"I've always wondered what this day would feel like" is something I've thought several times today, wondering if there was anything specific I could capture to carry with me. Today marks 10 years since I put down heroin for the last time, and honestly today what I feel is the same gratitude I had at 1, 2, 3 years, etc. (For me) It turns out there's no magic number for happiness, it's simply remembering to be grateful, regardless of the day or the occasion.

This IHSH-07 Hickory Stripe is one of my absolute favorite pieces, and I am grateful that I was able to purchase it here on the forum. Sometimes a second chance can really bring a thing to life!

The snow came, and brought a lot more than we expected. Doesn't snow here often (maybe once every 4-5 years), so we're pretty excited lol
Dog is very excited. 12 inches is insane.

Hoodie: 3sixteen Heavyweight
Jacket: IH Slub, 16oz
Pants: Simple & Raw 23oz

Been thoroughly enjoying the colors on the new UHF. It's the perfect cool weather companion, much like my little friend here. The UHF will likely be a go-to for evening rides/walks for the next few months. Now I need to get a western cut. I wish so bad this blue was as slim as a western!

How I spent most of my day, waiting for the snow to come. Where I live we're lucky to get 1 snowfall per year, and even luckier if it accumulates at all. Here we are a few hours later with 6 inches; the most I've seen in 10 years since I moved here!

In this photo:
IH Henley Sweater as mid layer
Merino wool as base layer top and bottom
IH 16oz Selvedge Slub Type 3
Simple & Raw 23oz Milestone Jeans
Rototo Roll Cap
Duluth Waxed Canvas Gloves
Grant Stone Field Boots Saddle Tan

With all this hurricane weather coming in on the coast, it seems to be cooling off a bit these past couple of days. This is the first morning I've been able to sit on the front porch with the pup for more than 5 minutes without sweating through my clothes. Really looking forward to the fall & winter seasons.

@Indigo-Alchemist Taking inspiration from you and @SamD for the flannel & untucked with yet another IH layer! Sitting in a corporate leadership class all day feeling smugly superior to all these regular ol' button up shirts

Rototo Roll Cap
Iron Heart UHF
Iron Heart Wabash
RDD Chore Coat
Simple & Raw 23oz Milestone

IH-526J-SLB
Freaking love the slub type 3. It's as comfortable as sashiko fabric with even better fading potential, and probably the best fitting piece I've had by Iron Heart overall.

Giving my best Sam modeling pose, not sure I look pensive enough..

Master Supply Field Jacket Natural
IHSH-431-BRN Slubbbbb
Simple & Raw 23oz (IIY5 Pair)
Grant Stone Field Boots Saddle Tan

This IHSH-361 is still in its first few wears, and I'm loving how rigid this thing is. No idea how long it will take to soften, but I'm sure it will be a satisfying result. It will be nice when the shoulders don't rise up to my ears when I sit down anymore

Pants are Simple & Raw 23oz Milestone
Boots are Grant Stone Field Boots in Saddle Tan (the best version IMO!)

Figured I'd try breaking in the 361 now that it's cooling off since I've yet to acquire a good flannel. Waiting for the right one, I suppose!

Agree with @Giles and @Go-For-Chill on sewing being a skill anyone can likely pick up for simple alterations like this. I've put together an entire industrial sewing shop in my garage just keeping an eye out on Facebook marketplace for the past couple years. For all 4 machines (with tables) and even upgrading two of them to servo motors, I've invested a total of $500. While I spent $600, I've gained a life long skill and saved myself, my friends, and my family no less than $2k in alterations costs and I've been able to keep things I would otherwise need to return or resell. Just two nights ago I brought in one of my favorite Iron Heart sweatshirts (IHTB-12-GRY) to keep it from draping so much around the waist, and there's nothing more satisfying than putting on a garment that fits perfectly, knowing it's sized just for you, by you.
It's also opened up a whole other size of shirts I'm able to buy on the second hand market vs being limited to searching for specific dimensions.
10/10 recommend.

@dugafola Anyone tried this with the Kakishibu Sashiko jacket? Unsure about how shrink might affect the sashiko stitching, but I wouldn't mind with bringing it up and in just a bit.

Just FYI - Redcast Heritage has the Tricotine in L, XL, and XXL in stock right now (sizes 3, 4, & 5)

I noticed recently that the ends of my sticks are trying to steal the indigo from my sleeves! In response, today I'm wearing The Untucked duck canvas to try and trick them into turning brown again.

@Chibs That's awesome, thanks for sharing. I'm also 5'11 and 170lbs so I feel much better about my size 3 choice now. I appreciate it!

@Chibs This looks great! One question: those measurements (and the mention of it being Large)... Did you mean to say size 3?
Just making sure, because I've seen wildly different measurements posted between the different stores and most recently the measurements Guilty Party posted have me questioning which size I should get again.
This looks good on you - do you mind sharing your height/weight?

@blue2gnt The Type 3 Slub is my current favorite jacket - totally worth it if you can find one for a good price. I went with that after seeing how short some of the recent type 3 runs were on other models and this one turned out to be perfect.

@Jord Same. Just seeing it for the first time love it

@kojimastreets Gah every time someone brings up the Tricotine and/or the Kersey I feel like I missed a major life event by not snagging either of them when I could have. Lucky ducks.

@freepickin I was thinking the exact same thing: "Any hat would be wonderful" lol
I'm so sad I missed those