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mike anderson's Discussions

ROCK LEGEND SPOTTED DOWN OUR STREET

Started this discussion. Last reply by Hamish Brown Apr 21. 2 Replies

   Just seen a rock legend opposite our house.   Yes it's…Continue

"PEOPLE HAVE NEVER DRESSED SO BADLY" SAYS WESTWOOD

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Metivier Apr 2. 53 Replies

 You're spot on Dame Vivienne! Shame you didn't look in the mirror before opening your gob.…Continue

MAD MEN

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Bryden Mar 22. 5 Replies

I see that Mad Men is returning to our screens. It's a great series with its dark anti-hero Don Draper, and superb 50s and 60's fashions as an added bonus.However judging from this photo of actor Jon…Continue

SOMETHING ALL MODS CAN AGREE ON?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Fahey Mar 5. 24 Replies

Read the following quote from Mojo, by cook, Marco Pierre White, and I think all Mods will agree the man's a t****r. I expect his food must be as greasy as he is."Every young boy has to make one…Continue

 

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mike anderson replied to John Paterson's discussion 'SHOWS YOUR SCOOTER! Mod and machine collage.......:-)'
"August 1966, 610 WMF, Series 1 Li 150, £30.00 from Ken Stone who worked at A&C Bridgelands in East Grinstead, East Sussex, the ironmongers shop where I had a Saturday/holiday job. Later got a TV 175 Series 2  with chrome side panels…"
7 hours ago
mike anderson replied to john buntain's discussion 'Ben sherman'
"Hi Martin I've sent a message to "befriend" you so we can communicate direct.Mike "
Friday
mike anderson replied to john buntain's discussion 'Ben sherman'
"Although Ben Sherman uses the tag "Original" their button down styles are far from it. Ben Sherman copied the American Ivy League shirts which were sought after by Mods in the 60's. I much prefer the American ones and have a few still…"
Friday
mike anderson replied to Mod Goddess's discussion 'What I bought today...'
"Hi Max, born with a plastic spoon in your mouth then? The additional button holes do look identical to the usual ones, or maybe they were done by a good machinist.Barbara my Wife has added button holes to a couple of shirts (not BS) so I can wear…"
May 23
mike anderson replied to Mod Goddess's discussion 'What I bought today...'
"Hi Bec thanks for your reply. I have got the Book but it's not got enough technical information, although the old ones that are illustrated have the black twisted label.These days I think BS has lost a lot of its cachet and is more a marketing…"
May 23
mike anderson replied to Phil Thomsen's discussion 'My Dress of the day!'
"Hi Walter, I've got a collection of 20 or so faux pocket squares from the 60's mostly from the USA but a couple of home produced ones which were part of a tie and hankie set. Most of the US ones are by the "Old Hickory Mfg. Co."…"
May 23
mike anderson replied to Phil Thomsen's discussion 'My Dress of the day!'
"Good afternoon and thank you gentlemen for your remarks, much appreciated. These days I probably wear clothes which influenced Mod styles, especially the Ivy League look. As Mods we were teenagers who could wear styles which those of us of more…"
May 23
mike anderson replied to Phil Thomsen's discussion 'My Dress of the day!'
"What I wore for my recent TV interview! 1960's Aquascutum suit (£8.99 from Oxfam two weeks ago) little or no wear and a perfect fit. Vintage tab collar shirt, double cuffs,another charity shop find £3.99. Skinny flat end 60's…"
May 22
mike anderson replied to Mod Goddess's discussion 'What I bought today...'
"Had a great day hunting vintage menswear. Found a cache of 5 shirts from the 60's/70's including a Ben Sherman pink/white check button down with a twisted label.The collar has a super "roll" and it sure  looks cool It's…"
May 22
mike anderson replied to Max R&B's discussion 'mishearing song lyrics'
"The Searchers protest song "What Have They Done To Lorraine". "
May 21
mike anderson replied to hubert davenport's discussion 'not mod but almost ....stylish nonetheless'
"Mod? Maybe if he tucked his shirt in, otherwise just another overgrown boy who needs to be taught how to dress himself in the morning."
May 11
mike anderson replied to paul harris's discussion 'Why do people think this load of s...'
"I can't recall the terms "Mids" or "Tickets" being used in the 60's.Maybe elsewhere, but not with the Mods I used to hang around with. When Ringo Star was asked if he was a Mod or a Rocker he replied he was a…"
May 6
mike anderson replied to paul harris's discussion 'Why do people think this load of s...'
"Hard or what? Here I am in Brighton by the Palace Pier in the 60's, bring on those greasers."
May 4
mike anderson replied to paul harris's discussion 'WHO KNOWS?'
"Cathy must have a penchant for wedding Welshmen as way back she was married to Hywell Bennett. I like Michael Ball and think he's much better since he ditched Cannon."
May 4
mike anderson replied to JB's discussion 'How and where did the 80's Mod revival start ?'
"My thanks to all the revivalists as it has enabled this coffin dodger to relive his teenage years."
May 4
mike anderson replied to paul harris's discussion 'Why do people think this load of s...'
"Mods from London always had a reputation as being hard in comparison to those of us from smallish towns, although "hard mods" is not a term I'd heard until I saw it on the MG. My view is that Mod as I understood it was dead by the…"
May 4

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About Me:
Owned 3 scooters in the 60's. Small town Mod
Top 5 tunes at the moment:
Dark End Of The Street . James Carr
Little Black Egg. Nightcrawlers
I'll Take Good Care Of You. Garnet Mimms
Don't Talk To Strangers. Sons Of Champlin
The World Turns Around Her. The Byrds
Vespa, Lambretta or other?
Lambretta. LD, LI Series 1 150cc, TV 175 Series 2

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At 19:02 on March 1, 2012, JB said…

Thanks for friend invite, You've got some neat photos on your page and interesting topics too.

At 19:32 on January 22, 2012, James Murray said…

nice looking photos mike ktf

At 16:32 on January 22, 2012, The Snow Runner said…

Well said Mike. Good to see a 60s Mod stand up.

At 19:17 on December 21, 2011, GS simon said…

Hi Mike merry xmas thanks for  t he friend request

At 22:55 on December 18, 2011, Kai Ahland said…

My scooter was a Hercules, Mike, long gone,though. No Italian engineering, but it was different, and that´s what mod´s about, right? The Zündapp rs 50 you certainly have in mind actually almost looked like a Lambretta.

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At 20:49 on January 21, 2011, mike anderson said…

Found two excellent menswear items today.

A Ben Sherman Shirt with a Tab Collar, a Mod style which is much sought after.Size 16 Pale Yellow.

Also a 1960's Wool and Mohair Car Coat. It's double breasted with a high collar.

Both are in excellent condition.Unfortunately the Shirt and Car Coat are too small for me.

So I've posted a photo of the shirt on my Facebook page "The Detroit Locker" along with a selection from other classic Mod and Ivy League menswear and accesories I'm selling.

At 10:18 on January 21, 2011, Chris Cameron said…
Hi Mike. Cheers for the comments re the scooter. Its really nice and I get great buzz from jumping around on it especially during the nice weather. I think most people think of the GS as being a bit more iconic to the Mod scene and maybe that is why they have always been more sought after than the Sportique, which is also a lovely looking scoot. It was a good bit nippier than the Sportique as well so maybe that was another reason. They are all tough to get a hold of now and you will pay a lot of money for a good condition GS or Sportique.
At 9:58 on January 20, 2011, Andrew Harris said…
Welcome to the site Mike, great sixties pics you have there.
 
 
 

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