A first for me...
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FIRST!
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Well then, it's a thread for first(s)
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This is fabulous news and very kind of Sarge. I am so pleased this all worked out. Sounds like Sarge has really gone the extra mile with this jacket (and all the other Indy legend jackets he is working on). I will look forward to your comments when you wear it . Again, well done to you and Sarge.
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You've done something different, is it the hair? Nope, I know what it is You should skip the tanning bed next week..,
Beautiful jacket!!!
Beautiful jacket!!!
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And he still looks tiny in it!!!
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Lol, guy's swimming in that jacket. I could probably use that for a blanket.
Love that leather, though!
Love that leather, though!
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Have Kelley take some decent pictures when you get it will you?
Congratulations on such an excellent gift! It's well deserved.
Weston
Congratulations on such an excellent gift! It's well deserved.
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Custom made? A USW? Naaaaa, not in our lifetime!
Enjoy it!
Enjoy it!
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Hey....we love a good yarn, my friend.
I can't wait to read your reactions to the jacket!
High Regards!
Indydawg
I can't wait to read your reactions to the jacket!
High Regards!
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Re: A first for me...
Amazing looking jacket! The leather!!
Sarge really is a quality guy . I'm also so happy that it all worked out for both of you and that Sarge is posting here again.
Todd, please post some shots of you wearing it?
Ian
Sarge really is a quality guy . I'm also so happy that it all worked out for both of you and that Sarge is posting here again.
Todd, please post some shots of you wearing it?
Ian
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Very nice! That striated lamb is quite subtle too. More like what we see on screen than some of the more pronounced striated leather we've seen. Cool
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38" thighs!!!!
I kind of feel I should say more about that, but 1: I can't even begin to empathise, and 2: I'm still stuck on the 38" thighs!!
Ian
I kind of feel I should say more about that, but 1: I can't even begin to empathise, and 2: I'm still stuck on the 38" thighs!!
Ian
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_ wrote:Yeah - The squat was "My Lift."Ian wrote:38" thighs!!!!
Ian
The Squat is my lift and I can only do 506lb.
Fantastic!!
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####, too bad you didn't get to ask for a second opinion on the jacket removal procedure.
Thanks for the story. You really are lucky to be alive. What happened to the hit and run b*****d eventually?
Thanks for the story. You really are lucky to be alive. What happened to the hit and run b*****d eventually?
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Great that the story had a happy ending under the circumstances. Thank God for second opinions!
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DAYUM!
Ironman!!
Thank goodness for second opinions, indeed!
Regards!
Indydawg
Ironman!!
Thank goodness for second opinions, indeed!
Regards!
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Well, one can hope that since the justice system didn't teach him a lesson (or maybe it did, the wrong one) that maybe his conscience kicked in at some point in his life._ wrote:He walked because the prosecutor could not "prove" anything. He was covered with bruises and had the umprint of the steering wheel on his face...
In any case, glad that you came out of it ok.
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I have to say that first, your life is a miracle. That you are still here to the joy or chagrin of all of us, but especially your kids and Kelly (I think that she should give you extra love just for going through something like that, but take to dinner first). That is one heck of a story! I am glad that you are still in heatlh.
Second, that is one heck of a jacket Sarge had made for you. It really is a work of art. I am anxious to see it on you. Those pocket flaps are grrreat! I hope my jacket looks that good, I think I am still holding out for calf or maybe they will just get young steer or bull, just because it seems like it would be a cool hide to have for a jacket.
Second, that is one heck of a jacket Sarge had made for you. It really is a work of art. I am anxious to see it on you. Those pocket flaps are grrreat! I hope my jacket looks that good, I think I am still holding out for calf or maybe they will just get young steer or bull, just because it seems like it would be a cool hide to have for a jacket.
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I was dithering between a US made version and an imported cowhide legend jacket as I like the look of the scalloped pocket flaps on the import version but the one on your jacket looks much much better and makes me inclined to go for the US made. It's much more costlier for me due to the exchange rate, but if the US made striated lamb and cowhide looks like this I might just go for it...
albeit I just to edit a few more movies to afford them
albeit I just to edit a few more movies to afford them
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Todd shared this story with me many many years ago, and it still makes me shake my head.
He never mentioned the jacket, though, so that was new information.
Glad you're still here, old friend.
Regards! Michaelson
He never mentioned the jacket, though, so that was new information.
Glad you're still here, old friend.
Regards! Michaelson
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That's the coolest grain I have yet to see.
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I can't believe that jacket grained that much! It looks good.
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I guess you forgot to tell her about that part of the process, didn't you?_ wrote:Not by the time you get home. Uh - when you coming home sweetie? Maybe we should go out for dinner?Kelly wrote:Does my washer smell like a wet dog? :evil:
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Glad that you're ok Todd. Wow "38 thighs!
Big difference in the grain of the jacket! Looks good.
Big difference in the grain of the jacket! Looks good.
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That looks just like the Nowak I had in my possession! I thought it was too grainy but the parts that were beginning to smooth out looked incredible! Can`t wait to see pics of you wearing it.......
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That's a lovely gift, Todd... but an even lovlier gesture from Sarge.
May you always wear it in Good Health!
May you always wear it in Good Health!
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You mean this jacket is dog hide? WOOF!_ wrote:Not by the time you get home. Uh - when you coming home sweetie? Maybe we should go out for dinner?Kelly wrote:Does my washer smell like a wet dog? :evil:
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Do you mean DAWG hide Bink?
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I can see it now --- Airbud presents Jacket Buddies!binkmeisterRick wrote:You mean this jacket is dog hide? WOOF!_ wrote:Not by the time you get home. Uh - when you coming home sweetie? Maybe we should go out for dinner?Kelly wrote:Does my washer smell like a wet dog? :evil:
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DANG!_ wrote:Thanks.
On topic though? She arrived this morning. Fit is perfect. Threw her in the wash. Cold water. She's going to air dry. Don't want to lose any size.
One comment. I've been laughing. Remember somebody selling a fish story about how real striated lamb getting smoother as it ages? Bwahahaha! You saw how smooth this jacket was yesterday when Sarge took pics? I'll load a few of how she looks after just a cold water treatment. She's too wet to wear. Keep an eye put and I'll post some.
My point is I argued that if it gets smoother it is embossed. This directly supports that we were previously looking at an embossed finish. What you'll see shortly is the natural grain coming out after wear.
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After same spot
She's gonna give Yojimbo Jones' TNO Riley-made Raiders a run for over-the-top character. That is, until his gets all smooth?
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YOW!
Mine grained up quite a bit after wearing in in a Pacific NW downpour, but no where near that much. I haven't got the guts to put it in washing machine, but that is impressive!
Weston
Mine grained up quite a bit after wearing in in a Pacific NW downpour, but no where near that much. I haven't got the guts to put it in washing machine, but that is impressive!
Weston
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Great jacket _. Great! And what a *&^% of story very well told.
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Weston wrote:YOW!
Mine grained up quite a bit after wearing in in a Pacific NW downpour, but no where near that much. I haven't got the guts to put it in washing machine, but that is impressive!
Weston
I'm with you Weston, wouldn't dare put it in the washer, not after the experience with my first Wested. _ don't let Sarge here about the washing machine.
Does look fantastic though can't wait to see more pictures.
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scot2525 wrote:Weston wrote:YOW!
Mine grained up quite a bit after wearing in in a Pacific NW downpour, but no where near that much. I haven't got the guts to put it in washing machine, but that is impressive!
Weston
I'm with you Weston, wouldn't dare put it in the washer, not after the experience with my first Wested. _ don't let Sarge here about the washing machine.
Does look fantastic though can't wait to see more pictures.
scot2525 wrote:Weston wrote:YOW!
I did... The Office has been giving me CPR !!
Sarge
Mine grained up quite a bit after wearing in in a Pacific NW downpour, but no where near that much. I haven't got the guts to put it in washing machine, but that is impressive!
Weston
I'm with you Weston, wouldn't dare put it in the washer, not after the experience with my first Wested. _ don't let Sarge here about the washing machine.
Does look fantastic though can't wait to see more pictures.
scot2525 wrote:Weston wrote:YOW!
Mine grained up quite a bit after wearing in in a Pacific NW downpour, but no where near that much. I haven't got the guts to put it in washing machine, but that is impressive!
Weston
I'm with you Weston, wouldn't dare put it in the washer, not after the experience with my first Wested. _ don't let Sarge here about the washing machine.
Does look fantastic though can't wait to see more pictures.
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You know yesterday, I seriously had about decided I was gonna change my order to the dark cowhide...NOT TODAY! That looks GREAT! I'm not gonna put the thing in the wash, but it looks like some good old fashioned heavy wear is gonna make this think one DEAD SEXY JACKET!!! Congrats on yours _, you deserve it, wear it in great health!(frankenbutt and all... )
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By the way, and I cannot believe bink wasn't all over this, is this your butt?
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I need a drank!!...... It does grow on you!Hollowpond wrote:You know yesterday, I seriously had about decided I was gonna change my order to the dark cowhide...NOT TODAY! That looks GREAT! I'm not gonna put the thing in the wash, but it looks like some good old fashioned heavy wear is gonna make this think one DEAD SEXY JACKET!!! Congrats on yours _, you deserve it, wear it in great health!(frankenbutt and all... )
Travis
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Sonnuvagun!!!
That looks i n c r e d i b l e!!!!
That looks i n c r e d i b l e!!!!
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That was great of Sarge! Wear it well my friend.
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WOW sure made my Day!! I had no idea!!_ wrote:The jacket rocks! I put her on damp and the fit is dead-on.
She'll be dry tomorrow.
Sarge - ya hit it out of the park, my friend.
Sarge
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Look what you did to him here _! Looks like shock to me!Sgt. wrote:scot2525 wrote:Weston wrote:YOW!
Mine grained up quite a bit after wearing in in a Pacific NW downpour, but no where near that much. I haven't got the guts to put it in washing machine, but that is impressive!
Weston
I'm with you Weston, wouldn't dare put it in the washer, not after the experience with my first Wested. _ don't let Sarge here about the washing machine.
Does look fantastic though can't wait to see more pictures.scot2525 wrote:Weston wrote:YOW!
I did... The Office has been giving me CPR !!
Sarge
Mine grained up quite a bit after wearing in in a Pacific NW downpour, but no where near that much. I haven't got the guts to put it in washing machine, but that is impressive!
Weston
I'm with you Weston, wouldn't dare put it in the washer, not after the experience with my first Wested. _ don't let Sarge here about the washing machine.
Does look fantastic though can't wait to see more pictures.scot2525 wrote:Weston wrote:YOW!
Mine grained up quite a bit after wearing in in a Pacific NW downpour, but no where near that much. I haven't got the guts to put it in washing machine, but that is impressive!
Weston
I'm with you Weston, wouldn't dare put it in the washer, not after the experience with my first Wested. _ don't let Sarge here about the washing machine.
Does look fantastic though can't wait to see more pictures.
Weston
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There is just the slightest possibility that he's still gagging from your description of Todd's butt. Please, don't get any more explicit in your descriptions (although I do recall him rhapsodizing about you in a bikini... that was a lot easier to take).Kelly wrote:My washer is in fact clean and there is no "wet animal" smell other than the usual "Todd's been to the gym."
The jacket is phenomenal! I love it! Makes his butt look cute!
Speaking of? I am disappointed that Binky did not do SOMETHING with the excellent raw material I spoon fed to him. C'mon!
LJ
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My apologies, all. I actually had too a busy day at work to get anything good in, and I had some finger food to make when I got home:Kelly wrote:Speaking of? I am disappointed that Binky did not do SOMETHING with the excellent raw material I spoon fed to him. C'mon!
Yes, I made these! Besides, Travis lent a valiant effort!
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It's nice to see so much harmony and friendship after all the ugly discord of the past weeks and months. Why, it's as if none of the recent conflict ever took place -- it's as if it's all been wiped away from existence.
Golly, it's a miracle what a nice leather jacket can do to brighten the mood around here.
Golly, it's a miracle what a nice leather jacket can do to brighten the mood around here.
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Do you mean DAWG hide Bink?
Hey!!! I don't recall donating any raw material for jacket making
That is SERIOUSLY cool, Todd!
Outstanding work on the jacket, Sarge!
Agreed, Garzo...it IS nice! Job WELL done, gents!
Regards!
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_, I applaud your courage. You are truly an inspiration. Your story has given me renewed hope. I was kind of down in the dumps a bit as I had to cancel my order for a legend jacket due to my failing health. This season brought me face to face with the "Big C" and as a result I've gone under the knife six times in three months. It was bittersweet to cancel my order but I had to put my funds toward my healthcare. Now, with your experience echoing in my mind and heart I am inspired to overcome and rise above. Thank you sir.
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Anytime, anytime. WHAT are those? Almond slivers for fingernails, and then I'm at a loss...binkmeisterRick wrote:My apologies, all. I actually had too a busy day at work to get anything good in, and I had some finger food to make when I got home:Kelly wrote:Speaking of? I am disappointed that Binky did not do SOMETHING with the excellent raw material I spoon fed to him. C'mon!
Yes, I made these! Besides, Travis lent a valiant effort!
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Not MORE recipe swapping!! What's this place coming to?!
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Those are fingers taken from members who break the rules. One finger for each infraction.
(You can use a sugar cookie or shortbread recipe, too, and then use food coloring for the details.)
(You can use a sugar cookie or shortbread recipe, too, and then use food coloring for the details.)