So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.
Have you ever typed a rather long response, carefully re-read it, checking for grammar and spelling mistakes, clicked submit............and then lost it, and you didn't store it previously? Nowadays. I...
View ArticleWhat Jacket Are You Wearing Today?
Simple idea, post pics of the jacket you are wearing today. (What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?) This thread may have legs, it may fizzle, either way I am sitting here waiting for my wife & loving...
View ArticleWhat Do They All Think Of Your Vintage?
Just for fun. What do family, friends, significant others, co-workers, acquaintances think of you wearing vintage style leather jackets, clothes, etc.? As long as we like it, "who cares?" but I am...
View ArticleInsurrection / Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread
The Fedora Lounge (TFL) has proven itself over the years to be a tremendous resource for individuals looking for the very best in leather outerwear. Consumers who visit TFL concern themselves with...
View ArticleTell a story about your first leather jacket...
well its new years eve and I am feeling somewhat nostalgic (and old)... I will go first - it was December in 1981 and i went into the Walter Dyer shop on Route 9 in Framingham MA ( the building still...
View ArticleLost Worlds jackets.
Greetings, I new here and this is my first post, unfortunately it's not a happy post. I posted the below msg on the flight jacket forum at:...
View ArticleRare mix Halfbelt Buttons closure Brown Leather Jacket
Auction on EBay one of a kind Brown Halfbelt Leather Jacket (buttons closure, silver hanging chain, cotton lining milled in Java with traditional looms) http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/272092562959
View ArticleFS: Aero Half-Belt Deluxe, size 50 long
View attachment 39590 View attachment 39584 View attachment 39589 For sale View attachment 39593 View attachment 39591 - my Aero HB Deluxe in FQHH. Tumbled black horsehide, size 50 long (30 in length,...
View ArticleWhat Was The Last Movie You Watched?
Right now I'm watching The House On 56th Street (1933) with Kay Francis for a second time. Yesterday I watched Trog (1970). What was the last movie you watched?
View ArticleMost Over-rated Actress of the Golden Era?
OK, Someone has to ask it. We'll get to "Most Over-rated Actors" next. But who, really, has not stood the test of time? I mean not for their looks alone but for sheer inability to perform as an...
View ArticleArt deco in the North West
Hi All, Not sure where to post this so I will start here and if the moderators need to move it then please do. But, I am contemplating a transfer from sunny California to the cloudy North West. I grew...
View ArticleSo what do you think?
Happy New Year, Shipmates!! Saw this jacket being advertised on eBay this evening and just wanted to get your thoughts on it. Based on the tags, it is most certainly a repro. Looks to be a very nice...
View ArticleAttaching Morale Patches On Leather Flight Jackets
Im nearly finished collecting reproductions of many of my dads morale patches that he had on his original NAVY issue flight jacket and added a few more that are relevant to his 46 to 72 Navy pilot...
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Western, anyone?
Good Morning folks.. Any "Cowboy's/Cowgirl's" want to show their hats? I'd like to see what you have and how it's curled Ron
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For Sale: First Quality Allen Edmonds Fifth Street Boots 9.5EEE
I have for sale a Brand New pair of unworn Allen Edmonds Fifth Street boots. In the original box and red bags. The size is 9.5EEE. I tried them on in the store and they have been in the box in my...
View ArticleWTB RMC C2 Vest Navy in 44
Looking for a Real McCoys C2 vest in navy, size 44. Heck I would even entertain the OD green color too. Let me know if you have one you are willing to part with. Thanks
View ArticleShow us your Guns!
I think my other material passion besides nice hats is guns! So let's see all those mechanical masterpieces! Any and all gun pics welcome just as long as you actually own the thing! This picture is of...
View ArticleWhat Are You Reading
I just started the Dresden FIles by Jim Butcher. Kind of Sam SPade meets Harry Potter. A rather enjoyable bit of fluff.
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The Conversion Corral
Cowboy hat conversions I've been playing with some ebay buys as I get up the "hat learning curve". Old cowboy hats are pretty easy to find in larger sizes, and pretty cheap. I cut all the brims down...
View ArticleCooper G-1
Just picked up a Cooper G-1 off the Bay. I had seen these in the Exchange back in the early '90s, but had never had one. It's a surprisingly nice jacket, easily the equal to the first G-1 I was issued...
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