A PUF Piece, Part II
One lap around the Flea wouldn’t suffice; Cary had to return on Saturday to dig a little deeper, pick things up and put them back down again, maybe even (gasp!) buy something.
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A Mad Wo(Man) Won
In late July, I asked you to take time to vote for Plaidy of the Week, Porter Hovey, to win a chance to appear on AMC’s hit series, Mad Men. I’m thrilled to report, according to the sister blog, she won!
Congratulations, Porter, I knew you had it in ya!
A PUF Piece, Part I
On assignment for all plaidout, Cary Randolph Fuller attended the opening of this weekend’s Pop Up Flea, curated by Michael Williams and Randy Goldberg. Look to her blog for her PUF wish list.
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American Originals: Crown Candy, A Chevy, & Mr. Nowack
Earlier this year, on a trip to St. Louis, I stopped by Crown Candy Kitchen, situated in a neighborhood in North St. Louis County now referred to as Crown Square. Crown is home to one of the best milkshakes known to man. As featured on Man vs. Food, the buttery concoctions created at Crown are the most filling I’ve ever tried.
While in line for a table, I met Mr. Nowack and his pine crust and ivory 1956 Chevy 210 with a 235 cu. in. engine, American originals.
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The Results: Rules for My Unborn Son
While I am overwhelmed with the response to the contest asking for your contributions to NEW Rules for My Unborn Son, I now realize how deft Walker Lamond is when it comes to collecting and documenting such rules. It goes without saying, his book sets a standard. The following do a nice job of approaching that standard.
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A Giveaway: Rules for My Unborn Son
The fine people at St. Martin’s Griffin sent ten copies of Walker Lamond’s Rules for My Unborn Son to be given away to the loyal readers of all plaidout.
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Factory Visit: Russell Moccasin
Like many of the small towns in Wisconsin, Berlin is quaint. Its main street is dotted with antique stores and cozy, perfectly-appointed restaurants. But unlike other towns, just off Berlin’s main street, there sits one of the world’s finest custom hunting boot makers, Russell Moccasin.
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