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by John 5
Mon Feb 20, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Is SMF losing its vigour?
Replies: 162
Views: 73535

Re: Is SMF losing its vigour?

Logging in after all these years, I get that same feeling I get from hearing that theme song from 'Cheers'. Never have I ventured into any other internet forum with such a friendly, helpful group of gentlemen such as those that gather here. The character of the atmosphere is what always keeps me com...
by John 5
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Need help choosing a dog
Replies: 31
Views: 6252

Great choice, Sam. I'm looking for one myself.
by John 5
Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Max, status update.
Replies: 1
Views: 1094

Max, status update.

Good day, gentlemen. I've been away, due to some issues I'm sorting out. I appreciate the few of you whom have inquired about Max and his current status. After so long, I still don't know. I should know in about two weeks. He is getting a liver biopsy next Thursday. I had a meeting with the surgeon ...
by John 5
Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Shaving with a straw hat.
Replies: 11
Views: 2280

The ladies loved this hat. True story.
by John 5
Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Drunk Badger
Replies: 3
Views: 1216

This is just fantastic.
by John 5
Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:30 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Shaving with a straw hat.
Replies: 11
Views: 2280

Shaving with a straw hat.

Good day, gents. I've been away for a bit, actually still out on an extended vacation, celebrating my lady's birthday. I recall a not too distant thread, where a most unusual question was posed - what do you wear when shaving, or the like? Well, sporting a semi beard, I decided to shave, in the publ...
by John 5
Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:05 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: PALMOLIVE USA SHAVING CREAM
Replies: 26
Views: 4319

By far, by favorite chepo cream. It was a classic indeed, what a loss. Excellent performer, and a scent that grew on you. Quite unusual scent, but one that I now tend to miss every once in a while. Anyone say 'competition?' Well, I cleaned house at my local pharmacies, plus, I purchased quite the bu...
by John 5
Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Running water or fill up sink?
Replies: 62
Views: 11156

I tried filling up the sink once or twice. Did not work for me. I felt it to be too messy. And, even though it is kept quite clean and shiny, something about using that water that's been marinating in the vanity sink for a bit does not sit right with me. OCD, perhaps, but, it feels quite pleasant an...
by John 5
Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:47 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Government Wants to Ban Pocket Knives
Replies: 31
Views: 6349

Re: Government Wants to Ban Pocket Knives

Government wants to eliminate most pocket knives: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=100679 One of the more unintentionally funny articles I have read in a long time. I was quite amused, too, until the realization quickly set in that such a sizable portion of our populace thinks it truth speaking...
by John 5
Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:42 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Radiohead
Replies: 20
Views: 4357

Wondering, I'm I the only one whom posts a thread, only to shortly thereafter smirk, and decide that such a topic perhaps was best kept away from here, perhaps a topic best entertained at a cocktail party with friends sharing the same bottle, and not on this forum? I do all the time. This one comes ...
by John 5
Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Some impressions of Vulfix made Simpsons
Replies: 22
Views: 5214

Great review and pictures, Peter. I must note that for whatever reason, pictures do not do justice to the engraving on these new ones, specially the macro shots. Without fail, I've found that the lettering looks much, much better in person, IMO, and I have not as of yet been able to replicate what m...
by John 5
Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:09 am
Forum: Shopping
Topic: Free Mergress Conversion Contest
Replies: 20
Views: 4148

Re: Free Mergress Conversion Contest

Mer wrote:Your post number (located in the top right corner of your post) will be your entry number.
I don't wish to enter, and if I win, please bypass me, but was curious about this.
by John 5
Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:21 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Hello
Replies: 12
Views: 3683

Welcome back. A most superb animation, I could go to sleep to that. Superb quote, too. Always a good sign when your attorney/doctor/accountant advises a shot of hard liquor before delivering news.
by John 5
Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: The Plissons Are Here
Replies: 28
Views: 4653

Ahhhh! Enter the Plisson apologists.... Ahem..pardon, I missed the bat call. Much has been said in the past about this. I don't think there is much more to add. Somewhere above $85 dollars US or so, one is not buying extra performance, per say. When spending anything more than that, there is no rat...
by John 5
Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: My Father Passed Away
Replies: 33
Views: 4393

Wendell,

My deepest sympathies are with you. Good to hear you were able to share a few moments with him recently.

Regards,
John
by John 5
Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Emmanuel Kant and Pepto Bismol, part II
Replies: 1
Views: 931

Emmanuel Kant and Pepto Bismol, part II

It's my weekend again, so I might do some posting. Albeit, in light of the replies that my recent Kant/Critique of Pure Reason threadp received, in particular the video links that were posted, I've decided to key down the thoughts I share. I shall try* to keep Immanuel Kant and his kin away from the...
by John 5
Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Government Wants to Ban Pocket Knives
Replies: 31
Views: 6349

Sam, I think the link is ok, and further, anyone whom clicks through to it and reads will get the gist of the contents and it's source and make their own judgement. But I'm with Tim, or at least where he is coming from. I don't think that referring to any political or religious leader in a derogator...
by John 5
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Government Wants to Ban Pocket Knives
Replies: 31
Views: 6349

Re: Obama Wants to Ban Pocket Knives

Sam wrote:Link is fine in case anyone wants to look at it, but let's make this not venture into the political

Is this link also ok?






"I remember meeting a mother of a child who was abducted by the North Koreans right here in the Oval Office."— G.W.Bush, Washington, D.C., June 26, 2008
by John 5
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: The beginning of a journey
Replies: 18
Views: 3808

Good to see you on this side! As far as strops go, if you are going to get one from Tony Miller, I wholeheardedly recommend the one I got, the 3" Heirloom "New Standard" Artisan Strop with the linen and a practice strop. http://www.shop.thewellshavedgentleman.com/images/1233534256907-...
by John 5
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: My Two Newly Acquired Vintage Plissons--*Updated
Replies: 41
Views: 5150

drP wrote:
Kyle76 wrote:
desertbadger wrote: And he also has one of the most outstanding brush collections in the world!.... :wink:
"one of ..." . Seriously? Does anyone know of one better?
Yes...i do... :evil:
You allude to another private collection? Do divulge..