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TexasTowelie

(112,250 posts)
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 03:02 PM Oct 2013

'Caveman' offers options for decking out the ultimate man caves

BRENHAM -- Bruce Margolis isn't just the "Caveman" -- he's a man-tiquing pioneer.

The creator and owner of American Man Cave, a retail shop in downtown Brenham, Margolis knows exactly what it takes to outfit the ultimate man cave.

"It has to be something that's personal; it touches you, especially in relationships," he said. "It's some place in the house or apartment that's just your place."

Everything in his shop -- sports memorabilia, vintage tap handles for kegs, beer steins, jukeboxes, collectible toys, motorcycle gear, old movie posters and so much more than the eye can see -- is for sale. It's a man-child's shopping paradise.

The store is so impressive that it's been nominated as one of this year's "Best Downtown Businesses" by the Texas Downtown Association. Voting for the contest -- through Facebook and email -- ends today.

More at http://www.theeagle.com/news/local/article_a75134f3-cddd-5cde-b6ab-197e87efbd78.html .

[font color=green]Full disclosure: I never visited his shop while I was living in Brenham since I didn't have either the money or the inclination to buy junk.[/font]

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'Caveman' offers options for decking out the ultimate man caves (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2013 OP
Why don't women get caves? cui bono Oct 2013 #1
Apparently they do. In the article: TexasTowelie Oct 2013 #2
Well, my womancave woldn't be filled with earrings! cui bono Oct 2013 #3
The nice thing about being a woman is that you can decorate your cave however you wish TexasTowelie Oct 2013 #4
a little sexist, don't you think? Ilsa Oct 2013 #5
I will admit that it was sexist and I was playing on stereotypes in that remark. TexasTowelie Oct 2013 #6
No sweat! nt Ilsa Oct 2013 #7

TexasTowelie

(112,250 posts)
2. Apparently they do. In the article:
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 03:19 PM
Oct 2013
Indeed, the shop is a cave away from home. But the man cave isn't just for men.

The shop, which includes a humidor and smoking lounge for gentlemen, also features "The Woman Cave," a room toward the back with all manner of decor and accessories. Margolis' wife, Michelle, makes 90 percent of the jewelry, dubbed The Margolis Collection.

"Earrings and cigars are competing to be the top-sellers each month," he said.

cui bono

(19,926 posts)
3. Well, my womancave woldn't be filled with earrings!
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 03:23 PM
Oct 2013

Mine would have a home theater. Maybe a foosball table. Comfy couches. Snacks.

Earrings are to wear, not to lounge around with when you are relaxing and escaping the real world.

TexasTowelie

(112,250 posts)
4. The nice thing about being a woman is that you can decorate your cave however you wish
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 03:29 PM
Oct 2013

and then you're allowed to change your mind and redo it a few minutes later.

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
5. a little sexist, don't you think?
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 03:50 PM
Oct 2013

Between me and hubby, he's the ultimate shopper. He wants to know ALL of his options before buying, whereas I have buy the first thing that meets my criteria. He's more likely to change his mind, redo the place.

TexasTowelie

(112,250 posts)
6. I will admit that it was sexist and I was playing on stereotypes in that remark.
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 04:44 PM
Oct 2013

I apologize for the offense and my questionable attempt at humor. The comment was intended to be a chuckle and not a slight against anyone's behavior so I will award myself one of these things:

FWIW, I used to be one of those ultimate male shoppers who had to have everything perfect and would change things on a whim the moment I became dissatisfied. One of the side effects of being unemployed is that I've placed less emphasis on material items which is why I never went to buy anything at the shop in Brenham. I've been downsizing for the last two years and I seriously doubt that I would pay premium prices for any of the items since they do not fit into the "necessity" category.

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