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#1 2006-06-11 05:54:03
- Twin Six
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I met Vaclav in New York!
We met last Monday for lunch at the Oyster Bar in NYC. We spent the entire afternoon together. I enjoyed his company a great deal. He's far less eccentric than his online personailty would suggest, though it would not do him justice to say he's not at all eccentric. But while he has a distinct presence, he is a completely normal guy -- which is to say that if any of you met him, you would probably like him.
For the time being, though, I'm proud to say that I have the distinction of being the only forum member to have met Vaclav in person.
#2 2006-06-11 07:12:33
- Hartmut vR
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
That is great. Did he wear the triple tweed? I also would like to meet V some day.
#3 2006-06-11 07:25:34
- Marc Grayson
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
And so the legend is real after all.
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#4 2006-06-11 07:58:08
- Horace
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
I feel that perhaps this ecunimical council is the first step to repair the great divide.
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#5 2006-06-11 08:16:48
- Vaclav
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
Thank you for the kind word TS, I enjoyed all the time, especially sharing that lobster roll and looking at the ties, with the pregnant woman.
TS, is a gentleman, and would not say I was dressed like a street person. LL BD, jeans,and camp moccs. After our meeting, I had to replace Mr. Bodnar's AC, so this excuse I'll take. TS was dressed very nice, even with a pocket napkin.
At first I felt, something unsecure, about meeting a member of the forum. But after 2 beers, and interesting conversation, I was feeling very good walking down Madsion ave.
I recommend meeting TS to everyone!
Last edited by Vaclav (2006-06-11 08:17:16)
#6 2006-06-11 08:28:36
- Miles Away
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
Lobster rolls with Mr. Vaclav should become the new New York iconic meal.
A Breakfast at Sir Winston Churchills Flem spoon.'s for our times.
I too would love to meet the great man, either in NYC or here in London.
I imagine he has very soulful eyes... has he?
(With repect) Miles.
" ... Ubi bene, ibi patria, which being roughly translated means, 'Wherever there's a handout, that's for me, man.' "
Alistair Cooke. 1968.
#8 2006-06-11 13:05:08
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
In my dreams, I'm Vaclav...
" ... Ubi bene, ibi patria, which being roughly translated means, 'Wherever there's a handout, that's for me, man.' "
Alistair Cooke. 1968.
#9 2006-06-11 14:03:27
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#10 2006-06-11 14:32:59
- Marc Grayson
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#11 2006-06-11 14:39:49
- Incroyable
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
Vaclav will be our diplomat of peace. Therefore a morning suit should be ordered bespoke.
Jukebox Babe
#13 2006-06-11 16:59:37
- Marc Grayson
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde
#14 2006-06-11 20:01:05
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
I am feeling many emotion, from all the kind comments here. As I came to the forums, all I ever wanted was acceptance, for who I am, not for who someone else chooses. I think this is something universal, but so many are timid of their own.
Miles, any day you come to NY we can enjoy a lobster roll. But in London, I would like to try, a sticky toffee pudding, with fish and chip, if it's ok for you?
#15 2006-06-11 22:37:32
- Horace
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#16 2006-06-12 00:46:23
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
" ... Ubi bene, ibi patria, which being roughly translated means, 'Wherever there's a handout, that's for me, man.' "
Alistair Cooke. 1968.
#17 2006-06-12 05:28:10
- Miles Away
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
More from 'The WASP Cookbook' by Alexandra Wentworth -
Steaming Lobsters in Heineken !
Anybody tried it?
She says it works.
I'm very interested in the difference in taste.
Please advise.
" ... Ubi bene, ibi patria, which being roughly translated means, 'Wherever there's a handout, that's for me, man.' "
Alistair Cooke. 1968.
#18 2006-06-12 07:39:15
- edmorel
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
Count me in next time there is a Vaclav get together in midtown.
#19 2006-06-12 08:48:31
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
Will Vaclav's booksigning tour take him to the west coast? I have a guest room for you, with a good selection of bedtime music from Agnostic Front to Brother Jack McDuff
#21 2006-06-12 14:44:30
- Twin Six
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
Vaclav, I'm sorry to hear you were attacked by an English hooligan. They are a sort of nationanist, no?
#25 2006-06-12 20:10:58
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Re: I met Vaclav in New York!
I'm sorry to learn of your terrible ordeal, Vaclav. But, this, after all, is a style forum, so we must know: Were your assailants wearing center vents or side vents? 2-button or 3-button? Working sleeve buttons? Any other distinguishing characteristics?
"‘The sense of being perfectly well dressed gives a feeling of inner tranquility which even religion is powerless to bestow." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not." Oscar Wilde