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Dress blues needed by volunteer
In retirement, I've begun playing Taps at veterans' funerals, under the
auspices of Bugles Across America (http://www.buglesacrossamerica.org). Seeking a used set of Navy officer dress blues, coat size 44-46 and trousers 38-40. Please note that my return email address will not work; the correct address can be found in the sig (just needs a little deciphering). -- John Miller, near Atlanta LTJG, USNR Email address: domain, n4vu.com; username, jsm Man is by nature a political animal. -Aristotle |
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"John Miller" wrote in message ... In retirement, I've begun playing Taps at veterans' funerals, under the auspices of Bugles Across America (http://www.buglesacrossamerica.org). Seeking a used set of Navy officer dress blues, coat size 44-46 and trousers 38-40. Please note that my return email address will not work; the correct address can be found in the sig (just needs a little deciphering). -- John Miller, near Atlanta LTJG, USNR Email address: domain, n4vu.com; username, jsm Any Thrift Shops near the local base LT? (¯`·._.· £ãrrÿ ·._.·´¯) |
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Larry wrote:
Any Thrift Shops near the local base LT? Hi, Larry -- In Atlanta, the pickings are pretty thin -- I did touch base with the PA shop at NAS Atlanta for suggestions -- and a phone call to Brownsville Army Navy in Pensacola also turned up zip. I am continuing to check eBay. I understand that there may be some on-base thrifts in Pensacola, and that may give me an excuse for a trip down there. Thanks, -- John Miller Those who are mentally and emotionally healthy are those who have learned when to say yes, when to say no and when to say whoopee. -W.S. Krabill |
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"John Miller" wrote in message ... Larry wrote: Any Thrift Shops near the local base LT? Hi, Larry -- In Atlanta, the pickings are pretty thin -- I did touch base with the PA shop at NAS Atlanta for suggestions -- and a phone call to Brownsville Army Navy in Pensacola also turned up zip. I am continuing to check eBay. I don't think I'd do ebay on this- you'll need to try them on for proper fit. I understand that there may be some on-base thrifts in Pensacola, and that may give me an excuse for a trip down there. That sounds like your best bet. Some are staffed by volunteers and have limited hours- I'd call ahead first. Larry AECS (AW/SW/MTS) USN 'Retired' 20 years if gettin 'em off the pointy end AND safely home again! |
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You may want to have a copy or 2 of the NAS Pensacola newspaper forwarded to
you. The Gosport always has used uniforms for sale in the classified. There is also a good sized Thrift Store on base. It is located in the old Post Office. Jake "John Miller" wrote in message ... In retirement, I've begun playing Taps at veterans' funerals, under the auspices of Bugles Across America (http://www.buglesacrossamerica.org). Seeking a used set of Navy officer dress blues, coat size 44-46 and trousers 38-40. Please note that my return email address will not work; the correct address can be found in the sig (just needs a little deciphering). -- John Miller, near Atlanta LTJG, USNR Email address: domain, n4vu.com; username, jsm Man is by nature a political animal. -Aristotle |
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With all the entry-level officer training that happens in the Pensacola
area, availability of blues from a DOR or comparable situation would tend to create a very elastic price curve compared to some other region, I would think. -- Mike Kanze Pointy-Haired Boss: "How can you make good ideas sound so bad?" Dilbert: "I'm an engineer." - Dilbert, 12/11/03 "Jake Donovan" wrote in message news:SYyUc.29820$Bb.29522@lakeread08... You may want to have a copy or 2 of the NAS Pensacola newspaper forwarded to you. The Gosport always has used uniforms for sale in the classified. There is also a good sized Thrift Store on base. It is located in the old Post Office. Jake "John Miller" wrote in message ... In retirement, I've begun playing Taps at veterans' funerals, under the auspices of Bugles Across America (http://www.buglesacrossamerica.org). Seeking a used set of Navy officer dress blues, coat size 44-46 and trousers 38-40. Please note that my return email address will not work; the correct address can be found in the sig (just needs a little deciphering). -- John Miller, near Atlanta LTJG, USNR Email address: domain, n4vu.com; username, jsm Man is by nature a political animal. -Aristotle |
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Mike Kanze wrote:
With all the entry-level officer training that happens in the Pensacola area, availability of blues from a DOR or comparable situation would tend to create a very elastic price curve compared to some other region, I would think. Yes, but... maybe not so much in that particular size. I don't remember getting commissioned with too many guys wearing size 38-40 pants (Strange though, how so many uniforms seem to slowly shrink and fit tighter over a few years) |
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Jim- (Strange though, how so many uniforms seem to slowly shrink and fit
tighter over a few years) BRBR No kiddin'!! My Greens, Blues and Dress Khakis(yep I still have them) P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer |
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Pechs1 wrote:
Jim- (Strange though, how so many uniforms seem to slowly shrink and fit tighter over a few years) BRBR No kiddin'!! My Greens, Blues and Dress Khakis(yep I still have them) P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer Kept one set of wash khakis, two sets of whites (Summer white and choker) and a set of blues...and haven't been able to fit in any of 'em since about 9 months after retiring. Sux when you have to do PT on your time instead of your employers:-) |
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You might be surprised nowadays
dano "Jim Carriere" wrote in message ... Mike Kanze wrote: With all the entry-level officer training that happens in the Pensacola area, availability of blues from a DOR or comparable situation would tend to create a very elastic price curve compared to some other region, I would think. Yes, but... maybe not so much in that particular size. I don't remember getting commissioned with too many guys wearing size 38-40 pants (Strange though, how so many uniforms seem to slowly shrink and fit tighter over a few years) |
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