Operated on!

Striver · Post by **Striver** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 11:48 am

Well I was very, very nervous on the train to Chester my nearest city, but my wife was very supportive - "You been worrying about this for months now - you HAVE to get it sorted out!"

Slowly I walked through the streets towards the place - dreading what could go wrong. I almost turned round back towards the station a couple of times. When I got there it was obvious I was concerned about what could go wrong - but they told me not to worry - they were experts at this sort of thing.

I asked them when I could come back for the operation - hoping it might be next week - or next month - but they said no - "best if we do it now" .... I started to shake a little, eyeing up the exit. My wife hurriedly explained about my phobia of sharp instruments..

They said no-one would ever be able to tell what had been done. "They're experts, dear...."

I told them to do it.

I returned an hour later - my Wested Raider hand warmer pockets had been successfully stitched up. They'd had to open up the inner linings - but they'd put it back PERFECTLY! And the pocket stitching is so neat - just like the rest of the Wested stitching. So pleased with the job! Not scared of getting my pockets ripped now! 20 UK pounds well spent I think!

In fact it was a shop selling leather clothing (no styles I liked though) which also did professional alterations. They admired my Wested and tried to sell my 10 year old daughter a jacket - I told them she wants a motorbike first!!

Later I saw THE MOST BEAUTIFUL "toffy" coloured retro (1930's?) ladies biker jacket. Nickel zips set off beautifully against the artificially aged light brown leather. My wife and daughter both tried it on - but we "couldn't justify the expense...". Ooooooh! Hoooowwwwwll! Since spent ages looking for similar for a man on the web...

Regards and have a good weekend,

Striver

Gater · Post by **Gater** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 12:06 pm

My most recent Wested order, I requested reinforced stitching to the hand warmer/cargo pockets. Gerry was to pass the request along.

I'd hate for any accidents to end with an emergency trip to the tailors.

Glad all worked out for you, Striver.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 12:23 pm

Where can we send flowers and get wet cards?

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Minnesota Jones · Post by **Minnesota Jones** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 12:42 pm

Get Wet Cards?

Do you mean get WELL cards?

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 12:44 pm

Not bink. He likes to go to those 'after flood' and 'fire sales' when they're held.

I especially liked the 'Merry Christmas to our Rabbi' card he mailed me last year that he found on sale.

Regards. Michaelson

Gater · Post by **Gater** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 1:04 pm

so THAT's why the front of my Thanksgiving card has a Bunny holding a basket of eggs!

(btw..this weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving..)

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 1:07 pm

That's bink for you.

Happy Thanksgiving, by the way! Be sure to hide the decorated turkey eggs so the kids can't find 'em.

Regards. Michaelson

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 1:07 pm

Striver, how long have you had the jacket?

regards
I J

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 1:38 pm

Hey, misfit cards have a place in this world, too! And if you care to, you can send donations to the Misfit Card and Word Misusage Appreciation Fund to me. I prefer cash.

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