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Those are my gloves and I love the TCX boots....although I'm looking at Clark's Norton Rise (not as much protection, but they are still pretty beefy), and the Stymartin Indians. Problem is that I have no money.
We got a good deal on the gloves at last year's IMS, but that could be because the group I was with bought a total of 13 pairs.
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I'll have to check out those Clark's. I've never heard of them. Ah, yes, money. It's funny (not really) how no matter how much I make, it never seems to be enough. I've completely bought into this whole capitalism concept.
EDIT: Those Clark's look really nice. Great. Just when I thought I had things narrowed down to two...
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(02-07-2015, 10:37 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: I just lost my chocolate lab of 13 years. best dog I have ever owned. Loving, smart, kind with the grandkids, fun to play with, obedient. It was really difficult this time. It's usually difficult, but this time it was just gut wrenching. I can't go through that again. I'm afraid he was my last dog.
My wife and I say that with the loss of every animal. Then, a few months pass, and you realize that the YEARS of love outweigh the few weeks of pain. Then, it is off to the shelter to rescue a new baby in need of a forever home.
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mg, Sophie is quite the looker! I can't help but smile each time I look at her pic. Tugs at my heartstrings.

What a forum (and terrific members) we have here.
The thread started off as "New jacket" and has evolved in to gloves, boots, and and a couple of beautiful poochies!

Yea, this is a cool place to hang out.
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https://www.shoploveleathers.com/vests/m...-vest.html
MG, here is a vest for your new jacket. I have a vest from here that I wear in the cooler weather under my jacket and summertime I like it under the mesh for some extra protection. But I'm a vest guy and usually always wear some sort of vest unless it's really hot.
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(02-13-2015, 01:34 PM)gossman_imp Wrote: https://www.shoploveleathers.com/vests/m...-vest.html
MG, here is a vest for your new jacket. I have a vest from here that I wear in the cooler weather under my jacket and summertime I like it under the mesh for some extra protection. But I'm a vest guy and usually always wear some sort of vest unless it's really hot.
Thanks gossman! I'm not much of a vest guy but that's a nice looking one. I'm curious as to how many more cold days we're going to have this season. Today we actually hit the low-90s! The high tomorrow will be only 83 then we'll have a cool down with all of next week being in the mid-70s. Absolutely horrid, I know.
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(02-07-2015, 10:37 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: I just lost my chocolate lab of 13 years. best dog I have ever owned. Loving, smart, kind with the grandkids, fun to play with, obedient. It was really difficult this time. It's usually difficult, but this time it was just gut wrenching. I can't go through that again. I'm afraid he was my last dog.
I just saw your post. I am sorry for your loss. I went through this 4 years ago with a black lab we named Casey. Best dog I ever had. Got him as a puppy. I know the gut wrenching feeling and how bad it hurts. I feel like we were lucky that God let us have him for the 11 years that we had him. For that, I am grateful and we in turn gave him the best life and care we could. I still think about him often.
Finally, after about a year for me after losing Casey I brought home a golden retriever puppy because I missed the noise in the house and companionship. I do not regret that decision. Their personalities are totally different but their disposition is almost exactly the same. Friendly, playful, good with kids, always happy to see you and smart.
I did not mean to hijack this thread but I know the pain first hand of losing a dog. My Golden named Reagan is every bit a gift from God as Casey was. He is already 4 years old and I cherish everyday with him even when he gets into mischief like snatching a ham sandwich off the counter when you are not looking.

(yes, he has done this more than once due to my carelessness.)
I just wanted to let you know I care and understand how hard losing a good friend like a lab is. Sorry again for the hijack.
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Great post OldF7. Hijack away. Seriously.
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(02-13-2015, 02:51 PM)metallyguitarded_imp Wrote: Great post OldF7. Hijack away. Seriously.
DITTO!