Club Obi Wan

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 ) and an IMA holster.

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

Until then, enjoy.



-Fred

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

I have to say that you have some fantastic looking gear!

Welcome to the pleasure dome.....

Regards,
Red

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

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

Good looking gear and welcome to COW!

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

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

Welcome on board gigatron2k

Very nice collection you have there. I hope you'll enjoy the people

nice gear and welcome.

Thanks again, everyone

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

Enjoy



-Fred

Lookin' good Gigatron!

Welcome to the club!

Nice gear! Are those J.Crew Deckers still avaible anywhere?

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

Welcome to COW gigatron. That's some great pictures of your gear.

gigatron2k wrote:Thank you very much, everyone. Unfortunately, my wallet belongs to the RPF .

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?

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

bink

Thank you, thank you .

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

-Fred

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

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.

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.

gigatron2k wrote:Thank you, thank you .

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

-Fred

Have it your way... (I like this guy!)

You've got some great looking gear there, too!

Thanks again, gang.

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

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

-Fred