tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post6679351227697886230..comments2023-12-27T13:35:09.431-07:00Comments on Exile in Portales: Everythang Old Is New AgainBuckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-82867228016891078392012-05-17T16:06:28.305-06:002012-05-17T16:06:28.305-06:00When I was in Arabia, they bootlegged everything i...When I was in Arabia, they bootlegged everything in the old downtown souks of Riyadh, so I bought an empty Chanel No. 5 bottle which they sold with the label removed, so that you have to put one on yourself.<br /><br />Then the perfume came in a little vile. So when you went through customs back in the states, all they saw was the empty bottle. I can't remember, but I think it was about a pint size bottle (big). Enough to cause my mom to faint when I gave it to her for her birthday.<br /><br />I think it cost less than $10 total, but you have to haggle for an hour in the souks. You have to buy the label in one place, the bottle in another, and finally the secret sauce.<br /><br />That's when I learned that perfume was mostly alcohol, and the scent was just a little vial about the size of a teaspoon full. Myself, I just splash a little Veuve Clicquot champagne behind the ears, after a glass for the inner-self, and I'm good to go.Pepilepewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-2824439386879377742012-05-17T12:42:00.567-06:002012-05-17T12:42:00.567-06:00I can't wear it anymore because of allergies, ...I can't wear it anymore because of allergies, but back in the day I was aChanel No. 5 gal, too. Along with the occasional Arpege. And Borghese. Remember Jungle Gardenia?Moogie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05665429537064900337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-54746727028555797432012-05-17T11:50:48.310-06:002012-05-17T11:50:48.310-06:00Andy - If you were a real man, you'd use Lava....Andy - If you were a <i>real</i> man, you'd use Lava. For what it's worth, I think Chuck Norris uses 20-Mule-Team Borax.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-29516790891147006652012-05-17T07:33:52.635-06:002012-05-17T07:33:52.635-06:00Wuss. (I useta have a Norelco buzz-thingie but it...Wuss. (I useta have a Norelco buzz-thingie but it was never as good as Gillette.)Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-44375043667778319562012-05-17T07:32:51.670-06:002012-05-17T07:32:51.670-06:00Dang. "August in Alabama" are three lil...Dang. "August in Alabama" are three lil words I hope I never have to live.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-60752056322167804372012-05-17T07:31:55.520-06:002012-05-17T07:31:55.520-06:00I don't think I EVER had a sleepover I could a...I don't think I EVER had a sleepover I could attribute to cologne. And "Weekend" ain't workin' too well lately, either. <b>;-)</b>Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-92187541099462021852012-05-17T03:41:56.806-06:002012-05-17T03:41:56.806-06:00Pepi, I'm an Ivory soap guy myself. That'...Pepi, I'm an Ivory soap guy myself. That's the only soap that real men use.<br /><br />Just sayin'...<br /><br />And, call me a wuss, but I shave w/electricity.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-82118240342451093352012-05-16T22:59:00.780-06:002012-05-16T22:59:00.780-06:00Being a Scandinavian, my shaving consists of soapi...Being a Scandinavian, my shaving consists of soaping my face, running a disposable blade across the face, and a good rinse. Yep, my favorite is the smell of whatever soap is on sale. Hmm, wait, maybe that's my problem with not getting a sleepover...Pepilepewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-48399933601375471392012-05-16T14:26:58.213-06:002012-05-16T14:26:58.213-06:00Does "eau de three days in the same underwear...Does "eau de three days in the same underwear, living in the cab of your pickup truck in August, in Alabama" qualify? <br /><br />Gotta admit, that was my LEAST FAVORITE fragrance. And, probably everyone downwind, too.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-89656896622284005192012-05-16T14:24:39.985-06:002012-05-16T14:24:39.985-06:00Okay...I'm good then.Okay...I'm good then.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-74318079105460668172012-05-16T14:13:25.605-06:002012-05-16T14:13:25.605-06:00But "eau de gasoline" DOES qualify.But "eau de gasoline" DOES qualify.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-33198470123836761862012-05-16T14:12:48.553-06:002012-05-16T14:12:48.553-06:00Apparently.Apparently.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-73979859277612295482012-05-16T14:01:27.844-06:002012-05-16T14:01:27.844-06:00Okay...so am I the only guy in this thread that do...Okay...so am I the only guy in this thread that doesn't, and never has worn cologne?<br /><br />Just curious...Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-64349878264503811042012-05-16T13:36:03.829-06:002012-05-16T13:36:03.829-06:00As noted elsewhere... I couldn't begin to name...As noted elsewhere... I couldn't begin to name all the stuff I've worn.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-30338206101888982522012-05-16T13:35:05.876-06:002012-05-16T13:35:05.876-06:00I useta go through phases with cologne, too, Anon....I useta go through phases with cologne, too, Anon. And there was a time when I had two or three different scents in my medicine cabinet, too. These days it's one-size-fits-all for me.<br /><br />Speakin' o' "liquid gold," I was shocked at what No. 5 goes for these days... over $400/oz.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-3228766376589049112012-05-16T13:32:22.506-06:002012-05-16T13:32:22.506-06:00You're Issey? ;-)
And for the uninformed, wh...You're Issey? <b>;-)</b><br /><br />And for the uninformed, what's there to know about Love's Baby Soft?Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-15552821421434132472012-05-16T13:30:04.553-06:002012-05-16T13:30:04.553-06:00I've never heard of your approach to after sha...I've never heard of your approach to after shave before, Jim. Both interesting and effective, that.<br /><br />As for "early days," BIG-Ass sigh. That's me and White Ginger, but ya don't find that scent all too often. That's prolly a good thing.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-28110987805124937952012-05-16T13:26:08.475-06:002012-05-16T13:26:08.475-06:00I AM disappointed.I AM disappointed.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-27472833003865966312012-05-16T13:25:45.759-06:002012-05-16T13:25:45.759-06:00That name/description should make anyone blush, Re...That name/description should make <i>anyone</i> blush, Red. But names are just names, it's the substance that counts, innit? I see White Shoulders seems pretty popular, too...Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-46359055664012478192012-05-16T13:23:01.223-06:002012-05-16T13:23:01.223-06:00Heh. I was there yesterday, too... but I didn'...Heh. I was there yesterday, too... but I didn't see ya.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-45154658654175264542012-05-16T13:22:26.314-06:002012-05-16T13:22:26.314-06:00I'd prolly know both scents if I ran into '...I'd prolly know both scents if I ran into 'em, but I named the only scents I know by name. I'm bad like that, always defaulting to "Damn! You smell GOOD!"Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-83555318916318938532012-05-16T13:20:25.289-06:002012-05-16T13:20:25.289-06:00You're right about the combo of scents, Lou. ...You're right about the combo of scents, Lou. That can be horrible.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-14630343888138117002012-05-16T13:19:44.351-06:002012-05-16T13:19:44.351-06:00I never figgered ya for a Preppie, Virgil.
Applic...I never figgered ya for a Preppie, Virgil.<br /><br />Application for me is quite conservative... one spritz usually does it with Weekend. But I useta DOUSE myself in Bay Rum coz it had NO persistence.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-13990166785230238562012-05-16T13:17:52.276-06:002012-05-16T13:17:52.276-06:00Ah. I couldn't begin to name all the stuff I&...Ah. I couldn't begin to name all the stuff I've worn, but I had long term relationships with both 4711 and Drakkar. You laughed at Jade East? G'wan...Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-7753052404642052322012-05-16T13:12:39.856-06:002012-05-16T13:12:39.856-06:00The "nice snooze in" is/was correct. I...The "nice snooze in" is/was correct. I JUST now got up.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.com