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by mark the shoeshine boy
Tue May 08, 2007 9:49 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Great New Magazine
Replies: 11
Views: 2860

classic styling....

very good magazine....as a fedora lounge member, we got to jump on early...both issues are very good...

they are a very good read....

from suits to hats, cars and movies...just loaded with stuff....

mark tssb
by mark the shoeshine boy
Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:41 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: New garden coldframe (just in time!)
Replies: 3
Views: 1466

check out www.squarefootgardening.com and read up on this simple ideas for everyone to enjoy gardening without weeds and work...

mark the shoeshine boy
by mark the shoeshine boy
Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:32 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: DON'T TELL TONY THAT I DID THIS TO HIM...
Replies: 6
Views: 2043

TONY,

IN ALL DUE RESPECT, PERHAPS YOU SHOULD TAKE A NAP AND REST BEFORE EMBARKING WITH GETTING EVEN WITH ME.....LOL


DANG CAPS...

mark the shoeshine boy
by mark the shoeshine boy
Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:41 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Travelling with your brush
Replies: 10
Views: 3585

just remember that BRUSHES should stay in the back seat...they're too small to sit in the front seat for saftey reasons.

mark the shoeshine boy
by mark the shoeshine boy
Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:14 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: my new hat....
Replies: 20
Views: 6329

Mark, Were it not for your avatar and signature which give away your identity, I'd swear I was looking at a picture of the Goldfather . Art Fawcett seems to be the go-to guy in the world of custom fedoras. Even a well known hatter in Toronto admitted to me the Borsalinos aren't what they used to be...
by mark the shoeshine boy
Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:11 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: my new hat....
Replies: 20
Views: 6329

nah ben....they are several young guys in thier twenties that pull off a very classy look with thier hats....

check out some photos at thefedoralounge.com and you will see what i mean....

mark tssb
by mark the shoeshine boy
Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:27 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: my new hat....
Replies: 20
Views: 6329

tonyespo wrote:I like picture number 3 the best. That is a good looking HAT. Mark, you should of shaved if you knew you were going to be in the pictures.
i did shave....my face that is !!!!
by mark the shoeshine boy
Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:26 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: my new hat....
Replies: 20
Views: 6329

remo74tg wrote:Very nice hat, but you got it all dirty putting it on a desk full of dust :wink:
yeah my wife had a fit....

guess what we did after that !!!!
by mark the shoeshine boy
Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:43 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Mark's not the only guy with a new hat! :-)
Replies: 5
Views: 1845

shep....how many websites am i going to compliment you on your hat....where else did you go !!! very nice hat... hats maybe slowing coming back....you'll be surprised at teh compliments or service that you will receive when wearing a classy lid... at this years world series the announcer told the cr...
by mark the shoeshine boy
Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:37 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: my new hat....
Replies: 20
Views: 6329

That's a great hat. Really looks good on you. I've searched around but can't find Art's website. Got a link? http://www.vintagesilhouettes.com check out www.thefedoralounge.com and look under the hat section and you will see many listings and pics of art hats... another great hat maker is Steve Del...
by mark the shoeshine boy
Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:33 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: my new hat....
Replies: 20
Views: 6329

It does look good. How does one decide what sort of hat makes him look good? Id have no clue on where to begin. My hair is thinning and it might be a nice touch later on Sam Sam, Art asks you to send a picture of yourself with height and weight, he will be able to tell you about what you would look...
by mark the shoeshine boy
Sun Nov 05, 2006 8:30 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: my new hat....
Replies: 20
Views: 6329

Hey Mark, is it called a Tucker after the car company? yes it is named after Preston Tucker of the Tucker automobiles....since my real job is in the automotive field (internet manager) and I love car history..you always name your hats (i don't know why) so i felt Tucker would be appropriate...class...
by mark the shoeshine boy
Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:30 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: my new hat....
Replies: 20
Views: 6329

thanks...i have been bsuy....between my websites to manage and life in general...it has been tough to visit...

i sure have missed tony though....

mark the shoeshine boy
by mark the shoeshine boy
Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:20 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: my new hat....
Replies: 20
Views: 6329

my new hat....

This is my new hat....from Art Fawcett of Washington. He is a custom hat maker. This particular one is my second from him. We call the Tucker, because I actually am in the car business (iNternet Manager) but i use to shine shoes... This one has a 2 5/8 finished brim with the matching ribbon and wind...
by mark the shoeshine boy
Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:02 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: i need a new jacket
Replies: 18
Views: 3830

check out "bass Pro Shops" nothing screams style as a nice camoflauge jacket... seriously...i like lands end and cabela's...even cabela have some great jackets too... i am currently wearing aan orvis a2 jacket of tan cloth....pretty warm down to 35 degrees but water repellant like a duck !...
by mark the shoeshine boy
Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:12 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: It's offical I have Diabetes
Replies: 123
Views: 22141

What happened to Tony? Why is everyone vying for his job? :lol: I mentioned the word retirement . Everyone would like my job. My boss told me I have to hire, and train my replacement before I can leave. I told him I found a lady who was tall, beautiful, and around 30 years old. He said OK, you can ...
by mark the shoeshine boy
Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:08 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: It's offical I have Diabetes
Replies: 123
Views: 22141

tony maybe retiring at the end of this year...i though about it....but i couldn't handle the fast cars and women and then eat all of them donuts !!!!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

mark the shoeshine boy
by mark the shoeshine boy
Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:08 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: It's offical I have Diabetes
Replies: 123
Views: 22141

tony,

tell your boss to disregard my resume !!!! :oops: