Recent content by Grinnanbearit

The gang of ruffians I misspent my youth with could all relate to American Graffiti. One of our group was a late-night DJ at a station back in the boonies (like Wolfman Jack's character). We all drove hand-me-down cars that we'd shackled up to get the wide track tires underneath and burned a...

Re: Grin's Gear You're correct, joebloggs. It is the lambskin version, and I personally highly recommend it. Glove leather soft and mine wears like iron. It scars easily (if that's your fancy) and everyday wear out in the elements will start showing those great "tiger stripes" in the...

Grin's Gear It ain't real gear if you don't get it dirty. My jacket's a well-traveled UK Wested, the fedora from the Texas Peters Brothers. No worries, mate. My 12-plait kangahide Indy can take it (but it's just for effect. The whip's in no strain.) Bernie Wojcicki of Tasmania...

Grin's Gear Good eye, guys. The Webley is indeed real (see my post "Estate Sale Yields Genuine Webley") as is the WWI holster. The jacket is Wested with many a mile on it. I'll get a few more gear shots posted soon.

Re And thank you too, Lao Che, for the warm welcome.

Getting the Hang of It... http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab85/Grinnanbearit/Grinnanbearit%20Indy%20Album/IMG_2048copy.jpg

First Attempt at Photo Link http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab85/Grinnanbearit/Grinnanbearit%20Indy%20Album/IMG_1965copy.jpg

Re: Thank you, AnnieJones! I'm still a little awkward getting my feet wet here and I appreciate the welcome.

On the Subject of Hats I have a Peters Brothers Indy Custom Straw for summer time daily wear, and am well pleased with it. You select the style (Raiders, Temple or Crusade) and it comes fully pre-shaped. Although lacquered, as all quality straw (actually hemp) hats are, it's still very supple...

I have a Peters Brothers Indy Custom Straw for summer time daily wear, and am well pleased with it. You select the style (Raiders, Temple or Crusade) and it comes fully pre-shaped. Although lacquered, as all quality straw (actually hemp) hats are, it's still very supple and breathes well. As...

Sometimes you're just in the right place at the right time. Several months ago I was rummaging around in an Estate Sale and flipped open a tin breadbox full of what the bill said was assorted pistol parts and gunsmithing tools. There was a worn-out .32 auto barrel from a knockoff Beretta, odds...

Looking forward to meeting and conversing with fellow Indy fans.