Random questions to which you seek an answer
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Random question mainly aimed at @goosehd and @Tago-Mago as they do a bloody good job modding...
Do you get the "unread topics" notifications down to 0 from doing your moderation?
Because I spend an ungodly amount of time on this forum everyday, and there's always 40+ unread topics

Also curious if anyone else has ever reached it down to 0...
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@Jord I keep it at zero…it’s the only way I can stay on top of the goings on.
Edit: I normally wake up about 5:00-6:00 am and start going through the posts from overnight. Then, I will check throughout the day to see the goings on and to see what needs to be addressed. Then before I go to bed, I’ll spend about 30 minutes reading anything I’ve missed.
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@goosehd Makes sense

Thanks for the reply, one day I'll get it down there too... I bloody hate unread notifications

You guys do a great job
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@Jord said in Random questions to which you seek an answer:
@goosehd Makes sense

Thanks for the reply, one day I'll get it down there too... I bloody hate unread notifications

You guys do a great job
That's what the mark all as read button is for.
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@pechelman not a direct answer but I have a 298 (also wool but not Fox Bros) and have had success using the “dry steam” cycle on my washing machine. It avoids wetting the wool (and any shrinkage) but keeps everything fresh without the hassle of going to the dry cleaner. If you don’t have that cycle I guess you could blast it with steam from an iron.
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@pechelman I also don't have a fox Brothers flannel yet but I have a few wool items. I would recommend hand washing with cool to Luke warm water and a wool safe detergent like Eucalin. I would also steer clear of the drying machine and air dry.
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Agitation is what shrinks wool stuff so hand wash and line dry is your best bet. With an undershirt a wool shirt (or jumper) should rarely need washing anyway.
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just wanted to ask which of the iron heart chinos cuts is closest to the fit of the 666s? thanks!
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@Darth-fader If you're looking at the 9oz selvedge models, it's a tricky one, as what you're after would sit right between the straight and slim-tapered styles (just like the 666 does).
It will, of course, vary for different body types/tag sizes — but for myself, wearing a tag 33 or 34 and hemmed to around 30" (losing some of the taper), I'd say the slim-tapered would be closest, compared to the fuller fit and higher rise of the straight cut. Others may disagree, though!
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thanks Sam that helps a lot
(ps. I used to really enjoy you guitar gear demos back in the day too!) -
@Darth-fader No probs at all. Ha ha, thanks, feels like a lifetime ago now

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@Giles I am and can
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Hello all, I have a random question and I thought this was the place to ask it.
I want to get some high quality and long lasting garments for my fiancé, but she isn’t into Americana/heritage-style clothing. She really likes the 90’s hip-hop style of baggy pants, bright shirts, big hoodies, etc. But I have no idea where to look for this. If anyone has any ideas of where to look I’d appreciate the help.
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@IWannaIndigoHome Some brands that were all the rage in the nineties—I’d add Karl Kani and Pelle Pelle to the list, too—though I don’t know how many you’d still find around; I think I’ve still got a few suitcases full of them at home somewhere.

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The early Girbauds were fantastic. Just a traditional five-pocket jean, big plain rear pockets, leather waistband patch, that little white label across the fly, and the blue loop.
I wore these like crazy from around ’86 to ’90, just before Girbaud started getting into that crazy Z. Cavaricci pleated high waisted Crayola color look of the early ’90s.

