What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[John Luder]

I've got 2 kids. Trust me stuff for baby is more important than Daddy's luxury wants.

Plenty of time to save a bit of money and buy jackets and non-important shit down the line.

If you can't afford the jacket you want right now I'd forget it as you've arguably got bigger priorities.

Also just a small tip from one who's been there, it can be tough with the lack of sleep and all the rest of it but enjoy it, they grow up so quickly that it's important to savour every moment of it.

Just my advice for what it's worth.

Smithy, Thanks. I fear you took the wrong bait, but your empathy and sincerity are greatly appreciated and indeed, worth much. I'm being serious now.
But . . .My babies are 34 and 32. Little bastards. I'm not so sure they're mine; one has a Masters, the other a JD.
Baby needs... can be literal, or, I was thinking of the expression as used during a craps game.
In particular, Abbot and Costello, when they're hustling some guys on a train, and Costello isn't supposed to know how to play, but continuously uses craps phrases, to the consternation of Abbot.
You are quite right, though. But my time has come at 69 after a 30 year career with Los Angeles County. The '65 Mustang and jackets are a start, the jackets in particular, as my wife wants us to move back east, near her family, from usually-sunny Ventura Co., CA.
As a doting parent, I wish you the best with your children. As my wife says, "The days are long, but the years are short".
Cheers, Dad.

 

[Silver Surfer]

leave the kids and take the cannoli

 

[Smithy]

Smithy, Thanks. I fear you took the wrong bait, but your empathy and sincerity are greatly appreciated and indeed, worth much. I'm being serious now.
But . . .My babies are 34 and 32. Little bastards. I'm not so sure they're mine; one has a Masters, the other a JD.
Baby needs... can be literal, or, I was thinking of the expression as used during a craps game.
In particular, Abbot and Costello, when they're hustling some guys on a train, and Costello isn't supposed to know how to play, but continuously uses craps phrases, to the consternation of Abbot.
You are quite right, though. But my time has come at 69 after a 30 year career with Los Angeles County. The '65 Mustang and jackets are a start, the jackets in particular, as my wife wants us to move back east, near her family, from usually-sunny Ventura Co., CA.
As a doting parent, I wish you the best with your children. As my wife says, "The days are long, but the years are short".
Cheers, Dad.

Oh, they've long flown the nest then Dad, in which case Daddy can buy what the hell he wants ;-)

 

[John Luder]

I've got 2 kids. Trust me stuff for baby is more important than Daddy's luxury wants.

Plenty of time to save a bit of money and buy jackets and non-important shit down the line.

If you can't afford the jacket you want right now I'd forget it as you've arguably got bigger priorities.

Also just a small tip from one who's been there, it can be tough with the lack of sleep and all the rest of it but enjoy it, they grow up so quickly that it's important to savour every moment of it.

Just my advice for what it's worth.

Smithy, Thanks. I fear you took the wrong bait, but your empathy and sincerity are greatly appreciated and indeed, worth much. I'm being serious now.
But . . .My babies are 34 and 32. Little bastards. I'm not so sure they're mine; one has a Masters, the other a JD.
Baby needs... can be literal, or, I was thinking of the expression as used during a craps game.
In particular, Abbot and Costello, when they're hustling some guys on a train, and Costello isn't supposed to know how to play, but continuously uses craps phrases, to the consternation of Abbot.
You are quite right, though. But my time has come at 69 after a 30 year career with Los Angeles County. The '65 Mustang and jackets are a start, the jackets in particular, as my wife wants us to move back east, near her family, from usually-sunny Ventura Co., CA.
As a doting parent, I wish you the best with your children. As my wife says, "The days are long, but the years are short".
Cheers, Dad.

leave the kids and take the cannoli

Godammit, that's funny. I guffawed out loud!!

 

[London Cabbie]

Aero 16160

 

[Wz1999]

Original G-1 today
Ralph Edwards 7823B

 

[London Cabbie]

Original G-1 today
Ralph Edwards 7823B

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Again, another perfect fit bang on! lovely thank you.

 

[Wz1999]

Again, another perfect fit bang on! lovely thank you.

Thank you! Appreciated!

 

[Brettafett]

Both lovely jackets above!

 

[B-Man2]

Absolutely! …. Both of you guys look great in those jackets.
I still have an obsession for originals though and that Ralphie Edwards tickles my jacket bone .

 

[saucerfiend]

Original G-1 today
Ralph Edwards 7823B

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Did you just get this from John's Sale Page? Looks great!

 

[Wz1999]

Did you just get this from John's Sale Page? Looks great!

Yes, I did.

 

[saucerfiend]

Yes, I did.

Great catch!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Brettafett]

I still have a beady eye out for another decent original G-1... I've come to really like my Star and will be replacing the knit soon.
I've missed a couple of beauts, so I know they crop up in good condition. Just need to be vigilant and patient.

 

[Chandler]

I still have a beady eye out for another decent original G-1...

Approximate size?

 

[Brettafett]

42, but it depends on measurements.
I know its a long shot, but Ive seen 'em... Clean, no stitch holes, no issues...

 

[ZuZu]

Original G-1 today
Ralph Edwards 7823B

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I used to own this jacket- it is crispy brand new- still has maker's chalk marks on it! It has all the charisma that comes from being the same contract (RE 'B') as one of John F. Kennedy's jackets. Goatskin ranges from very thin to pebbly to kinda thick. It's an amazing thing!

 

[Chandler]

42, but it depends on measurements.
I know its a long shot, but Ive seen 'em... Clean, no stitch holes, no issues...

Sorry, mine's a serious 46.

 

[Wz1999]

I used to own this jacket- it is crispy brand new- still has maker's chalk marks on it! It has all the charisma that comes from being the same contract (RE 'B') as one of John F. Kennedy's jackets. Goatskin ranges from very thin to pebbly to kinda thick. It's an amazing thing!

There are actually two JFK G-1s, one is the Ralph and the other is this L.W. Foster.

 

[ZuZu]

There are actually two JFK G-1s, one is the Ralph and the other is this L.W. Foster.
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I like the RE 'B' better. They are actually rarer then Fosters in my experience and they have cool details like the blackened zipper and that dark mouton (at least on the ones I've had). It's a classy jacket.