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  1. MagistrateChris

    Black Tie optional events...

    So, the event was Saturday night. I went with the black double breasted suit, white shirt, and a black silk tie with small grey/silver diamonds about an inch apart. It appears that at least in Central Ohio, black suits are popular. I'd estimate that about 40% of the men went black tie, most...
  2. MagistrateChris

    Death photo of ww2 correspondant ernie pyle finally found

    Seeing the photo this morning reminded me of one inevitable truth. No matter how glamorous we find WWII to be, in terms of the clothing, the music, the style, the bottom line is that war is about death, and death during war is an ugly thing.:(
  3. MagistrateChris

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    I guess he and I will be buying each other a drink, as neither is right or wrong. I'll keep wearing my metal bands, he'll wear his leather, and we'll keep going on as we have. And, NonEntity, forgive me my spelling errors (which is why I have a great secretary) and also my manner of...
  4. MagistrateChris

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    The right watch (settle a bet for us). A friend and I disagree on an issue I'll bring here for your considered opinions. The topic is the wristwatch. I believe that a watch is dressy based upon the apperance of the watch, its design, rather than its materials. My friend, on the other hand...
  5. MagistrateChris

    Black Tie optional events...

    Ah, the stories I could tell about him might make some of the ladies around here blush. His personal life became very public due to some crafty internet searching by some detectives I know well. Not that a prosecutor I know doesn't have similar skeletons :offtopic: Anyways, with the black...
  7. MagistrateChris

    Ladies with cigarettes

    Absolutely. I'm not a smoker. Don't mind the smell while it's fresh, but stale tobacco smoke does stink. Anyways, I've seen "plain" women smoke who look incredibly sexy while doing so. At the same time, I've seen sexy women smoke, and the smoking does nothing, even detracts from the...
  8. MagistrateChris

    Black Tie optional events...

    Thanks to all. I do own a black suit, double-breasted two button, which I've worn primarily for nightlife activities. My reason for passing on the tux is that I have to leave town the next morning early, long before any of the renal places are opened. And, yes I do have friends that would...
  9. MagistrateChris

    Black Tie optional events...

    I've been invited to a "black tie optional" event, and would truly prefer to wear one of my good suits than rent a tux, due to timing issues on the day of the event, the day after, etc. The question I have is what guidelines I need to work with for this kind of event. I know a dark suit is...
  10. MagistrateChris

    Happy Drunk/Mean Drunk

    Depending upon the company, when I have gotten intoxicated in the past, one of things tends to happen: 1. Amorous drunk. Enough said. This tended to be back before I was married, and often had a few beverages in groups of people with attractive single young ladies. 2. Quiet drunk. I get...
  11. MagistrateChris

    Tattoos.

    You know, when I was a cadet at West Point, a bunch of us talked about getting tats of the academy crest, or something similar. When we went, I sobered up before my turn. Both in terms of the alcohol content in my blood and the thoughts in my head. I decided to pass, and used the money for...
  13. MagistrateChris

    James Bond vs Golden Age

    I have to agree that the Bond of the novels is essentially a broken man, a tool used by his government to protect its interests. And, to that extent, Craig is playing it well. And, you can see how he became a broken man, yet developed his sense of style. In the films, he's much more a...
  14. MagistrateChris

    Now that we're in the back room, looking iout for the coppers...

    Is this the right place to talk about our heaters? You know, our piece? Our guns? Right now I'm shopping for a new piece. I've been looking for a Smith 1917, the .45 ACP revolver. Smith is making a new/old version now. What do you say, can we talk about our vintage firepower here?
  15. MagistrateChris

    Army Navy Game Rivalry

    Ah, Spirit Missions. Good memories from my youth. And, to second it, GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY!
  16. MagistrateChris

    Navy Shoes?

    I've never had a problem getting wingtips in cordovan, and am wearing a pair of Florsheims as I write this. I actually prefer that with a navy suit, as I have matching belts. I got mine in a store, a Floursheim shop at an outlet mall.
  17. MagistrateChris

    I got mine today!

    Poppies aren't sold around here, in Central Ohio that I've ever seen. However, the American Flag on my lapel every day means the same thing. I'll never forget.
  19. MagistrateChris

    Winchester Model 1887 Lever-Action Shotgun

    I concur. I was thinking of something just over 18", so it would be legal without need for Federal permission. Too long is difficult to manuever in tight quarters.
  20. MagistrateChris

    What is it to be a gentleman?

    I want to give this a shot. But first, Mojave Jack, I must agree with you, and thank you for drawing attention to the latest real American hero. if I may digress a moment, and cite to my Alma Mater: And when our work is done, Our course on earth is run, May it be said, 'Well Done; Be Thou...
  21. MagistrateChris

    Todays youth

    Gee, just when I thought the American judicial system was a mess, I see this. In my cormer of the world, this would be a Felony of the Second Degree, carrying a presumption of prison, between 2 and 8 years.
  22. MagistrateChris

    Classic education

    I think that, in higher education, there are two tracks available to students. One is more of a vocational tack, where one can study and learn the skills necessary for a career, be it engineering, medicine, etc. The other option is an education, where one can study a subject taht simply...
  23. MagistrateChris

    Smith and Wesson Model 22 Revolver .45 ACP

    This has been fun reading to catch up. We started discussing the Smith 22/1917 revolvers, and evolved into a full discussion of 1911's and firearms in general. I have carried weapons professionally for two reasons in my life. Once, as a soldier of the Cold War, shifting from the 1911-A1 to...

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