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  1. Warbaby

    Like, You know

    I once considered changing my name to Purdy Ossum. Of course, we did a lot more drugs back then...
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    Share your own art here :)

    While 'awesome' is not a word I regularly use in my vocabulary, I am definitely in awe of your scrimshaw work, Darrel - so I guess I'll have to chime in with awesome! as well.
  3. Warbaby

    When Real Men Set Motorcycle Speed Records

    This is Rollie Free riding a Vincent on his 1948 world speed record run on the Bonneville flats. Not only did he have a unique riding style that involved removing the seat and lying prone on the rear fender to reduce wind resistance, but in previous runs he found that the wind was...
  4. Warbaby

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    Found these at the thrift store a couple of days ago. Nothing special or vintage, but a nice, rich dark brown color that I don't have anything else like. Full leather lining and very little wear. They're made in Italy, but I don't recognize the brand - Red Shoe. Odd sole, but good for...
  5. Warbaby

    50 Unexplainable Photos

    Little Emmaline was a somewhat dominant child.
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    Fringe episode "Brown Betty" 4/8/2011 Fedora Friday

    Since we don't watch TV - just movies on DVD - we've been watching a few TV series lately, including Fringe. Just a couple of nights ago we watched the Brown Betty episode. I thought it was very well done, and I particularly liked the mix of eras. I've never seen that done before.
  8. Warbaby

    Striped Dress Shirts - What Kind of Ties?

    Big-time thanks for all the tips! I'll spend some time trying out various combinations and post some pix for your crits.
  9. Warbaby

    Mid-Century Tele-Vision Numechron Electric Clock on eBay

    Even though we're into Deco rather than Mid-Century, if we didn't already have several cool clocks in every room, I would have bought that one in a heartbeat. Alas, y'gotta stop somewhere...
  10. Warbaby

    Striped Dress Shirts - What Kind of Ties?

    I really like striped dress shirts and have a dozen or so, from the subtle... ...to the rather flamboyant: (This one has one of those high, two button collars than doesn't drape well if left unbuttoned) Alas, I have a problem trying to figure out what sort of ties look right with them. I...
  11. Warbaby

    50 Unexplainable Photos

    It's a gloriously absurd chair and I dearly want one too - though I think I'd prefer a white one made from a polar bear. It would be more aesthetically appropriate in a deco setting...
  13. Warbaby

    50 Unexplainable Photos

    "Put on a happy face..."
  14. Warbaby

    50 Unexplainable Photos

    Here are a few strange images from my collection of vintage photos:
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    Mid-Century Tele-Vision Numechron Electric Clock on eBay

    Very cool clock: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190516310670&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
  16. Warbaby

    Vintage Camera Stuff

    Clearing out some vintage camera gear that I no longer use: Asahi spot meter - works fine, and as far as I can tell by comparing its readings with my digital camera, the readings are accurate. $40 + $12 postage. Burke & James 120 Roll Film back for 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 Graphic or other...
  17. Warbaby

    50 Unexplainable Photos

    Simple explanation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2PM0om2El8
  19. Warbaby

    Ladies with cigarettes

    Not vintage but I like the attitude. She definitely has some serious cool going for her...
  20. Warbaby

    Suspender button placement

    My approach to placing the buttons is pretty simple - I sew the two back buttons first, then attach suspenders, put on the trous, pull the braces over my shoulders and look in a mirror while postioning and marking the location of the front buttons. Every pair of trous seems a bit different in...
  21. Warbaby

    Golden Era Styled Clocks

    I agree with you in principle, but the electrics I've converted are all European clocks with 250V 50 cycle motors that can't be practically adapted to 120V 60 cycle current. As for the wind-up movements, I keep them if all they need is a good cleaning and oiling, which I can do myself. Repairs...
  22. Warbaby

    Guitars

    As a former guitar builder, I doff my hat to you. Really fine work!
  23. Warbaby

    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Check out his version of a duet between Red Foley and Kitty Wells at the end of this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1dYBcMSWFI&feature=related And here he is in his later years: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj6Vn5-rRcE&feature=related

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