Well..I've gone and done it...

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Well..I've gone and done it...

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I've got a "new" Wested coming my way, folks!!

I bought CRB's Last Crusade new finish cowhide he had listed in the bazzar last night and he shipped it out today. Tagged size 44, but it's been ten minutes (he says) in the wash to give it a little character, Pecards added to revive it, and so it's slightly used....and is wearing closer to a 42-43...

Hopefully, it will be here one day next week...before Christmas [-o< ...

I'm really looking forward to it...it's the first Wested I've had in a LONG time, and will be good to have another in the closet!

Pics, thoughts, and a full review probably after the first of the year!

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Cool stuff. Nothing like waiting for a new jacket! :)
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Nope....pins and needles..
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Cool!

looking forward seeing it on you my friend.
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Jacket is making good progress per the tracker! Glad it's going to a good home
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Good to hear, mate! Pins and needles!!
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Good Luck! :)

This jacket's clearly going to a deserving owner... and that's always a good thing.
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(Sorry to go all "Martha Stewart" on ya there for a second)
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Any word on the jacket yet Dawg?
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Royal Mail says it's in the US...USPS says it's not here yet...so...I guess maybe it's clearing customs?

But, you know...I've had jackets not even show up as being IN the US from Wested before until AFTER they'd been delivered...

So...we'll just have to see!
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Well, it looks like that itch is close to being scratched Dawg! ;)
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In my experience that is normally when the itch tends to move... :roll: Hope yours doesn't though Dawg!

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:lol:

Ain't that the truth, Travis?!
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Hollowpond wrote:In my experience that is normally when the itch tends to move... :roll: Hope yours doesn't though Dawg!

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and sooo true!!! Thanks for showing me that leather sample Holt.... Now, I have to save up again ;) :lol:
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lol. :lol:
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Have I fired up the Wested Bandwagon?
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I'm looking forward to seeing it as well. My Wested jackets are their Raiders model, and I truly wish I had gone with their Last Crusade, as this seems to be the one they do best. Standing by!

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Thanks, guys!

I'm hoping, too....but not holding my breath. Unless it got out before all the insanity with the British airports, I am not sure it will be here....

Ah, well...patience, right?

Later!
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Apparently it has now left Jamacia, NY and on its way to you. Must say I'm very impressed it has even left the UK as most of the country (especially the airports) was closed and nothing was going anywhere! I think you will get it in time for Christmas now.
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:tup:

Sweet!!! If it's on it's way now, it will surely get here before Friday!!

Outstanding news, C!

Cheers!
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The problem for the REST of us, is: Will you get it in time to show us a few photos BEFORE C.O.W. shuts down for the Holidays?
;)

Don't get me wrong, dawg... first and foremost I'm hoping you get -and love- your jacket...
but the rest of us might have to actually *gasp* WAIT to see it!
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Hmmm...
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Now that I think of it... does anyone know the actual date & time the blinds are being dropped on the shop's windows?
I know there's another Thread devoted to this, but I think it simply clarifies that YES this IS happening again this year.
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Well, Mitch...I guess it all depends on how the USPS treats the package at this point. If it's being given "Priority Mail" status, then, it might be here tomorrow...which would be enough time to get some photos up for viewing on Friday...

But...if it's just "Parcel Post," then it could still be Friday....or even next Monday before she gets here...

Again...just trying to be patient...and having to put a great deal of energy into getting Christmas together for others is helping with that ;)

But, I still feel like a 12 yr. old!!! :lol:

Here's hopin'!

Regards!
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PS-thanks for that link there, M!
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Indydawg:
Fingers crossed for you

Michaelson:
Tippin' my hat to you

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USPS says it's at the local PO and hopefully is on the outgoing truck for delivery this morning!

Santa's on his way!!
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Good deal Dawg! Here's to hoping!!! :H:
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yeah! here's hoping you'll get it very soon now!

Merry X-mas my friend
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She came!!!

She's......just.....OH, so nice!!!

The fit couldn't have been better if I'd have custom ordered it myself! Like a GLOVE!

The cowhide is DARK brown...almost black...the wash treatment didn't hurt the leather at ALL, and gave it a bit of character...not too much, and there's PLENTY of room for this to gain character as it ages....

Some differences from previous Wested LC jackets...really quick...as I'm tryin' to get out the door to a party...

Inside pocket is just a single strip of leather.
Back panel goes ALL the way to the shoulder edge....like on the Raiders jackets...

Oh...and it's missing the Handcrafted in the UK tag....so....

That's it, guys...you'll have to wait until pics are available!

Enjoy Christmas!!!
I'm out!

AAAAND, I am editing this post to let you all know that this Wested, while it was really sweet, turned around and almost immediately went to a fellow in Cali., whose fiancee bought it for him as a post-Christmas/New Years' present. I have assurances from him that he'll be joining COW as soon as he can and posting pics. So...yeah, that was a quick turnaround! But, hey....that's the way it goes, sometimes!

With that, I guess I'll just lock this bad boy down...
Regards!
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