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    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    The eternal rain here in Missouri has made me grumpy, so I have a few impolite phrases, some of which I remember from my New Jersey childhood. I think all of these are now pretty much out of style: "Aw, gowahhn" (Aw, go on) "Aw, go jump inna lake!" "Aw, go take a long walk offa short pier!"...
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    Film Noir Office

    I'm curious, Fading Fast -- are you trying to recreate a Private Eye's office?
  3. St. Louis

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    The other day I heard a very young man talk about "dialing" a number. I was shocked -- I thought that expression had completely died out. Hasn't it?
  4. St. Louis

    Agony column?

    Sheeplady, I had an almost identical problem at the end of last year. I received a staggering bill out of the blue, which my insurance wouldn't pay. I also talked with a very pleasant, helpful lady who also took the time to research the problem for me. She told me she would work on it to the...
  5. St. Louis

    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    So nice to meet all you new kindred spirits!
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    Agony column?

    Thanks! I remember the beloved Chat from the time I lived in Boston. I once responded to a lady who wanted to make clothes from 1950s patterns for her Dad's birthday party. I believe the Chat has now closed down, unfortunately. It was a great institution. Also, I like the idea of everyone...
  8. St. Louis

    Agony column?

    This may be a very silly idea. I've been thinking that it would be nice to have more traffic in the Powder Room. I know I should post more too (after all, if I don't do it, I can't expect anyone else to do it either) but sometimes I have trouble thinking of topics. So it occurred to me that I...
  9. St. Louis

    Vintage style hiking/active wear, especially shoes/boots?

    This is a great question, since I like to wear 1930s-40s gear pretty much all the time. For hiking, I wear lace-up hiking books, 40s slacks, shirt, and a sweater -- nothing too delicate that can be destroyed by branches. For my regular everyday work life, I have to wear low-heeled oxfords or...
  10. St. Louis

    Round 5 Beauty Box Thread!

    Yes. I have a few lipsticks I can clean up & contribute.
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    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Just recently Pompeian Olive Oil discontinued its classic pyramidal glass bottles. I've found ads for them as far back as 1939. I have a few that I've managed to save and now I'm looking for period labels to reproduce. By the way, Pompeian Olive Oil is still one of the very few American olive...
  13. St. Louis

    Round 5 Beauty Box Thread!

    I say we just do it!
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    The House is a Museum ...

    ... when people come to see 'em (theme from the Addams Family.) Here's a question for those of you who are trying to recreate a Golden Era home. I like to collect weird / creepy little things, like horrifying medicines, which I keep out on display in the bathroom. Over the years I've stopped...
  15. St. Louis

    Ladies, what are you doing this evening?

    What are you reading? I could some suggestions. I had chocolate pudding for dessert and now I'm going to curl up with a terrifying murder mystery.
  16. St. Louis

    Ladies, what are your 2017 resolutions?

    Grant Fan, what kind of a pen are you using? I find that the thinner the nib, the more legible my handwriting. I used to receive very bad grades for my penmanship & have been struggling all my adult life to render it more legible.
  17. St. Louis

    Round 5 Beauty Box Thread!

    What can we do to drum up a little more enthusiasm? I've always wanted to do one of these & can't wait to begin!
  19. St. Louis

    Ladies, what are you doing this evening?

    I'm sorry, Lizzie, I hope your young friend recovers. Also your laptop. My life is so boring I have nothing whatever to report about tonight.
  20. St. Louis

    Ladies, what are you doing this evening?

    Tonight I'm taking it easy, after taking a long walk through downtown today and standing for a couple of hours listening to some interesting ladies express their views ... ;)
  21. St. Louis

    The Cleaning Clothes (vintage or other) Thread

    It's wonderful for cleaning, shining, and restoring anything metal in your house, including jewelry.
  22. St. Louis

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Wow, if I send you money will you ship me some Eight O'Clock?? I'm kidding, sort of, but not really.
  23. St. Louis

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    I just discovered that Bokar coffee is no longer being produced. That's a real heartbreak. I also can't find A&P's other brands any longer - red circle and eight o'clock. I gather when A & P went out of business, they sold these brands, but now they're gone for good. Bokar and Eight O'Clock were...

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