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  • RE: Random Announcements

    @simon626:

    @Chris:

    Sonic drive ins are in basically every town in Texas and they sell tater tots (deep fried, of course).  I love that place.

    On a related note, anyone who doesn't love fresh hot french fries has a shriveled up raisin for a soul.

    On another related note, Well done fries from IN-N-Out are super awesome. They cook it so it's sorta crunchy and never soft.

    If you come to the West Coast you should check them out!

    Looks like a double-double "animal" style?  I've chomped a few 3x3's and 4x4's that way.  Glad to have these big glommits…

    posted in General Chat
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    J Cosmo Asp
    4 Feb 2011, 18:07
  • RE: Random Announcements

    Here's my newest money-maker.  It's called the redneck smoke alarm.  Any takers?

    posted in General Chat
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    J Cosmo Asp
    1 Feb 2011, 22:41
  • RE: Beard farming thread

    @DENIM:

    I'm still at ground zero I use the safety razor
    With the feather blade from Japan shaves super
    Close way better than any cartridges

    Shaving haiku?

    posted in General Chat
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    J Cosmo Asp
    1 Feb 2011, 19:45
  • RE: Beard farming thread

    Thanks for the well wishes.  Got my energy back.  Didn't have the strength to pull a soft prick out of a lard bucket for about 10 days…

    posted in General Chat
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    J Cosmo Asp
    1 Feb 2011, 19:28
  • RE: Beard farming thread

    Someone wanted a beard pic?  Bought some moustache wax and a tiny comb just yestidday…

    Cheap Santa Hat
    Carhartt Blk Canvas Shirt
    Berne HD sweatshirt
    Self-made belt (no vis)
    Bag of dogshit
    IH634S
    Lorpen socks
    Galibier Super guides
    Bella (L)
    Cody (R)


    Taken at 1045 AM PDT

    Just got over a month of bronchitis–dodged pneumonia.

    Asp

    PS - DS--get that beard going!  I hear Maker's Mark helps.

    posted in General Chat
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    J Cosmo Asp
    1 Feb 2011, 19:06
  • RE: Belts

    You're right, injunjack, I scored that buckle and got a quick reply from Sumi.  It was just what I'd been looking for in the US, but no one had it (believe me, I searched all the manufacturers in the online Thomas Guide).  If it's what I expect, I intend to buy more.  I'll be using some 13-15 oz. russet cowhide and copper rivets.  A simple but supremely HD jeans belt.  I'll post some pics when I get the prototype done.  I'm also prototyping a 3 1/2 by 7 inch simple but HD wallet (LH or RH) that will make your butt cheek bulletproof–complete with a Scottish Rampant Lion embossed on the outside.  Four layers of heavy cowhide, hand stitched with Southern Whitetail tendon, with an inside Challenge Coin pocket.

    Asp.

    posted in Accessories
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    J Cosmo Asp
    3 Dec 2010, 04:39
  • RE: Belts

    Great source.  I've been looking for that exact buckle for some time, but hadn't tried eBay.  I've got some 13-15 oz. cowhide I'm going to use for a new belt.  Pics to follow…

    Asp

    posted in Accessories
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    J Cosmo Asp
    1 Dec 2010, 22:45
  • RE: Random Announcements

    Giles, whence cometh the firewood and what species?  An old woodcutter needs to know…

    Asp

    posted in General Chat
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    J Cosmo Asp
    27 Nov 2010, 04:02
  • RE: Random Announcements

    Gluckliche Erntedankfest (sp?), Beats (a bit late, perhaps?).  My Mother's side of the family as well as my Dad's Mother are all German.  The Scots side are mostly Orkney (some Shetland)–which means mostly Norwegian (read Viking--that's where the real size comes from).  That luscious turkey reminds me of life before marrying a "Fishetarian".

    Asp.

    posted in General Chat
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    J Cosmo Asp
    27 Nov 2010, 04:01
  • RE: IH-804 Double Knee Loggers Brown Duck & Super Black

    I have an 086 Wool Packer Coat (in 26 oz. Scarlet–great in a blizzard or really cold weather) and a 623N Tin Jacket.  The 623N has a wool collar and cuffs as the Levi collab, and is moleskin lined.  It's my go-to tough and water repellent coat.  I'd say the tin cloth trucker jacket looks like a winner.  I'll call their custom shop to see if there's one in my future...

    Asp

    posted in Bottoms
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    J Cosmo Asp
    24 Nov 2010, 21:43
  • RE: IH-804 Double Knee Loggers Brown Duck & Super Black

    Filson's sells a paraffin treatment that should work to get the waterproofing back.  It is best applied melted (remove from the tin and melt in the microwave in a suitable container) and applied with a brush or cloth over the areas which have lost their waxed color–usually from abrasion.  I did this to my Double Tin pants several times.  The reason waxed cotton is so good is that it breathes, unlike rain gear, which just makes you sweat inside of it--you get the "hydraulic jerks" as we used to say--shivering whenever you stop working or moving for more than a minute.  The trade-off is re-treatment of the fabric.  The authentic logger look look is a re-treated one.  See here for the product: http://www.filson.com/mens/accessories/other-accessories/-101112/?follow=no
    Kybosh obviously has my vote for the IH "Working Class Hero"!

    Asp

    posted in Bottoms
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    J Cosmo Asp
    24 Nov 2010, 05:41
  • RE: IH-804 Double Knee Loggers Brown Duck & Super Black

    Love the SF Giants orange and black Loggers!  Can't wait for the customs, whenever that happens.  Landon, post some pics in these with an SF jersey on!

    Asp

    posted in Bottoms
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    J Cosmo Asp
    2 Nov 2010, 19:36
  • RE: IH-804 Double Knee Loggers Brown Duck & Super Black

    As well they should!  They look as stiff in the pics above as my old double tin Filsons were in 1976.  Be prepared for authentic industrial-strength clothing, you "Working Class Heroes" out there…

    Asp

    posted in Bottoms
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    J Cosmo Asp
    2 Nov 2010, 15:09
  • RE: ROY

    No, Beats.  First of all, the longest inseam is a 40"–which is too short.  Also, the "rack" doesn't accommodate them anyway!  No, I've been searching out customs for many years, thus my utter joy at hooking up with Haraki and Will via Giles.

    Asp.

    posted in Other Brands and Shops
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    J Cosmo Asp
    28 Oct 2010, 15:00
  • RE: ROY

    Saw my first pair at SELA.  I'm going to hook up with Kiya at SESF and have a ridiculously long pair made–like a 48" or 50" inseam (122-127 cm) for a final stacked length of 45-47 after soaking.  I saw the vid (above) and dug it all.  I think I may have an even thicker piece for the patch.

    Asp.

    posted in Other Brands and Shops
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    J Cosmo Asp
    28 Oct 2010, 04:49
  • RE: WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY (PICS)

    What I did was watch SF kick the crap out of the Texas Rangerettes–GO GIANTS!!!

    posted in General Chat
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    J Cosmo Asp
    28 Oct 2010, 04:45
  • RE: Viberg

    Ahh, Viberg.  Famous for the toughest corked logging boots.  Water Buffalo corks with the sole ringed by tricounis.  Any self-respecting chaser or landing man's dream boot.  I regret that there's only one manufacturer of logging boots left that hand-nails corks into double oak soles, but my timber falling days are long gone, so it's hard to part with $600 for something that becomes an instant museum piece.  I've already got enough head-scratching stuff that will one day need to be disposed of…

    Asp

    posted in Footwear
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    J Cosmo Asp
    27 Oct 2010, 21:42
  • RE: SELA - Opening party

    Nice collection, Landon–good eye for angles and composition.  Of course, I'm grateful enough to have missed the big I-beam amidships in the store after several beers.  My radar seems to be OK after all these years, after all.  Look at the eighth photo from the top and them look at the level of the beam compared to my head (under the clocks).  Danger lurks everywhere for the "Iron Giant"!

    Asp.
    I sure dug Omar and the Stringpoppers and Marlene Perez from the Rhythm Shakers--I bought all their CDs before I left to rock out to on the drive back to Norcal.  Check them out.

    posted in Iron Heart Meet Ups & Travel
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    J Cosmo Asp
    27 Oct 2010, 04:09
  • RE: SELA - Opening party

    I had an absolute blast!  My neck is a bit sore from talking to the legion of IH followers that stuffed SELA last night. What a great band, too.  I was so happy to finally meet Haraki san, Ayumi (I could be convinced to run away from home…), Giles, Denim Sailor (and his awesome Pelican case), Landon (GO GIANTS!!!), and the most charming person of all--Paula (I could be convinced to run away from home!).  Giles is a very fortunate man. Kiya was so accommodating and mellow, despite the masses.  I'm planning a trip to SESF very soon.
    Next meetup is AERO/IH next Fall--see you there!

    Asp

    posted in Iron Heart Meet Ups & Travel
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    J Cosmo Asp
    24 Oct 2010, 21:19
  • RE: SELA - Opening party

    Should I bring some Knob Creek???

    posted in Iron Heart Meet Ups & Travel
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    J Cosmo Asp
    23 Oct 2010, 02:10
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