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duc · Post by **duc** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:11 am

me to introduce myself.

Charles "duc" from the coast of Maine.

For years I've been dissatisfied with my Cooper A-2. The leather quality doesn't measure up and the knit cuffs and waist are unacceptable. This past weekend I watched all three Indy films and was thunderstruck by his jacket. It's been what I've been subconsciously seeking for years. In a flurry of, how shall I put it, "work shifted" time at the office, I searched for the original. Obviously I found Club Obi Wan and the stellar reviews of all Wested jackets. Thanks.

I've spent a lot more time at work reading about the various options and can safely say a modified ToD, in dark goat will be on order shortly.

You guys are a wealth of info and it is greatly appreciated.

I'm 42, married, 2 kids in college (one in Texas, one in Halifax), and I manage a department for a pretty good sized construction company with offices from Baltimore to central Maine. I ride an R1150GS when the temp is above 30F. I guess you could sum it by saying, I'm a regular joe.

My posting will be sporadic as I never know when I'll be around a computer. Let me just say, it's a pleasure to be here and I'm looking forward to raving about my Wested when it arrives.

I'll look around for an Avatar when I get a bit more time.

See you around.

VP · Post by VP » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:06 am

Welcome to COW.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:25 am

Yes, WELCOME!!

Check out the top post in the Lao Che section. Rabittooth has listed a BUNCH of avatars you can choose from.

Enjoy your stay, and post as often as you like!!

High regards!
Michaelson

duc · Post by **duc** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:33 am

Michaelson wrote:Yes, WELCOME!! Check out the top post in the Lao Che section. Rabittooth has listed a BUNCH of avatars you can choose from.

Enjoy your stay, and post as often as you like!!

High regards!
Michaelson

Thanks for the tip. I hope my selection isn't already spoken for. If it is, I'll happily select another.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:44 am

Nope. That's one I'm not familiar with, so you have chosen....WISELY!

Regards! Michaelson

duc · Post by **duc** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:51 am

I was checking out the horeshide Aero jacket shown by Bagger's. Very beautiful.

I like the leather so much I would consider the ToD in horsehide. Does anyone know if it is available with horeshide?

Thanks.

VP · Post by VP » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:59 am

Yes, but it costs 17 bucks more.

duc · Post by **duc** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:03 am

VP wrote:Yes, but it costs 17 bucks more.

That's what I call a real score.

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 11:04 am

Welcome duc!

Yup Wested will make you a horsehide ToD. However, the wait may be a while. It seems Wested is having a hard time finding the hides.

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:31 pm

Welcome duc!
I am in your neck of the woods quite often. I live in Boston and come up to Maine at least once a month. I lived in Kittery briefly and my dog loves the beach there. I also go to LL Bean in Freeport and the waterfront in Portland quite often.
Enjoy your time here!
-HJ

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 6:01 pm

Hi there Duc!

Allow me to welcome you to Club Obi Wan!

There are some pretty knowledgeable people about and I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time here.

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:23 am

Canyon,

Very nice looking new avatar! Where was that picture taken?

GraveRobberGreg · Post by **GraveRobberGreg** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:04 am

Welcome to COW. You will find that you will end up spending lots of time here in the future cause once your here your here forever

Hey Bufflehead Canyons avatar is from the QM summit. See and all this time you thought I didnt know anything

rebelgtp · Post by **rebelgtp** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:36 am

welcome to COW!

and speaking of wested horsehides well they just sent me a sample in the mail the other day and all i have to say is it is deffinately what my jacket will be made from when i order it. i compared it to the goat hide that my a2 is made from and well you can really see a differance.

duc · Post by **duc** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:01 am

Thanks folks,

HJ - I live further up the coast, just north of Ellsworth along the coast; but I work in Pittsfield when I'm not travelling to a job site. Lately I've been spending a lot of time at the office.

Samples from Wested are on the way. I don't get excited about too much, but I'm really looking forward to placing an order. I love high quality purchases.

Have a nice day folks.

Post by **Jens** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:16 am

Okay ... better late than never, uh?

Very welcome aboard, duc!
You'll enjoy this group, I'm sure. Nice people around here and a lot of gear-info!

-- Jens

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:06 pm

Hi Duc!

Nice to meet ya!

Regards,
Swindiana

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:41 pm

GraveRobberGreg wrote:Hey Bufflehead Canyons avatar is from the QM summit. See and all this time you thought I didnt know anything

It is indeed.

That's my 'fortune and glory' picture.

Lao Feng · Post by **Lao Feng** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:04 pm

Welcome to the madness!

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:15 pm

Welcome indeed, duc! Come for the gear, stay for the goofiness!

duc · Post by **duc** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 8:08 am

Indykid89 wrote:
duc wrote: but I work in Pittsfield when I'm not travelling to a job site.
pittsfield.... Mass or Maine??

Pittsfield, Maine.

I must say, this is by far the most civilized and friendly forum I've ever entered. Thanks to all for your kind welcome.

I was talking to my wife this am about my good fortune in finding this club, primarily because of my desire to own one of the finest looking jackets I've ever seen. Now that I'm here, I find that I'll not be able to do without a fedora. I feel the slippery slope....

I'll be seeing you around.

Indiana_Zach · Post by **Indiana_Zach** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:49 am

Welcome to COW. I am reather new too but these guys are really nice. Best online community in the would. Keep it going COW

Post by **Ken** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:10 am

Welcome to the board Duc

Ken

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:31 pm

Yes, welcome to Cow duc.
I also live in the New England area. Just a little South and to West of Portsmouth NH. If ever your going to be in the area and want to see a ROTLA Wested jacket let me know, I also have a AB you can check out. That'll really get your fingers iching for one of the finest hats around.
Glad to have ya aboard.
Croft

Jorenz · Post by **Jorenz** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 5:40 pm

Greetings DUC

Welcome. Like you Ihave been searching for the INDY Jacket for years. not until I found this site a couple years ago did I realize how wrong the A2 was. I just recently orderd my Wested. And I'm happy I did.
I wouldn't worry so much how often you post. I've been a member for a 2 years and I've only posted a handfull of times. I find that other people on the site have better skills at writing what I'm thinking. It's a great site we'll see ya around.

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