Dear HB @hogboblin You are back. And as quintessential as ever. There as been a distinctly Hogboblin shaped black hole in the CC universe while you were away.
Funny story about "Hot Garbage". That was the name of my short lived disco band in 1977 just before I got into punk. Being ultra racist England in the mid 70's we did not realize that "blacking up" to cover the hits of Donna Summer was incredibly offensive.
Luckily the garbage collectors were staging a national strike that year, so we were able to obtain tons of full bags of genuine garbage for stage decoration.
@HappinessHenry
Thank you. It was strange being unable to kill time on the forums. I resorted to throwing rocks at cars and biting people, of all things!
I’m intrigued by your being a musician in England during the 70’s. You ever hear of a group called Throbbing Gristle?
@hogboblin I believe Throbbing Gristle had an account here and was banned.
Ahh, Throbbing Gristle! The musical noise that have birth to industrial music , as well as Stomp?
Any "Light Blue by D&G" fans here?
I tried the tester a bit tonight at a store. It was such a treat. I still haven't decided. I wasn't INLOVE with it like one I smelt before. Though, it got me thinking. So, I look forward to wearing it sometime before I make my decision.
I think it's also ideal for cuddles as it's Eau de toilette: light fragrance.
I also heard great things about the: "Beverly Hills Polo" line. So, I hope to check out sometime. I heard they are pretty affordable, as well.
Though, at the end of the day, I barely wear fragrances, and I can strive to accommodate anyone who doesn't like fragrances, or a certain type. Though, it can take me a few times to remember. When I was in school a few of my teachers/etc. had allergies to fragrances. So, I'd forget once or twice and wear fragrances. Though, they also tried to accommodate us and said if we forget then just sit far away from them. Or try to wash the fragrances off if possible.
@Worthy - I used to have a citrus tree in my back garden and there is nothing like a citrus tree when it is in bloom. The fragrance is intoxicating. It's difficult to believe a bottled version could be anywhere close to the natural fragrance.
@UKGuy Oh my, yes! Like the rain on soil. I haven’t got the opportunity to smell the fresh citrus, yet. Though, the former, etc., they are heavenly. Speaking of gardens, I want to visit some someday. As well as walk through, and relax somewhere where the blossom/ trees fall. ?
Vince Camuto ?
Sun by Lush. It’s a simple citrus cologne
@cuddlesfordays1 that’s nice. ?
I recently got to try a sample from Hudson's Bay called:
"Tobi Tobin No 8"
https://tobitobin.com/products/no-8?variant=28117783250
At first I didn’t like it much, though after a bit: I can’t get enough of it. It’s scent is on the strong side, and I find it quite pleasant. ?
Their site says:
"Orange Blossom, Lemon, Amber
Fijian Island misty waters breath energy into your spirit, you are revived with crisp citrus notes of Bergmot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Neroli. The tantalizing breeze carries lush floral accords of Blossoming Orange Flower. You fall into an inviting hammock. Sensual undertones of Amber hypnotize the senses. You drift off to an alluring and memorable evening.
Fragrance is Unisex."
I love the smell of Napalm in the morning.
Gotta wonder about someone who appreciates a chemical (napalm) used to kill women and children and thinks it is an amusing joke.
@FunCartel I can't find much on it. Though, I think "Napalm in the morning" is a cologne. Maybe a discontinued, not so popular cologne.
@Lovelight It was widely used on villages in Vietnam:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napalm
Hank was quoting from a war movie about a character who is vainglorious and oblivious to the death he brings around him. The line was meant to expose the callousness of the character, not as a joke.
@FunCartel I thought it was actually a cologne. That's HORRIBLE. Not funny at all. ☹️
@HappinessHenry If you refrain from such highly upsetting, inappropriate, and insensitive comments here, it’d be appreciated.
@FunCartel who is “Hank”?
@Lovelight Hank is short for Henry
I do not wear it, nor have I ever, but does anyone remember Hai Karate?
@FunCartel - If my memory serves me right 'Old Spice' was the very first men's cologne. It was pretty horrible. Hai Karate came out shortly afterwards and I remember it being advertised on TV. It's schtick was that if you wore it, you would have to fight women off. I bought some and found that it did not induce women to attack me. Nevertheless. it was a pretty nice fragrance, certainly a lot nicer than Old Spice.
@UKGuy The commercials for it (in the video of my previous post) was what I remember the most. The marketing was typical late 60s and 70s cheesiness, which is now endearing that people were that naive at the time. I know the women now have to have a good laugh at the commercials now—they are very Austin Powersish.
@FunCartel - the Hai Karate commercial they had in the UK was different but the same basic idea. TV commercials were great back then, often more entertaining than the program you were watching.
@UKGuy I agree—nothing more fun than the campiness of the old commercials. It was a different world then.
@FunCartel cool. I didn't know. ?
Ah, I love the smell of deactivated posters, in the morning.
@HappinessHenry lol. ?
Thanks and to you @Lovelight