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Hem, I look forward to your review of the Barbour.
I have had good luck with a brand called Wathen Gardiner made, I think, in England. I have both the Orvis breeks as you show in your post and a pair made by Wathen Gardiner. Except that the Orvis version is a bit larger in the waist the breeks appear the same to me. Both are 36" but the Orvis is closer to 36.5" while the Gardiner is closer to 35.75." As my Orvis version indicates made in England I could believe both have the same origin, but that is a guess. I bought the Gardiner's from a OFAS vendor from whom I'd bought a moleskin vest. As I recall the Orvis version was $125 at the time and I bought the Gardiner's for right about $75. Unfortunately it's been 2 years and I don't still have the notes to use to locate the vendor.Originally posted by scotrace
Does anyone know of some other source for Moleskin breeks other than the pricey Orvis models?
Hemingway Jones said:Jack, this one isn't waxed, it's a safari jacket with a bi-swing back and a tailored fit. It comes out on the 10th and I will be ordering it then.
Hemingway Jones said:I was in N Conway this weekend and I stopped in the Orvis outlet, which is nothing less than extraordinary. They truly have some high quality stuff.
Baby! That's classic! I would not have thought of that, I have to admit. That'll be an real conversation starter, though. You can tell visitors that you shot it in your pajamas.Hemingway Jones said:So what did I buy?
I bought a quilted Barbour jacket for $75 and a realistic stuffed life-sized cheetah for $30! lol You'll be seeing him in future photoshoots! I named him "Baby." Not too creative there!
Jerekson, I like those sunglasses. Can you post a close-up or two, as well as some details? Until I get my eyes lasered, I'm stuck with prescription shades, but I haven't found any frames I really like.Jerekson said:
You'll shoot your eye out kid!Jerekson said:A BB gun in a flap holster is also an option, for snakes or rats, etc.
Story said:South Africa Allows Killing of Elephants
By CELEAN JACOBSON – 6 days ago
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa said Monday that it will start killing elephants to reduce their burgeoning numbers, ending a 13-year ban and possibly setting a precedent for other African nations.
Environment Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk said the government was left with no choice but to reintroduce killing elephants "as a last option and under very strict conditions" to reduce environmental degradation and rising conflicts with humans.
There will be no "wholesale slaughter," he told reporters.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hUYjJJiZnA6gpuz-BtqIRWc2LQ9QD8V1ILAO0
Not with those glasses he won't. I'd be surpirsed if the BB survived the impact.Mike K. said:You'll shoot your eye out kid!
KeyGrip said:Not with those glasses he won't. I'd be surpirsed if the BB survived the impact.
KeyGrip said:Man, Rover, that's spot on. What were the reactions from the rest of the tourists?
Plain dress has its function. Light earth colors are remarkable camouflage for many African plains habitats (plain clothes for the plains). These colors also help conceal dust & dirt, and do well at keeping the intense sun at bay. Did you know they also help keep mosquitoes away? Those little flying suckers are attracted to color, especially that on the ultraviolet end of the spectrum. In other words, khakis are better than blue jeans. I work outside in the backcountry of southern Florida and these plain colors truly are what works best. You all are right though, they definitely need better hats! I'm guessing the backs of their necks are completely sunburned. A nice Akubra Riverina or Territory would make the look.Story said:On the topic of plain dressing
Came across this relevant article -
And looked up the guy. Note that he (and others hunting in Africa) are unremarkable in dress.
Mojave Jack said:The story I've heard on the emu feather for the cav and mounted infantry units was that the troopers would display feats of horsemanship by pulling the feathers out from a running emu.
I hated wearing a beret. It was hot, didn't do a thing for the sun, and was a pain to get it to look like anything but a French baker's hat.