Ultra Heavy Happy Hour (IHF Virtual Gatherings) Thread
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Hi all,
I just wanted to say I had a GREAT time meeting with you all of you that could join on the Zoom call today, was fantastic to finally put some names to faces, quite literally! (Reuben, Lewis, Jason, Mike, Scott, Baker, & the lawyer (sorry I can't remember all the names!)
You are all splendid folks and I couldn't be happier than to be a part of this community. I can't wait for the next virtual meetup, and I hope to be able to attend the 20th anniversary meetup to see you all in person.
Thanks again for the warm and welcoming chat and speak to you all soon!
-Adam
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The real reason that I did not join last night was because beer was involved.
And not in the way you are all leaping to conclusions about….
We had organised with Fallen Acorn to have a couple of kegs at the party. They use DHL for shipping.
It was due to arrive on Friday, which was then delayed to 10:30 on Saturday. Annoying but not the end of the world.
At 10:30 @Alex got a message saying it had been delayed until 10:44. That did not happen.
At about 12:00 it was showing as "next delivery", but nothing arrived, at about 14:00 Alex started to call them and call and call them.
At about 18:00 he was told that the delivery had been attempted at 10:15, Which considering we were all there before 10:00 was complete and utter bullshit.
@AdamC was out and about, so was asked to buy beer and get it to us quickly. In the meantime Alex rented a Zip Car (rentals by the hour in London), drove to a nearby Majestic wine store and bought a shit load of beer and ice, and got some big plastic rubble buckets from a nearby hardware store.
So from about 15:00 I was not really focussing on what I should have been focussing on, but worrying about what a monument fuck up a party without beer was going to be.
Props to Alex and the crew for sitting shit out…..
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I am pretty sure we will. @Alex will post a brief update in the pop-up thread at some point. But very briefly, out goal was to break even, our main aim was to get our stuff in front of people who have never seen the stuff or simply wont buy online.
We broke even by halfway through Thurs.
Lots and lots of new customers including people who were just passing by. We had one lovely lady come in yesterday afternoon/early evening. She popped her head around the door and asked if it was a private party. When she was told no and that it was a shop and she could come in, she expressed surprise because " everybody was looking so happy and laughy and obviously enjoying themselves". She left with an Ultra Heavy Flannel.
First 2 sales yesterday were Trophy leather jackets, those sales simple would not have happened online.
I basically did the square root of fuck-all, so I have not borne the brunt of the logistical and planning nightmare. But doing it again, definitely gets my vote.
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Hey guys! I hope I didn't make too much of an ass of myself last night
I should not ever get that drunk again I don't think.I can remember laughing quite a bit. I accidentally took this screenshot and it made me laugh.
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sheeeeitttt missed this one again! Saturdays are tough, cause the start time is like 2 or 3pm my time, and the wife is back to working on Saturdays so I'm at home with the little ones.
My 5 year old has been getting into denim and how it fades (on his Carter or whatever jeans we bought second hand). I've been showing him how different the knees coloring is becoming since it was new. Also have been showing him how some of my denim has progressed just in the last couple months or so. I usually don't wear the same pair of denim two days in a row, to keep a good rotation and let them air out/dry out, but the last month I've been basically wearing one pair every day for a week straight, then switching it up. He has noticed how different they look!
tl;dr: my 5 year old will likely be on the next call, and will likely be wearing my jeans when he fits into them.
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The last Ultra Heavy Happy Hour of 2021 will be on Saturday 11th December. Normal start time. Here's the deets:
Reuben Quinnell Cleaver is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Iron Heart Forum Ultra Heavy Happy Hour
Time: Dec 11, 2021 08:00 PM OsloJoin Zoom Meeting
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Wish I could make it but I’ll be at work all day. I took a friend’s call and it looks like no good deed goes unpunished [emoji37]
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Looking forward to seeing some of the usual suspects, tomorrow.
For any potential first timers, don't be shy, it's always a good time…
Completely agree with both comments. Hope to make it later. I was a bit unsure about the first time but now usually join and stay far longer than I intend (hopefully not longer than I’m wanted :)).
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Paula and I are hosting a Christmas dinner party for friends and I'm cooking a 17lb Turkey, I maybe in panic mode and unable to join in…...
is the turkey still running about the kitchen?
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The last Ultra Heavy Happy Hour of 2021 will be on Saturday 11th December. Normal start time. Here's the deets:
Reuben Quinnell Cleaver is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Iron Heart Forum Ultra Heavy Happy Hour
Time: Dec 11, 2021 08:00 PM OsloJoin Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5558835866?pwd=ODUreVVrM2N0M2tqbWRHamJGRk9Udz09Meeting ID: 555 883 5866
Passcode: Dm4HFH
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,5558835866#,,,,*659752# US (San Jose)
+19294362866,,5558835866#,,,,*659752# US (New York)Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+47 2400 4735 Norway
+47 2400 4736 Norway
Meeting ID: 555 883 5866
Passcode: 659752
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/knvEun1OWI will be on after the Norwich game. or not depending how it goes..
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17 lbs is no joke.
if that turkey were denim, it would be at least the 21oz variety.
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