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Dieter, hold on tight. And down we went.
In youth did you enjoy the heart a rush of a sled ride on a snow clapped hill? These memories of secondary school seem to stand still whenever my nose stings with the redness of the north wind or from a morning drink. In those days my school chums and I would conceal the trays under our...- Roland Loden of Germany
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On Orthodox Christmas Dieter gave to me...
a poncho from Mexicali. Adore it my friends as modeled next to a portrait of my hawk Ludwig not the pear partridge you expected. Yesterday I was delighted to find this gift from Dieter in the post who converted to the Armenian Orthodox faith 3 summers ago. Certainly he must of acquired this...- Roland Loden of Germany
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- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The days when John Smedley was knit tight are forever lost?
I remember before the decline of standards in the United Kingdom that John Smedley's sweaters were knit with such a tightness that they needed to be broken in like a new pair of shoes or Levi's 501. I would take a deep breath before pulling one over my head only to feel its strong embrace when...- Roland Loden of Germany
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Bob Dylan and Prince to record and album: would it blow your mind?
Often before sleep I lay and think about the great American experience juxtapose this simple German man with De Tocqueville. My end destination is often the transcendental American prophets of Prince in the year of "LoveSexy" and Bob Dylan traversing between "Blood on the...- Roland Loden of Germany
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The Banana Splits: a fond television program from the USA to Germany
I have many fond but vaguely frightened memories of an imported children's television program from America named "The Banana Splits" would many here happen upon a similar memory of these overgrown Steiffs? My recollection is mainly limited to them playing instruments and going down a yellow funnel.- Roland Loden of Germany
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Does this man represent the New Classical American Style?
Having stumbled over this photo this morning while perusing on today's gossip regarding American celebrities my left eye snagged on this Young American male aristocrat who provoked in me the song "Young American" by David Bowie. His regal coat with it's front lapels spread like a virile American...- Roland Loden of Germany
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- Forum: Classic Menswear
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In my dreams I am being haunted by a former lover
Friends, I would like to come clean with my impromptu for joining an English language forum as it has to do with exercising with an old ghost in my dreams. This is the first I have spoken publicly on the subject; on occasion I thought to have a conversation with Dieter but he is always so harsh...- Roland Loden of Germany
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- Forum: Social Life, Food & Drink, Travel
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Has anyones jacket's elbow become shiny from resting on a bar?
I have noticed when looking at my buttock in the mirror that many of my jackets have a shiny right elbow which I have concluded is from the time it has spent on a bar. I propose that the only intervention is to alternate between leaning on each elbow or to acquire another position when sitting...- Roland Loden of Germany
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- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Is "cut of your jib" a derogatory English usage in the United States?
Last evening while enjoying a local production Schlehenbier at a pub which I frequent I made the acquaintance with a tall man from Texas with a jaw that looked to be formed as Stonehenge. I made what I thought was an accepted and common used English language compliment that I like the...- Roland Loden of Germany
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- Forum: General Discussions
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Socks on the beach cocktail
Friends, I wanted to share my recipe for a Socks on the Beach cocktail which you will be sure to find dancing on your tongue with a delightful pulse. If your companions ask where you received the formula please tell them Roland sent you. 1 1/2 oz Steinhäger 1/2 oz peach Schnaps 2 oz cran...- Roland Loden of Germany
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Why is Kraftwerk considered the greatest band of all time internationally?
I would like to know the nature of Kraftwerk's worldwide adoration as I was almost surprised to learn that internationally they are admired even more than the Beatles. What about this great band is so appealing to your ear drums while plucking so tenderly at the arteries which lead to your heart?- Roland Loden of Germany
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Have you ever invited a foreigned into your home for dinner?
Being from a differing culture background than many on the forum I wonder if you could elaborate on the hospitality of your region. Have you ever made a friend of a foreigned (or person from another region within your nation) and invited them for a regionally specialty prepared inside your home...- Roland Loden of Germany
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The great suit style is of Germany my friends
Put down your Kräusenbier my friends as you already know that the superior beer is that of Germany I wish you to direct your wander eyes toward the great suit style of my homeland it's which I speak of the Trachtenanzug. Here for your pleaser I will display a foto of one most formal but not of...- Roland Loden of Germany
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