shavefan
I’m not a fan
Thank you, I hope so too. I tried several different brands to replace my old worn out CarolinaShoe Romeos, but the quality isn't what it used to be. So far so good on these Redbacks. Cheers!
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Haberdashery Acquisitions
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Thank you, I hope so too. I tried several different brands to replace my old worn out CarolinaShoe Romeos, but the quality isn't what it used to be. So far so good on these Redbacks. Cheers!
Lefonque
Even more clueless than you
Hey Bill, I have used a shoulder messenger bag for a long time. Since I retired the bag I use is a bit smaller but great for a trip to town to carry my book a journal and other odds and ends.
This is my current bag by Bleu de Chauffe made in France.
That's a killer bag. Is it canvas, leather or both?
Lefonque
Even more clueless than you
Thick Canvas with leather trim.
Picked up this Tula palm hat today clearanced out at the local ace hardware 
New straw for my birthday. 20x American Hat Company straw with CHL brim and crown crease purchased at the outstanding Best Hat Store in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. They'll serve you a cold beer while they're shaping your hat. Andy did it up right!
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When I needed to wear safety boots everyday one of the brands I used was Redback, but the laceup ones. I still have a pair (two, actually)
At home, where I am regularly taking on and off my boots, as I walk from my workshop and into the house, the boots I am using are elastic sided Steel Blue brand. Another Australian brand, and I will say, they might be even more comfortable.
Picked up a vintage wool jacket from the New Zealand company Swanndri.
Nice swani mate.
Thanks. I wasn't that familiar with the brand, but I was in a camping store that carried them last week, and liked the look of them. Didn't so much like the price here... But then I was on the hunt, and was able to find a lightly used one in my size on ebay.
I'm getting into locally made wool this winter. Coats, shirts, blankets. I even bought a cardigan.
Thanks. I wasn't that familiar with the brand, but I was in a camping store that carried them last week, and liked the look of them. Didn't so much like the price here... But then I was on the hunt, and was able to find a lightly used one in my size on ebay.
I'm getting into locally made wool this winter. Coats, shirts, blankets. I even bought a cardigan.
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It has a solid history in NZ for outdoor and farming. Still a good brand. I've owned a few Swanndri jackets and they severed me well.
I would like to get back into some good woolen clothing and blankets.
Maybe I should keep a eye out for used woolen blankets. The price of new is quite high.
Nice cardi.
yeah, I’ve been buying used and there are a fair few out there in good shape. You can pick them up for around $20-40, and will last forever.
I paid $80 for a really nice king size, but it would have cost at least three times that new.
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Got a little dissatisfied with my Vaer field watch. Wasn't as easy to read - even in sunlight - as I had hoped. Prior to buying the Vaer I had strongly looked at a Citizen Chandler field watch. My one concern was the size of the crown. Decided to stop by a local jeweler who is a Citizen AD and see one in person. It looked great, very legible, and the crown was not too big. I'm going to pick it up tomorrow. Ordered a new band for it - a Barton silicone elite in Army green. This is what the watch looks like: Chandler - Men's Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Watch BM8180-03E | Citizen - https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/BM8180-03E.html
Looking forward to seeing it! I've looked at this several times myself. And thanks for the comment on the Vaer. I've seen those frequently advertised and was curious about them.
Yeah, between the black dial and faux lume it's kind of hard to read.
EclipseRedRing
I smell like a Christmas pudding
I took the advice of the good folks on B&B and bought myself a Tilley TWC7 wax hat in Olive. I was glad I went to the store to try them for size as I ended up at 7 5/8 compared to the 7 1/4 I was expecting. Even allowing for Canadian sizing they seem to run small. This one is made in Canada. I like it, and more importantly so does the lady of the house.
I have basically the same watch in black with a different face. It’s been good.
AimlessWanderer
Remember to forget me!
New shoes arrived today
Another Swanndri. This time a bush shirt to wear camping, and so on.
Timex Marlin - 34mm, hand-wound, applied markers, domed acrylic crystal, leather strap. Can't really beat it for $200. I ordered a Milanese bracelet to really lean into the vintage look, but it hasn't arrived yet.
