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    • ChrisC
      Chris
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      True. Of course, in the old days I wouldn't have paid good money to run nine miles on a Saturday morning…

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        Revisiting the royals thing, Americans have always been obsessed with the royal family as a general rule. I never understood it, or for that matter why such an obsolete institution remains in the first place, even in a ceremonial capacity.

        We wanted the Kennedys and then the Bushs to be royal families. We talk about freedom and democracy, but in the end we want to be ruled and don't really understand democratic principles. We don't even vote. Being rulers of our own destinies just sounds like too much work. So much easier if someone just tells us what to do.

        You folks had the wherewithal to impose the Magna Carta on royals, but centuries since just can't quite finish tearing that band aid off, eh? "Good for tourism," right?

        And no, Chris, that doesn't make you old. Your age does 😉

        Think it, be it.

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        • Megatron1505M
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          The reaction to the Royal Wedding in our house is varied.

          Wife - Up at 7, cleans the entire house, perched in front of the TV from 9 to watch the full days coverage.

          Me - When will this be over so I can watch the FA Cup final

          Tom - What wedding? What’s for breakfast? Can I have £20 to spend on Fortnight? What’s for lunch? Where’s my phone?

          Dog - Woof (sniffs his own genitals)

          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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          • neph93N
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            That mirrors my Saturday to a tee with the exception of the number of kids asking me for money…

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

            • Virginia Woolf
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            • Madame ButtonflyM
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              @neph93:

              @Giles:

              Read that out loud to the @Madame Buttonfly

              Please tell her I’m very much looking forward to seeing her in July.

              Ditto @neph93  😘

              AKA Mrs G

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              • S
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                @Matty123:

                @manufc10:

                As an American I had no clue about any of this…couldn't even name whoever is getting married and don't care who they are.

                I’m skeptical of this. Unless of course you don’t watch any need at all. In that case I get it. Or stand in line at a checkout counter that has magazines. But you do live in Arizona and claim to never be outside… i guess I believe you  😃

                All I know is Megan's getting married to 1 of them. Wouldn't have a freaking clue which one. No TV, No radio, no newspapers. It happens 🙂

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                • SeulS
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                  To the ginger queen.

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                  • DougNgD
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                    Any suggestions for a reproofing wax? I was looking for Halley Stevenson's reproofing wax but can't find an online retailer

                    Just ordered this thing for the fall

                    https://tripleaughtdesign.com/shop/rogue-wx-jacket/

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    • Matty123M
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                      @Megatron1505:

                      The reaction to the Royal Wedding in our house is varied.

                      Wife - Up at 7, cleans the entire house, perched in front of the TV from 9 to watch the full days coverage.

                      Me - When will this be over so I can watch the FA Cup final

                      Tom - What wedding? What’s for breakfast? Can I have £20 to spend on Fortnight? What’s for lunch? Where’s my phone?

                      Dog - Woof (sniffs his own genitals)

                      Winner

                      Maybe so. Maybe not

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                      • Matty123M
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                        Can I get shrinkage if I hot wash and dry the 17 ounce duck 189? It’s too big in a xxl.

                        @neph93 @Appfaff

                        @Giles ?

                        Maybe so. Maybe not

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                        • Max PowerM
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                          @ Matty123 I once tried to shrink my black 17 oz duck Type III. I think there's a bit shrinkage possible with really hot washes, but still it wasn't a lot.

                          @elclintor:

                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                          • Matty123M
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                            Ok thank you @Max Power

                            Maybe so. Maybe not

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                            • J
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                              I’ve found the drier to cause more shrinkage than the washer,if that helps.

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                              • UnTuckedU
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                                @Jett129:

                                I’ve found the drier to cause more shrinkage than the washer,if that helps.

                                Ditto.

                                Even if only for 10-15mins

                                In search of:
                                IHV-04, med.
                                IHSH-185, large
                                IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                                • AppfaffA
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                                  Du k definitely tightens up a bit, but the already tight weave and it being one washed already means it won’t shrink that much.

                                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                                  • neph93N
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                                    @Matty123:

                                    Can I get shrinkage if I hot wash and dry the 17 ounce duck 189? It’s too big in a xxl.

                                    Yeah, you’ll get a little but not much. If you do wash it hard please do soak it first. Duck can get abrasion lines easily.

                                    But how is it too big? As a shirt or overshirt?

                                    “Some of those that work forces
                                    Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                    • Matty123M
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                                      Thank you @Jett129 and @UnTucked

                                      That’s good to hear. Maybe I’ll just keep this and burn it in the dryer

                                      Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                      • UnTuckedU
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                                        There will be some shrinkage… So at very least, the "Roping Fairy" will visit you!!!

                                        In search of:
                                        IHV-04, med.
                                        IHSH-185, large
                                        IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                                        • Matty123M
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                                          Ok, I’ll post pics for opinions later.

                                          Thanks @neph93

                                          Maybe so. Maybe not

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            Do it @Matty123 . Throw it over an IH shirt for comparison, your IHSH-193 or cookie monster UHF.

                                            “Some of those that work forces
                                            Are the same that burn crosses”

                                            • Virginia Woolf
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