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trof

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6. Yeah, I remember Peter Pan collars.

Reply to lillypaddle (Reply #5)

Wed Feb 10, 2021, 08:00 PM

Feb 2021

I wore one of those clip on ties when I was an airline pilot.

I was in the cabin trying to deal with a drunk passenger when he grabbed me by the tie.
He had my ass.
A passenger helped me dislodge him and secure him.
From then on I wore a clip on.

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I remember my first tuxedo. [View all] trof Feb 2021 OP

I didn't know that. But I never went to a prom. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #1

Same thing if you opt for a waistcoat. rsdsharp Feb 2021 #2

Yes! It's all front and no back. trof Feb 2021 #3

Like a dickey? lillypaddle Feb 2021 #5

Yeah, I remember Peter Pan collars. trof Feb 2021 #6

I don't know if I could trust a pilot lillypaddle Feb 2021 #13

You are too funny lillypaddle Feb 2021 #4

Funny? Funny how? Do I amuse you? trof Feb 2021 #7

Amuse? I mean that you "amaze" me lillypaddle Feb 2021 #10

I bought my first tuxedo in 1983 PJMcK Feb 2021 #8

Wow lillypaddle Feb 2021 #11

Thankfully, I haven't gained any weight in this decades! (n/t) PJMcK Feb 2021 #14

Here's my first tuxedo I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2021 #9

Those eyes, tho! lillypaddle Feb 2021 #12