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It looks like some variety of peaked cap. Most good hat-shops will sell them, and I daresay, a wide variety of online retailers. -
Terms Which Have Disappeared
Dunno about this one, but what about "blueprints"? I mean when's the last time anyone ever saw ACTUAL blueprints? To my knowledge, they haven't been used in decades. These days, it's all computer-models and such.- Shangas
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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The Antipodean thread
It didn't say it was a two-parter or anything. That kinda threw me off. If it was clearly labeled as Part One of Two, then that'd be pretty neat. But as it was, it just kinda sliced everything off at the end and you sit there going "Uhm...what?" Next week better have a part-2 thing.- Shangas
- Post #831
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The Antipodean thread
I agree. Like I said, I felt the ending lacked something. Like it was...incomplete or something. It left me hanging. That's basically my only criticism.- Shangas
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The Antipodean thread
The first episode of "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries", Series 2, was on telly last night. I reckon it was pretty cool. Certainly up to the old standard, although the ending for me, left a bit to be desired.- Shangas
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Some Basic Questions about Watches.
1. Brands - I've been looking at Omegas and some of the Japanese marks. Any brands in mid-pack I should be looking at in particular? 2. Pawn shop vs. Ebay - I've bought my fair share of gear on the bay over the years so I've no hesitation about going there. However, there are advantages to...- Shangas
- Post #13
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What do you think of gold and diamond watches for men?
I have small amounts of gold jewellery, either inherited, or gifted, and rarely, purchased. Cufflinks, a few rings, but that's it. Any other gold I have is in my fountain pens. All my pocketwatches are gold-filled. No diamonds around here, except for in the ring I inherited from my grandmother.- Shangas
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
In older times, also called "The Rabble", or even more insultingly, "The Great Unwashed".- Shangas
- Post #59
- Forum: The Golden Era
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show us your vintage sandals
I used to have a pair of very nice, brown leather sandals. I wore them so hard, the heels gave out. That pair looks wonderful!- Shangas
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
The first piped-water systems used wooden pipes to transport it through town. When there was an emergency, firefighters drilled through the streets to the water-mains and set up a pump on top. Once the fire was out, they literally PLUGGED the pipe and marked its spot. Hence - Fire Plug...- Shangas
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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What's for Dinner?
Porridge. I'm in the mod for something hot and sweet. The weather outside is so damn bad.- Shangas
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
'Round here, police-vans are still called Paddywagons or Paddyvans. Anyone ever heard of the expression to "get the Darbies" on them? Means to be locked up, arrested, or restrained. It comes from the old-fashioned Hiatt & Darby D-shaped handcuffs, once commonly used by police around the world.- Shangas
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Our own vintage town
I will happily contribute a weekly column to the paper. *cranks paper into his typewriter*- Shangas
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Our own vintage town
*Ding-ding-ding!!* "Bellhop! Take this gentleman's bags upstairs..."- Shangas
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
The Three Degrees (persuasion, intimidation & pain) were introduced by the New York City Police Department in the 1890s. It was how they interrogated violent criminals. While we're on old terms and sayings, my dad (born 1948) is the only person I know who still uses the term "Hunky Dory". How...- Shangas
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
I wonder if anyone would understand having a watch, or clock, which stopped? Considering how long a watch or clock-battery can last these days. Or, for that matter, winding up a clock, or watch. My grandmother, born in 1914, used those phrases constantly whenever I was late for something...- Shangas
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
1st Degree - Persuasion. 2nd Degree - Intimidation. 3rd Degree - Pain. Those were the traditional 'three degrees'. About the only thing that'll catch people out these days is pedophilia. A'la Michael Jackson. Would any of the younger crowd these days understand if you asked them to...- Shangas
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
"Automat"? I can't think of any kids today who would have any idea what that was, if you just told them straight out "I'll meet you at the automat".- Shangas
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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What are you wearing today??
In the good old summertime... Colours should be kept light, bright and happy.- Shangas
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
