The Iron Heart 20th Anniversary Party

[Signal11]

@EdH:

…I was wondering if I really was as mad as all my friends and family thought I was on the 2 hour dive to meet up with a load of relative strangers for a whole weekend, but the Crew and every one of the IH extended family made me feel super welcome…

I had the same feeling before my first visit in 2017. And I’m sure we are not the only ones.

To everybody who reads this, and is in the same position: Don’t listen to others, and just take the dive 

[Signal11]

I missed you @Chris?  ???

[Chap]

@Signal11:

I missed you @Chris?  ???

and @neph93 @Cole @trail and arrow and so many other members of this forum I would have loved to met in person

[Signal11]

@Chap:

@Signal11:

I missed you @Chris?  ???

and @neph93 @Cole @trail and arrow and so many other members of this forum I would have loved to met in person

True of course!
I should refrase: I thought you said you’d join @Chris

[Chap]

@Jcaz6996:

Had such a great weekend myself and my boys loved it . Im not a overly confident person keep myself to myself sorry if I come across rude .To everyone who I meet and spoke to was amazing and @Kasi  complete legend right there my boys loved your style

Go Karting was a blast great battles with the IH crew .

Great to be involved in the IH garden installing the wires to hold the denim and fitted 80 hooks to support the light cables that truly looked incredible when the lights came on .

Been great to see the faded denims displayed on the wall while one of the best I saw was on your legs @Jcaz6996

[Signal11]

The sad thing is, I’m having trouble connecting people we’ve met for the first time, with their forum names… ::)

[EdH]

@Signal11:

To everybody who reads this, and is in the same position: Don’t listen to others, and just take the dive 

Oh goddamit I meant d**r**ive. 

Edit: But thanks for the inspiration for my forum 'personal text' thing…

[Signal11]

@EdH:

@Signal11:

To everybody who reads this, and is in the same position: Don’t listen to others, and just take the dive 

Oh goddamit I meant d**r**ive. 

I know 
But I still mean dive into the IH party, and submerge 

[EdH]

@Signal11:

I know 
But I still mean dive into the IH party, and submerge 

Don't worry, I appropriated it

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[pechelman]

did i read or see (or just thoughtfully imagine D:) that there were also new 7.5oz tee's as part of the 20th?

and will any of those 20th pins/stickers be available online?

[chrisjohnnick]

is David aka Johnny Vegas on the forum? if not, someone throw that guy a pair of denim and a username and bring him into the party. That guy was pure joy!

[Jcaz6996]

@Chap:

@Jcaz6996:

Had such a great weekend myself and my boys loved it . Im not a overly confident person keep myself to myself sorry if I come across rude .To everyone who I meet and spoke to was amazing and @Kasi  complete legend right there my boys loved your style

Go Karting was a blast great battles with the IH crew .

Great to be involved in the IH garden installing the wires to hold the denim and fitted 80 hooks to support the light cables that truly looked incredible when the lights came on .

Been great to see the faded denims displayed on the wall while one of the best I saw was on your legs @Jcaz6996

That’s very kind of you @Chap
I was pretty nervous working in the garden just hoping it all goes up how I visualised it and nothing goes wrong ( falls down when all the denim gets hung up ) but thankfully everything turned out great ..

@Giles IH-526J the “OG “was my pick incredible

[Cole]

@Chap:

and @neph93 @Cole @trail and arrow and so many other members of this forum I would have loved to met in person

I missed you guys and gals as well.

[Graeme]

I'm just back from the IH Party, and it was great to catch up with everyone, and meet new people.

I'd like to add that I definitely approve of the new hiring strategy at Iron Heart that requires team members to have family members with impressive baking skills. @Bailey's fiancée Briony (I hope that I've got her name right) and @Josh's mother both brought along some great cakes.

The presence of dogs at the event was also welcome, and I didn't mind that @The Web Minions's beast Rupert was a bit boisterous.

I also need to replace my red and black jumper, because I've worn it at the last two or three events.

[weftyarn]

@EdH A long post, indeed. And rightfully so!

@Jcaz6996
I loved the „garden of fades“. Well done!
On another note: „Rude“ would be the last thing that comes to my mind on „describe James with one word“.

[Giles]

@EdH:

Sorry for the long post, but I just wanted to add my thanks for such a great weekend.

Officially crying…...

[Aetas]

Enjoyed every moment in here!

[Jcaz6996]

@weftyarn:

@EdH A long post, indeed. And rightfully so!

@Jcaz6996
I loved the „garden of fades“. Well done!
On another note: „Rude“ would be the last thing that comes to my mind on „describe James with one word“.

Cheers Emil just not overly confident when it comes to talking to someone new lol 

[Matt]

@seashift:

Was great to finally make it to Gosport and meet such lovely people. We (Andy and Nadia) had a blast. Thanks to all the crew for the effort.

Andy!!!  Welcome my friend.

[Jeansman]

@Giles:

@Matt:

Im sitting here waiting for the train with Katie trying to think of something profound to say about this weekend and I’ve got absolutely nothing.  A full days worth of travel is hard enough but doing it with hearts this heavy is pure misery.  There are far too many people who made this trip everything for us to name check so I’ll trust that each of you knows how much love we have for you.  We already know we’ll be back.  Hopefully sooner than later.  Thank you.

I don't want to sound crass or grandoise or anything like that, but this weekend had a profound effect on me…

Seeing so many people who had never met before getting on so well with each other and having such a good time, left me feeling serene, humbled and proud.

I am so privileged to know you all and to be involved with a brand that invokes so much love and passion.

I think we have the ability to make these events ones that people will truly remember for the rest of their lives, and possibly change their outlook on life. To do that is another retirement goal.

I think it had a profound effect on all of us @Giles  . Thank you, @Giles , @Madame Buttonfly , @Alex , @Haraki-san and the IH Crew for enabling it to happen . I so enjoyed meeting such an interesting group of people and thanks to the forum and the photos it can remain fresh in our memories for a long time.