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by Glurrk
Mon Aug 27, 2007 6:54 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: If Indys 'Traveling Hat' Is Supposedly Grey,Then Why,,,,,
Replies: 136
Views: 6962

So what are you saying, we all have to rush out and buy propeller beanies? Come to think of it, if Indy can wear it, it must not be THAT bad... (from another thread, quoting myself) I hope everyone realizes how different of a movie it would have been if Indy's hat had indeed been a fully functional...
by Glurrk
Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: If Indys 'Traveling Hat' Is Supposedly Grey,Then Why,,,,,
Replies: 136
Views: 6962

You people are all nuts. That hat looks multicolored to me!

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(Yeah, this is the umpteenth time I've posted that pic. It's also the umpteenth time the subject has come up, too!) :roll: :wink: :wink: :wink:
by Glurrk
Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: UPDATE!!! Chicago whipcracking... Cancelled/ A done deal.
Replies: 56
Views: 2831

Awesome, man- I'll check back for updates. 8)

(If we get this going again, I'll bring a video camera- something I should have done last time- I missed some great cracks by you guys...)
by Glurrk
Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:03 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: UPDATE!!! Chicago whipcracking... Cancelled/ A done deal.
Replies: 56
Views: 2831

Hey, with Spring just around the corner, anyone up for trying this out again??? (Just thought I'd throw this out now, so planning could be done in advance...) :)
by Glurrk
Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:32 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Calling all Magnoli Clothiers customers...
Replies: 14
Views: 1586

A shirt pic from another satisfied customer:
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by Glurrk
Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:32 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: UPDATE!!! Chicago whipcracking... Cancelled/ A done deal.
Replies: 56
Views: 2831

PM sent. :)
by Glurrk
Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:23 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: UPDATE!!! Chicago whipcracking... Cancelled/ A done deal.
Replies: 56
Views: 2831

I'm still slightly iffy- Here's the scoop: My wife wants to see what this whip-crackin' is all about, and this means she would end up bringing my 5 month old daughter along... ...who does not like loud noises! So, I'm going to see if she doesn't freak out (my daughter, that is) if I put her in the y...
by Glurrk
Fri May 05, 2006 4:39 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: UPDATE!!! Chicago whipcracking... Cancelled/ A done deal.
Replies: 56
Views: 2831

I was able to make the last one- I bet I could make this one, too. 8)
by Glurrk
Fri Mar 03, 2006 12:16 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Whip Holder questions.
Replies: 46
Views: 1495

Re: Whip Holder questions.

I'm not here to complain about that though. I already contacted Todd and I'm waiting for a reply. I've bought quite a few things from him and this is the first problem I've ever had with anything he's made. I'm guessing it's a fluke and that it was a defective snap. I've a whip holder from Todd. It...
by Glurrk
Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:11 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Real or Replica?
Replies: 26
Views: 752

VP wrote:Because it looks fake.
Keep in mind, that you are examining a still image that normally lasts one-thirtieth of a second on an NTSC monitor. However, if your reflexes just happen to be that fast, I salute you. Stand tall and walk proud knowing you stand alone amongst the herd. :wink:
by Glurrk
Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Real or Replica?
Replies: 26
Views: 752

Snakewhip_Sable wrote:it should go 'bang!' or have some sort of visible muzzle 'action'.
Here's another (and better) example of digital muzzle flash from someone else's movie.
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by Glurrk
Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:31 pm
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: Real or Replica?
Replies: 26
Views: 752

I'm coming at it from a filmmaking perpective, so, ideally, it should go 'bang!' or have some sort of visible muzzle 'action'. A flash or spark or smoke, or something. Why not simply add a digital flash when in postproduction? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/Glurrk/KenFiring.jpg The flash wa...
by Glurrk
Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:12 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Does anyone own the WPG shirt
Replies: 8
Views: 352

I own the WPG shirt too. The material is very sturdy; its only drawback is that it does have lots of room in the waist. I had mine taken to a local tailor and adjusted, but it still is a touch baggy. Perhaps if I stopped doing sit-ups... :-k
by Glurrk
Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:15 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Can a bullwhip be a weapon?
Replies: 56
Views: 2974

Last Crusader wrote:I have to ask but what are kitanas?
I suspect he meant katanas.
by Glurrk
Sat Oct 15, 2005 12:52 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: I said I would stop with the jacket
Replies: 30
Views: 1314

Re: I said I would stop with the jacket

Jack Flanders wrote:I think it's hat time.
It's ALWAYS hat time. :)

(This is normal for a Gearhead. Let it happen. Soon it will be whip time, don't fight it.) :D
by Glurrk
Thu Oct 06, 2005 8:37 am
Forum: Guns & Holsters
Topic: My Indy gun, plus other pic's of my favorites
Replies: 11
Views: 632

Hemingway Jones wrote:It is kind of funny that it is real; almost like finding out that the Phillipino Army uses Blasters! :wink: :lol:
At least they're not using lightsabers! :)
by Glurrk
Thu Oct 06, 2005 1:29 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My wife and the fedora she doesn't know I ordered.
Replies: 64
Views: 3545

Three words for a successful marriage: Separate Bank Accounts. :wink:
by Glurrk
Thu Oct 06, 2005 12:29 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: How long does it take to get the federation hat by mail?
Replies: 11
Views: 288

I thought the website should have that information. I do know that if you are ordering a color other than brown, it will take a bit longer than normal. :)
by Glurrk
Wed Oct 05, 2005 12:50 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: WHIP CRACKING IN THE CHICAGO AREA
Replies: 48
Views: 2333

agent5 wrote:Anybody...?
Count me in! :D As far as I know, I pretty much have the whole darn day... (a rarity indeed)
by Glurrk
Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:28 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Confirmation of Grooves (new pics 5/29)
Replies: 111
Views: 4448

As a matter of fact, I have already located a copy of Madonna's "Get into the Groove" so that I can have it on repeat play while we are waiting for the movie to begin. :roll: \:D/ Bufflehead, I also recommend King Floyd's "Groove Me" tune! :wink: Come on, and groove me, baby. I ...
by Glurrk
Tue Oct 04, 2005 9:41 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: Support group for people waiting for jackets
Replies: 94
Views: 4357

A 12-step program or something? :) :wink:

(Hang in there. When I was waiting for my cotton Raiders jacket, the delivery was made- but I wasn't home- so it got sent back to the Post Office. I had to wait 'til the morning to run & get it myself!) :lol:
by Glurrk
Mon Oct 03, 2005 3:22 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: WHIP CRACKING IN THE CHICAGO AREA
Replies: 48
Views: 2333

agent5 wrote:Does everyone want to meet at my place first and then take a couple of cars or do we all wanna meet at the location?
Depends where the location is, I suppose. :) I'd be coming in from the western suburbs. (Lyons)
by Glurrk
Sun Oct 02, 2005 11:41 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: A Tailored, Accurate Shirt
Replies: 128
Views: 6285

Just when you think it can't get any better... :D

Thank you, Indy Magnoli! :D
by Glurrk
Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:45 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: WHIP CRACKING IN THE CHICAGO AREA
Replies: 48
Views: 2333

I'm 90% positive I can swing the 16th. :)

I imagine one other question would be, "What time of day?"
by Glurrk
Fri Sep 30, 2005 1:41 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: WHIP CRACKING IN THE CHICAGO AREA
Replies: 48
Views: 2333

Since I can consistently hit myself in the ear with the circus crack, I tend to avoid that maneuver these days... :oops:
by Glurrk
Fri Sep 30, 2005 8:40 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: What did you do in your Wested today ??
Replies: 60
Views: 2938

Ninjas are just misunderstood, Glurrk. They're really lovable guys and gals ... that just let out a little steam (and blinding powder/shurikens) every once in a while. :wink: :D I did try to talk it out with them, Spooky! I'm afraid they just weren't in a listening sort of mood that day! :wink:
by Glurrk
Fri Sep 30, 2005 1:11 am
Forum: Leather Jacket
Topic: What did you do in your Wested today ??
Replies: 60
Views: 2938

You guys are lucky...

All I have is a cotton Wested...
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...and I had to spend the day fighting off marauding bands of ninjas (which I hate!) :evil:
by Glurrk
Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:40 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: WHIP CRACKING IN THE CHICAGO AREA
Replies: 48
Views: 2333

If this doesn't work out, is anyone up for meeting together anyway?
by Glurrk
Thu Sep 29, 2005 9:11 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: My old Akubra
Replies: 3
Views: 287

Those tall crowns always look good, Deval! :D (Hope your new AB meets your expectations!) :)
by Glurrk
Wed Sep 28, 2005 11:59 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Gray Federations
Replies: 9
Views: 812

Spatterdash- I'm sorry for not getting to this thread earlier! I'm one of the few members here who ONLY has a grey Akubra Fed (regular). Here are some starter pics: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/Glurrk/AkubraFed.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/Glurrk/extrazen.jpg http://img.photo...
by Glurrk
Wed Sep 28, 2005 8:08 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: WHIP CRACKING IN THE CHICAGO AREA
Replies: 48
Views: 2333

There are two forest preserves with very open clearings. One is very secluded and fairly deep in the woods or one that's right off a main road. Both are very open fields and perfect for practice, only one is alot more private. I vote for the more private area, although the noise may attract undue a...
by Glurrk
Mon Sep 26, 2005 8:57 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Just Got My First Indy Hat.......With Pics!
Replies: 30
Views: 1156

Modern Jones wrote:Welcome Junior!
(sigh) Didn't he just say, "Don't call..."


Aw, never mind.


:wink:
by Glurrk
Sun Sep 25, 2005 9:55 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Grillbilt
Replies: 50
Views: 2929

Indiana George wrote:I see the Detroit on your shirt, are you here in michigan?
Psst! His location's listed under his "number of posts"... :)
by Glurrk
Sun Sep 25, 2005 10:52 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Crown too tall?
Replies: 19
Views: 1156

Ren-

He's wrong, and you are right. End of discussion. :)
by Glurrk
Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:19 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: European Indy-maniacs please read!
Replies: 17
Views: 578

Re: European Indy-maniacs please read!

This is something interesting I found! So what do you think? http://www.engelbert-strauss.de/show/activeSITE.asp?p=%3Cfolder%20%20id%3D%22D4BC8C48-E197-4B09-8BC7-3B4716FDCC84%22%2F%3E%3Cslot%20name%3D%22shop_content%22%3E%3Cco%20id%3D%222601671F-B60A-4B23-80D3-616CBCC9C096%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fslot%3E%3Ca...
by Glurrk
Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:37 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Things to do with a dorfman.
Replies: 49
Views: 3266

Crush one with something heavy.
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:evil:
by Glurrk
Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:30 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Me and my two new babies
Replies: 27
Views: 885

It wasn't until after I owned my Akubra that my oldest daughter saw Raiders. When she did, she thought Indy was me. How cool is that. During the basket chase she kept saying, " Daddy's looking for mommy." THAT totally rocks, PrairieJones. :) sigh... now I need to get some kids of my own! ...
by Glurrk
Tue Sep 20, 2005 10:35 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Hello to all
Replies: 36
Views: 1122

Re: Hello to all

Indiana George wrote:i stated doing so homework and found some really great sites.
Like this one? :wink:

Welcome to COW! :D :D :D
by Glurrk
Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:14 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Whips on the Tonight Show Sept 15th
Replies: 89
Views: 4592

Whoops, my bad. :shock:

(Thanks, Dalexs!) :D

We now return to the topic on hand...
by Glurrk
Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:44 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Whips on the Tonight Show Sept 15th
Replies: 89
Views: 4592

Spooky wrote:With my High Def ... it should come out a little cleaner
This is getting OT again, but you've got a Hi-Def Camcorder? :shock:
by Glurrk
Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:33 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: WHIP CRACKING IN THE CHICAGO AREA
Replies: 48
Views: 2333

I don't wanna be with a group of guys wearing the same thing. :? Hey, that's just me. Well, I could wear something more appropriate... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/Glurrk/Halloween04.jpg ...but the poncho makes it difficult to crack a whip properly. Besides, it's in the wash anyway! :wink:
by Glurrk
Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:43 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Grey/Brown hat : one more serious question?
Replies: 60
Views: 2036

The ToD bridge scene, with propeller beanie: (Mola Ram pushes Willie & Short Round onto the swinging bridge, taunting Indy.) Mola Ram: Your friends die with you! Indy: Then I guess you're all gonna take the big dive! (Indy raises his sword with one hand to cut the bridge...) Willie: What does he...
by Glurrk
Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:29 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: WHIP CRACKING IN THE CHICAGO AREA
Replies: 48
Views: 2333

I assume the dress code will be fedoras and Westeds, gentlemen? :)
by Glurrk
Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:21 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Grey/Brown hat : one more serious question?
Replies: 60
Views: 2036

I hope everyone realizes how different of a movie it would have been if Indy's hat had indeed been a fully functional propeller beanie: Indy: Too bad the Hovitos don't know you the way I do, Belloq. Belloq: Yes... you could warn them, if only you spoke Hovitos! (Belloq turns and faces the Hovitos.) ...
by Glurrk
Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:44 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The Grey/Brown hat : one more serious question?
Replies: 60
Views: 2036

Getting way late in the discussion for this old thread, but...
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I don't recall Indy wearing a fedora on the plane... :?

:wink:
by Glurrk
Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:21 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Adventurebilt Vs 1984 Stetson
Replies: 32
Views: 975

Believe me- there's no comparison. :wink:
by Glurrk
Mon Aug 01, 2005 12:57 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: It could be worse. (Several Pics)
Replies: 22
Views: 1433

Some of the pics aren't bad- one or two adjustments (a new hat, etc.) and they'd be on par with any of us. :) Some of the others, though... :?

A few years back there was actually a thread of pics of non-COW members' Halloween costumes- Lord Almighty! :shock: (Any of you remember that thread?)
by Glurrk
Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:46 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: PrairieJones 1st Expedition Pics
Replies: 8
Views: 528

Great expression on 2nd pic, you've really bashed your hat well! :D

By the way, is that a combat knife I see?
by Glurrk
Sat Jul 30, 2005 12:04 pm
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Canteen?
Replies: 11
Views: 585

I suppose you could just find a military surplus store & pick up a canteen there, if you were interested in a "period" canteen. My father was in the Army some 45 years ago, so I inherited his old metal one. Nowadays however, they make nice flexible plastic models that hold more and col...
by Glurrk
Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:40 am
Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
Topic: Did Indy carry a wallet?
Replies: 35
Views: 1674

Zach R. wrote:Didn't he pay for the dates at the street vendor? :-k
I thought the only date he had was Marion...

Oh, wait, you meant-

Um, never mind... :oops:

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