http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:04:19 GMT 10 http://i57.servimg.com/u/f57/11/07/88/16/banner12.jpg http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/feed/? http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/change-of-address-socialites-t371.htm Mimi (using all caps so no one misses anything important) WE ARE MOVING, GIRLS & BOYS! NOW THAT SMILIN BUDDHA JOE HAS THE CAFE BACK ONLINE, WITH ALL THE TOPICS AND POSTS WE KNOW AND LOVE, WE ARE CLOSING UP SHOP HERE AND MOVING BACK HOME. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR INFO TO: WWW.RETROSPECTMAG.COM. JOE HAS MADE A BEAUTIFUL PLACE FOR US AND WE'LL ALL BE RIGHT AT HOME, SO DON'T DELAY. I SENT EMAILS TO THE ENTIRE MEMBER LIST, BUT I'M PUTTING THIS HERE FOR GOOD MEASURE. AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2009, ... Welcome Wagon! Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:04:19 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/change-of-address-socialites-t371.htm#5027 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/change-of-address-socialites-t371.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/route-66-now-on-dvd-t148.htm Kittenwithawhip Actually it's been out since October but I just got my first disc yesterday and I've been watching it all day. For those of you who may not be hip to the show, it's about two guys who hit the mother road. Tod was a rich kid with all the best possible avenues, but whose father died leaving vast piles of debt, so all Tod has now is this bitchen' convertible 1960 corvette and his best pal Buzz. Buzz is tough "survivor" from Hells Kitchen who was hired on one of Tod's father's boats ... New Classics. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:39:54 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/route-66-now-on-dvd-t148.htm#1472 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/route-66-now-on-dvd-t148.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/port-halcyon-t268.htm Jumpin' Jim It looks like Port Halcyon re-emerged from the depths. It's a ghost town: I think everyone who was posting there has moved over here! Welcome Wagon! Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:05:30 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/port-halcyon-t268.htm#3223 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/port-halcyon-t268.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/hello-there-t2.htm Mimi
Welcome to the Social Club!

Most of you know me as Mimi, from Port Halcyon and everywhere else!

Please stop in and post a quick Intro here for the new folks, and then let's pick up where we left off!]]> Welcome Wagon! Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:45:10 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/hello-there-t2.htm#2 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/hello-there-t2.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/what-s-for-dinner-t100.htm lindydiva
Pan-broiled steak; carrots with butter, salt & pepper; broccoli with lemon, olive oil & pepper; rice with bell pepper, carrots.

Tomorrow:

pan-sauteed pork chops with red cabbage
oven roasted veg (parsnips/carrots/potatoes/onion/garlic)]]> Cookbook Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:45:03 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/what-s-for-dinner-t100.htm#778 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/what-s-for-dinner-t100.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/70-anniversary-of-beginning-of-ww2-t370.htm Miss Roulette Today (3 September 2009) marks the 70th anniversary of the start of WW2. The BBC have put together some archive footage from 1938-9 which highlights events from Chamberlain's Munich agreement to the declaration of war - BBC Archive. There is also an article on Nicholas Winton, who organised the 'Kindertransports' from Czechoslovakia to Britain, Winton's Children. I'm sure there will be lots more articles and footage in the coming years as other anniversaries are noted. Non-Fiction Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:19:54 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/70-anniversary-of-beginning-of-ww2-t370.htm#4980 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/70-anniversary-of-beginning-of-ww2-t370.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/mad-men-t367.htm Crash Has anybody checked out the new Mad Men on AMC?! I love that series, and it looks like this season is going to be intense! New Classics. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:36:15 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/mad-men-t367.htm#4892 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/mad-men-t367.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/what-s-everybody-reading-t35.htm BygoneKnits I always have a ton of volumes going at once, but at the moment, I'm on huge kicks of Agatha Christie and Wodehouse (such security blankets for me). But last night I started The Red House, by A.A. Milne (yes, he of Winnie-the-Pooh fame). So far, it's of the typical 1920s/30s English Country House Murder genre, but there's something of the same delightful, lighthearted, bedtime story tone of the WTP books about it. Plus, I'm listening to it on audiobook, and there's something comforting about ... Fiction Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:20:50 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/what-s-everybody-reading-t35.htm#215 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/what-s-everybody-reading-t35.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cars-cars-cars-f24/scooter-t362.htm ortega76 Now that I at last have a job and it's close to my house, I've been thinking about buying scooter to commute as opposed to driving my car. Anyone commute by scooter? Cars, Cars, Cars Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:28:22 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cars-cars-cars-f24/scooter-t362.htm#4783 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cars-cars-cars-f24/scooter-t362.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/period-pieces-t112.htm Mimi I'm not sure if Hollywood is really doing anything these days that will become a 'classic' but I wanted to separate the new from the old. Specifically, here, I want to talk about some of the period pieces that have been getting a lot of talk. ******************************************************************************* I'm heading out to see 'Atonement' today and wondered if anyone else had seen it? It looks absolutely beautiful, so even if the story is crap, it should be a gorgeous ... New Classics. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:10:57 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/period-pieces-t112.htm#951 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/period-pieces-t112.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/right-now-on-tcm-t13.htm Mimi
I love this radio program, never miss it, but I've not seen any of the films, and TCM is showing two of them starting now!!!]]> the Golden Age of Hollywood Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:02:11 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/right-now-on-tcm-t13.htm#62 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/right-now-on-tcm-t13.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/thalman-t358.htm fume hood Just read the Thalman biography and recommend it highly. the Golden Age of Hollywood Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:59:42 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/thalman-t358.htm#4758 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/thalman-t358.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/do-you-blog-t227.htm lindydiva
I'd love some feedback about it.

Format is meh, I'm not techincally inclined. If anyone could give me advice on that as well, I'd be grateful.


--Eileen]]> Non-Fiction Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:53:05 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/do-you-blog-t227.htm#2517 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/do-you-blog-t227.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/health-beauty-f8/cold-cream-woes-t368.htm Ali I used to use this as a cleanser, years ago, but gradually moved to a different brand and a cleansing milk. I thought I'd like to give the cream a go again so I picked a jar of Pond's last week. I had wanted Noxema but you can't buy it here in the U.K. and in any case, I don't know if its still made. Anyway, perhaps my Teflon memory fails me, but I don't remember it being so horribly greasy and difficult to remove. The stuff is at the back of the bathroom cabinet now. Not impressed. I ... Health & Beauty Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:02:49 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/health-beauty-f8/cold-cream-woes-t368.htm#4899 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/health-beauty-f8/cold-cream-woes-t368.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/general-store-f32/vintage-and-retro-packaging-t310.htm Lost Soul OK, now we have a dedicated thread for you to post images of your favourite packaging; those colourful items that the admen and designers have hypnotised you into buying, those comely comestibles positively shining with old-fashioned goodness. Most pomades still have quite timeless tins or labels, most notably Royal Cown, Blue Magic Pressing Oil, Murrays (Hair-Glo and Exelento) and Black and White. Brylcreem has ditched its iconic roots and is trying to appeal to the stupid-haired crowd. General Store Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:52:57 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/general-store-f32/vintage-and-retro-packaging-t310.htm#4099 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/general-store-f32/vintage-and-retro-packaging-t310.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/speaking-of-cigars-what-do-you-smoke-t361.htm ortega76 I needed to unwind a bit so I sat on the back porch and smoked a CAO America torpedo. I figured I'd give it a try. I like pinstripe-suits, so why not try a pinstripe smoke? It's a barberpole, with two wrappers. It was good. A little stronger than I normally care for, but it had a good draw and a nice leather and coffee set of notes. Brandy, Cigars, Politics... Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:03:50 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/speaking-of-cigars-what-do-you-smoke-t361.htm#4781 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/speaking-of-cigars-what-do-you-smoke-t361.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/politics-a-real-he-man-political-hero-gotta-favorite-t176.htm the_librarian It seems today our political appointees are all much to human. I want to know what happened to the dedicated public employee of yesteryears...you know, the Churchills, the TR's....real he-men. Who's your favorite? People can say what they want, but Truman get's my vote! Any politican that can say stuff like this is ok in my book: "...Some day I hope to meet you. When that happens you'll need a new nose, a lot of beefsteak for black eyes, and perhaps a supporter below...." Source: ... Brandy, Cigars, Politics... Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:33:13 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/politics-a-real-he-man-political-hero-gotta-favorite-t176.htm#1770 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/politics-a-real-he-man-political-hero-gotta-favorite-t176.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-talent-pool-f31/a-place-for-you-to-show-us-your-stuff-t251.htm Lost Soul
Kind of an 'in-house' spam section to promote yourself or your wares to us and the world at large.

Feel free to post stuff you've previously put in a different thread.]]> The Talent Pool Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:05:56 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-talent-pool-f31/a-place-for-you-to-show-us-your-stuff-t251.htm#2982 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-talent-pool-f31/a-place-for-you-to-show-us-your-stuff-t251.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/home-canning-t363.htm SusieQT I just put up my first few jars of 2009! Four pints of dilly beans- a new recipe for me and I can't wait to try them. But you're supposed to wait at least 2 weeks for the flavors to blend, so it'll be a while. I picked the green beans in the garden this afternoon and they went straight into the jars- you can't get any fresher than that! Also six half-pints of berry jam. Jayson and I made this together and I'm hoping it turns out OK. We picked a couple pints of wild raspberries and ... Cookbook Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:36:49 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/home-canning-t363.htm#4784 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/home-canning-t363.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/cherry-recipes-t359.htm Mina Here's my recipe for sour cherry cobbler: 4 cups sour cherries 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 1/4 cup boiling water Pit the cherries over a bowl, so the juice gets saved. Stir in cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract. In a small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, salt, ... Cookbook Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:29:23 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/cherry-recipes-t359.htm#4769 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/cherry-recipes-t359.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/victory-gardens-t188.htm Kittenwithawhip After many years of wishing I could do it, I've finally convinced my neighbor to let me commandeer her back yard. She has an enormous sunny yard with nothing in it. It's been fallow so long that the soil has become one giant slab of brick. Even weeds have trouble rooting up in it. On the other hand, I have a great little garden but almost no sunshine, certainly not enough to have any food crops. So, we got together and she got her chocolate on my peanut butter, so to speak, and we decided ... Cookbook Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:21:12 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/victory-gardens-t188.htm#1921 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/victory-gardens-t188.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/thin-man-on-tcm-t350.htm ortega76 The Thin Man and After The Thin Man on TCM. Sweet tea in the fridge. Life is good.]]> the Golden Age of Hollywood Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:11:56 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/thin-man-on-tcm-t350.htm#4691 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/thin-man-on-tcm-t350.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/vintage-monsters-invade-california-t347.htm Ali
[youtube][/youtube]]]> the Golden Age of Hollywood Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:07:54 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/vintage-monsters-invade-california-t347.htm#4679 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/vintage-monsters-invade-california-t347.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/the-social-club-book-chain-t346.htm Miss Roulette I've just been reading Grey Mask by Patricia Wentworth and thought there would probably be a few members of the Social Club who would like to read it. So I propose to start a book chain. Any member can take part. All you have to do is list the book, with a little review or link so members can read more about the book. Anyone interested in reading the book should PM the poster. The poster then lists the people who want the book (preferably by editing their original post) and sends it to the ... Fiction Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:56:54 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/the-social-club-book-chain-t346.htm#4664 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/fiction-f11/the-social-club-book-chain-t346.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/housekeeping-encyclopedia-f13/eek-a-mouse-t190.htm Lost Soul God knows how, but we have a little visitor in our first-floor, concrete flat. I saw the little terror legging it across the kitchen floor after I heard an unfamiliar skritchy skratchy sound. He's somewhere behind the cooker/ cupboards chuckling at us. Anyway, I get paranoid about rodents nibbling through wires (I had a succession of rats as pets and know what vandals they are) so he/she needs to be caught. Alive of course; we are nice people. So far I have cut the top off a baited plastic ... Housekeeping Encyclopedia Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:06:38 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/housekeeping-encyclopedia-f13/eek-a-mouse-t190.htm#1964 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/housekeeping-encyclopedia-f13/eek-a-mouse-t190.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/all-the-best-f6/the-puppini-sisters-t131.htm SusieQT Anyone ever hear these gals? They have a new album out- "The Return of Ruby Woo" or something like that- that's gotten good reviews. All The Best Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:16:00 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/all-the-best-f6/the-puppini-sisters-t131.htm#1207 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/all-the-best-f6/the-puppini-sisters-t131.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cleaning-up-f23/shaving-t200.htm Lost Soul For anyone that is interested, The Sophisticate's Diary now has full instructions on the care of your straight razor. Do any of you use straight razors? I know there's less than a handful of chaps on here but maybe some of the more 'dangerous dames' are adept at wielding a cut-throat when seeking silky-smooth legs? I can't say I'd take a straight razor into the shower with me though as life-changing catastrophe would only be a slip away. Cleaning Up Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:32:24 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cleaning-up-f23/shaving-t200.htm#2134 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cleaning-up-f23/shaving-t200.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/plea-for-reader-suggestions-t36.htm Mimi
While I realize that all the General discussions are open to all, we have some sections for the Ladies and want to offer the same courtesy to the Gents.

So let's have it.]]> Brandy, Cigars, Politics... Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:45:32 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/plea-for-reader-suggestions-t36.htm#218 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/plea-for-reader-suggestions-t36.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/birthday-cakes-t273.htm lindydiva A while back, when I was still doing a lot of swing dancing, I had plenty of people to bake for. One cake I made was a chocolate genoise with cherry preserves and a milk chocolate ganauche. Last year I made my husband an almond buttercake with a salted buttercream frosting. The candies are coated hazelnuts. This year he wants yellow cake with a chocolate frosting. I'm making a sour cream yellow cake with a bittersweet buttercream frosting. And one year my boyfriend at the time ... Cookbook Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:27:55 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/birthday-cakes-t273.htm#3421 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cookbook-f14/birthday-cakes-t273.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/interiors-f30/house-renovationback-to-the-30s-t243.htm lindydiva Don't hold your breath or anything, but it looks like we might be buying a house. Incredibly, my husband found one in the area that's almost reasonable (here, a doghouse would go for $200,000 +). It's even within walking distance of our current apartment. And it was built in 1930. However (you knew there'd be at least one, right?)....it's a foreclosure. It's bank owned, and the process can be slippery. The last owner decided to get back at the bank by ripping out the entire kitchen. ... Interiors Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:18:47 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/interiors-f30/house-renovationback-to-the-30s-t243.htm#2740 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/interiors-f30/house-renovationback-to-the-30s-t243.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/new-book-the-thin-man-murder-over-cocktails-t335.htm Marlowe The Thin Man: Murder Over Cocktails was published in November, 2008 but I only just now found out about it. My order is in!]]> Non-Fiction Sun, 17 May 2009 20:06:50 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/new-book-the-thin-man-murder-over-cocktails-t335.htm#4470 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/new-book-the-thin-man-murder-over-cocktails-t335.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/screwball-comedy-t78.htm lindydiva A favorite of mine. Here are some good ones: Midnight Holiday My Man Godfrey The Joy of Living Theodora Goes Wild Favorite actors & actresses: Don Ameche; Katharine Hepburn; Francis Lederer; Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.; Irene Dunne; William Powell; James Cagney; Joan Blondell. I also like: The Bride Came C.O.D. Blonde Crazy ...and many, many more! the Golden Age of Hollywood Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:30:39 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/screwball-comedy-t78.htm#546 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/screwball-comedy-t78.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-workshop-f22/re-use-your-vintage-calendars-t340.htm Lost Soul It should be fairly obvious (it wasn't to me) that there are only 14 permutations of calendar. Therefore it is very handy, for retronauts such as ourselves, to know which year of the past had the same calendar as the present. Then we can re-use, or buy, those excellent old calendars from our favourite eras without having to deface them with scribbled modifications! The following Instructable will show you how to use Excel to create a list of compatible years, or you could just cut and paste ... The Workshop Wed, 27 May 2009 14:00:26 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-workshop-f22/re-use-your-vintage-calendars-t340.htm#4539 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-workshop-f22/re-use-your-vintage-calendars-t340.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/what-s-new-t312.htm lindydiva
What would you recommend? I'd love to hear about your choices.]]> New Classics. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:55:19 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/what-s-new-t312.htm#4114 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/new-classics-f28/what-s-new-t312.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/sewing-knitting-crocheting-f15/projects-t46.htm BygoneKnits What's everyone working on? Or recently (or not-so-recently) finished? What's up next? A few things I recently finished up: 1964 pullover by Pauline Denham (needs to be properly blocked, obviously -- it's looking a tad rumpled at the moment)...the collar opens in the back. 1936 diagonally ribbed scarf by Minerva (with monogramme)...um...yeah...had a wee bit of trouble removing all of the stray kitty fur.... I also made another, but altered the pattern a bit to be ... Sewing, Knitting & Crocheting Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:46:41 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/sewing-knitting-crocheting-f15/projects-t46.htm#366 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/sewing-knitting-crocheting-f15/projects-t46.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cars-cars-cars-f24/bicycles-t336.htm Miss Roulette Not cars, but that other form of vintage transport - the bicycle. I've been looking for a new bike for the past month or so. My current bike is a modern hybrid 21 gear job that was good for daily commuting around London. Now I live on the borders of the countryside and only use my bike for short jaunts to antique shops and pubs I want something more fitting. Firstly, the current top runner for Miss R's new bike - the ladies classic loop frame in green From Cycles of Yesteryear. ... Cars, Cars, Cars Thu, 21 May 2009 19:56:40 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cars-cars-cars-f24/bicycles-t336.htm#4493 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/cars-cars-cars-f24/bicycles-t336.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/arts-and-architecture-t331.htm Lost Soul I'll kick off this new topic with news that Taschen has reprinted the complete Arts and Architecture magazine from 1945-1954. Ten years, ten boxes, 118 issues, 6076 pages! Every issue from 1945 to 1954 reproduced in its entirety The magazines are reproduced as exact facsimiles, from the covers, articles and advertisements to the paper and binding Packaged in custom-designed boxes for easy vertical or flat storage, one for every year Limited to 5000 numbered copies Supplement booklet ... Non-Fiction Sat, 09 May 2009 19:15:31 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/arts-and-architecture-t331.htm#4422 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/arts-and-architecture-t331.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/sewing-knitting-crocheting-f15/making-your-owncurtains-t262.htm lindydiva I am no seamstress! Just the same, I wanted custom curtains in my "new" kitchen, and making them myself was the only way. I found great vintage repro fabric online and now I have curtains on my cabinets. It took all day, as I still haven't messed around with my "new" sewing machine. I have not used a sewing machine since I was about 12 years old (really). But thanks to a good iron and my needle and thread I'm done. I still need curtains for the windows. ... Sewing, Knitting & Crocheting Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:37:26 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/sewing-knitting-crocheting-f15/making-your-owncurtains-t262.htm#3167 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/sewing-knitting-crocheting-f15/making-your-owncurtains-t262.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/coffee-table-and-picture-books-t145.htm Lost Soul I'm a sucker for coffee table books and it's a safe bet that if it's good or it features some kind of vintage or retro smut, I've got it. I wont list them so just presume I have them all. At the moment I'm enjoying a smut-free book called Cartoon Modern- Style and Design in Fifties Animation, which is about exactly what it says. It's not just a treat for the eyes as it seems to have all the information you could possibly need on the subject. Find it HERE Non-Fiction Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:33:39 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/coffee-table-and-picture-books-t145.htm#1449 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/coffee-table-and-picture-books-t145.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/general-store-f32/canning-jars-t334.htm SusieQT
The jars are pretty cool- one is huge, about 1.5 qts- and they all have their original zinc or glass bail lids. I love using them for storing dry goods; they're so much nicer to use than plastic containers.]]> General Store Sun, 17 May 2009 01:35:23 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/general-store-f32/canning-jars-t334.htm#4469 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/general-store-f32/canning-jars-t334.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/the-story-of-three-loves-t332.htm fume hood Three shorts revolving around passengers of an ocean liner at sea, I think coming from Paris. Short 1 James Mason plays Charles Coudray, a well-known ballet director. Moira Shearer, is a ballerina who performs for him, knowing it will kill her heart. Very long ballet sequence. Short 2 Tommy (very young Ricky Nelson) is a 12-year-old boy travelling with his French governess and tutor (Leslie Caron); and he's bored out of his mind. He happens upon a witch, Mrs. Pennicott (Ethel Barrymore) ... the Golden Age of Hollywood Sat, 16 May 2009 16:47:27 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/the-story-of-three-loves-t332.htm#4449 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/the-story-of-three-loves-t332.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/your-favorite-girl-t325.htm fume hood Myrna Loy for me. What about your favorite from the Golden Age? the Golden Age of Hollywood Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:02:33 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/your-favorite-girl-t325.htm#4391 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/your-favorite-girl-t325.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/travel-t324.htm fume hood http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30476750/]]> Brandy, Cigars, Politics... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:54:02 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/travel-t324.htm#4390 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/brandy-cigars-politics-f10/travel-t324.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/do-not-type-thesocialclubcom-into-your-browser-t280.htm Dread Scott
Of course - I am am not judging, here. Far be it from ME, of all people.]]> Welcome Wagon! Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:51:30 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/do-not-type-thesocialclubcom-into-your-browser-t280.htm#3609 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/welcome-wagon-f1/do-not-type-thesocialclubcom-into-your-browser-t280.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/what-are-you-reading-t296.htm lindydiva Courtesans, by Katie Hickman.

Looks very interesting. I haven't started it yet.]]> Non-Fiction Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:25:31 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/what-are-you-reading-t296.htm#3860 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/non-fiction-f12/what-are-you-reading-t296.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/fred-s-best-partner-t328.htm fume hood
What do you think?]]> the Golden Age of Hollywood Fri, 01 May 2009 21:24:45 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/fred-s-best-partner-t328.htm#4408 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/fred-s-best-partner-t328.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/favorite-astaire-rogers-movie-t120.htm Marlowe I'm sure there will be varied choices here. Everyone likes a certain astaire-Rogers based on either the songs, dance numbers, the Deco sets, the supporting players, or the witty banter between Fred and Ginger. So let's see who likes which film! We can discuss as the thread moves along... the Golden Age of Hollywood Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:10:58 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/favorite-astaire-rogers-movie-t120.htm#1094 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/favorite-astaire-rogers-movie-t120.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/housekeeping-encyclopedia-f13/why-not-reproductions-depression-glass-in-particular-t23.htm Kittenwithawhip I was boggled by a gorgeous display of depression glass wares recently at an antique shop, and maybe that was a good thing because I didn't buy any. I was sure some of it was modern and could be bought at a better price elsewhere, like the purple Dahlia set I see in the Victorian Trading Co.'s catalog every other month...no way was THAT antique. So anyway, I went home and started looking up depressionware and was astounded by the number of snotty sites that say you should never EVER buy ... Housekeeping Encyclopedia Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:41:13 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/housekeeping-encyclopedia-f13/why-not-reproductions-depression-glass-in-particular-t23.htm#118 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/housekeeping-encyclopedia-f13/why-not-reproductions-depression-glass-in-particular-t23.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/housekeeping-encyclopedia-f13/vintage-linens-t87.htm lindydiva I like to use real napkins and tablecloths, but modern laundries don't have a clue; they set the stains right in, and don't know from starch. So...every few months I have a hand laundry marathon, as follows: *mend *pre-treat *soak similar colors/fabrics together *keep scrubbing at stains, etc. *rinse well with plain water, then vinegar water, then scented water *wring out *dip into a solution of starch, wring out, and hang to dry (this in the bathroom, we are in a 3rd ... Housekeeping Encyclopedia Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:41:14 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/housekeeping-encyclopedia-f13/vintage-linens-t87.htm#612 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/housekeeping-encyclopedia-f13/vintage-linens-t87.htm http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/what-movie-did-you-just-watch-rank-1-10-t108.htm Marlowe
Manhattan Melodrama (1934) 7/10 I finally watched this from the Loy-Powell DVD set and this is typical wonderful MGM entertainment. Gable gets the flashier part, but Powell matches him every step of the way.]]> the Golden Age of Hollywood Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:03:19 GMT http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/what-movie-did-you-just-watch-rank-1-10-t108.htm#858 http://thesocialclub.forumotion.com/the-golden-age-of-hollywood-f2/what-movie-did-you-just-watch-rank-1-10-t108.htm