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New guy just posting his gear

Post by gigatron2k »

Hey gang,
Long time lurker, first time poster, though I do know a lot of you from the RPF.

I guess I'll introduce myself. My name is Fred, I'm 31, from New York and I'm a telecommunications analyst and network/fiber optic tech (i.e. cable monkey).

Here's a pic of most of my gear. An EC Whips 10 footer, a WPG bag and strap, resin S&W (lousy New York anti-gun nuts :lol:) and an IMA holster.

Look forward to spending some time with you ladies and gents.

Until then, enjoy.

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-Fred
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Post by Canyon »

Fred, I would just like to welcome you to Club Obi Wan. :D You're gonna have a great time here! :)

I have to say that you have some fantastic looking gear!
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Welcome to the pleasure dome..... :wink:

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Post by Scandinavia Jones »

Welcome, gigatron2k! Come for the gear, stay for the people etc...
You may leave your Visa card to Bink in the boiler room. :wink:

Nice gear! I like what you've done to the WPG bag - very Indy!:tup:
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Post by J_Weaver »

Good looking gear and welcome to COW! :D
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Post by gigatron2k »

Thank you very much, everyone. Unfortunately, my wallet belongs to the RPF :lol:.

For the WPG bag, I waited until it was raining, then stomped it in some mud. Then I balled it up and secured it with some rubberbands. Once it was completely dry, I beat it against a bick wall (the one behind it in the pic to be exact). Gave it a nice "lived in" look and didn't take too much effort.

The strap on the other hand is a different story. I took a knife and scraped that weird orange coating off. Next I hit it with some coarse sandpaper. Then I applied a coating of pecards and let it sit. Then a mix of brown and black shoe polish (very sparingly) and then more pecards. Finally, just some everyday use, and it's good as old. The strap's a loose as string.

Not pictured is my Akubra Fed Deluxe (fall and winter wear -too hot for summer/spring) and my J crews From way back when (got 2 pairs for $40 each).

I don't have a decent shirt or pants as I'm not exactly "indyesque" and there's nothing really decent (for the price anyway) for us larger folk.

-Fred
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Post by Erri »

Welcome on board gigatron2k :D

Very nice collection you have there. :D I hope you'll enjoy the people :wink:
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nice gear and welcome.
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Post by gigatron2k »

Thanks again, everyone :D

Well, here's a pic of the rest of my gear. Akubra fed deluxe and J crews (some artificial weathering, but mostly natural)

Enjoy

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-Fred
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Post by Indy_Railok »

Lookin' good Gigatron!

Welcome to the club!
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Post by The real Henry »

Nice gear! Are those J.Crew Deckers still avaible anywhere? =P~
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Post by gigatron2k »

Thanks again, guys.

As far as the availability of the Deckers, I have no idea. I got both my pairs over a year ago when they were "discovered". I got the first pair, tried them on, broke them in and decided I really liked them. Ordered another pair a week later.

-Fred
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Post by IndianaRedmon »

Welcome to COW gigatron. That's some great pictures of your gear.
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Post by binkmeisterRick »

gigatron2k wrote:Thank you very much, everyone. Unfortunately, my wallet belongs to the RPF :lol:.
Yeah, but it doesn't have to be that way, now does it? Tell you what, you can keep your wallet. Just leave me the cash inside it. You can see these guys have my...er, your best interests at heart, right? :wink:

Welcome to C.O.W.! We truly are a mad bunch in here, but that's what makes it so much fun. Stick around!

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Post by gigatron2k »

Thank you, thank you :).

trust me Bink, you'd rather have the wallet, at least that can be pawned for actual money :lol:

-Fred
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Post by Feraud »

Welcome gigatron2k! Good to see another Gearhead from the Empire State. :wink:

Nice gear. The Fed Deluxe is a great hat. I love mine. Those J.Crew boots are my favorite 'close enoughs'! I find them very comfortable in a great style.
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Post by Ark Hunter »

Good looking gear, I especially like the holster. Thats' the best WPG bag strap I've seen too! (with your help of course)
Deckers are my favorite close enoughts too, with the RedWing Centenials(?) coming in a close second. I may be selling all (or most) of my close enoughs now I've found some Aldens, so keep an eye on classifeds TRH.
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Post by binkmeisterRick »

gigatron2k wrote:Thank you, thank you :).

trust me Bink, you'd rather have the wallet, at least that can be pawned for actual money :lol:

-Fred
Have it your way... (I like this guy!) :wink:

You've got some great looking gear there, too!
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Post by gigatron2k »

Thanks again, gang.

I'm sure between here and the RPF, I'll never get anything accomplished :lol:.

At least I know I'll always be broke :D. And my girlfriend used to complain about my spending habbits before...

-Fred
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