Report from the SEPDX opening party, at which I repp'd both HWDCII and HWBC items:

After the "interesting" conversation between my wife and I over the cost of a certain MF-produced bandana ("Yeah, but its limited edition…"), it was quite welcome for her to send me casually and merrily on my way back to Self-Edge PDX.

The hits of the night included beer by Bridgeport, a peek at the darning and chainstitching machines, a visit from Roy Slaper (who is quite tall in person, and who I heard ask, more than once, "Well, what's your favorite Murakami novel?")

Tyler (who I referred to as Zach several times over the evening, as I had been awake for the better part of about 30 hours by that point, exacerbated by free beer) and I nerded out over a few products, Kiya and I watched Roy think about fixing an armoire, I watched Kiya juggle a few hundred thought processes and relationships effortlessly and seamlessly, and in the end, I made off with the beautiful SE 1937 Zippo (purchased at a price more in line with my wife's thinking...).  A fun time was had by all.

@Finn666:

need more pics of those blue boots ??? please

No can do, Finn.  Privileged information and whatnot.  Be waiting, be watching.  They'll make their splash soon.

A single update picture of my 16-inch, longer-than-your-dick, heaviest-weight boots.  The NatCXL is darkening up a ton, and the Harvest Roughout takes a beating like a champ.  Next step is going to be a good cleaning, followed by a little conditioner for the uppers and a good thorough dubbing for the lowers, so that I can watch them wear back to roughout and see that contrast take shape.

Had to take the MBBs and HWDC Whites to the opening moment of SEPDX.  Picked up a Mister Freedom Bandana, talked to Tyler for a minute, gave Kiya all my food money (the bandana is totally worth eating top ramen for a couple weeks, though), and generally enjoyed the sights.

For anyone who is wondering about the Roy Portland shirts: they're real, and they're spectacular.  I'm tempted to buy one without telling my wife how much it cost…just like the bandana...

HC-IH-32

Jesus, what a summer…

Finally happened upon another decent camera, so here are some pics for the gang!

MBBs and HWDC Whites starting to meld nicely.

God, has it been a while.  Time for an update.  Apologies on the lack of…anything.  Been a hectic few months working graveyard and seeing the sun in only spurts.

Being a freightworker has its perks, though.  All the guys I work with are constantly amazed that I don't come limping out every morning.  Custom made, says I.

HC-IH-32 Returning from the netherverse:

God, has it been a while.  Time for an update.  Apologies on the lack of…anything.  Been a hectic few months working graveyard and seeing the sun in only spurts.

Being a freightworker has its perks, though:

HWB-45.  Boots arrived.  Pictures in the appropriate place.

Here's a hint, though, to get you all to go and find the 3 full-length shots:

IMG_1558 by MidValleyFarm, on Flickr

Let the games begin.