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O/T, but help needed
Its been a bit hotter here in Melbourne than normal (46C) and some trees are shedding sap to get by. I happened to park under one (thats usually ok) and picked up some tree sap. A couple hundred pin head sized dollops of sap all over my 54! Does anyone have any good ideas on how to...- Talbot
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Jacques Tati - Vacances De M Hulot - Cut?
I know there is another thread on this, but my question was a little different and I didn't want it lost. I am a big fan of Tati, and have seen all (I think) his films, Jour De Fete, M Hulots Holidays, Mon Oncle, Playtime, Traffic and Parade. I remember seeing Mr Hulot's Holidays at the...- Talbot
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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This is Cinerama
Can anyone tell me if the 1952 film 'This is Cinerama' has been released on DVD? And if so, where is it available? The film is a showpiece for the cinerama technique and shows everyday life from around the world in 1952. The film includes scenes of the roller coaster from Rockaways'...- Talbot
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- Forum: The Moving Picture
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O/T? Linen shirts
Well, spring is progressing down under and the time for summer clothing approaches. I have a couple of linen shirts that I can never, ever get soft and wrinkle free. They are rinsed well and free from detergent/powder etc, but they dry stiff and will not iron out properly. I know it...- Talbot
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Can someone ID this watercolor?
Its been in my wifes family for a long time, and I'm curious about it. I'm not wild on the frame, its my daughters idea to fit her bedroom. It is signed in pencil Virgil 20. Any ideas, or suggestions on who to ask? Thanks Talbot- Talbot
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- Forum: The Display Case
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A2 with Velcro patches - age?
All, Getting a gennie WWII jacket is out of my league, just as a higher end repro jacket like Eastman is. Also, I'd worry about damaging it. Lucky for me I was able to chance upon a very comfortable goatskin A2 in my cheapskate price range. OK, I'm not really a cheapskate, but the bills...- Talbot
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Old street scenes
I got this from a car site, thought you may like it. If its been posted before, apols and pls delete Reg'ds Talbot http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/338226/page/0/fpart/1/vc/1- Talbot
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Abstract vintage chronograph question
All, Apols if this is a fairly abstract question but this has been puzzling me for some time. I'm impressed with the knowledge here so I thought I'd give it a shot. Why do vintage chronograph's have a marking on the minutes dial at multiples of 3 mins? Many old chronographs have this...- Talbot
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Wearing a wrist watch on the underside of your wrist
Can anyone tell me about the practice of wearing a wrist watch on the underside of your wrist. I did a search to no avail, and I didn't want to hijack the thread of wether you wear your watch on your right hand or not. If this has been posted already, apols and please delete. I have...- Talbot
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
