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Nov 27, 2016, 3:37:59 PM11/27/16
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I think I'd like a Yankee Screwdriver. I think I came across one in high
school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood that was
better left unpunctured.
Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
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school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood that was
better left unpunctured.
Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
Puckdropper
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dadiOH
Nov 27, 2016, 3:43:43 PM11/27/16
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"Puckdropper" <puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com> wrote in message
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>I think I'd like a Yankee Screwdriver. I think I came across one in high
> school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood that was
> better left unpunctured.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
>
> Puckdropper
Like this one?
> school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood that was
> better left unpunctured.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
>
> Puckdropper
http://www.garrettwade.com/improved-yankee-style-screwdrivers-gp.html?SCID=W6071004&gclid=CI2fruLlydACFZZZhgodx7cEDA
Or these?
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=yankee+screwdrivers&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=85358399526&hvpos=1t2&hvnetw=s&hvrand=4865672908163036827&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1023191&hvtargid=kwd-1049382765&ref=pd_sl_7zgauynl4z_e
OTOH, since you made a hole, maybe a push drill?
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=stanley+push+drill&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=122028041560&hvpos=1t3&hvnetw=s&hvrand=16150755522916480274&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1023191&hvtargid=kwd-338456565&ref=pd_sl_19o34p248a_b
Ed Pawlowski
Nov 27, 2016, 5:18:24 PM11/27/16
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On 11/27/2016 3:37 PM, Puckdropper wrote:
> I think I'd like a Yankee Screwdriver. I think I came across one in high
> school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood that was
> better left unpunctured.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
>
> Puckdropper
>
Why? I have one but have not used it in over 35 years. The cordless
> I think I'd like a Yankee Screwdriver. I think I came across one in high
> school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood that was
> better left unpunctured.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
>
> Puckdropper
>
drill made it obsolete. Faster, easier, more versatile, IMO.
hub...@ccanoemail.ca
Nov 27, 2016, 7:02:26 PM11/27/16
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On 27 Nov 2016 20:37:57 GMT, Puckdropper
If you fall-in-love-with the twisty-turny thing ...
here's what will adapt your useful bits ..
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=57809&cat=1,43411,43417
I own one , but have never actually used it ..
John T.
<puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com> wrote:
>I think I'd like a Yankee Screwdriver. I think I came across one in high
>school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood that was
>better left unpunctured.
>Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
>Puckdropper
No batteries required !
>I think I'd like a Yankee Screwdriver. I think I came across one in high
>school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood that was
>better left unpunctured.
>Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
>Puckdropper
If you fall-in-love-with the twisty-turny thing ...
here's what will adapt your useful bits ..
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=57809&cat=1,43411,43417
I own one , but have never actually used it ..
John T.
DerbyDad03
Nov 27, 2016, 7:35:24 PM11/27/16
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in years. I remember him using it and letting me use it when I was "helping" him as
a little kid.
He's been gone for over 30 years. Now you've made me miss him again.
John McCoy
Nov 27, 2016, 10:56:34 PM11/27/16
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Ed Pawlowski <e...@snet.net> wrote in
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I use mine all the time. Never have a problem with stripped
out screwheads or broken screws. Especially useful when I'm
putting screws in and out frequently, as when hanging a cabinet
door and needing to plane it to fit just so.
As for brand, dunno now. Mine are all old Stanleys. There's
two kinds, with and without a return spring, I like the ones
with a spring better. They come in at least 3 sizes, I don't
use the big one much because the stroke is too long.
John
news:OYI_z.163519$8E2....@fx33.iad:
out screwheads or broken screws. Especially useful when I'm
putting screws in and out frequently, as when hanging a cabinet
door and needing to plane it to fit just so.
As for brand, dunno now. Mine are all old Stanleys. There's
two kinds, with and without a return spring, I like the ones
with a spring better. They come in at least 3 sizes, I don't
use the big one much because the stroke is too long.
John
Unknown
Nov 28, 2016, 1:29:09 AM11/28/16
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tool" as Roy would call it. I have a tool bag in the van that I take to
my relative's because I'm the handyman. A battery powered drill requires
charging and space, and I'd rather not mess with either. For shooting in
a couple screws, I think the Yankee Screwdriver would be just the thing.
J. Clarke
Nov 28, 2016, 6:39:16 AM11/28/16
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In article <XnsA6CDE96166CCpogosupernews@
213.239.209.88>, igo...@ix.netcom.com says...
Stanley stopped making them a while back.
Be aware that the originals have a proprietary
chuck for the bits and will only work with bits
made specifically for the Yankee screwdriver.
If you search for "spiral ratchet screwdriver"
on Amazon you'll get a number of hits in
different price ranges, most of which will take
standard hex-shank bits. Read the reviews
carefully.
213.239.209.88>, igo...@ix.netcom.com says...
Be aware that the originals have a proprietary
chuck for the bits and will only work with bits
made specifically for the Yankee screwdriver.
If you search for "spiral ratchet screwdriver"
on Amazon you'll get a number of hits in
different price ranges, most of which will take
standard hex-shank bits. Read the reviews
carefully.
Leon
Nov 28, 2016, 9:24:36 AM11/28/16
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brand" hits too.
woodchucker
Nov 28, 2016, 12:41:13 PM11/28/16
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I keep them because I like old tools, and you never know.
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Trenbidia
Nov 28, 2016, 12:57:54 PM11/28/16
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On Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:37:57 +0000, Puckdropper wrote:
> I think I'd like a Yankee Screwdriver. I think I came across one in
> high school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood
> that was better left unpunctured.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
I've always been partial to the old Goodell-Pratt ones, but it's
> I think I'd like a Yankee Screwdriver. I think I came across one in
> high school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood
> that was better left unpunctured.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
difficult to find an assortment of blades for them.
BTW, their push drills are better than the Stanley ones and bits are a
little easier to find than screwdriver blades.
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Bob La Londe
Nov 28, 2016, 3:38:55 PM11/28/16
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"Puckdropper" <puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com> wrote in message
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> Ed Pawlowski <e...@snet.net> wrote in
> news:OYI_z.163519$8E2....@fx33.iad:
>
>> On 11/27/2016 3:37 PM, Puckdropper wrote:
>>> I think I'd like a Yankee Screwdriver. I think I came across one in
>>> high school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood
>>> that was better left unpunctured.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
>>>
>>> Puckdropper
>>>
>>
>> Why? I have one but have not used it in over 35 years. The cordless
>> drill made it obsolete. Faster, easier, more versatile, IMO.
>
> First is the cool factor, and the second is it's an "alcohol powered
> tool" as Roy would call it. I have a tool bag in the van that I take to
> my relative's because I'm the handyman. A battery powered drill requires
> charging and space, and I'd rather not mess with either. For shooting in
> a couple screws, I think the Yankee Screwdriver would be just the thing.
My thought as well. Besides it falls within my personal safety rule. Never
> news:OYI_z.163519$8E2....@fx33.iad:
>
>> On 11/27/2016 3:37 PM, Puckdropper wrote:
>>> I think I'd like a Yankee Screwdriver. I think I came across one in
>>> high school once, and it really quickly put a hole in a piece of wood
>>> that was better left unpunctured.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have a suggestion of what to look for, brand, etc?
>>>
>>> Puckdropper
>>>
>>
>> Why? I have one but have not used it in over 35 years. The cordless
>> drill made it obsolete. Faster, easier, more versatile, IMO.
>
> First is the cool factor, and the second is it's an "alcohol powered
> tool" as Roy would call it. I have a tool bag in the van that I take to
> my relative's because I'm the handyman. A battery powered drill requires
> charging and space, and I'd rather not mess with either. For shooting in
> a couple screws, I think the Yankee Screwdriver would be just the thing.
turn on a power tool after I have had a drink.
Cordless drill. Nope.
Lathe. Nope.
Welder. Nope.
Tractor. Nope.
Yankee Screw Driver !!!! Hey bubba hold my beer and watch this.
I've got an old Craftsman yankee screw driver sitting on my never ending
projects bench right now. It has the same proprietary bit issue as many
others. Worse I've managed to misplace all the bits. I could buys some. I
see them on Ebay. But... my plan is to make my own adapter for it to use
hex bits. I've actually already made a couple. They are just waiting on me
to finish my broach holder / lathe cross drill before I epoxy in the magnet.
Might also cut the shank on a straight shank drill chuck or a pin drill (or
both) to fit it. Then I'll be able to use it as a push drill for bit sizes
not readily available with hex shanks.
Go find one at a gar(b)age sale that somebody else has lost all the bits for
and you are good to go. LOL.
Swingman
Nov 28, 2016, 3:48:00 PM11/28/16
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On 11/27/2016 6:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> I may still have my grandfather's someplace. I know I had it, but haven't seen it
> in years. I remember him using it and letting me use it when I was "helping" him as
> a little kid.
Mine is in whichever time warp my spare saddle square disappeared into;
> I may still have my grandfather's someplace. I know I had it, but haven't seen it
> in years. I remember him using it and letting me use it when I was "helping" him as
> a little kid.
you know, the saddle square that also never left the shop ...
Yep, even looked in the dryer ... ya never know.
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DerbyDad03
Nov 28, 2016, 4:01:47 PM11/28/16
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On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 3:48:00 PM UTC-5, Swingman wrote:
> On 11/27/2016 6:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>
> > I may still have my grandfather's someplace. I know I had it, but haven't seen it
> > in years. I remember him using it and letting me use it when I was "helping" him as
> > a little kid.
>
> Mine is in whichever time warp my spare saddle square disappeared into;
> you know, the saddle square that also never left the shop ...
>
> Yep, even looked in the dryer ... ya never know.
>
It's right next to the missing sock(s).
> On 11/27/2016 6:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>
> > I may still have my grandfather's someplace. I know I had it, but haven't seen it
> > in years. I remember him using it and letting me use it when I was "helping" him as
> > a little kid.
>
> Mine is in whichever time warp my spare saddle square disappeared into;
> you know, the saddle square that also never left the shop ...
>
> Yep, even looked in the dryer ... ya never know.
>
Colin Campbell
Nov 30, 2016, 9:58:17 PM11/30/16
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On Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:01:42 -0800, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>
>>
> It's right next to the missing sock(s).
Well, probably not: socks are the larval form of clothes hangers.
>>
>>
> It's right next to the missing sock(s).
krw
Nov 30, 2016, 11:09:19 PM11/30/16
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to have a constant shortage of coat hangers, even though SWMBO buys
them by the bushel.
Leon
Nov 30, 2016, 11:45:45 PM11/30/16
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Unknown
Dec 1, 2016, 1:20:38 AM12/1/16
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Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
Uud...@giganews.com:
>
>
> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>
Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
"stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
Uud...@giganews.com:
>
>
> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>
"stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
Leon
Dec 1, 2016, 9:00:04 AM12/1/16
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On 12/1/2016 12:20 AM, Puckdropper wrote:
> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
> Uud...@giganews.com:
>
>>
>>
>> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>>
>
> Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
> "stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
>
> Puckdropper
>
The cleaners return clothing on wire coat hangers.
> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
> Uud...@giganews.com:
>
>>
>>
>> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>>
>
> Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
> "stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
>
> Puckdropper
>
krw
Dec 1, 2016, 9:50:07 AM12/1/16
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don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
Leon
Dec 1, 2016, 10:08:08 AM12/1/16
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Scott Lurndal
Dec 1, 2016, 10:14:12 AM12/1/16
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Leon
Dec 1, 2016, 10:15:56 AM12/1/16
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Scott Lurndal
Dec 1, 2016, 10:37:38 AM12/1/16
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Now a simple sport jacket & slacks suffice, once a year for the company
christmas party and for the infrequent funeral. For the opera[*], white shirt
and black jeans with a leather jacket.
[*] The Barber of Seville last Sunday - they were aiming at boomers, during
the overture they had dancing carrots on the house curtain and Figaro (the Barber)
carried a bouquet of carrots during the final bows for those whose
introduction to Rossini's opera was _Rabbit of Seville_ (1950).
krw
Dec 1, 2016, 11:04:00 AM12/1/16
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Larry Blanchard
Dec 1, 2016, 1:31:09 PM12/1/16
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On Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:15:41 -0600, Leon wrote:
>>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>>
>> What's a suit?
>>
>>
>
> LOL.... Thank goodness those days are way behind me but not totally
> gone.
I have good jeans, work jeans, and painting jeans - same for sneakers. I
>>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>>
>> What's a suit?
>>
>>
>
> LOL.... Thank goodness those days are way behind me but not totally
> gone.
have T and polo shirts for summer, flannel shirts for winter, and a few
long sleeve cotton shirts for in between. I have heavy socks and light
socks. That's my wardrobe, except for various coats and sweaters. There
are some advantages to being an old fart :-).
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Dec 1, 2016, 1:32:30 PM12/1/16
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Swingman
Dec 1, 2016, 2:50:55 PM12/1/16
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On 12/1/2016 12:31 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
> I have good jeans, work jeans, and painting jeans - same for sneakers. I
> have T and polo shirts for summer, flannel shirts for winter, and a few
> long sleeve cotton shirts for in between. I have heavy socks and light
> socks. That's my wardrobe, except for various coats and sweaters. There
> are some advantages to being an old fart :-).
I have 14 (count'em) Duluth long tail, pocket "T's", all the same color;
> I have good jeans, work jeans, and painting jeans - same for sneakers. I
> have T and polo shirts for summer, flannel shirts for winter, and a few
> long sleeve cotton shirts for in between. I have heavy socks and light
> socks. That's my wardrobe, except for various coats and sweaters. There
> are some advantages to being an old fart :-).
4 pair of Savoy cargo shorts from Sam's, all the same color; 2 pair of
"Faded Glory" jeans from WalMart, all the same color, but two sizes, for
gumbo season.
Definitely a theme going ...
For formal wear/dress up: I have 2 Duluth pullover polo's with pockets
and collars; two different colors ... ruins my theme, but what the hell.
Also have 1 (one, count'em) Hawaiian style shirt bought at the outlet
mall, identical to one Leon has, for when we go out to eat with him and
Kim ... that ways we can look like a band on break.
Groupies, you never know ...
woodchucker
Dec 1, 2016, 4:25:15 PM12/1/16
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On 12/1/2016 1:31 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
> On Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:15:41 -0600, Leon wrote:
>
>
>>>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>>>
>>> What's a suit?
>>>
>>>
>>
>> LOL.... Thank goodness those days are way behind me but not totally
>> gone.
>
> I have good jeans, work jeans, and painting jeans - same for sneakers. I
> have T and polo shirts for summer, flannel shirts for winter, and a few
> long sleeve cotton shirts for in between. I have heavy socks and light
> socks. That's my wardrobe, except for various coats and sweaters. There
> are some advantages to being an old fart :-).
>
>
Jeans... used to call them Dungarees... now we polished the term to Jeans.
> On Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:15:41 -0600, Leon wrote:
>
>
>>>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>>>
>>> What's a suit?
>>>
>>>
>>
>> LOL.... Thank goodness those days are way behind me but not totally
>> gone.
>
> I have good jeans, work jeans, and painting jeans - same for sneakers. I
> have T and polo shirts for summer, flannel shirts for winter, and a few
> long sleeve cotton shirts for in between. I have heavy socks and light
> socks. That's my wardrobe, except for various coats and sweaters. There
> are some advantages to being an old fart :-).
>
>
--
Jeff
Leon
Dec 1, 2016, 5:57:41 PM12/1/16
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On 12/1/2016 9:37 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> writes:
>> On 12/1/2016 9:14 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
>>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> writes:
>>>> On 12/1/2016 8:50 AM, krw wrote:
>>>>> On Thu, 1 Dec 2016 07:59:48 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 12/1/2016 12:20 AM, Puckdropper wrote:
>>>>>>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
>>>>>>> Uud...@giganews.com:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
>>>>>>> "stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Puckdropper
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The cleaners return clothing on wire coat hangers.
>>>>>
>>>>> Then Texas is the refuge of the endangered species of "cleaners"? I
>>>>> don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>>>
>>> What's a suit?
>>>
>>
>>
>> LOL.... Thank goodness those days are way behind me but not totally gone.
>
> Last time I bought a suit was in 1983 (three-piece, powder blue (puke)).
Leisure Suit?!!!!! LOL.... I somehow got through that period with
> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> writes:
>> On 12/1/2016 9:14 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
>>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> writes:
>>>> On 12/1/2016 8:50 AM, krw wrote:
>>>>> On Thu, 1 Dec 2016 07:59:48 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 12/1/2016 12:20 AM, Puckdropper wrote:
>>>>>>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
>>>>>>> Uud...@giganews.com:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
>>>>>>> "stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Puckdropper
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The cleaners return clothing on wire coat hangers.
>>>>>
>>>>> Then Texas is the refuge of the endangered species of "cleaners"? I
>>>>> don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>>>
>>> What's a suit?
>>>
>>
>>
>> LOL.... Thank goodness those days are way behind me but not totally gone.
>
> Last time I bought a suit was in 1983 (three-piece, powder blue (puke)).
having to buy one of those.
Leon
Dec 1, 2016, 5:59:37 PM12/1/16
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On 12/1/2016 10:04 AM, krw wrote:
>>> Then Texas is the refuge of the endangered species of "cleaners"? I
>>> don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
>>>
>>
>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>
> Suit? Wazzat?
>
;~)
>>> Then Texas is the refuge of the endangered species of "cleaners"? I
>>> don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
>>>
>>
>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>
> Suit? Wazzat?
>
krw
Dec 1, 2016, 6:23:07 PM12/1/16
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On Thu, 1 Dec 2016 13:50:42 -0600, Swingman <k...@nospam.com> wrote:
>On 12/1/2016 12:31 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
>
>> I have good jeans, work jeans, and painting jeans - same for sneakers. I
>> have T and polo shirts for summer, flannel shirts for winter, and a few
>> long sleeve cotton shirts for in between. I have heavy socks and light
>> socks. That's my wardrobe, except for various coats and sweaters. There
>> are some advantages to being an old fart :-).
>
>I have 14 (count'em) Duluth long tail, pocket "T's", all the same color;
>4 pair of Savoy cargo shorts from Sam's, all the same color; 2 pair of
>"Faded Glory" jeans from WalMart, all the same color, but two sizes, for
>gumbo season.
>
>Definitely a theme going ...
>
>For formal wear/dress up: I have 2 Duluth pullover polo's with pockets
>and collars; two different colors ... ruins my theme, but what the hell.
Other than my gym gear, I don't own a shirt without long sleeves and a
>On 12/1/2016 12:31 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
>
>> I have good jeans, work jeans, and painting jeans - same for sneakers. I
>> have T and polo shirts for summer, flannel shirts for winter, and a few
>> long sleeve cotton shirts for in between. I have heavy socks and light
>> socks. That's my wardrobe, except for various coats and sweaters. There
>> are some advantages to being an old fart :-).
>
>I have 14 (count'em) Duluth long tail, pocket "T's", all the same color;
>4 pair of Savoy cargo shorts from Sam's, all the same color; 2 pair of
>"Faded Glory" jeans from WalMart, all the same color, but two sizes, for
>gumbo season.
>
>Definitely a theme going ...
>
>For formal wear/dress up: I have 2 Duluth pullover polo's with pockets
>and collars; two different colors ... ruins my theme, but what the hell.
collar. I think I have two or three pair of Dockers and all the rest
of my pants are jeans. I usually wear a dress shirt and jeans to
work. Come to think of it, I usually wear a dress shirt and jeans on
the weekend, too. ;-) In "colder" weather (Georgia doesn't have
"cold") I may wear a flannel shirt.
>Also have 1 (one, count'em) Hawaiian style shirt bought at the outlet
>mall, identical to one Leon has, for when we go out to eat with him and
>Kim ... that ways we can look like a band on break.
>
>Groupies, you never know ...
krw
Dec 1, 2016, 6:24:39 PM12/1/16
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On Thu, 1 Dec 2016 16:57:27 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote:
>On 12/1/2016 9:37 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> writes:
>>> On 12/1/2016 9:14 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
>>>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> writes:
>>>>> On 12/1/2016 8:50 AM, krw wrote:
>>>>>> On Thu, 1 Dec 2016 07:59:48 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 12/1/2016 12:20 AM, Puckdropper wrote:
>>>>>>>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
>>>>>>>> Uud...@giganews.com:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
>>>>>>>> "stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Puckdropper
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The cleaners return clothing on wire coat hangers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Then Texas is the refuge of the endangered species of "cleaners"? I
>>>>>> don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>>>>
>>>> What's a suit?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> LOL.... Thank goodness those days are way behind me but not totally gone.
>>
>> Last time I bought a suit was in 1983 (three-piece, powder blue (puke)).
>
>Leisure Suit?!!!!! LOL.... I somehow got through that period with
>having to buy one of those.
Without? My FIL wore polyester leisure suits. I always laughed at
>On 12/1/2016 9:37 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> writes:
>>> On 12/1/2016 9:14 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
>>>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> writes:
>>>>> On 12/1/2016 8:50 AM, krw wrote:
>>>>>> On Thu, 1 Dec 2016 07:59:48 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 12/1/2016 12:20 AM, Puckdropper wrote:
>>>>>>>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
>>>>>>>> Uud...@giganews.com:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
>>>>>>>> "stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Puckdropper
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The cleaners return clothing on wire coat hangers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Then Texas is the refuge of the endangered species of "cleaners"? I
>>>>>> don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>>>>
>>>> What's a suit?
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> LOL.... Thank goodness those days are way behind me but not totally gone.
>>
>> Last time I bought a suit was in 1983 (three-piece, powder blue (puke)).
>
>Leisure Suit?!!!!! LOL.... I somehow got through that period with
>having to buy one of those.
him/them.
Ed Pawlowski
Dec 1, 2016, 7:00:36 PM12/1/16
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On 12/1/2016 10:07 AM, Leon wrote:
>>>
>>> The cleaners return clothing on wire coat hangers.
>>
>> Then Texas is the refuge of the endangered species of "cleaners"? I
>> don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
>>
>
> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
Suits? I've not worn one in 27 years. I do wear a blazer once or twice
>>>
>>> The cleaners return clothing on wire coat hangers.
>>
>> Then Texas is the refuge of the endangered species of "cleaners"? I
>> don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
>>
>
> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
a year.
Ed Pawlowski
Dec 1, 2016, 7:02:31 PM12/1/16
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On 12/1/2016 10:14 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
>>
>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>
> What's a suit?
>
You get four of them in a deck of cards.
>>
>> You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>
> What's a suit?
>
Ed Pawlowski
Dec 1, 2016, 7:10:43 PM12/1/16
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On 12/1/2016 2:50 PM, Swingman wrote:
>
> I have 14 (count'em) Duluth long tail, pocket "T's", all the same color;
> 4 pair of Savoy cargo shorts from Sam's, all the same color; 2 pair of
> "Faded Glory" jeans from WalMart, all the same color, but two sizes, for
> gumbo season.
>
> Definitely a theme going ...
If you wear a different color shirt the neighbors will call the police
>
> I have 14 (count'em) Duluth long tail, pocket "T's", all the same color;
> 4 pair of Savoy cargo shorts from Sam's, all the same color; 2 pair of
> "Faded Glory" jeans from WalMart, all the same color, but two sizes, for
> gumbo season.
>
> Definitely a theme going ...
about a stranger loitering in the area.
My wardrobe has four colors.
Larry Blanchard
Dec 1, 2016, 7:12:02 PM12/1/16
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On Thu, 01 Dec 2016 16:57:27 -0600, Leon wrote:
> Leisure Suit?!!!!! LOL.... I somehow got through that period with
> having to buy one of those.
I knew a guy who loved them - he was on the road a lot (computer
> Leisure Suit?!!!!! LOL.... I somehow got through that period with
> having to buy one of those.
consultant type) and claimed he could get in the shower with the suit
still on, take it off after it was thoroughly wet, and hang it up after
he'd finished his shower. Never had to get a suit dry cleaned :-).
krw
Dec 1, 2016, 7:20:00 PM12/1/16
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krw
Dec 1, 2016, 7:22:15 PM12/1/16
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interview (~5 years). I donated it because it no longer fits - zero
chance of wearing it again.
Leon
Dec 2, 2016, 9:07:57 AM12/2/16
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Leon
Dec 2, 2016, 9:11:13 AM12/2/16
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the difference. ;~)
Leon
Dec 2, 2016, 9:11:42 AM12/2/16
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Ed Pawlowski
Dec 2, 2016, 12:31:45 PM12/2/16
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On 12/1/2016 7:22 PM, krw wrote:
> I wore one to my mother's funeral (~7 years ago) and to my last job
> interview (~5 years). I donated it because it no longer fits - zero
> chance of wearing it again.
>
Tailor could have taken in the pants to compensate for your weight loss.
> I wore one to my mother's funeral (~7 years ago) and to my last job
> interview (~5 years). I donated it because it no longer fits - zero
> chance of wearing it again.
>
krw
Dec 2, 2016, 12:45:21 PM12/2/16
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effort.
krw
Dec 2, 2016, 6:27:30 PM12/2/16
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DerbyDad03
Dec 2, 2016, 8:10:17 PM12/2/16
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(If anybody asks, I was never here.)
OFWW
Dec 3, 2016, 2:01:19 AM12/3/16
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On 01 Dec 2016 06:20:35 GMT, Puckdropper
car and p/u truck doors, antennae's, rabbit, trimmer, tons of useful
things, far more useful than plastic. But wooden hangers, those you
can carve, fire starters, laminate the straight ones for backing a
wrist cross bow, sling shot, and so on. Oh ya, propellers.
Sorry, couldn't resist. :)
<puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com> wrote:
>Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
>Uud...@giganews.com:
>
>>
>>
>> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>>
>
>Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
>"stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
>
>Puckdropper
Welding rod, tool hangers, small project hanger for finishing, picking
>Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
>Uud...@giganews.com:
>
>>
>>
>> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>>
>
>Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
>"stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
>
>Puckdropper
car and p/u truck doors, antennae's, rabbit, trimmer, tons of useful
things, far more useful than plastic. But wooden hangers, those you
can carve, fire starters, laminate the straight ones for backing a
wrist cross bow, sling shot, and so on. Oh ya, propellers.
Sorry, couldn't resist. :)
OFWW
Dec 3, 2016, 2:02:16 AM12/3/16
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On Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:14:09 GMT, sc...@slp53.sl.home (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:
>Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> writes:
>>On 12/1/2016 8:50 AM, krw wrote:
>>> On Thu, 1 Dec 2016 07:59:48 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote:
>Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> writes:
>>On 12/1/2016 8:50 AM, krw wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 12/1/2016 12:20 AM, Puckdropper wrote:
>>>>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
>>>>> Uud...@giganews.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
>>>>> "stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> Puckdropper
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 12/1/2016 12:20 AM, Puckdropper wrote:
>>>>> Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in news:0-SdndCtpPpsN6LFnZ2dnUU7-
>>>>> Uud...@giganews.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Come to Texas, there are an abundant amount of wire coat hangers. LOL
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Why do you have so many wire coat hangers? Were you planning to "rescue"
>>>>> "stranded" cars in local parking lots? :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> Puckdropper
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The cleaners return clothing on wire coat hangers.
>>>
>>> Then Texas is the refuge of the endangered species of "cleaners"? I
>>> don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
>>>
>>
>>>
>>> Then Texas is the refuge of the endangered species of "cleaners"? I
>>> don't think we've used a "cleaners" for twenty years.
>>>
>>
>>You clean your own suits? Where do you live?
>
>What's a suit?
Someone who works in the front office?
>
>What's a suit?
Brewster
Dec 3, 2016, 10:14:25 AM12/3/16
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On 12/1/16 12:50 PM, Swingman wrote:
> On 12/1/2016 12:31 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
>
>> I have good jeans, work jeans, and painting jeans - same for sneakers. I
>> have T and polo shirts for summer, flannel shirts for winter, and a few
>> long sleeve cotton shirts for in between. I have heavy socks and light
>> socks. That's my wardrobe, except for various coats and sweaters. There
>> are some advantages to being an old fart :-).
>
> I have 14 (count'em) Duluth long tail, pocket "T's", all the same color;
> 4 pair of Savoy cargo shorts from Sam's, all the same color; 2 pair of
> "Faded Glory" jeans from WalMart, all the same color, but two sizes, for
> gumbo season.
>
>
Ahh, long tail "T"s!
> On 12/1/2016 12:31 PM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
>
>> I have good jeans, work jeans, and painting jeans - same for sneakers. I
>> have T and polo shirts for summer, flannel shirts for winter, and a few
>> long sleeve cotton shirts for in between. I have heavy socks and light
>> socks. That's my wardrobe, except for various coats and sweaters. There
>> are some advantages to being an old fart :-).
>
> I have 14 (count'em) Duluth long tail, pocket "T's", all the same color;
> 4 pair of Savoy cargo shorts from Sam's, all the same color; 2 pair of
> "Faded Glory" jeans from WalMart, all the same color, but two sizes, for
> gumbo season.
>
>
Keeps that plumbers crack in check!
-BR
krw
Dec 3, 2016, 11:40:47 AM12/3/16
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>(If anybody asks, I was never here.)
krw
Dec 3, 2016, 11:43:02 AM12/3/16
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On Fri, 02 Dec 2016 23:02:14 -0800, OFWW <ofww1...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
Our CEO (of a $4B company, part of a $80B multi-national) doesn't even
wear them daily.
wrote:
wear them daily.
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