Random conversations
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Feeling a little disturbed. Over the past few months, I've been in the process of moving. Not only myself, but my daughter, as well. The end is in sight. My daughter is all settled in her dorm, and I'm about 1/2 way settled into my new digs. Needless to say, there has been a lot of packing and unpacking going on. I'm leaving for Gosport in 2 days, and while I'm eager to get that party started, I'm finding it difficult to get packed. I'm just so sick of packing, right now. What's most disturbing is, it actually gave rise to the thought, however brief, of going to Gosport with only the clothes on my back, and buying new gear when I get there. Pretty sick, huh ?
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@ARNC @goosehd , those thoughts did cross my mind, as well. The problem is, I've got way too much gear, already. Bringing home new stuff wouldn't be practical. Don't get me started on the financial aspects, either. Paying for a college education has already put great restrictions on my clothing budget...
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@scooter Since I haven't been to an official party before, is there impromptu swaps/sells that occur while you're there? Could you bring a couple of items that you don't wear as much with the thoughts of bringing something new home? Maybe bring two pairs of jeans (shirts, jackets, etc.) with the thoughts of bringing a new pair home.
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Hope everyone in the Western Carolinas / Appalachia is doing alright after Helene. I know @sabergirl is pretty close to the worst areas being flooded after the storm.
Got a lot of family in the area and the pictures they've been sending are crazy with ~2feet of rainfall during the storm which was right after an already very wet/rain week before. Still a lot of them are without cell phone and water.
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@pechelman Regarding Ann, see here: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/837414
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@pechelman hope everybody's good. Glad sabergirl's alright. I have some colleagues in GA who have been displaced and wont be back in action for a couple weeks minimum. All safe tho. Up here we've just been getting lots of rain and a little wind, all pretty mild.
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I wasn’t sure where else to post this, but I had to share with someone…
Ive been lusting after a biker jacket, specifically the Horse, but while I gather some funds, I bought a cheap cowhide jacket. I didnt like the fit, the colour, the waxiness of the leather so I set about doing everything that one should not do to a leather jacket… and it went from this:
to this:
Im gonna try breaking some more rules!
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Looks great......Congrats and please break a load more perceived common sense.....
"OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011
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thanks @Mister_Brue
there was the initial ‘hard stare’ where i just glared at it strongly and wished i hadn’t gone down the false economy road once again. There might even have been some naughty words, which i think is often overlooked when distressing clothes. Whilst not affecting the leather in any way whatsoever, I think it at least beat the jacket’s morale. Next was the hot soak at an indeterminate temperature for about an hour. Then I rang it out taking special care to not take any care, and threw it on the floor with distain. More liberal swear words were tossed in when i realised this thing would take a while to dry, so I hung it in the bomb shelter for a two days. I live in England. Its December. It froze. More swearing. It was now brittle and it squeaked like a clown’s shoes. So I turned the electric blanket on, self medicated, and slept in it for about 20hours. Then it was a liberal coating of mink oil. (probably the ONLY recommended action on this list). To speed up the penetration of the mink oil, it went straight onto a very hot radiator. When dry, I just went at-it with some green meanies, and when that didn’t work, some 180 sandpaper. The final touch was kicking it along a concrete floor.
Simple reallyMahalo!
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@NorvilleRogers That is some neglect for sure. You really must have hated that poor thing!
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@NorvilleRogers haha. This anecdote gave me a solid chuckle. On the upside, it looks damn incredible now and I love the cut.
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Thanks @Mizmazzle
Horse Hide I wish! no, its just cowhide, but reasonably thick. Its made by Triumph which is an english brand that has a side hustle making motorbikes. Or is that the other way round? Its a bit like Tesla making cheese! But it all worked out in the end, and as we all know, I’ll still end up buying the Horse or the Blattwerk! -
