2017 Musings, 2018 Dreaming
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Nice one @Megatron1505 - I can't believe that 2017 has gone so quickly, doesn't seem like nearly a year ago we were celebrating your birthday with the Trons and Chris plus family on New Year's Eve 2016! Do keep us posted on your US visit plans, I am desperate to visit San Diego for the first time and @seawolf has (very foolishly) offered to host us when we finally visit!
It has been absolutely fantastic to catch up with so many of our wonderful IH family during 2017, and I feel extraordinarly grateful to all those who made the effort to come - some from such a distance - for the Kanreki weekend.
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Beers 'n bacon?.. I'm a teetotalling vegan come 2018… Tofu and bottled feckin water for you...
Bollocks :D@Madame:
Nice one @Megatron1505 - I can't believe that 2017 has gone so quickly, doesn't seem like nearly a year ago we were celebrating your birthday with the Trons and Chris plus family on New Year's Eve 2016! Do keep us posted on your US visit plans, I am desperate to visit San Diego for the first time and @seawolf has (very foolishly) offered to host us when we finally visit!
It has been absolutely fantastic to catch up with so many of our wonderful IH family during 2017, and I feel extraordinarly grateful to all those who made the effort to come - some from such a distance - for the Kanreki weekend.
We’re in tourist-ville (Orange County) between August 20th and 30th @Madame Buttonfly , and I would pay money to see @Giles at a theme park
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and I would pay money to see @Giles at a theme park
There are many pictures from a number of years ago…
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He doesn’t strike me as a roller coaster and giant pretzel kind of guy ???
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Then I take it back
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The pics of @Madame Buttonfly's face on the roller coaster with no seats in Bush Garden's is the funniest of the lot, from memory
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Well said @Megatron1505.
This past year has indeed been a great one from an IH standpoint. I've only been following/part of the brand for roughly 3 years now but it never ceases to amaze me how the brand always stays fresh and innovative yet classic at the same time. Those are the things that have drawn me here and that will ensure the longevity of this brand. As Mega stated this year had some fantastic releases and the new 888 cut is genius so kudos to all involved with it's creation. I'm always excited to see what is around the corner from IH.
I'm truly honored and flattered to be a part of the team here. Even though I did not make it out to the Kanreki weekend I still feel I have made some new "virtual" friends here…although I'm pretty certain you guys do actually exist ;). I'm sure there will be events and meet ups in the future that will give me an opportunity to meet the IH family.
The addition of the SoCal location is great news. It's proof that the brand is growing and the fact that I'm right "next door" to it is exciting for me. I'm very optimistic about the direction IH is moving and look forward to many more years and dollars spent being a part of this amazing brand.
Thanks to everyone in the community for keeping this alive. I truly believe it is one of the many key factors that sets this brand apart from all of the others and truly makes this a living, breathing thing. And of course many many thanks to every single member of the IH crew from top to bottom for their dedication and hard work. You guys are truly top class.
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@Madame:
, I am desperate to visit San Diego for the first time
You will absolutely love it.
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The pics of @Madame Buttonfly's face on the roller coaster with no seats in Bush Garden's is the funniest of the lot, from memory
We have loads of pics, see what I can find tonight…...
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I'll agree with @Megatron1505 that the Kanreki was great, I got to meet a bunch of the reprobates that hang around here, and it gave me an excuse to replace gear that didn't fit with a few things that do.
I missed out on a few bits that I liked this year, due to being generally broke. Then there are things that I like (the denim peacoat, the denim deck jacket) that wouldn't work in the Australian climate.
Fortunately the horsehide Type III is still available. I need a job.
As for next year, I've got my eye on the Mountain Parka. I think that'll be ideal for Melbourne's winter.
The meetup in California next year is tempting. My brother is in LA, and I haven't seen him for years, so it might be an excuse to head over there.
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The pics of @Madame Buttonfly's face on the roller coaster with no seats in Bush Garden's is the funniest of the lot, from memory
pics or it didnt happen.
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aww. the pleasure is mine @Megatron1505
the kanreki has been the highlight this year as it gave me the excuse to go back to the uk for a holiday since 20 years ago. right when @Madame Buttonfly mentioned it at the end of 2016, i knew it was all or nothing and boy am i glad i went.
Huge thanks again to her for organising the event and i remember how enthusiastically she was looking forward to planning it when we were in Rayong. it was amazing that i got to meet the bulk of you boys from europe and america. (in no favourable order) @rocket @trail and arrow @Chris @UnTucked @neph93 @Alex @Cole @swiss-jeansfreak @Adam @Winchy
it was nice getting up for the karaoke with steffen and chris as well. what a night to remember.
now.. 2018… you mean there's a soCal meet up?!?! why have i not heard about this? well, anyway my plans is to head to NYC by late fall early winter. this is my personal target and goal i've set. As much as i'm an anglophile since high school with the british bands and music i listen too, NYC has always been a dream and if possible would love meeting up whoever's on the east coast of the USA.
although i'm pondering heading back to the uk because i miss the bunch of you guys. and i'm too in love with england
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Looks like there are two SoCal meet ups @louisbosco , the first one early in the year where you get to hang out with all the important folks at Iron Heart, and the one in August where you get to drink beer with me and whoever else I can drag out to Rock n Brews in Buena Park
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hmm… don't think i'll be taking my chances with you.. :-\
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Probably a wise move
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maybe you should come to new york. sounds better when you're taking your chances with me -
Looks like there are two SoCal meet ups @louisbosco , the first one early in the year where you get to hang out with all the important folks at Iron Heart, and the one in August where you get to drink beer with me and whoever else I can drag out to Rock n Brews in Buena Park
Mega are you going to the first SoCal meet up? I'd like to make it to one of these and would prefer the more laid back getting drunk and making a fool of myself option….which sounds like it might be the August trip.
