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cliffhanger

It seems that the Keppler is the best deal for me. I'm about 99% sure I'm going with this brim, but can anybody tell me some downsides to this hat? Well, there's that wait time (for me it was 9 months, which, as has been said, Lee cannot help). It is also a little thicker than I would like a hat to...

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Just wanted to say congrats on surviving Basic. What is your MOS? Where did you go? I was a 19D, trained all in one place at Ft. Knox. Oh, and I wear my Dockers all the time. I never saw the need (for myself) to own a pair of NH, or even Wested's pants, as these fit that close-enough bill fine. Peac...

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Seriously, I've found grad school to me much more engaging and fun than my undergrad career ever was. I'll second that one. Although, I have just started my thesis, and I may eat those words. Welcome back French. I remember pouring over your website when I first got into this. I consider it one of ...

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I requested a white liner with my HJ, but it didn't have a crest! I emailed Kelly Ford at the HJ shop, and she sent me not one but three crests (it's just a sticker). I would try emailing them. The contact is somewhere buried in old posts...try a search. I'll see if I can find that email address. Pe...

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Can you get the straw custom (i.e. crown height, brim size) like any other of PB's offerings? I would think so, but I am not sure how "easy" it is to customize a straw fedora. Also, how lightweight is it Michaelson? I have a old Dorfman Indy straw and it feels like it weighs 300 pounds. If...

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Wow, thanks for posting Scandy! So much history in the Lock shop. And they let you into the "inner sanctum"?! I am truly envious. I agree with Shanghai, that is certainly on my list when I visit the Uk.

Peace,
Cliffhanger

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QuantumGirl wrote:I'm wearing a 7, I think. But my Keppler is already ordered now anyway.

Good! I'm glad you got it worked out. Nevermind, as mine is a 7 3/8. Keep us updated on your order.

Peace,
Cliffhanger

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I was under the impression it was a blend, but I could be getting my information mixed up. :? Straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak: This is some really good, high quality felt. I will, as said before, offer a pure beaver, a 80/20 Nutria rabbit blend, and a 80/20 rabbit nutria blend. All goo...

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It looks like a beautiful hat to me, although it’s not on YOUR head so it’s a little bit hard to tell for sure how it suits you. Is that fairly close to the color with the ‘overcast’ Tennessee skies and all; is that what you mean by “crappy photos”? Yes, the exterior shots are the closest to the co...

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Wow. That's all I can say. It is just what I wanted. I got a call from Lee Monday night and it arrived this morning. This is one of Lee's new 6X Beaver, and it's a doozy friends. This is a rarely seen LC style, and styled/cut just how I asked. Lee claimed it is one of his best LCs (gleames with prid...

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binkmeisterRick wrote: And Cliffhanger, my wedding anniversary is October 12, so good luck on your wedding day!

bink

Thanks! Congrats to you and Croft! Ocotber must be the month.

And Croft, as mentioned, your local shoe repair/cobbler will have some. I got mine in the classifieds here at COW.

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Cliffhanger

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Cliffhanger, are you IN a wedding tomorrow or is it YOURS? At any rate, I got to wear what I wanted at my wedding. Me, along with all my groomsmen, wore kilts! (Since I already owned mine, I was wearing the family tatrtan.) \:D/ Nope, mine is October the 16th, this year. However, I do like tuxedos....

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HA! The problem for me is talking my bride into wearing Aldens with my tux. Somehow, I think she is going to win this one

. Oh well, I got to wear them as a groomsmen for my bud's wedding in May. Looked very nice with the tan suits!

Peace,
Cliffhanger

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binkmeisterRick wrote: I can't imagine wearing any other shoe, so since I'm going to a wedding tomorrow, I figure I better snazz them up a bit!

bink

Ditto on the wedding, bink!

Peace,
Cliff

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Yeah, what Al said... :wink: The standard will do fine. I have had my Aldens for over a year now, and I have only gotten down to about half of the Pecard's tub. Yes, they arrived as the pumpkin-colored variant, now they are a nice red brick. By the way, I would also invest in a tub of Melatonin, in ...

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I'd hit them now, at least with one coat, and I have always used the regular dressing. Mine were the pumpkin colored Aldens, but have darkened up nicely over time.

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Cliffhanger

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I also had to get used to driving with the extra weight. I've been accused of having a "lead foot"...when driving with Aldens I reply that "actually, I have a 'steel foot'". :P For long trips, I usually go with my sneakers however. (Danged state troopers won't believe my story!) ...

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antiquity collector wrote:Add long waits to that and you got an angry New Yorker on your hands and he wouldn't want that.

AC

HA!

No, no he wouldn't...

Peace,
Cliffhanger

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Hmm... Mine are a little loose in the heel as well, but it doesn't "slide up". However, when mine are tied tight enough, the fit and feel is fine. About the only thing I can add is that if you feel they don't fit just right, I wouldn't hesitate to send them back for a 9EE. The only thing a...

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Conrats on getting them Croft! Question: how comfortable are they to walk in? Do they slide around when you walk? Be sure to walk on carpet. Alden will not take them back in they have been on bare flooring.

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Cliffhanger

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Agreed on all points. I am still waiting on a hat I ordered in February. I called Lee the other day (he was on his way to a gun show), and, in his words, he told me to "keep nagging him". Calling is by far the best way to stay on top of your order. Bill, I still get frustrated at the "...

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Don't think so. That's not the idea, anyway... the adhesive on my crest has "worn out" and the entire sticker has come off the liner. Can't see any way to reattach it except gluing it back on... When you do reattach it, you could stitch it in with fine, burgundy thread. That is what whipw...

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... sometime into 2003, that is, then. Thanks! When I called in October 2003 to order my HJ, Kelly Ford mentioned he had retired 2 months prior. So, July, August 2003. Or, I could be crazy, and two months just sounds right. :roll: Yes, you are very lucky to have a Swales-era "IJ" embossed...

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The jell has the *exact* same ingredients as the dressing and oil. It is for you people that don't have the patience to let gravity and leather do its thing. The jell will soak into the leather faster than the dressing and allow you to relax your leathers sooner than if you were using the dressing ...

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binkmeisterRick wrote:Is it along the same lines as the "bro?"

Bink, my first thought was of Seinfeld and the "man purse" Jerry had...a "European Carry-all".

Peace,
Cliffhanger

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No problem! The cool thing about Berkshire Chase is that they make custom spectacles. I.E., I wanted a pairs of Pantos like Indy's, but round frames do NOT suit my face.

I am thinking my next pair may be the Pantos in oval frames. Neat stuff!

http://www.berkshirechase.com/

Peace,
Cliffhanger

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ob1al wrote:Is this the best choice out there at the moment? :

Yes indeed. Specifically, the Panto. Do a search for Berkshire Chase and you will find more info than you need to purchase them.

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Cliffhanger

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Excellent Steve. I along with the rest of this community thank you.

I too am curious about the lightweight ones. I have just about given up on a lightweight (almost optimo) thin hat. Perhaps not now...

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Cliffhanger

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The ONLY down side I have with them is their weight. Ditto on this one. Driving is especially difficult to me, even worse if you drive a straight shift. You will develop big calf muscles though! Super comfortable however, especially if you have to be on your feet all day (teaching), but they are he...

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To be more practical, the only real reason I prefer khaki colored clothes (beside the obvious tie to our hobby) is that when I spill coffee on myself, it totally disappears when it dries! :D The British used to use coffee to keep their khaki uniforms 'crisp' in appearance when they were stationed i...

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I think it is close enough, and at $58?!?! That's a great price, IMO.

Thanks to Jerry and MN Jones for posting this. Keep us all updated at to what WPG does in the future.

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Cliffhanger

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All I can contribute is the website: http://www.berkshirechase.com/. You could try this, the US version and phone numbers. Click to enter and call the number under contacts.

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Cliffhanger

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I dig them, Cooler. They look very screen accurate to me. Alas, I cannot wear them. Round glasses throw my facial features all out of whack. :cry: All of my reading glasses are oval. However, and this goes for those who wear oval frames, Berkshire Chase can make custom frames (I saw it on their webs...

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The main thing I didn't like about MBA was that you had to dye it another color. ...Well, you didn't have to. I prefer to have it be more the actual color than what's seen on the screen. Just a matter of choice. True, but the vast majority here have. I am in the what-it-looks-like-on-screen camp. T...

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I too prefer the color. The main thing I didn't like about MBA was that you had to dye it another color. Too khaki for me. When I was a kid I thought Indy's shirt was white. Yet another plus for Cabela's...that stone color. Outstanding, Peter!

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Cliffhanger

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Black, First, welcome to COW! Second, I just went up the "search" function at the top of the page. I typed in "Diego" and selected the Jacket forum only. Found loads of info on it. Handy-dandy little feature I must say. Again, have fun and hope to see ya around the forum! Peace, ...

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Wow...fantastic find. Looks pretty Indy-ish to me, and as you said, for a dollar, it could be purple with 64 pockets all over it. Who cares?!

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Cliffhanger

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Ok, that is frikin' adorable! Congrats Dr. J!

Peace,
Cliffhanger

P.S. Don't get into a habit of this...she will put you in the poor house by the time she is a teenager, ya know.

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indy81 wrote:Hey Cliff, it sure is my DOB.

http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic ... &start=150

Regards,
'81

As is mine.

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Cliffhanger Yeap, I know they are the Indy boots, as a matter of fact, I'm the proud ownwer of a couple of pairs, but they came with that orange tone, what I meant was the dark brown color that those on that page have. Also scrawling on Alden's page couldnt find model 86. Saludos Sorry my friend, y...

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Nice work, 81. I remember a few years ago someone had a pair of low cut Aldens. I like the low cut BA Masons myself. Outstanding!

Peace,
Cliffhanger

P.S. Out of curiousity, is the number in your username your year of birth?

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Antonio,

Those are the Indy boots. Reviews are found all over the General Gear forum. They are in fact available for web purchase. Try http://www.aldenshop.com for info on ordering. Just click on the picture of the 405 Boot at the top of the page.

Peace,
Cliffhanger

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Before you dye them (which will be cheaper), you might take a look at these Aldens: http://www.aldenshoe.com/cat_ortho_trub_86.htm http://www.aldenshoe.com/images/trub86.jpg They're called the Alden 86 and have a nice cap toe; a few COW members have a pair. Rundquist and I think Pyroxene come to min...

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Doeindy, Yes, it is a Herbert Johnson, and I think the GBP for the McAlpine is 145 Pounds. The Poet is 165 Pounds, which is another reason I liked the McAlpine better (besides its shorter crown). Fabian, I can push the sides of the brim up to get that curl I am wanting, but of course it doesn't stay...

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Fabian, Yes, in my experience, it is harder to shape a thick felt. As Fedora stated, it wants to go back to its orginal shape. I use water and a little steam, but it took me awhile to achieve what I wanted. I still want the pinch to be sharper. Now, I haven't taken it out in the elements yet, but I ...

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Oh yeah, you got THAT right!

(binkmeister, Michaelson is also our in-house time piece afficianado).

Peace,
Cliffhanger

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No problem. I did the same thing. I am sure there are more discussions on Indy's watch, but thar ya go!

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Cliffhanger

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Looks good, but it also looks as if it wants to taper a bit. That is the thick felt doing that. The block looked real square when I pulled it off the block, but the thick felt has a way of pulling the hat inward toward the top when styled. Pull out the sandpaper and by my calculation, you could han...

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This has been covered a couple of times, but I am always fascinated by it. I too wonder why the character didn't wear some kind of watch: http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5770&highlight=watch http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=229&highlight=watch&sid=e31109611de48...

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Ok, kiddies, here are some shots of my HJ McAlpine. The first 4 were taken by Fedora (I had it reblocked by him). The others are not that great, but I am still learning digital photgraphy. I absolutely love this hat. A little on the thick side, but very floppy and very LC, IMO. The sweatband, howeve...

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