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    Comment by 'O2BSwank' in article 'The Book is Better: Crime Novels of the 1930s.'

    I have read all of Chandler's novels and short stories. Combine that with my familiarity with the Los Angeles region and it's the perfect combination. Chandler's language and dialog must be experienced first hand on he printed page. I've read the five best known of Hammetts' novels and...
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    The Most Interesting Man in the World

    I was sad to see him go. The ads were funny and creative. It was nice to see a mature "gentleman" instead of some young "bro". As an older gentleman myself, it was good to see someone celebrated, even in a parody fashion, for a life of accomplishments and adventures. He was kind of like James...
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    "Too good to use..."

    I think that the term "too good to use" really means that the owner is more interested in preserving the item in a "like new condition" instead of allowing it to acquire the patina of use. This seems like a more investment oriented attitude. I think a lot of people like to preserve their best...
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    House husbands

    When my children were born my wife returned to part time work after a couple of months. I had my son and took complete care of him until my wife came home and relieved me to go work my full time swing shift job. Although initially I really didn't want to take care the baby after a very short...
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    Penguin Paperbacks: New Cover Designs for The Big Sleep

    My favorite was #5. Kind of reminds me of the original cover of the Great Gatsby, with the smaller detail elements of the city skyline visible in the ashtray.
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    Man Cave/Vintage Lounge - Thoughts, anyone? (Heavy with photos)

    I also wish that I could nave a separate structure built also. However I am finally really getting started on my own study. My wife had taken over my son's bedroom when he went to college and turned it into her scrapbooking/artist studio space. As her needs have changed she has pretty much...
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    Is Tom Cruise finished?

    I think that Cruise for the most part always plays Tom Cruise action hero. That's fine. I will watch one of his movies for the action. not the artistry. Perhaps as he ages more and his star begins to lose some of it's luster he will decide to step out of his comfort zone and extend himself as an...
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    How often did the average man get a haircut?

    I will go about once a month depending on which of the four barbers at the shop cut it, some clip it a little shorter than the others. I should probably go every three weeks. I have had to conform to a uniform code for the last thirty years and prefer my hair this length, before it was always to...
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    Rolling stones 50th anniversary tour

    The average age of the guys in the band is 68 yrs. old. I saw them back in the mid 90's and thought they did a good job. Why retire when you can make so much money. I don't want to move like Jagger but I wouldn't mind earning the bucks like him. Rock on.
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    What Constitutes a Gentleman's Walking Stick?

    Sounds like a practical reason to have a walking stick. But it is probably better not to refer to it as a weapon. If you have it with you and you needed to use it to defend yourself that would be convenient. If a cop asked you why you had it and you said to defend yourself, he would tell you it...
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    "It's a Wonderful Life": Radio-on-stage, Dec. 15, 7 pm CST

    Wish I could hear that. Last year, a local group put on a theatrical production that recreated an old time radio station production of an on air broadcast. Before the show they demonstrated how the Foley sound effects were done. I took the whole family and they enjoyed it but maybe not as much...
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    So a lady called me a Pimp today....

    People can be ignorant, rude, and offensive- often times all at once. You took the high road and came out looking like a gentleman, even though she probably didn't realize it. You could have cussed her out in front of her kids and I know you have seen that happen. All you can do is laugh and...
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    So I have a big head...

    I feel your pumpkin sized pain. I have only found one vintage hat that fit. It was probably still available because it wouldn't fit anyone else! (Now I know I have competition). Best of luck, just look constantly.
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    Show us your radios!

    Wow decojoe! What a collection of beauties!
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    Franklin Automobile

    From the Model A period to the early fifties, Fords have always been popular cars, popular new, popular old, and especially pricey now. The important thing is to decide how you want to use the car. As everyone has said older 20's model cars are generally not suitable as daily or even frequent...
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    Vintage Man Caves

    Even one room is a victory for all men!
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    The Early to Mid 1970s: The Last Gasps of the Golden Era

    I think that extending the Golden Age into the 70's is pushing it quite a bit, but to each their own. Don't think 70's topics exactly fit here. I went to high school in the early 70's and ended the decade hitting the discos! It was a "golden age" in my life but don't think it fits the Lounge.
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    Why do you come here? Why do you love the Golden Era?

    I agree with Tom that liking the styles of the past does not generally mean that you prefer the social reality of the past. I like the style of the Golden Age. The architecture, music, fashion, cars, furnishings and radios. Society was more formal in it's interactions and expectations. I found...
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    FS: 1940s/1950s Linpark Whippet clone

    Nice. What size is it?
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    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    I would date it as 20's to early thirties, but it may be earlier. My wife found a gutted White 1913 sewing machine cabinet, four drawer, that was missing the treadle. It had been sitting in the rain for years.

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