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Doh! Foiled again! I knew I should have waited a couple days before going through your wallet! And what exactly is a trebuchet?

ShanghaiJack wrote:Doh! Foiled again! I knew I should have waited a couple days before going through your wallet! And what exactly is a trebuchet?

It's a form of catapult. Here's a fun website:
http://www.trebuchet.com/

I tried to send some packages that way once, but I kept missing the mark.

bink

Yeah, you missed the mark alright - you still owe me the cost of those three new windows...and just what were you doing trying to send bricks to folks anyway?

Trebuchets...very dangerous...you go first.
That is a fun website! Hmm, maybe I'll try that out as a "natural" method for distressing my Wested when it arrives!

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Hey Bink I just had a great idea. Instead of sifting through each other's wallets why don't we join forces?

Oh, those were bricks? Sorry, I was trying to send cinder blocks. I'll try again. I could always launch a cow...

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And you should see the state of my poor cat.

It still thinks it's Napoleon after that knock on the head.

I mean, if that thing calls me Josephine one more time...just once more...I won't be responsible for my actions.

'Jozephine, itz Time to change ze poop tray', indeed! Stupid cat.

ob1al wrote: 'Jozephine, itz Time to change ze poop tray', indeed! Stupid cat.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

And yes, Michaelson, I've seen the "piano hurler." Man, what fun.

Shanghai, sure, I'll join forces with you on that!

Hey, to toss things back on topic, what if Wested used a gaint trebuchet to send their jackets? Air mail, anyone?

bink

Binkmesiter, the Fagan of COW!

Hey, the guv'nor said back OT!

ob1al wrote:Binkmesiter, the Fagan of COW!

I accept the compliment! Now 'ere, wa's this?

bink

am reeeeviewing the situation,
am ah gearhead been a gearhead all my life!

Hey! the guv'nor said back OT!!!! Michaelson, it's all Binks fault.

should have the jacket in a few days. shipped 11/18

zzzzzzzzzzZZZZ-SNORT! Huh? Wha? Hey someone said "shipment" in this thread and woke me up! This better not be a hoax! Now where did I put my drink...

Just got an email back from Gerry at Wested, and he said that my goat LC jacket is still "a couple of weeks away".....grumble grumble......



..........Bruce

Patience, my firend. I think some have suggested "forgetting" about the jacket so when it does arrive, it's a pleasant surprise. It truly will be worth the wait. Hang in there!
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regarding shipping time from the UK to the midwest:

They shipped mine on a Thursday (UK time) and my post office tried to deliver it that next Monday - and I'm in L.A. But I could have been lucky. That sounds like the minimum, like it made every light and never sat still.

binkmeisterRick wrote:Patience, my firend. I think some have suggested "forgetting" about the jacket so when it does arrive, it's a pleasant surprise. It truly will be worth the wait. Hang in there!
bink

Thanks Bink! I'll do my best, but patience is not my strong suit - I'm more in the "instant gratification" mold - but I'll work on it (don't have much choice do I?)


..............Bruce

bclead wrote:Just got an email back from Gerry at Wested, and he said that my goat LC jacket is still "a couple of weeks away".....grumble grumble......
..........Bruce

Bruce, when did you place your order? Gerry told me 3 weeks (from Nov 11th)-although I haven't heard anyone getting their jacket in less than a month, so Im not expecting mine until the beginning of the 2nd week of Dec.

I know what you mean, Bruce. I keep waiting for Fedora to open shop so I can get my AdventureBilt fedora. I can hardly wait, but I know it'll pay off when everything's in order!

bink

Bjones wrote:

bclead wrote:Just got an email back from Gerry at Wested, and he said that my goat LC jacket is still "a couple of weeks away".....grumble grumble......
..........Bruce

Bruce, when did you place your order? Gerry told me 3 weeks (from Nov 11th)-although I haven't heard anyone getting their jacket in less than a month, so Im not expecting mine until the beginning of the 2nd week of Dec.

I ordered mine on October 22, 2004. Guess I'll have to wait. The only problem is that by the time I get my jacket, it will be too cold around here (Lexington, MA) to wear for a while - bummer!!

What makes it even worse is that my kids and I are in the midst of an Indiana Jones Marathon (each film then bonus material), and I'm just ITCHING for my jacket!!!!


.........Bruce

Just as an update:

I got my Wested goat on Tuesday Nov. 16th! I ordered it September 3rd, just to give you some idea of what sort of wait you may face now. I love it, and it is definitely a keeper! Probably one of the best works that has come out of Wested, or any jacket company period, that I've seen. I'll try to post a more in depth review and pics later (partially due to popular request!)

i ordered a lamb oct 13 and should receive it 11/22. i think the delay was longer for goats

Woohoo! It's been confirmed, my Raiders in authentic goat which I ordered on Sept. 7th was shipped out last Friday. As of 20-11-2004 04:39
it was:

International Hub
Left origin country

Now, does anyone have any idea how long it's going to take to get from England to Japan? Anyone want to start a pool? I bet it takes about 8-9 days, not including any hold ups at customs. Pics soon, I hope!

Ah, I remember this thread when it was just a baby. How it's grown! Pretty soon it'll be able to fend for itself on the server without all of this attention. Almost brings a tear to my eye to see it so ready to leave the nest. Who knows, maybe it will come back to when some fledgling jacket owner discovers it.

Should I consider myself the proud father then Jack?
BTW any word yet on your jacket?

got the jacket today. other than issues with the back panel width it is the best raider lamb i have owned yet! seems a bit heavier than previous lambs

indy1936 wrote:got the jacket today. other than issues with the back panel width it is the best raider lamb i have owned yet! seems a bit heavier than previous lambs

You KNOW the rules...PICS, mon, PICS!

might be awhile have to use up the film then develop it and scan.
will post as soon as i can

indy1936 wrote:might be awhile have to use up the film then develop it and scan.
will post as soon as i can

film? very retro...glad to see you're keeping in the spirit!

He's using tin type. Now THAT'S retro! Just as long as it shows the jacket!

bink

I believe that he is using the latest in Daguerreotype cameras (room sized I believe). LOL


...........Bruce

ShanghaiJack wrote:Should I consider myself the proud father then Jack?
BTW any word yet on your jacket?

Most definitely, this thread is your baby, so to speak. And no, no word on my goat. Hey, someone tell that guy with the new lamb that this is our drinkin' thread! heh-heh

pics are posted. check out the thread.

~beefsteak

The goat has landed...in Japan!

24-11-2004
18:46
OSAKA KANSI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Arrived in destination country

Hopefully if customs doesn't hold it up it should be here tomorrow, or hopefully by the weekend!

haha awesome

Well my goat finally arrived today, it shipped out last wednesday so it took exactly a week to get here, it is pretty awesome, a little small around the shoulders but otherwise perfect.

sweet. I guess that means that Washington state is the next stop...right?
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After more than 2 months, I received my ToD goatskin today (November 24) and it was shipped last Friday (November 19). The fit is perfect.

Jack I'm sure yours will be there soon. It sounds like the jackets have started arriving! Have you emailed or called Wested to see if it has been shipped yet?

Mine was shipped last Friday too. Maybe mine will arrive today also!
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Looks like it's in my city, but maybe not since it's the 25th not the 26th yet. Hmm typo on the postal service's part or have I fallen into a timeslip? Maybe I'll head over to the airport and see if I can sort it out.8-[

26-11-2004
09:00
FUKUOKA, JAPAN AIRPORT
Awaiting Customs Clearance

I sent one email and have not heard back, I'm not worried though.

I wouldn't be worried either. I sent multiple emails to Wested before I got any response. I hope you get it soon.

Update on my jacket.

26-11-2004
14:30
FUKUOKA, JAPAN AIRPORT
On route to delivery depot

It looks like it cleared Customs fairly speedily. Just a little over a day for the Customs People to do their customs things on my custom jacket. Hopefully it will be delivered today!

26-11-2004
18:39
Delivery Agent - JAPAN
Parcel delivered

The goat has landed! As soon as I get my pics resized and uploaded I'll start a new thread!
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Here's the new thread for my new jacket. http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10479

My jacket would have arrived today, but as I have a class, I can't be home to receive it. I will have to wait until tomorrow instead.

Glad to hear that you've almost got your jacket Indiana Jarmyr. Remember, you must post pics immediately or the curse of the COW will fall on your head! I'm looking forward to seeing the pics of your jacket!
Regards,
Jack

Well, it isn't actually an Indy jacket, but the Bond jacket.
I couldn't decide which one to buy, but finally I came to the conclusion that the Bond jacket would suit my climate better. But I am sure I will buy an Indy jacket soon or later. Probably sooner.

Tumbleweeds and crickets...

Well, my spidy senses were tingling that something was up with my order. I sent an email out last weekend to have them check my order over to make sure all specs had been met and instructing them to notify my with a ship date as I knew my order would be coming to a close. Hadn't recieved an email all week so I called Wested this morning to check on my order-yesterday was 3 weeks to the day and when it was supposed to be done.

Well they hadn't even started on my jacket yet. They received a couple bad batches of horsehide and were waiting on another shipment. Major disappointment.

They asked me if I wanted to choose another hide and they would get started.....but I'm deadset on the horsehide. I really like the fact I will have something a little more unique with HH. I can appreciate the fact that they want good quality hides, but I wish they would have emailed me to let me know of the delay. Now it will be Christmas or later before I get it (unless they give my order priority, which they did not mention, and I will not hope for).

They said they will email me next week with an update on the hide

Bjones - If the russet tone of the color was the final driver in your decision, I'd ask them if they're still seeing that kind of color in the hides they are getting. If not, you could always go back to your second choice - goat, right? - J

Yeah, I could do that Jerry, but I think I'm sold on the HH. The more examples I see of jackets in HH (wested or other), the more I like the look of that leather (in all its various colors).

Gerry just sent me an email stating that they will be unable to complete my order by Christmas and that it will most likely roll into the new year. Cow hide, it seems, would be the only the choice to make Christmas. While I sure would like my jacket by christmas, I'm gonna stick to my guns and get what I wanted. I don't want to spend the money and just settle.

Bjones,

Sorry to hear about your jacket delays. While it would be nice I'm not expecting to see the jacket I ordered today until January...

I got word mine will be shipping wednesday...maybe.