Dress blues needed by volunteer

[John Miller]

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

[Larry]

"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 ·._.·´¯)

[John Miller]

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

[Larry]

"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!

[Jake Donovan]

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
>

[DB]

If all else fails, you could also ask the NEX Uniform branch. I know the main building in Cheasapeake, VA has a large thrift section. I would call the 800 number and see if they can point you in the right direction.

Damian
AD1(AW), USN(Ret.)
"If it wont budge, force it! If it breaks, it had to be replaced anyway!"

[Mike Kanze]

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
> >
>
>

[Jim Carriere]

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)

[Yofuri]

How about NSCS Athens? They should have a Thrift Store and are within a
couple of hours of you. You might have to find stars to replace the
porkchops you pry off the sleeves, though.

Rick

"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
>

[Pechs1]

Jim-<< (Strange though, how so many uniforms seem to slowly shrink and fit
tighter over a few years) >><BR><BR>

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

[Pechs1]

John-<< Seeking a used set of Navy officer dress blues, coat size 44-46 and
trousers
38-40. >><BR><BR>

Still have the 'pork chop school' at Athens, GA? Go buy a new set.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer

[John Miller]

Pechs1 wrote:
> Still have the 'pork chop school' at Athens, GA? Go buy a new set.

Heh. New is exactly what I'm trying to avoid, bein' retired, cheap and
all. :-)

Maybe (in addition to the Gosport) I need to check the classifieds around
D.C., where some senior guys retire. Better chance of finding my size.

Hey, thanks to all for some excellent suggestions.
--
John Miller
Email address: domain, n4vu.com; username, jsm

You never know what is enough until you know what is more than enough.
-William Blake

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Pechs1 wrote:
>
> Jim-<< (Strange though, how so many uniforms seem to slowly shrink and fit
> tighter over a few years) >><BR><BR>
>
> 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:-)

[dano]

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)
>