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Band Director Jones

Sorry I didn't get back sooner. Life has gotten in the way and this hasn't really been on my mind. I am currently at a 22 1/4. Before I was 22 1/2 to 22 5/8. I think the AB was around 22 5/8. I always like my hats a little on the loose side because my head swells in the heat and humidity, plus it al...

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Sgt. wrote:
scot2525 wrote:Why not? It is only Money!

Famous last words of an Indygearaholic.

Band Director Jones

Well, since no one else has said it. Congrats onthe weight loss!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: Thanks. It was tough at first, but then I just got used to the process. It is amazing what actually exercising (strength training), cutting out junk food, and eating normal portions (not American sized portions)...

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well band director, let me say first: congratulations for your loss of weight. finding yourself with a bunch of clothes that don't fit anymore is a fair price to pay for a healty body ;) now, for your hat. you lost a very good amount of lbs, so even if you grow hair and/or fin another way to make y...

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binkmeisterRick wrote:Some of us around here are forced to share a brain.

And the one who used it last lost it. But, it's got to be around here some where.

Band Director Jones

That would imply that there was enough of a brain to shrink.

Band Director Jones

When you loose weight, you loose all over. It may seem like you have lost in one area but you really loose everywhere. Oh, trust me I can attest to that. My fingers are so thin now that my wedding ring falls off all the time on its own. It just slides right off. Before it felt like it was a cutting...

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Here's the deal. I made a conscious effort to lose weight and get into better shape. Well, I've lost 30 lbs between mid-July and the beginning of September and have kept it off with no problems (in fact, I've even lost a little more). But, here's the rub. I knew going into this that I would not fit ...

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_ is just a JACKet of all trades. (Don't worry, I'll give myself one of these

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Band Director Jones

I had a Wested ToD style like this a few years ago. The problem was in BOTH of the pocket. I actually didn't for months. It wasn't until I was considering artificially distressing and began to test out the acetone in an inconspicuous place (ie- the inside of the pocket) that I noticed it. By that ti...

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I'm guessing that they figured since it was under the collar it wouldn't be seen and it would be alright. That is not right.

Band Director Jones

I wonder who makes the jacket? And would a M1911 fit in it? Probaly of you got it a size larger. This isn't like wearing a shoulder rig with a sport coat over it. Since the holster is part of he garment it is more likely to print the larger the gun gets. I tried my 1911 in my vest and it prints. I ...

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I thought it said it had two pockets...a gun in the opposite pocket would counter the first. O:) :H: Even if it does you would still need to put enough weight on the opposite side to counter balance the weight of the gun. You could put a few extra magazines, but that would probably be quite a few d...

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I have a leather concealment vest from Coronado Leather. If this jacket is constructed like my vest, it will have a layer of ballistic nylon between the leather and the liner to help prevent printing and to help distribute the weight. However, these type of garments are meant to be worn either parti...

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My 2003 LC style Wested has them (along with the absolute worst pocket placement ever seen). But, that was before I joined here and knew better. I actually still have them in, but you really can't tell. They are really thin.

Band Director Jones

If they modify your original chicken coop pattern, then it is no longer the "original" pattern. Instead it is based off of the "original" pattern. In it now the "An Indydawg Style Chicken Coop, based on the original pattern". If they followed the exact pattern then it w...

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What about the brown Members Only jacket? What scene did Ford wear that jacket in?

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Wow! I kind of understand, but still...wow! Talk about holding a grudge. By the way, how does one know if you are on his "enemies list" so to speak?

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Dang that's a nice looking jacket. But, it looks heavy. How much heavier is it compared to the Antique Cowhide? I think the only thing I don't like about it is that it looks to refined. It looks to good to be an "adventure jacket".

Band Director Jones

I have a stupid question (one of just many that I'm full of). When people mention Todd's jacket, are they referring to the custom or the one listed on his site (the OTR so to speak)? If it is the custom, can anyone speak to the durability/quality of the OTR?

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Dr. Evil wrote:Isn't that what people are already doing here? Ranting, I mean chanting uncontrollably and spending lots of money?

Yes, but we are a good cult. Not one of those evil ones where everyone wears the same thing.

Band Director Jones

Here are pictures of my J. Peterman Alternative Coat/Duster. It is the same at the original Duster, just shorter. The lining also (from what I remember) extends a little lower on the original, maybe to the bottom of the pockets. Other than that the details are the same. The original duster is actual...

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I have the J. Peterman Alternative Duster. It is shorter than the original duster, but everything else is the same. It is my go to coat. I love the thing. I did have one of the original, longer J. Peterman dusters, it was just to long for my 5' 10" frame. So I sold it to a guy I used to work wi...

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J. Peterman Alternative Duster in natural. Plenty of pockets, looks great with a fedora or a flat cap (which I seem to wear more than a fedora), water proof, and looks great.

After that, it is either an Indy style (which ever I can fit into at the time) or a letter jacket.

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Michaelson wrote:I'll submit that to the administration for correction to the history as well, BDJ!

Regards! Michaelson

$\:D/$

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I still contend that the jacket was made from either squirrel or wild chihuahua.

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I have found that the lampshade trick doesn't work that well. While it does shrink the sweatband, it always seems to stretch back out. That is my experience at least. The best solution I have found is sheet cork. You take some thin sheet cork and put it between the felt and the sweatband. If you can...

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Kentucky Blues wrote:But I'm getting off topic... what kind of hat, be it homburg, tux fedora, or whatever, looks good with a tux?

-KB

I think the average person would consider the top hat the standard hat for a tux (if a hat was to be worn). But, we here are anything but average.

Band Director Jones

Matt, the answer that I'm inferring from this thread is that the only one of our commonly used hatters that may accomodate this service is Peter Brothers. Just a little note about this. When I was last at Peters Brothers (which as around lat 2005/early 2006), their conformature was not working (som...

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Hey, Band Director Jones, what size did you get? You sound a little bit bigger than me, so I would assume the Medium would fit you perfectly, as it is just a smidge loose on me all the way around. Sorry, I forgot to mention that part. I did get a medium. Every "generic sized" jacket/coat ...

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Just received my jacket about 10 minutes ago. Upon first impression it appears to be a solidly built jacket. The leather is very soft. It is not quite as soft as my Wested lambstouch cowhide (which I believe is no longer offered), but it is very close. I don't think any cowhide can be as soft as the...

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Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. is a real person. The grip Michaelson is referring to was a member of the crew that was shooting those "historical documents".

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PSBIndy wrote:Just got UPS confirmation by Friday delivery!

Dang! I just just go UPS tracking info that mine won't be here until the 22nd. Of course, it doesn't really matter. I'm not really dying to wear it in the middle of summer.

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Lao Feng wrote:Interesting. I thought the standard Indy goat was made in the U.S. Confused.

I believe the increase in price is attributed more the the increase in the demand, and thus cost, of leather and not necessarily the labor costs involved.

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Tennessee Smith wrote:Yeah, seriously... I'm still waiting to pay.

Ditto, and I ordered online on April 21.

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I used to wear felt hats during the summer, then it got to be just too hot. Now I wear either a Montecristi or a linen ivy cap.

Band Director Jones

You know, all of the conversations about who made/designed the jacket (hero or otherwise) always reminds me of this quote: "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton. What actually defines a "hero" jacket? Does it have to be worn by the star a certain pe...

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Michaelson wrote:The true definition of a 'Happy Cow'.

Regards! Michaelson

I don't know how much of a "Happy Cow" I would be if I knew I was going to made into a jacket.

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Michaelson wrote: First blush, just fantastic leather!!! Reminds me of my favored lambtouch lightweight cowhide jackets of yore, but much more robust feel.

That's what I want to hear!!! I LOVE my lambtouch cowhide. I just wish it still fit me the way I want. This sounds like it will be a nice replacement.

Band Director Jones

I have already reserved mine and correct me if I'm wrong, but we don't pay until June right? When they come in...right? I don't mind paying right now, but I really don't want to miss out on this cowhide because of some payment blunder!! #-o Travis I reserved my through the online order form last we...

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Dang it! I was looking to buy an A-2 in the fall. It looks like I may need to move up that time line if the prices are to be going up.

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I emailed USW last night the following: "I am interested in ordering the Antique Cowhide Indy-style Adventurer Jacket, but I am curious as to which size to order. I wear a 42R suit/sports coat, my weight averages between 165 and 170, my shirt size is 16.5 in the neck and 33-34 sleeve. Can y...

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Well, that chart makes everything as clear as mud. What the heck is a sweep? If it involves chores, I'm out-a-here.

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I had a really bad A-2 style jacket from Dillard's. It was probably the worst A-2 style jacket you can imagine. When it comes to my first "real" Indy jacket, I emailed the Indy Gear webmaster back in October 2002. I wanted to know what was the best jacket to get for the money. Michaelson e...

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_ wrote:How do you ask somebody to document everything they know?

Well, for some of us here it would fit on a Post-it Note.

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I think the proof that Leather Concessionaires / Wested Leather / Peter Botwright made the jackets for Raiders is that none of them look alike. Just like no two Westeds look alike.

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While I won't being dressing up on Halloween (I have tickets to the Spurs game), I will probably dress up as Indy for the school's halloween dance on Friday the 30th. Of course, it depends on my band kids. If they can collect mine and my wife's weight combined in canned goods by Thursday, then I wil...

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I wore my in one heck of a rainstorm one Friday night during a football game. Wore them in the rain and went sloshing around in puddles for at least 5 hours. When all was said and done, the leather was find, my feet were soak, and the boots had to be resoled. The spacers between the neoprene sole an...

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Mine always look different in the mirror. The bow is on the wrong side, the turn is the wrong direction...it's just a mess.

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On brown hats, I figured out it was has been close to $2,100. The grey ones come out to about $700. But, I realized today that I haven't bought a new felt hat in at least three years. Maybe I'm due for a new one. Anyone here know of a good custom hatter?

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