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    Flight Jackets and Briefcases for sale

    Anyone hear back from him yet?
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    It's 1987 & the AF is to reissue the A-2. What would YOU do?

    Granted, most of my time in the USAF has been in the summer time, but WWII was WWII. If you issued a WWII era A-2 to a modern airman, he'd think it's too short, too confining and subpar compared to their nomex. The jacket is like anything else, made to modern tastes – and I certainly wouldn't...
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    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    I had the incredible fortune to get chicken pox about 12 years old. I had precisely THREE chicken pox! Not bad or itchy, and my doctor confirmed I had to stay home from school several days while I enjoyed myself watching old movies and eating candy. :) I'd hate to deprive my children of that...
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    "Mad Men" on AMC (US) - (Spoilers Within)

    While I rejoice in their win, I weep for the lack of a new episode ! :(
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    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    OK, I know I'm late to the party, but I have fond memories of mucilage from my days in the newspaper's art department. Still useful after all these years!
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    Flight Jackets and Briefcases for sale

    You OK out there fella? Drop a nickel in the corner phone booth and give us a ring.
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    Flight Jackets and Briefcases for sale

    Same here. Let me know where to send the MO for the Red-brown Air Corps briefcase. Thanks!
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    Barbour: waxed thread for hood-sewing? Or rivets?

    Most things Barbour quoted me on were $40 or so. How odd they wouldn't have the attachment points...I've been meaning to pick up a hood for my Beaufort for years. Just never seemed worth the shipping though...
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    Flight Jackets and Briefcases for sale

    Sent a PM about the briefcases, probably beaten to them a thousand times over, but still would love to know if I got in on time! ;)
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    Favorite Military Quotes

    I'm no Brit, but I've got to stick up for Nelson. "England expects every man will do his duty!"
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    Are YOU a Brylcreem Boy..? What's the TOPS in hairdressings?

    I just picked up Wildroot, which does not provide the wet look. It works wonderfully to keep hair in place while not feeling like you have anything in your hair! I may even be able to use it in the Air Force, where hair products are forbidden, as no one can tell when you are using Wildroot...
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    Ebay seller asking for more $ after I paid

    I eat extra shipping cost all the time, but thats because I try to keep my costs low. Unfortunately, something like this might cause a normally cheap seller to jack up prices - as I will no doubt have to do if I keep underpricing the shipping.
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    Audrey Hepburn

    My three month old daughter, our first, is named Audrey. While I thought naming your children after actresses is silly, naming them after the most beautiful woman to ever live, is fine. ;)
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    Bates Dress/Military Shoes

    I can vouch for the heat sealing properties. They'll melt your feet off in the hot Alabama sun. Thanks for the heads up on the other authorized shoes – might have to pick up a set – even though I haven't worn my blues in forever.
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    Moving in the Golden Era? (40's Specifically)

    Can we get you your own forum section with a little "Ask Lizzie Maine" button? I get the feeling you know even more than this, yet it would exhaust you to type it all. ;) You're a true FL resource, and I thank you! I also begin to see the wisdom of such a way of moving also...but alas I...
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    Moving in the Golden Era? (40's Specifically)

    As I get ready to move EVERY. SINGLE. THING. I own, I ponder how they did this in the 40s – cardboard boxes? Wooden crates? Obviously there were fewer household possessions, but what ways did people move from place to place in those days? Rail? More curious reflections as I rest weary legs...
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    Moonbeam 1950's Repro Clocks – Check your Big Lots!

    Not to encourage you, but a well hidden iPod with an FM transmitter creates an instant Golden Era radio station on ANY radio!
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    Moonbeam 1950's Repro Clocks – Check your Big Lots!

    So glad to help! It seems often I can't find too much in terms of news to benefit the community. I am in total envy of those of you with the radios. I'd murder someone for one of those - well not literally. Glad everyone's enjoying them! I still haven't gotten a chance to wake up to mine to...
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    Moonbeam 1950's Repro Clocks – Check your Big Lots!

    Sorry, maybe I'm too much of a clock geek! :) Thought everyone knew these...it's a famous design once you see it...here we go...
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    Moonbeam 1950's Repro Clocks – Check your Big Lots!

    Found the normally $40 Moon Beam clocks closed out at Big Lots for $15. Look really art deco and light up to gently wake you followed by a vintage style bell ring. Neat stuff - normally sold by LL Bean and Restoration Hardware. Also another 50's repro clock is being blown out at $6. Good luck!

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