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Gangsters of the Golden Era
I'm not much of a fan of the outlaws. Bonnie and clyde's gang did in fact harm ordinary people. Several police officers, I believe 8 were slain by them, also a couple of citizens. I do however like reading their stories but think that they are told with to much compassion for the criminals. The...- gpsoldhat
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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10 Restaruants & Retailers We Miss
Shakeys pizza parlor. Pizza, fried chicken and mojo potatoes. There was one in Cape Girardeau Missouri in the 60s and 70s. Las time I ever at at one was in 1994 in Abu Dabi, united Arab Emirates. Good food- gpsoldhat
- Post #94
- Forum: The Golden Era
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20 Obsolete English Words that Should Make a Comeback
Walter Brennan used helot quite a few times in the golden age movie Meet John Doe. Starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. Good fedoras in that one- gpsoldhat
- Post #37
- Forum: The Golden Era
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young people & hats
Every thing I need to know I learned in kindergarden. A book by Robert Fulgham. -
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All You Need to Know About Hat Etiquette
No body ever bows or curtseys anymore either do they. I guess the hat etiquette I know was passed down me by my grandfather along with the lessons on how to respect your elders and lots of other things. The problem is that positive male role models are getting to be few and far between and there... -
All You Need to Know About Hat Etiquette
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All You Need to Know About Hat Etiquette
Simple etiquette. Say please an thank you. Open doors for ladies and the elderly. Remove or tip your had when you should. Treat others like you want to be treated. -
I Lost The Basket For My Percolator Coffee Maker -
Try thrift and second hand stores if you have time. They usually have sufferer kinds. You may be able to buy the whole percolator cheaper than a replacement part.- gpsoldhat
- Post #4
- Forum: The Golden Era
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DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects
Former Chicago Cub Ron Santo passed about 2 weeks ago. Played for them in the 60s and 70s.- gpsoldhat
- Post #1,009
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Ask a question, get an answer
A small black bristle brush. It's fairly soft. Bit I was brushing it the opposite of what you said. Maybe that's part of the problem. It was supposed to have only Been worn a couple of times and was in the original box with the plastic protector but looked dusty. Thanks for the help. I probably... -
Ask a question, get an answer
I have a question about a Stetson firenza I got off eBay. It seems to be what I would call nappy or fuzzy. I was brushing it and a small amount came off on the brush. Is this normal? Thanks -
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My new Stetson Firenze is stiff as a board
I also purchased a nearly new firenza off eBay. It fits just right. I am gonna wear it instead of my Stetson downs. Both are black but the firenza seems more substantial. The firenza is a sovereign quality and the downs is a deluxe. The firenza seems like it is a little nappy? I have been... -
Dating Vintage Stetsons by size tag
Thanks. I had been reading this thread and had thought mid fifties. Funny the could be as old as I am and is in pretty good shape. -
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Dating Vintage Stetsons by size tag
I have a Stetson similar to a whippet with a 1/4 Lon oval tag like that. What year do you think it is. Any info would be appreciated. -
how many is too many
After only wearing baseball caps and work hats fo way to many years I decided to get a hat like my grandfather wore. Purchased a grey blue 1940 Royal Stetson off eBay. That caused me to think I needed more hats and now I have eight or nine. Grey Adventurebuilt black Stetson x2, brown fed 4... -
Penman custom Fedora for sale
Has this hat not sold yet. I love the ribbon on ot- gpsoldhat
- Post #16
- Forum: Classifieds
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Hat Sightings
Don't know where the name kimmswick missouri came from. I live about 80 miles south of there. We were there playing bluegrass with our group Cabin Fever. -
Hat Sightings
I was at the apple butter festival in kimmswick mo and saw a guy there wearing a nice looking fedora thin ribbon. Looked like a campdraft. He stopped and watched us perform or maybe just looking at our hats? The group I was singing with had three hats in it. A black dobbs American derby A new...
