted before...
  20. Chicago Jimmy

    Bespoke Charcoal Pinstripe DB suit, extra trousers, 44 large

    Chasseur...Some more about the pants please, waist / inseam, is there room for alterations. Sleeve length also.
  21. Chicago Jimmy

    BOARDWALK EMPIRE (HBO) - Everything you wanted to bootleg about the Show!

    The best episode this season...Nucky really stepped up...especially helping Eddie. Can't wait for Sunday night , I don't want it to end either! Richard has to get Tommy outta there!
  22. Chicago Jimmy

    Vintage (Nutria) Borsalino 7 1/4

    The first bid was on Wednesday. Bond,I mean zenguy...I could care less about football...never watch it.
  23. Chicago Jimmy

    Vintage (Nutria) Borsalino 7 1/4

    The auction ends in 24 hours on ebay...Bond posted this morning a offer of 175.00 to loungers. Ebay as far as I know has no day and a half auction.

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