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  1. OldStrummer

    My Three Sons (tv show fiction i'm writing)

    Obviously. The OP only made three posts in the entire time she/he has been a member. These three.
  2. OldStrummer

    Terms Which Have Disappeared

    "Pension." Oh, it's still a term being used, but when was the last time you ever heard about a company offering one? I had a meeting with a financial planner earlier this week. We were talking retirement planning. Even he admitted that companies no longer offer pensions, opting instead for...
  3. OldStrummer

    How many suits do you own?

    The last time I wore a suit to work I was threatened with having my tie cut off.
  4. OldStrummer

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    What is this "TV" of which you speak? I just read one of those "amazing facts" articles about the weird endings to popular tv series. Other than The Sopranos, I had never watched a single one (Seinfeld, Cheers, St. Elsewhere, etc.). My life is better for it.
  5. OldStrummer

    Inside pockets: yes or no?

    I had this discussion with Carrie of Thurston Bros. regarding the A-2 I have on order. She advised against it, but did offer a patch pocket option. I chose to not go with the patch pocket. I do have inside pockets on my other jackets, leather and otherwise, and use them for my cell phone...
  7. OldStrummer

    Post New Hats Here!

    Purchased this fur felt Selentino on Wednesday and it was delivered this evening. Nice hand, great attention to detail! It's a wider brim than most of my other hats (2"), so it's my foray into wider brimmed hats. Although used, it was apparently never worn, as the tag is still intact and...
  8. OldStrummer

    Formal Wear Primer

    A marvelous thread, and I'm glad it's been revived. I have a black tie affair in Florida I attend in March every year. Now that I'm defining myself as a hat-wearer, I'm wondering what the best hat to wear to this event might be. Florida is warm in March, so no overcoat, gloves, etc. I'm...
  9. OldStrummer

    A couple of fashion pet peeves...

    Three day-old beards. C'mon, guys. Either grow the dang thing or shave it. What's the point of looking like you just stumbled in from an all-nighter?
  10. OldStrummer

    A couple of fashion pet peeves...

    A faux pas then, as it is now. Just my (minority) opinion. Congratulations on twenty years of marital bliss.
  11. OldStrummer

    A couple of fashion pet peeves...

    You asked about pet peeves. While I know it's "high fashion" right now, I cringe every time I see someone wearing brown shoes with a blue or grey suit. Never mind that suits these days look like they've shrunk two sizes before being worn.
  13. OldStrummer

    What's for Dinner?

    While shopping for milk and sundries, I spied some very nice, affordable pork country ribs. In an instant I had picked up some smoked sausage, sauerkraut, juniper berries and chicken broth (I already had black peppercorns). A short while later, an aromatic, succulent dish accompanied by some...
  14. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    No, apparently a security issue with my bank. I need to pre-authorize a foreign transaction before I can use my debit card. My PayPal account is linked to my bank account, too. So neither would go through. AmEx, on the other hand, only sends me a confirmation notice when it's used with no...
  15. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    SOLVED. FYI: My PayPal account is linked to my bank account, as is my debit card. My bank will not authorize any out-of-state transactions without my prior approval. Apparently this applies to my PayPal linkage as well. Going back to Everything Australian and putting the charge on my AmEx...
  16. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Has anyone had difficulty ordering Akubra hats from Everything Australian? I have been trying without success today to order a Campdraft from them, and no matter how I try, my order always fails after I press the "Place Order" button. I'm trying to use PayPal, which they support, but even...
  17. OldStrummer

    Who Did You Just See Live?

    David Crosby & Friends (James Raymond on keys, Mai Agan on bass, Steve DiStanislao on drums, Jeff Pevar on guitar, and Michelle Willis on keys and vocals). The Barns of Wolf Trap, Virginia.
  19. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    OK, based on your comments I went to Everything Australian and given the favorable exchange rate and three month wait time, decided to order a Campdraft in Silver Belly. Unfortunately, something is amiss with either their web site or my payment/shipping options, so I'm left in limbo right now...
  20. OldStrummer

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Like many others on this site, I am awaiting delivery of an Aero Bronco W535AC29191 Type A-2 in russet jerky horsehide. Carrie at Thurston Brothers has been nothing short of fabulous!
  21. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Yes, I believe it's a Selentino. The price was too attractive to pass up. I'm currently buying "beater" hats, so this fits right in! I'm thinking much the same thing. The Mallory I got from @Redfokker has a slightly wider brim. On the other hand, I bought a Stetson bush hat earlier this...
  22. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Thanks, Mike. The answer I was pretty much expecting, LOL. I seem to be drawn to grey/silver in fur felt right now. The Flechet I have is pretty stiff and board-like. I like the hand on my fur and wool felt hats. And doggone it, as I was searching for a sample, I came across this little...
  23. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Here's an off-the-wall question for those with taste in fine headwear: I have quickly created a collection of fedoras and trilbys covering the range of most colors associated with them: black, grey, brown, green (loden), navy (a pork pie) and oxblood. What should my next color be? Or...

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