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Posted by Fall Guy from pool0659.cvx7-bradley.dialup.earthlink.net on May 15, 2000 at 17:39:56:

In Reply to: Fedora/jacket wearers & Fall Guy posted by Gregg on May 15, 2000 at 16:53:30:

: Hi,
: I've been wearing a fedora for 18 yrs (the same early Stetson model for the past 15 or so). Those who know me associate me with the hat, but occasionally friends and strangers alike will jokingly call me "Indy." While I am aware that this is not a unique experience within this forum, I was curious to hear the type and frequency of the "heat" that the rest of you get; particularly from those wearing the authentic Wested and Herbert Johnson ensemble.
: HELL IF I'M GOING TO STOP wearing my fedora. Looks damn good, it's a part of history, and plenty of adventurers were wearing them before the Indiana Jones character. Check out old photos of explorers, hunters, etc. If his character was an amalgam created from history, aren't we a part of that same timeline? Rather than one generation "copying" another, we're actually lengthening the life of that kind of garb. No one bothers to say, "Hey look at him wearing buttons on his shirt like Napoleon!"

: Herbert Johnson orders:
: Ok, I'm going to do it,....soon. How specific do I have to be with those guys (Does Swales work their still or not?)? How specific do I have to be with WHAT? I only know: "Indy"-Poet, Petershamm ribbon, initials in the lining, my size, and Raiders pinch & crease. A post by Tom informed me that his "bow" came differently on two hats. This is tricky biz this authenticity quality-control thing, huh?

: Fall Guy started a cool thread "Chamber of Light" re: the spike trap in Raiders. I'm looking forward to more ideas, comments, etc. I liked his water-dispersion theory. Details---more details, encore! Fall Guy come back! K.Allard's said some insightful things in the past I'd like to hear her input as well. Anybody? ECccchoooooo!
: Gregg

I'm sorry that I can't give you any feedback on wearing Indy gear. However, I am expecting a Last Crusade version of the Wested to arrive within a month (I AM an optimist!). I picked that one over the Raiders and ToD versions, because I prefer some of its details. I would not expect that many people will even recognize the Wested as THE Indiana Jones jacket, unless it's worn with a bullwhip as accessory. I'm also interested in the H.J., but the price!

Ah, yes, the spike trap! I remember that me and a buddy of mine were discussing the feasibilty of such a trap when Raiders first had come out. It gave us headaches and we concluded that it was improbable that anyone would have bothered building a trap that depended on light and could not operate continuously. We also thought there just had to be a pressure pad. But maybe it's just a fantasy element. Still, I would like to hear more theories regarding that trap! Fall Guy

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: : Hi,
: : I've been wearing a fedora for 18 yrs (the same early Stetson model for the past 15 or so).  Those who know me associate me with the hat, but occasionally friends and strangers alike will jokingly call me "Indy."  While I am aware that this is not a unique experience within this forum, I was curious to hear the type and frequency of the "heat" that the rest of you get; particularly from those wearing the  authentic Wested and Herbert Johnson ensemble.  
: : HELL IF I'M GOING TO STOP wearing my fedora. Looks damn good, it's a part of history, and plenty of adventurers were wearing them before the Indiana Jones character.  Check out old photos of explorers, hunters, etc. If his character was an amalgam created from history, aren't we a part of that same timeline?  Rather than one generation "copying" another, we're actually lengthening the life of that kind of garb.  No one bothers to say, "Hey look at him wearing buttons on his shirt like Napoleon!"

: : Herbert Johnson orders:
: : Ok, I'm going to do it,....soon. How specific do I have to be with those guys (Does Swales work their still or not?)?  How specific do I have to be with WHAT?  I only know: "Indy"-Poet, Petershamm ribbon, initials in the lining, my size, and Raiders pinch & crease. A post by Tom informed me that his "bow" came differently on two hats.  This is tricky biz this authenticity quality-control thing, huh?

: : Fall Guy started a cool thread "Chamber of Light" re: the spike trap in Raiders.  I'm looking forward to more ideas, comments, etc.  I liked his water-dispersion theory.  Details---more details, encore!  Fall Guy come back!  K.Allard's said some insightful things in the past I'd like to hear her input as well.  Anybody? ECccchoooooo!
: : Gregg

: I'm sorry that I can't give you any feedback on wearing Indy gear. However, I am expecting a Last Crusade version of the Wested to arrive within a month (I AM an optimist!). I picked that one over the Raiders and ToD versions, because I prefer some of its details. I would not expect that many people will even recognize the Wested as THE Indiana Jones jacket, unless it's worn with a bullwhip as accessory. I'm also interested in the H.J., but the price!

: Ah, yes, the spike trap! I remember that me and a buddy of mine were discussing the feasibilty of such a trap when Raiders first had come out. It gave us headaches and we concluded that it was improbable that anyone would have bothered building a trap that depended on light and  could not operate continuously. We also thought there just had to be a pressure pad. But maybe it's just a fantasy element. Still, I would like to hear more theories regarding that trap! Fall Guy

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