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A short rant from a new member

TheMarriedHermit

One of the Regulars
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I posted it as a reply to another post, but it was not relevant to the subject matter, so I'm re-posting it here for the edification of some and grim amusement of others:
Dammit, man. I haven't even been hanging out here all that long, and already am going garmental--reading irrelevant posts with great interest; ebaying at the moon and seriously thinking about buying things I don't need with money I don't have; and in general turning into some kind of a jackety-jack drooling fool. Is this how it starts with everyone here?


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jonesy86

I'll Lock Up
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4,610
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Kauai
I posted it as a reply to another post, but it was not relevant to the subject matter, so I'm re-posting it here for the edification of some and grim amusement of others:
Dammit, man. I haven't even been hanging out here all that long, and already am going garmental--reading irrelevant posts with great interest; ebaying at the moon and seriously thinking about things I don't need with money I don't have; and in general turning into some kind of a jackety-jack drooling fool. Is this how it starts with everyone here?


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Yep!
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lina

One Too Many
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1,054
Location
Washington DC
I posted it as a reply to another post, but it was not relevant to the subject matter, so I'm re-posting it here for the edification of some and grim amusement of others:
Dammit, man. I haven't even been hanging out here all that long, and already am going garmental--reading irrelevant posts with great interest; ebaying at the moon and seriously thinking about things I don't need with money I don't have; and in general turning into some kind of a jackety-jack drooling fool. Is this how it starts with everyone here?


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Starts there, and ends when your wallet is empty.

What am I saying, it doesn't even end there!
 

Jejupe

Practically Family
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957
Location
Finland
I posted it as a reply to another post, but it was not relevant to the subject matter, so I'm re-posting it here for the edification of some and grim amusement of others:
Dammit, man. I haven't even been hanging out here all that long, and already am going garmental--reading irrelevant posts with great interest; ebaying at the moon and seriously thinking about things I don't need with money I don't have; and in general turning into some kind of a jackety-jack drooling fool. Is this how it starts with everyone here?


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Yes, that's how it pretty much strated for me too.

Without TFL I would have probably couple of medium quality leather jackets and a Fjällräven jacket in my closet and I would be obsessing about cars, boats or watches. Come to think of it, my other potential obsession could be much more lethal for my bank account.
 
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vancouver, canada
I posted it as a reply to another post, but it was not relevant to the subject matter, so I'm re-posting it here for the edification of some and grim amusement of others:
Dammit, man. I haven't even been hanging out here all that long, and already am going garmental--reading irrelevant posts with great interest; ebaying at the moon and seriously thinking about things I don't need with money I don't have; and in general turning into some kind of a jackety-jack drooling fool. Is this how it starts with everyone here?


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I started with just one fedora and then allowed my eyes to stray to other categories......then just a few jackets, then just a few vintage items.......it is indeed a slippery slippery slope
 
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Chicago
I posted it as a reply to another post, but it was not relevant to the subject matter, so I'm re-posting it here for the edification of some and grim amusement of others:
Dammit, man. I haven't even been hanging out here all that long, and already am going garmental--reading irrelevant posts with great interest; ebaying at the moon and seriously thinking about things I don't need with money I don't have; and in general turning into some kind of a jackety-jack drooling fool. Is this how it starts with everyone here?


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By the time you realize it...it's already too late. Welcome home.
 
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No grudge...…….just waiting patiently to being taken advantage of by the ladies while wearing fedora!!! ;):D When that happens, I'll retire half of my newsboys/Peaky Blinders...……..;)
Depends on your age. I was complimented by an attractive much younger woman. I was well pleased until she spoiled the moment by adding that I reminded her of her grampa!
 

Bigbenbs

A-List Customer
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339
I've been trying to manage my addiction by setting clear ambitions. Round 1, need the essentials. That's a 1) cross zip biker, 2) café racer, 3) a2, and 4) long driving style coat. I've already got 1, 2, and 4 (Aero Hooch Hauler, newly acquired Aero Cafe Racer, and Alexander Leathers Montana). 3 will come soon enough, I'm sure.

But here's where I'm feeling the disease take root. I'm thinking, well I've got this beautiful Russet cross zip, why not get a classic Schott Perfecto, for a great price on ebay of course? Then I'm sure I'll add a highwayman or another straight zip in there. And so round 2 begins.

And then the distinctions become more and more precise...
 

Gamma68

One Too Many
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1,937
Location
Detroit, MI
I posted it as a reply to another post, but it was not relevant to the subject matter, so I'm re-posting it here for the edification of some and grim amusement of others:
Dammit, man. I haven't even been hanging out here all that long, and already am going garmental--reading irrelevant posts with great interest; ebaying at the moon and seriously thinking about things I don't need with money I don't have; and in general turning into some kind of a jackety-jack drooling fool. Is this how it starts with everyone here?

There are worse addictions, like coke and hookers.

You're in good company here.
 

sweetfights

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,301
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Canada
I posted it as a reply to another post, but it was not relevant to the subject matter, so I'm re-posting it here for the edification of some and grim amusement of others:
Dammit, man. I haven't even been hanging out here all that long, and already am going garmental--reading irrelevant posts with great interest; ebaying at the moon and seriously thinking about things I don't need with money I don't have; and in general turning into some kind of a jackety-jack drooling fool. Is this how it starts with everyone here?


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Definitely
 

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