Club Obi Wan

In the middle of London's Victoria Station, on a drury June day, I (along with my Dad) and navigating through the hordes of people, trying to find the train to Swanley. Finially, finding the right train, we hop onboard just as it gets ready to board. After a quick 15 minute train ride, we get out at Swanley Station, and head for the taxi station. Talking to a driver, I tell him I need to get to Wested Lane. He immediatly knew I was headed for Wested Leather.
Five minutes and £7 later, we arrive at Wested Shop. Heading towards the door, we see a sign posted that says "HONK HORN IF LOCKED". Having taken a cab, we didnt really have a horn. We banged on the door, but noone answered. Finially, coming from the house (Peter's, I believe) behind the shop a man came out. I believe it was Gerry (spendng all that time there, I forgot to ask his name! ) He opened up the shop, and informed my Dad and I that Peter was out for a bit. I told him what I was after, and he led me over to the rack of Indy Jackets. There were all types! Different leathers, styles, types! After going through them all, I ended up with a 40 REG Raiders Goat. Lets just say I am now officially broke for the rest of a LONG while!
I was getting ready to have them call a cab for us, when Peter pulled in. Good! I was feeling bad not being able to meet THE jacket man!He came over, and i introduced myself. We didnt have much time to chat, but in the end, he gave my Dad and I a ride back to the train station (and along the way telling us the story of his visit to the states a few years ago. He stayed only an hour away from me for 8 days!). But, all good things must come to an end as I waved goodbye.

Here are the only two pics I took in the shop:





I'll have some pictures of the jacket up soon.

Great story! And congrats to your new jacket! I have a goat myself (jacket made of goat-leather that is, not a real goat ... well, you know)and I promise you will be happy with it for a looooong time!

Can't wait to see some pics.

Great story indeed! Yup, I have a ToD goat its great! I want a Raiders jacket, but I'm torn between another goat or horsehide.

Now that's a feel-good story if ever there was one! Sorry about the weather though, it's been pretty weird lately, we had a week in London where the temp reached around 88F (at least in my office)! I can't wait to tell a similar happy story when mine arrives. I feel a bit bad for not actually having gone to the shop, I bet it smells nice

IndyJens: I wouldn't judge you if you actually did own a goat, as long as you don't post any "distressing" picture tutorials

Indiana, that's a great story. I hope I am as blessed as you were to one day visit Wested and meet Peter. Is this your first Wested or Indy jacket for that matter? You made a good choice on the goat. Did you get it a little big so you'll have some room to grow? Can't wait to see the pics.

Little Venice wrote:IndyJens: I wouldn't judge you if you actually did own a goat, as long as you don't post any "distressing" picture tutorials

Hmmm. NOW I really want to own a real goat. Just to make that tutorial!

Indiana, awesome story.

Can't wait to see those pictures.

Indiana Texas-girl wrote:Indiana, that's a great story. I hope I am as blessed as you were to one day visit Wested and meet Peter. Is this your first Wested or Indy jacket for that matter? You made a good choice on the goat. Did you get it a little big so you'll have some room to grow? Can't wait to see the pics.

Yep, this is my first Indy Jacket. It is a little big, so I'm pretty sure it will last me a while. Pics are coming (although I only took 2 in the shop )

Now that I have THE jacket, I know that I will never go back to substitutes! Oh, and yes, the shop smells like heaven!

Did you see how my Cotton Raiders was coming along?

Congrats on your Wested, Indiana. You're gonna love it for a loooong time.
'Blues

nice pics.i wish i lived in england so i could go to the wested store.

For those of you who have been there...what other styles of leather apparel do Wested have there besides the Indy stuff? Is it all of their other movie jackets, or are there some other unique or custom work hanging on the rack?

Indiana wrote:

Boy, oh boy, would I like to get lost in THAT jungle!

Indiana, your story is awesome, my friend. It warms my heart to know that there are still true gents in this world. I hope that I too am able to meet Peter one of these days, I'll tell him you sent me

Regards,

Strider - didn't you talk with him at the QM last year? Or do you mean you'd like to meet him just in the shop specificially? I admit I'd like to visit him in the shop too, even though having met him at the QM.

That place looks awesome. I bet it smells great too!

In Christ,
Shane

What's up with the bump? Almost 15 months since the last post.

IndyMcFly wrote:Strider - didn't you talk with him at the QM last year? Or do you mean you'd like to meet him just in the shop specificially? I admit I'd like to visit him in the shop too, even though having met him at the QM.

That place looks awesome. I bet it smells great too!

In Christ,
Shane

Heh, yes I did, but my post was made several months before I was able to meet him. (July/November).

VP wrote:What's up with the bump? Almost 15 months since the last post.

He made a simple mistake. Relax.

Just wondering how he got here in the first place without realizing that it was an ooold thread.