Club Obi Wan

Hello all. My name is Chris & I have finally joined this forum after visiting it for about a year now. I hail from West Virginia & am related to many a Jones, thus the name West Virginia Jones. It's good to finally be among you fine folks. Currently, my gear list includes the Mk VII bag & strap from What Price Glory, a web belt & bull whip from Lee Keppler, & the jewel of them all, a Wested leather Raiders Jacket. That may soon change, however, as I have just ordered my first Adventurebilt fedora, which is why I'm posting this in the fedora section. I went all out too. Pure beaver felt, Raiders Raven bar scene, initials inside.... I can't wait to get this hat!!! Anyhow, I thought I'd introduce myself to you & say hello.

Later,

West Virginia Jones

Howdy, WVJ!

Normally, I don't skulk around the Fedora forum. I mainly lurk in the bullwhip area. But I saw your handle, and had to pop over. I'm in Athens, Ohio, but West-By-God-Virginia is my old stomping ground, (worked at WOWKTV 13 in Huntington, and went to Marshall for a year of college.)

In fact, I think might even know you. Do you know The Monk? (he asked in a conspiratory way, as if the Monk was somehow like the Muffin Man?) He lives on Mabert Road... ;-)

Anyway, congrats on the hat! I think Steve makes the nicest one out there, and it also happens the be the best price! I've been eyeing an Adventurebilt for a while, but too much of my money's been going to buying whips, single action revolvers, and houses lately, (mostly the houses, Morgan whips aren't even THAT expensive!)

Anyway, welcome to COW!

;-)

Dan

From Huntington, eh? Old stomping grounds. I'm originally from down river of you in Southern Ohio, and watched Channel 3 and 13 all the time!

Welcome to the forum. You'll find a lot of neighbors here.

High regards! Michaelson

Congrats on the hat purchase. I am getting a beaver AB as well.

Welcome Chris, I'm new to the forum as well although like you had been hanging around for quite some time in the background. Anyway, enjoy and these guys really know their stuff so ask any question and someone will know. I'm from Cambridgeshire in England, so, again, welcome from this side of the world!

Howdy! Welcome to C.O.W.! Kick back and relax!

bink

It's great to hear from you all. What a small world. I work for WSAZ Channel 3 & Dan worked for the arch-enemy WOWK Channel 13. I'm a graduate of Marshall. I graduated in 2001 from the School of Journalism, so maybe I did see you, Dan. When were you there? And Michaelson, so you are originally from southern Ohio. Again, small world. Unfortunately, that fact doesn't speak well for your driving ability. Ohio drivers are notorious around these parts. I'm sure Dan knows what I'm talking about. But perhaps, Michaelson, your driving was too good for southern Ohio which is why you chose to move on. Ahh, but I kid . Thank you all for the warm welcome. Now join me in a salute to the Adventurebilt fedora. May it continue to live up to its wonderful reputation.

-West Virginia Jones

We only take out other drivers who refuse to yield the sidewalk! That's why I drive a 1950 Plymouth now. NOBODY gets in the way! High regards! Michaelson

I raced in Ohio at Nelson Ledges Raceway. Come to think of it though, I don't know if any local drivers were in the race.

Hello there, welcome to COW!

Al

(PS nicmusto - everytime I see your avatar I think I need to clean my monitor! )

Hello WVJ,
Welcome to C.O.W ! I also recently ordered my first Adventurebilt, Rabbit felt, Raven Bar scene aswell. as Bink said sit back and relax. you will find that this place is full of great people and good info.be sure to post pics of your AB when you get it.
Best Regards,
Joe

ob1al wrote: (PS nicmusto - everytime I see your avatar I think I need to clean my monitor! )

Whew! I thought my bifocals were giving me more trouble today!

Regards! Michaelson

I think we are seeing all the right pixels - just not neccesarily in the right order.

Regards,

Al

That blurry face is FREAKIN' me OUT! It reminds me of "Jacobs Ladder," that old Tim Robbins movie.

Maybe its a group hallucination?

I've heard that can happen sometimes...

Al wrote:Maybe its a group hallucination?

I've heard that can happen sometimes...

Well, wake me up, Red One!

Welcome to COW WVJ! Congratulations on your new purchase. As you may have guesed by now the watchword around these parts is "Picures". can't wait to see your new lid.

Cheers!

Dan

Well, lets conduct a scientific experiment.

I'm about to post a perfectly normal image of a erm,sunflower.

If anyone happens to see a monkey,,or something...below, this could signify group hallucination.



Now, tell me about your mother...

Michaelson wrote:

ob1al wrote: (PS nicmusto - everytime I see your avatar I think I need to clean my monitor! )

Whew! I thought my bifocals were giving me more trouble today!

Regards! Michaelson

Michaelson,

I agree. It is not nice to mess with those of us that have to wear bi-focals. We have enough problems already.

Welcome to the club, Virginia Jones. Another AB owner to the list then, wise choice.

West Virginia Jones wrote:It's great to hear from you all. What a small world. I work for WSAZ Channel 3 & Dan worked for the arch-enemy WOWK Channel 13.

OK, so you're not the Chris I thought you were.

I got better. And just FYI, the 5:30 news is on the TV right now, and it is on WSAZ. I worked for WOWK during the dreaded "Terry Cole" years. Jumped ship just before the company came in and exorcised his presence from the station. Too late for me. That ruined me on broadcast, and I started freelancing full time, (Maverick Media and occasionally Motion Masters.)

I was at Marshall 92-93. But I was in Theater at the time.

These days I teach multimedia production at Ohio U-Lancaster.

Word of warning: Michaelson and I already get off on tangents about Southern Ohio and video production, (he does distance learning, video production down south,) at the drop of a hat, (preferably Adventurebilt.) Now there's three of us. We're doomed!

Anyway, welcome again! Post pics of that hat!

-Dan

Yep. Doomed indeed!
Regards! Michaelson

Welcome to the madness... you came for the gear but you'll stay for the people



The first one's on me.

Welcome to our humble community!

ob1al wrote:Well, lets conduct a scientific experiment.

I'm about to post a perfectly normal image of a erm,sunflower.

If anyone happens to see a monkey,,or something...below, this could signify group hallucination.



Now, tell me about your mother...

Nope. All I see is a picture of IndianaJerry.

bink

Not so sure, bink. I can't see his shoes.

Regards! Michaelson

Oh, you're right, Michaelson... it's probably Jess then.

bink

AH yes, I believe you're right, bink!! Regards! Michaelson

Interesting.

All I see is a sunflower.

Astounding! It's like looking in a mirror!

Hey there West-Virginia-Jones,

I was just out to Harpers Ferry, WV, today for a battle reenactment. Do you live near Harpers Ferry by chance...?

Kind Regards,
Captain D

Well, Captain D, I've been to Harpers Ferry several times, but I don't live nearby. I live in Huntington, WV, which is right on the Ohio & Kentucky border. Harpers Ferry is a pretty far drive for me, but a great place to visit. I was just there a couple years ago for a visit.
So Michaelson & Dan, you guys are fellow video production folk.....indeed our powers have grown strong, for now there are 3. Video may have killed the radio star, but I enjoy audio production even more so than video (more freedom & creativity on a tighter budget). I'm currently producing my first CD of completely original music. It's a labor of love, & who knows if I'll ever finish it. Well, it's WAY past bed time. I work the morning shift & 3AM will be here before I know it.

you came for the gear but you'll stay for the people

I'll give a hardy amen to that, Fisk.
Goodnight all.
-West Virginia Jones

Hey Captain D,

I was in Harper's Ferry all day today (well, it is after midnight, so actually it was yesterday) at my sister in laws house. I was even cracking the David Morgan while I was there. I didn't even know that there was a reenactment going on up there. We were so close, and yet so far. I'll see you again at one of these summits around here, soon I am sure.

West Virginia Jones wrote:So Michaelson & Dan, you guys are fellow video production folk.....indeed our powers have grown strong, for now there are 3. that, Fisk.
Goodnight all.
-West Virginia Jones

Actually, there are more of us videographers here than you think....we're just a couple who will admit it.

Regards! Michaelson

Why does that not surprise me at all?

All the best video folks I've ever met. The most artistic and meticulous, all wear good hats, (meaning not ball caps.)

Welcome WVJ! I will be your neighbor soon. My wife and I just got back to Georgia from house shopping in the Shenandoah valley of VA. We have bought a house there and will be relocating within the month.

Have a great day!

Hey there Bufflehead!

My unit and I weren't in the town of Harpers Ferry, but just right outside of it. It wasn't a "huge" battle, but fairly decent. But, yea, hope to see you and everyone else again soon at one of the summits!

Kind Regards,
Captain D
p.s- Congrats on your new whip my friend!