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5/19/11 at 7:31pm
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5/19/11 at 7:46pm
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post #14973 of 71023
5/19/11 at 10:18pm
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Originally Posted by AlanC View Post
There's a member around here that might appreciate this:


Obviously, I need to own this based on only this picture.
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post #14974 of 71023
5/19/11 at 10:39pm
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Originally Posted by hmmurdock View Post
Picked up what appear to be an unworn pair of Tod's loafers. Tagged 6.5 which means I found a nice new pair of shoes for wifey. She tried them on....men's 6.5. Do men really have feet this small?

6.5 in Tod's is equal to 7.5 US so small just not that small. Your wife is probaby a womens size 9- 9.5
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5/20/11 at 12:10am
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Spoo, you best be loading your PayPal account so AlanC can remove the garment tag and sell it to you. This is a rare item!
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post #14976 of 71023
5/20/11 at 12:17am
Woah, there is actually a lot of Spoo and Son stuff online. Out of Madison, WI. Must be defunct http://www.etsy.com/listing/69019699...centennial-tie http://www.google.com/search?q=%22sp...ient=firefox-a Also, there was a Spoo and Son garage in Arkansas. Maybe you can get your 'Rarri serviced there
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Thomas L. Spoo Sr., 56, of 566 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville, died Thursday at home after an illness. Self-employed in construction, Spoo also worked at the former Messick's Chevrolet and Hunt Motors, both in Ephrata. Spoo also owned the former Dutchman Truck and Auto Service, the former Spoo and Son Garage and the former Southwest Locomotive Service, all in Nashville, Ark. He was of the Protestant faith. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Agnes Steinmetz and Byron Spoo of Nashville and the stepson of Gloria Spoo of Nashville. He was married to Mary Tresa Nein …
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-9185083.html
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post #14977 of 71023
5/20/11 at 12:20am
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post #14978 of 71023
5/20/11 at 12:25am
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Originally Posted by Ace_Face View Post
Well, there are a lot of variables. I did get a new crown, which was a genuine Omega, but got just a generic crystal instead of doing a genuine Omega, which saved me a bunch. Plus, they were able to clean up some of the other interior gears rather than replace them. And I think they cut me a little bit of a deal because it took them about a week longer than they said it would. So I don't think you necessarily are getting ripped off.

The only parts it needed were the crown and the crystal...about 40 bucks each IIRC. The rest was just to clean it up. It ran when I got it, I am just not sure how well. And, they have had it for 7 weeks now. Keep telling me a few more days.
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post #14979 of 71023
5/20/11 at 12:28am
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Originally Posted by Chico2007 View Post
Dig, Those Alden's are a size 7? How did you fit your feet in them? Not sure 'bout boots..what size? That SC is AWESOME! It's Beretta..yeah, the firearms company. Zippered pockets so your game and/or ammo doesn't fall out.(or stash a Px4 in there)
It was a tight squeeze but I managed to get a proper reef knot in both. I took a few steps just to be able to say that I have now worn Aldens before ripping them from my howling pups! I have started a thread about the Beretta. I hope the consensus is that it can be made to fit me as I am growing more attached to it by the hour. I may just sleep in it tonight! Should this sport coat be altered?
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Originally Posted by Ich_Dien View Post
Those boots look like AS or C&J? Probably used by the same person as the Beretta jacket for country pursuits.
The boots have been positively identified as C&J. They show a size 9 but they fit me quite comfortably and will likely remain in my possession unless someone offers approximately enough money to satisfy the mortgage on my home. Thanks for the responses.
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post #14980 of 71023
5/20/11 at 12:31am
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Originally Posted by seanmj View Post
I found a Chester Barrie navy blazer, 38 S. I have a co-worker who wears a 38 S. His wardrobe consists of two black suits that he wears 5 days a week. I thought I'd give this to him, but now I'm wondering if it would just be awkward for me to bring someone a thrifted jacket, unsolicited. Any opinions on that?
Sure....and let us know how he reacts to your advances...er..gift.
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post #14981 of 71023
5/20/11 at 12:40am
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Originally Posted by TheBurnOut View Post
Worst day of thrifting ever.

I found a ton of stuff- all of it was damaged.

2 Zegna shirts that looked like somebody had urinated on them
Hermes tie that looked like it had been put in a toaster
Corneliani linen shirt that had a hole in the armpit
RLPL pants that had a huge pee stain around the crotch
Shell Aldens that were completely cracked down the heel of the right shoe


Oh, well. I guess you can't win them all.

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5/20/11 at 12:42am
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post #14983 of 71023
5/20/11 at 12:50am
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Originally Posted by seanmj View Post
I only know his size because he was talking about wanting to buy a suit but not being able to find a 38 S. I only know what his wardrobe consists of because the dude sits 10 feet away from me 40 hours a week. Anyway, maybe I'll just bag the idea.

Is there any reason that it needs to be a secret until you (hypothetically) present it to him? Why not just ask him if he'd like a quality jacket you found?

If you're worried that sounds weird, just say "No homo" afterward.

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post #14984 of 71023
5/20/11 at 12:59am
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Originally Posted by seanmj View Post
I only know his size because he was talking about wanting to buy a suit but not being able to find a 38 S. I only know what his wardrobe consists of because the dude sits 10 feet away from me 40 hours a week. Anyway, maybe I'll just bag the idea.
If you have a good rappore with the guy try gdwy89's approach ^. He'll either say yes or no, that simple. No need to overthink the idea. If it were me, I would just bring it into conversation with him, 'by the way, I have a jacket that would probably fit you. it's clean too..interested? no charge. I would like it to go to a good home.' that's it. If he's interested or not, he will let you know. I see nothing wrong with the idea of offering it to someone you work with. Hell college boys swap each others stuff all the time and never give it a thought.
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post #14985 of 71023
5/20/11 at 1:02am
Picked something up today I didn't think would ever exist here - an Alexander McQueen shirt. Tagged 15.5us 39it so it's available if anyone wants it. Anyone know who makes these in Italy for McQueen?

Also scored a Canon battery charger for my wife's DSLR for 90 cents so that was nice.


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