Should I pull the hammer on this ELC A-2?

[Lorenzo_l]

You guys are all really really awesome! Thank you so much for the kind and comforting words about Faye!
We have good days here and bad days, and Bella seems to be bursting with energy one day and on the next she is sad as can be .. we try to make her as happy as we can but it seems she is missing the company of another dog... Buuutttttt... We are working on that and may adopt a small Hovawart soon...I will keep you all updated

As for the jacket, I have made an appointment with the guy selling it and I will check it out then... He claims to have good connections to Gary himself and he had the jacket made to his personal measurements which are largely the same as mine coincidentally so the fit should be good.
If the russet HH looks half as nice as I think, I guess I will take it as he also reduced the price a little as well...
All looks good, Wednesday will be the day

Watch this space!

It's not just us, Griffon, it's the jacket gods themselves clamoring that you pull the trigger on that one, what with all those good signs. Good luck and keep us posted!

 

[Griffon_301]

Did it! Fit pix to follow, I am wearing it beneath my Irvin on the way home now, ELC T-Shirt, ELC A-2 and ELC Irvin-layering at its ELC-est

 

[Micawber]

Did it! Fit pix to follow, I am wearing it beneath my Irvin on the way home now, ELC T-Shirt, ELC A-2 and ELC Irvin-layering at its ELC-est

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Well done, a bit of shopping therapy is good for the soul!

 

[Griffon_301]

Well, I tried it and it just felt right. That's one of my cardinal rules for clothes in general and jackets in special.... If I don't feel comfortable when trying something, I don't even remotely consider buying it...
That jacket just feels and sits great!
Happy guy here... Now home to explain to the missus... If you don't read anything from me again, t'was nice to get to know you all guys

 

[mulceber]

Ah! Now I see why you're wearing it under the Irvin. Very clever, smuggling it into the house.

 

[Griffon_301]

It's not called "smuggling", it's called "clever layering"!!!

 

[Lorenzo_l]

It's not called "smuggling", it's called "clever layering"!!!

Or "cloak and dagger"?

 

[B-Man2]

Phil
I’ll assume that what we discussed is no longer a matter to be considered
Congrats on your new jacket …. Now wear the piss out of it !

 

[Silver Surfer]

hahahahaha, my wife doesn't even notice anymore. the roll of her eyes is about it.

 

[entertainment]

If you own enough A-2s, it is hard for anyone outside of VLJ to even tell if there is another one. Just don't hang them all together in the closet where they would be easy to count!

 

[Griffon_301]

Here are some detail shots, a comparison shot with my RW 27752 and a fit pic... Lighting is artificial and not optimal but I like the russet finish very much...
Plus it has a crown zip which works just great...
Overall, I am a happy camper...and I am still living, SHMBO only rolled her eyes twice... Might have something to do with the fact that the mail guy brought three parcels from various online women thingie shops today... I have lost count of how many have arrived this week alone

Nough said...here are the pics:

 

[mulceber]

I'd say you got a damn fine jacket. Well done, Griffon!

 

[ES335]

Superb score. I don't see how an enthusiast who appreciates these things could ask for more. Happiest of Holidays, wear it in good health!

 

[flyincowboy]

Nice score another great jacket! love the shade of the russet leather.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

That’s a fine looking russet. Good decision I say Griffon. Layering under an Irvin? Inspired

 

[Chandler]

Now, unsnap the collar, would'ja?

 

[Greg Gale]

Really nailed the fit!

 

[Bremspropeller]

Great jacket!

Fesch!

 

[ButteMT61]

@Griffon_301 - looks great. May I ask your body measurements and those of the jacket? I'm looking at A-2's right now and trying to figure out my numbers...been too long. Thank you!
Just pits, arms and length, if possible...

 

[entertainment]

Now, unsnap the collar, would'ja?

Hap Arnold always snapped his collar.