I got shot with rubber bullets with my Wested
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Glad to hear that you're okay dude!!
I take it Henry is okay?
Peter......
Ian
I take it Henry is okay?
Peter......
Ian
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PETER wrote:Well Tekors, just heard about this.
I think you deserve a replacement at a 'Hero' price.
Contact me through Peter@Wested.Com to sort it.
Funny I am following the events worried also as I am due vacation at Taba, Egypt Red Sea end of Feb/early March.
Cheers
Peter
Glad you are doing much better tekors, stay safe!
Big to Peter and Wested leather for seeing this and making a 'Hero' offer.
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Mitch,
Thanks so much my friend... it was a very tense moment indeed.
You're right, the jacket has a scar that tells a story. Now it's going to be the "Field" jacket for my work. While the goatskin Wested will be the jacket for all other fields that don't involve bullets.
Long John,
Yes, and it's a pleasure to share these stories with my fellow COW members.
thanks for your message...
regards
Thanks so much my friend... it was a very tense moment indeed.
You're right, the jacket has a scar that tells a story. Now it's going to be the "Field" jacket for my work. While the goatskin Wested will be the jacket for all other fields that don't involve bullets.
Long John,
Yes, and it's a pleasure to share these stories with my fellow COW members.
thanks for your message...
regards
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...and in re-reading the subject title, I wasn't aware you could GET a Wested that shot rubber bullets....but then they can make just about anything these days I suppose.
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Hey Ian,Ian wrote:Glad to hear that you're okay dude!!
I take it Henry is okay?
Peter......
Ian
thanks dude. No, the Henry stayed at the hotel... hehe
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Hey, you're right... now I realised that...Michaelson wrote:...and in re-reading the subject title, I wasn't aware you could GET a Wested that shot rubber bullets....but then they can make just about anything these days I suppose.
Well, that would be a very nice James Bond leather jacket...
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Mike,Mike wrote:Beruit as a safe haven?! Boy, am I aging myself if I say I remember that wasn't always considered the case?
hahaha... well Beirut is not the same as the 80's ... troubles sometimes..but it's a great cosmopolitan mediterranean city.
Well, my summer house is in Mogadishu
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Hey Tekors,tekors wrote:Mitch,
Thanks so much my friend... it was a very tense moment indeed.
You're right, the jacket has a scar that tells a story. Now it's going to be the "Field" jacket for my work. While the goatskin Wested will be the jacket for all other fields that don't involve bullets.
Long John,
Yes, and it's a pleasure to share these stories with my fellow COW members.
thanks for your message...
regards
You've got it backwards. You want the tougher goatskin when they are shooting, not when they're not! Either way, keep your head down and keep moving.
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The left arm? Pity. Indy was only ever shot in the right arm.
Glad you're okay, though. Sounds like things have really picked up there just today, so be smart about it, and good luck with your endeavor.
Glad you're okay, though. Sounds like things have really picked up there just today, so be smart about it, and good luck with your endeavor.
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Indy was shot in the left arm
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####, you got me there. I must've been watching the movie in a mirror this whole time
I guess it's an SA shot after all - still glad you're okay.
I guess it's an SA shot after all - still glad you're okay.
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Tekors,
Glad to hear you're okay... I've been watching it all week... Things are crazy there... But that's what you get when the Army become the police force and are aimed at the wrong "enemies of the state".... I'm sorry to hear you got shot, but more than happy that it's not worse.. (considering the situation, it could well have been)... You're a lucky man!
Also... Peter, that response was perfect. Well said... My respect for Wested just went way up...
Tekors, take care eh?
Glad to hear you're okay... I've been watching it all week... Things are crazy there... But that's what you get when the Army become the police force and are aimed at the wrong "enemies of the state".... I'm sorry to hear you got shot, but more than happy that it's not worse.. (considering the situation, it could well have been)... You're a lucky man!
Also... Peter, that response was perfect. Well said... My respect for Wested just went way up...
Tekors, take care eh?
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Holy Protest Survival, Batman!!!
Wow, dude...I've been listening to this on NPR all week...you're lucky!
I'd frame the jacket, if it was me...in one of those cool shadow boxes...maybe get President Mubarak to autograph it for you?!
Man...glad you're safe! STAY that way!
Regards!
Indydawg
Wow, dude...I've been listening to this on NPR all week...you're lucky!
I'd frame the jacket, if it was me...in one of those cool shadow boxes...maybe get President Mubarak to autograph it for you?!
Man...glad you're safe! STAY that way!
Regards!
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To be shot at while wearing The Jacket is a major accomplishment and very Indy of you! Glad to know you're well. Now you're one of probably very few people who can claim to have a real Indy jacket!
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What about a horsehide Wested?
Also, so glad to hear you're ok! Please, take care!!
Also, so glad to hear you're ok! Please, take care!!
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Quite a story, glad you're OK!
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Holy cat Tekors! Amazing Story you have there. glad you made it out with "your" hide intact. Keep your head down from now on. And that was a non-lethal blast?
Cheers!
Dan
Cheers!
Dan
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Wow! Glad you're OK. Keep your head down and keep us posted.
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i'm glad you're ok. and that's probably the most action any indy jacket ever got really.may i ask who you report for? it looks pretty crazy over there.riding on horses,and camels. was you on one of the camels?sorry picken.please be careful.
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nice michael.
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Wow! Glad to hear you are doing fine! Now you have a very interesting story behind the distressing.
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I'm sure the distressing on the jacket is more rivaled by the distressing done to your nerves. I've been following the news with what has been going on and all I can say it get the #$%^ out of there!!!
Dude, I really will be keeping you in my prayers until you get home. No matter the safe house or location you're at just know you have friends here that are concerned with your every move. Thankfully the jacket will be replaced, just know YOU CAN'T BE!!!
I know it's easy to feel 10 foot tall and bullet proof (well rubber bullets withstanding) with what you've been through, just be careful. With what I'm hearing it's only going to get worse.
Be safe my friend.
Vio Con Dios,
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Dude, I really will be keeping you in my prayers until you get home. No matter the safe house or location you're at just know you have friends here that are concerned with your every move. Thankfully the jacket will be replaced, just know YOU CAN'T BE!!!
I know it's easy to feel 10 foot tall and bullet proof (well rubber bullets withstanding) with what you've been through, just be careful. With what I'm hearing it's only going to get worse.
Be safe my friend.
Vio Con Dios,
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Wow... Glad to hear you're alright, Tekors! And that's great that Peter is giving you another jacket!
That story of the wounds would make a GREAT movie...
Steven
That story of the wounds would make a GREAT movie...
Steven
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Wow!! Stay safe, for sure! And stay out of those big crowds!
But really... if you're going out in full gear, wear THAT jacket! That's totally Indy!
Shane
But really... if you're going out in full gear, wear THAT jacket! That's totally Indy!
Shane
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Throw a little Pecards on it. Will look like new.
To echo all the other sentiments, entirely glad to hear you are (mostly) unscathed, if not your jacket.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
To echo all the other sentiments, entirely glad to hear you are (mostly) unscathed, if not your jacket.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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Thanks guys for your messages and prayers of support...
Following the events here is not an easy task. Since yesterday journalists are being harrassed, some got beaten, others arrested, specially TV crews. I am not a TV reporter so I can disguise. But it's becoming hard to work here.
2 more days to go. I am flying back to Beirut tomorrow (on friday). I might come back to Cairo in some weeks if the crisis persist, which I hope it will not. Over 1000 people were wounded until now... more than 400 deads....
As for Peter, I can only say: he's the man!!!!
best to all... my friends!!!
tekors
Following the events here is not an easy task. Since yesterday journalists are being harrassed, some got beaten, others arrested, specially TV crews. I am not a TV reporter so I can disguise. But it's becoming hard to work here.
2 more days to go. I am flying back to Beirut tomorrow (on friday). I might come back to Cairo in some weeks if the crisis persist, which I hope it will not. Over 1000 people were wounded until now... more than 400 deads....
As for Peter, I can only say: he's the man!!!!
best to all... my friends!!!
tekors
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Crazy stuff! Glad to hear you're getting out of there - have a safe trip home.
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thanks dude...Solent MKIII wrote:Crazy stuff! Glad to hear you're getting out of there - have a safe trip home.
best
teko
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It's good, but even I know it's not THAT good!Indiana Jeff wrote:Throw a little Pecards on it. Will look like new.
Regards! Michaelson
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Yes, safe travels home!
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I've been meaning to post on your thread.
I am glad that you are safe first of all ... yes DO be careful!!!!!
Now as for Peter...that shows some real class. A wonderful gesture showing what a good guy you are. also,
Tekors, I thank you for your work. It's guys, and girls, like you who let us all know what is really going on out there. Thank you!
Be safe and well.
I am glad that you are safe first of all ... yes DO be careful!!!!!
Now as for Peter...that shows some real class. A wonderful gesture showing what a good guy you are. also,
Tekors, I thank you for your work. It's guys, and girls, like you who let us all know what is really going on out there. Thank you!
Be safe and well.
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Thanks guys, I really do appreciate your support and messages...
You know, although I don't know personaly all of you (exception to Stefan from AB), I feel like I have real friends here.
I think this is what COW is about... a bunch of guys (and girls) with a common passion and personal stories....
I am happy and honoured to have friends like you...
I tip my hat for you all
teko
You know, although I don't know personaly all of you (exception to Stefan from AB), I feel like I have real friends here.
I think this is what COW is about... a bunch of guys (and girls) with a common passion and personal stories....
I am happy and honoured to have friends like you...
I tip my hat for you all
teko
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Agreed. But if you do replace it, maybe horse hide with some kind of bulletproof lining?Indiana Holt wrote:you should keep waering it though.. that is ONE special story behind the distress.
Stay safe!
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That's one of the perks of the site and hobby, that's for sure.tekors wrote:Thanks guys, I really do appreciate your support and messages...
You know, although I don't know personaly all of you (exception to Stefan from AB), I feel like I have real friends here.
I think this is what COW is about... a bunch of guys (and girls) with a common passion and personal stories....
I am happy and honoured to have friends like you...
I tip my hat for you all
teko
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CNN says the Egyptian Gov. is rounding up and arresting anyone who looks like a journalist this morning. Be careful.
Max
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Wow I'm glad your ok! That's one way to distress a jacket!
Zane
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Glad to hear you're alright, tekors. Don't overlook the fact that you now possess a truly unique, one-of-a-kind jacket that has been through a real life adventure and is priceless. I wouldn't let that jacket go...
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Things are getting tense. We just received the information that a foreign journalist was killed in the square. My orgnisation orered all its personnel to remain in the hotels. Many journos were arrested, the hilton hotel was closed and told many journos to leave to other hotels.
I am leaving tomorrow morning....
I am leaving tomorrow morning....
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Your continued safety is in our prayers.
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Oh, jeez. I hope you can get out alright.
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Best of luck, tekors. Keep your head down and get out of there as safely as you can...
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Please stay safe. If I'm remembering right, it is probably about 8 o'clock in the evening for you as I write this (22:00), so hopefully not too much longer until you are headed to the airport. Please let us know when you've made it to the airport, and Godspeed.
Best wishes,
NS
Best wishes,
NS
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Thanks guys...
It's 9 pm here now, I am at the hotel.
I would be leaving at 8 AM. Will leave a post before I leave.
"It's not as It used to be"
teko
It's 9 pm here now, I am at the hotel.
I would be leaving at 8 AM. Will leave a post before I leave.
"It's not as It used to be"
teko
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teko, I've always enjoyed your posts under the most "normal" of circumstances... but keeping us in the loop like this while you've been on this assignment has been appreciated more than you could know.
Hope you have safe travels.
Hope you have safe travels.
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Mitch LaRue wrote:teko, I've always enjoyed your posts under the most "normal" of circumstances... but keeping us in the loop like this while you've been on this assignment has been appreciated more than you could know.
Hope you have safe travels.
thanks mike
form tomorrow my posts would go back to normal
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Michaelson wrote:
Your continued safety is in our prayers.
Double what Michaelson said!!!!
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Just talked to Peter over the phone...
He's gonna make my Raiders in soft Goatskin with the add of snap buttons to the storm flap.
Can't wait to have another great Wested from the man!!!!
I am already in Beirut....
He's gonna make my Raiders in soft Goatskin with the add of snap buttons to the storm flap.
Can't wait to have another great Wested from the man!!!!
I am already in Beirut....
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Thank goodness! I was hoping you'd make it out safely!