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  1. Shangas

    What are you wearing today??

    I got the Panama from the local flea-market from a guy who was selling second-hand and discount hats. It was $35. It's not a fancy one. It's a sort of mid-range Panama, but it IS a Panama, nonetheless.
  2. Shangas

    What are you wearing today??

  3. Shangas

    The nicest comment I ever heard

    I got three today, all from the shopkeepers/clerks of vintage clothing stores.
  4. Shangas

    What pens are we carrying today?

    Today's pen is a Conway Stewart 28. A simple, lever-filling pen. Jet-black with gold accents. One thing you can definitely say of C/S is that their pens are NOT fancy. They're simple, elegant, workhorse pens that never fail in their duties...
  5. Shangas

    What's for Dinner?

    Gonna have something simple tonight. Maybe just sandwiches...
  7. Shangas

    The casualization of the world

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! What the hell is that!? That is horrifying!!
  8. Shangas

    Jeeves and Wooster

    I do remember reading that people thought Fry was too young for Jeeves, but I seriously think, with his voice, and his delivery, and above all, his MASTERY of the English Language, only...and ONLY...he could do it properly.
  9. Shangas

    What's for Dinner?

    Two golden rules for any successful weight-loss: 1. Drink more. 2. Eat less. And one additional rule: You're always thirsty. Never hungry. And this is a scientific FACT. Most of the time we think we're hungry, we're actually THIRSTY. Ask any survival expert. Even Bear Grylls supports...
  10. Shangas

    What are you listening to?

    What we need is a jukebox that can play CDs. It would look just as awesome, the sound would be better, and you can fit in more music. I wish such a thing existed. I am getting reacquainted with one of my favourite singers: Liza Minnelli, singing her famous song "Cabaret"...
  11. Shangas

    What's for Dinner?

    Losing weight isn't difficult. I lost 10 pounds in a month and a half, and I did it all through eating, and light exercise (a walk around the neighbourhood each afternoon). On average, I was losing a pound every 2-3 days. I gained nearly all of it back when my mother came to visit, but she's...
  13. Shangas

    Restoring my Grandmother's Singer Sewing Machine

    Thanks Lizzie. I'm still trying to find more photos of the extension-table for my Singer...I'm doing my best to go by diagrams and pictures and such, but it'd be easier if I had some clear photos of exactly what one looked like. I've got a rough idea of how thick it is, how long and how...
  14. Shangas

    Restoring my Grandmother's Singer Sewing Machine

    Hi Lizzie, Much thanks! Yes, I've examined the grease and it's still in good condition. I've lubricated the motor as instructed. Probably the first time it's been done since the machine left the factory back in 1950!! I'm very pleased with my progress so far, in this little project. But I...
  15. Shangas

    What's for Dinner?

    I'm with Rue. What the hell are SYRUP BURGERS!? To William, They're really quite nice. I *know* they look a bit sus, but they are very delicious. What they're filled it depends on the kind you buy, obviously. You can get ones which are all vegetarian, you can get a mix, or you can get just...
  16. Shangas

    Six rules for wearing fedoras

    Professional hummer, huh? I wonder where I can sign up for that... But Mike is right. It is silly. There are lots of good hats out there which aren't made of beaver-felt...HELL...hats which aren't made of felt AT ALL. My hats were all really cheap. I have a Stetson I paid $20 for. A black...
  17. Shangas

    Six rules for wearing fedoras

    I agree with everything but the first rule. Here in Australia, Akubra hats are all made of RABBIT felt. And they're just as good quality.
  19. Shangas

    Gentlemen, show us what you've made!

    I think flat-caps are pretty snazzy things. Are they difficult to make? I've been thinking of making one for myself, once I find some suitable material. I'm gradually getting the hang of using my gran's Singer and I'd like to start doing some simple projects on it.
  20. Shangas

    Collar Bars

    You have a collar pin!? GIMME! I WANT ONE!! I've been trying to find one for ages at the flea-market and antiques shops...never find any! That little whinge over with, you can wear a collar-pin with damn near anything, so long as you're also wearing a necktie as well. Otherwise, it would...
  21. Shangas

    Restoring my Grandmother's Singer Sewing Machine

    More Singer Stuff! An oil-can: It's empty, but I didn't buy it for the oil. I bought it because it's Singer, and because it's the original can for the slot inside my bentwood case! Behold: The machine-motor manual which I purchased last week said: "DO NOT OIL MOTOR...
  22. Shangas

    What's for Dinner?

    Sorry, bamboo leaves, banana leaves...I must've gotten a bit mixed up. I"m steaming mine now. Should be delicious! The ones we have at home were a gift from my doc's wife.
  23. Shangas

    What's for Dinner?

    Tonight, I'll probably have some zhongzi. For those who don't know what that is (quite likely), here's a photo: Zhongzi is a Chinese food. It's sticky rice and pork wrapped up in banana-leaves, tied up and boiled in hot water. Once it's ready, you simply untie the leaves, chuck them out...

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