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Farnhams Got a Wested...
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 4:48 pm
by Farnham54
And this time I'm going to chain it permanently to myself--for those that don't know, my first was stolen from me in a Bar in Winnipeg. Theres some Manitoban thug walking around with a Wested that doesn't fit him right. The jerk. :evil:
But that is all water under the bridge (unless I see the bugger...then it'll be me and him under the bridge with a large, heavy, swingable object in my hand!
) because just yesterday, after a 2 day train ride back home from university (upon which I met an absolutley wonderful young lady, but that's a different story) I went through my door and saw the package waiting for me.
I ordered it directly from Peter at the QM, and was measured by him. It's a Raiders jacket in Auth. Lamb, with the 80's cut. It is a very nice jacket!
The drape is somewhat off on the left side because of the leather facing in the pocket, however with a bit of pecards this loosened up, and apart from that I wanted the leather facing as this jacket is for wearing, and I wanted it as durable as possible.
In short, it is the perfect jacket!! I've hardly taken it off since the pecard treatment, and I'm absolutley thrilled to once again have a Wested on my back. Cheers to Peter and the folks for making it, and a shout out to my wingman Guybrush for the order tips he gave me as I was standing in line to be measured!
Pics will come soon.
Cheers
Craig
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:06 pm
by Indiana Jerry
Congratulations, Craig!
The good news is you SHOULDN'T take it off for a while.
If you can, sleep in it for a night or two, it will really start shaping itself to you and get a lot of character. If you need an excuse, fall asleep on the couch watching TV. It worked for me. Then you just seem tired (and cold) not quirky.
"Poor Craig, he fell asleep on the couch in his jacket... again... that's the 7th night in a row..."
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:09 pm
by Farnham54
Actually Jer, I think I could probobly get away with sleeping in the Wested without anyone raising an eyebrow.
I wear a leather tricorn pirate hat to the bar, a kilt whenever I feel like it, and randomly ask girls to dance to elevator music. People are..."used" to me
I'm sure you and Bink can relate!
Cheers
Craig
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:16 pm
by Indiana Jerry
SHH!!!
I finally killed the previous rumor that Bink and I are related...
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:21 pm
by Kt Templar
Farnham54 wrote:
I wear a leather tricorn pirate hat to the bar, a kilt whenever I feel like it, and randomly ask girls to dance to elevator music. People are..."used" to me
I'm sure you and Bink can relate!
Cheers
Craig
Craig,
Congratulations on replacing you stolen jacket, have you posted it on your Highlanders of the Caribean Gear site?
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:22 pm
by Hemingway Jones
Congratulations Craig,
I can't wait to see those pictures.
I am so happy to hear that you got a nice jacket. You deserve it, my friend.
Post pics!!!
It seems like the QM was very productive for Peter.
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 7:48 pm
by Canyon
Craig, congratulations on getting another Wested!
Can't wait to see the pics!
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:07 pm
by IndianaGuybrush
It's great to hear you got the jacket bro, wear it in good health. Good choice on the 80s fit too, us tall slim dudes gotta stick together
BTW - this makes me one jacket closer to receiving mine, and though I doubt it'll come in time for christmas, it's worh the wait.
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:53 pm
by Indycraze71
So glad you got your new jacket, it doesn't get more exciting than that!
Looking forward to seeing your pics I'm interested to see these 80's fit jackets since I don't think I had that option 3 years ago, so I went and had mine tailored to fit slimmer on me. I just might have to have Wested make me another one of these bad boys again soon! Wear it in good health, enjoy!
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:20 am
by binkmeisterRick
Indiana Jerry wrote:SHH!!!
I finally killed the previous rumor that Bink and I are related...
Well, the test results haven't come back yet... And Craig, if you wear your kilt to the QM next year, I'll wear mine!
Oh, when are you going to share pics of your jacket again?
bink
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:52 pm
by Farnham54
Hey guys,
Thanks for the well wishes--the thing fits like a glove, and in my REALLY cold living room I can break it in with half the time!
And bink--You're on! Who gets to climb down the ladders before us?
Cheers
Craig
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:16 am
by binkmeisterRick
Farnham54 wrote:And bink--You're on! Who gets to climb down the ladders before us?
Cheers
Craig
JERRY!!!!
bink
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:45 pm
by Indiana Jerry
Lit on fire? Okay, but you get to follow me right down...sorry about the eyebrows...
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:39 pm
by Michaelson
Don't look at me! I cherish my moustache to much.
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:29 pm
by Indiana Jerry
Ah, cherish...such a useful word...like cherishing something with an eternal flame...
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:30 pm
by Gater
Hey Farn, I expect to see that jacket (and you) at the next Canada Summit!!
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:42 am
by Rob
Good on you Criag - always nice to hear about yet another nice Wested born into the world...
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:28 pm
by Farnham54
Hey Guys,
The wested is glorious--I'll have pictures up in this thread in about 3 weeks (Me, being a foolish dolt, left my digital camera at my place, and currently I'm at my Parents 2000 kms away :S)
Ah, cherish...such a useful word...like cherishing something with an eternal flame...
Michaelson's Mustache + Fire = Eternal Flame. There's enough fuel there for years!
Cheers
Craig
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:44 pm
by Rob
Breaking in a Wested is fun