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    Railroad Operating Battalions

    I went to work as a Railroad Detective in 1974 and at that time there were several men I met who had served in the Railroad Batalions in Europe in WWII. They all told the same story. They said it was the most screwed up mess they had ever encountered. Many of them were sent to Gunnery School...
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    Derby of San Francisco Jackets

    J. C. Penney's sells a jacket called the Red Kap Perma-Llined work jacket. It comes in black, blue, grey and green. looks just like the Derby Jacket on the website. Don't know anything about the quality of the jacket.
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    Bourbon

    The Old Grandad bottled in bond, 100 proof is great whiskey but is very hard to find. Back in the 60's when I was in the Navy the clubs on base had a house burbon called Old Stag. That was a great cheap whiskey. I don't think they make it anymore. I drink Knob Creek on occasion that is one...
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    Lucky Strikes

    I smoked Camels unfiltered for over fifty years. Luckys and Chesterfield made me cough. I could handle Pall Mall or Old Gold. If I could not get Camels I would try to find Phillip Morris. On occasion I would get a pack of Picayunes but they were hard to find. I can also remember Home Run...
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    Poirot Inspired Lapel Vase

    Poriot Lapel Vase Any news of availability of the pins. I would like to have three. One for myself and two for gifts. thank you in advance railroad detective
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    White Boots

    I have a pair of the White's Model 375, the farmer/rancher model that are 19 years old. Wore them working on the railroad and they have been sent back to the factory several times for new soles and heels. They are worth the money and are very comfortable. Good invetment.
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    Poirot Inspired Lapel Vase

    i WOULD BE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING ONE. PLEASE ADVISE ON AVAILABLILITLY. RAILROAD DETECTIVE
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    What Are You Reading

    Reading Alan Furst has a new book out titled, "The Spys of Warsaw". Plan to pick it up tomorrow. He is one of the most descriptive writers I have encountered. When he writes about being on a train in Poland at 3:oo am, you can feel the wheels move beneath the floor.
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    Your signature cocktail.

    My potential new signature drink two pours of Knob Creek dash of amaretto two maraschino cheries with ice Must listen to Keely Smith or Julie London while partaking. A friend told me about this drink. He calls it "The First Time I Slept With A Real Woman". I must come up with a...
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    favorite cars of the golden era

    1948 Buick That my friend is an automobile!
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    favorite cars of the golden era

    1948 Buick The 1948 Buick would be my choice. After all this was the automobile Robert Mitchum was driving the night he got busted. Roll down the window, light up a Phillip Morris and cruise.
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    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    Watched Assination Tango with Robert Duvall. Hit man goes to South American for a contract hit and takes up the tango. Entertaining. Duvall is unreal.
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    Shave of the Day

    Wonderedge Just like it. 6/8ths, square point. Best there is!!!
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    Shave of the Day

    my daily shave Dubl Duck Wonderedge razor 00 Frictionite hone Black 3 inch latigo strop simpson pure badger brush Institut Kerite shaving soap Colorado sage after shave lotion
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    Classic Hollywood Anti-Hero

    Ant Hero Got to be Mitchum. The Greatest of them ALL.
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    Khakis, Leather Jacket and Hat

    Khaki and a leather jacket. I often wear khaki pants with a black mock turtleneck and a 1930's style Truck Driver leather jacket from the Cockpit. This jacket is now discontinued but is one of the finest leather jackets i have ever owned. This look was popular with Clark Gable and George C...
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    White's Semi-dress Boots..

    White's Shoe Company I have never worn the White semi dress, however I have a pair of the Farmer/Rancher which are twenty years old. Have been sent back to the factory for heels and soles twice. I worked as a Railroad Detective for 32 years and they protected my feet and were comfortable...

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