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  1. M

    Why is the Bum Look Popular? (formally the unemployed look)

    "I shave daily. I am assuming you are referring to my goatee or vandyke as some call it. I don't let it grow wild. I trim it regularly." It looks like the facial hair sported by most of the street bums I encounter on my way to work every day. I don't believe you can sport that kind of facial...
  2. M

    Why is the Bum Look Popular? (formally the unemployed look)

    MK -- If it is so unbearable in those you are holding in contempt, why aren't you clean shaven?
  3. M

    Am I the only one annoyed by leather sweatbands?

    Fellow Hot Head? I can relate to your complaint, I can only wear hats when it is extremely cold. I have thick, bushy hair, which exacerbates my head getting hot from a hat. And no, I'm not complaining about that! Most of my friends are follicly (sp?)challenged, so I'm glad I have it, but...
  4. M

    Black or Blue?

    It's not my only suit, but I have a beautiful sky blue suit, and I get a lot of wear out of it. I have blonde hair and blue-green eyes, and I think it suits my coloration quite well. YMMV!
  5. M

    Belts and Belt Buckles

    Those are really cool! If you do not mind me asking, how much did they cost?
  7. M

    knitted hunting socks/hose/stockings

    Mrs Merl, I checked online and to my surprise Wooolrich no longer makes Knicker socks, or at least does not list them on their website. I guess my collection is more dear to me than I realized. I searched online using the term "over the knee socks" (include the quotaton marks) and mostly...
  8. M

    knitted hunting socks/hose/stockings

    I have numerous pairs of socks that long, made by Woolrich. They are sold as knicker socks and should be readily available at cross-country skiing stores. I have several solid colors, undyed natural wool and some with snowflake patterns. I have not bought any new ones for a couple of seasons...
  9. M

    Show us your TIES

    Thanks again for the edification!
  10. M

    modern military boots

    One thing to consider is that any suede leather is split-grain. In other words, it is a slice of the cow hide, not the full thickness. Lighter, but not nearly as durable or sturdy as full grain leather. Also, much more prone to stretching and changing the fit after having gotten soaking wet a...
  11. M

    Show us your TIES

    What is "shot silk"? Thanks in advance for the answer, it is a new term to me!
  13. M

    It`s all been done before.

    Have to agree with Doran on being able to appreciate multiple points of view. The ,"You don't agree with me, you must be an idiot" approach is pretty unproductive. I think what the OP was really getting at is the difference between doing something because YOU like it, or paying through the...
  14. M

    Turquoise/Native American jewelry

    Having grown up in thde Southwest I've always liked the stuff. Sorry for the poor quality of the photo. The small bolo was given to my father in the 50's for being a New Mexico Newsman, hence the initials it bears.
  15. M

    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    It's called "The Mountain" and it was made in 1956. Kind of a classic movie among climbers. I have been a climber my whole life and it still fires me up when I see it! You are correct on the cast, they play brothers and it is a morality play. They climb a mountain to get to a plane crash and...
  16. M

    Bicycle Helmet?!

    What the Maine laws actually say regarding bikes Quote: Originally Posted by mister7 Actually, bicycles are considered the same as a motor vehicle by the law. Just try running a few red lights with a cop present and see what happens to you. You will get a ticket and it will reflect on your...
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    Bicycle Helmet?!

    Wow! An accomplished guy. I gotta know where you got your velodrome experience. Nearest track to me is Colorado Springs (olympic facility) Needless to say, highly restricted as to its use! There has long been talk of building a track here in Duke City, but now the city is behind the idea...
  19. M

    Making my first leather jacket- the shell is done

    WOW! All I can say is I wish I could keep my stitches that even in fabric! That is an amazing piece of work, better than a certain amount of stuff you see commercially available. Did you develop the pattern or is it someting you acquired? If it's homegrown that seems like as hard a job as...
  20. M

    Do you wear your watch on your right wrist? If so, why?

    I just had to watch the Blues Brothers after seeing that swell picture Tony posted up in the skinny tie thread, and what do you know? Seems Dan Akroyd wears his on the right wrist. I don't know why I find this curious. I suppose it's because I'm left handed but I would never consider...
  21. M

    Bicycle Helmet?!

    Actually if I owe an apology, it is to Indy for the thread hijack! As far as me misreading Lizzies tone, I don't think so. " All I can say is I see it *all the time* " If she is so bent about cyclist's not obeying the traffic laws then I guess she must really hate just about every...
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    Bicycle Helmet?!

    Actually, bicycles are considered the same as a motor vehicle by the law. Just try running a few red lights with a cop present and see what happens to you. You will get a ticket and it will reflect on your car insurance rates as well. Your argument is totally specious. Hey, if you don't like...
  23. M

    Bicycle Helmet?!

    Lizzie, if you ride every day, why such distaste for other cyclists? I live in a place where there a LOT of riders, a few bad ones for sure, but mostly not. I rarely see a real cyclist do anything dangerous for themselves or anyone else. Oh, and by the way, by "real cyclist", I mean someone...

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