I haven't started back in on that project yet. I've got a maker lined up, so it's just a matter of getting folks orders and setting it up.

Actually, I wanted everybody to get their sweaters before I did anything else. I've worried over this one project enough, once we've all got them in hand the next one can begin.

Destry

Destry, I revisited this thread when it came up today and was impressed with the look of the finished sweater. I tried the last link you posted (boneshakergreen) and nothing comes up. Do you know if they closed this run?

http://www.simonjamescathcart.com/kn...oneshakergreen

There's the link to order from the 2nd run. They're slightly more expensive this time, that was sort of an introductory deal.

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Just received an email from the carrier saying that my sweater is on the way!!

Just had word from Simon that a bunch of the sweaters are gearing up to ship!

Mine isn't one of them.....

Curses!

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As I said before I received an email from a shipping company that my sweater is on it's way and should be here any day!

Just received an email that my sweater is shipping out tomorrow. Yea!

Ordered one from the second run

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Just received an email [5minutes ago] that my sweater is here.Too bad I'm not ,will not be home till sunday.

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SWEATER showed up just as we were leaving .Literally walking out of the door.
WOW it is really neat and heavy weight .
I would put pictures on forum but I don't know how and we are off to Bar Harbor in minutes.

Sorry, this just isn't my cup of tea. The quality of the sweater looks great, but I don't favor the appearance of it. Hope that doesn't offend anyone, but the original post did say he was "testing the waters".

Did you buy one? Sorry I don't understand, are you saying you don't want to order one or that you purchased one but don't care for it?

Destry

Here is a message direct from Simon, good news and bad news:

Men, a further ten SJC "Gun Club" sweaters have been sent out today from England and will land in the next few days. However there are six members sweaters to do. We burned through 50 pound weight in wool for this order, and caught the knitters unaware, so they have had to get another batch of Drab Green dyed. It's hand dyed old school and the wool arrives next monday. The knitting will then commence and the remaining six orders will be shipped directly. Hang in there they are well an truly worth it.

P.S. from Destry: Mine is one of these last few apparently, but I'm glad some of the others are making their appearance. Since it's a bigger size than publically offered, I'm guessing they're saving making it for last. So if you don't have your sweater yet I feel your pain.....

I've just had word from Simon that my sweater has actually been produced and he will be posting it right away. He was holding back telling me to let it be a surprise.

Then of course he had to give me the old: "Well, yours was so big it ran them out of wool."

He's a funny guy ol' Simon.....

Got my Sweater today and its just awesome.
Thanks for including us in this chance to buy a great hand made product Destry.

I've got my Dad's in hand as well. These things are amazing!

Any idea when the second run will happen?

All of first run not complete yet I do not believe.

Mine showed up today too! It's very nice, even in my huge size. LOL

No idea on the 2nd run, I'm still worrying over everybody in the first run getting theirs.

Destry,
We want to see you model the new sweater!
Jeff

With pipe!

Destry, Simon says (haven't played that game since Lady Bird was taking down road signs) in an e-mail last week that my 3 sweaters are delayed due to using up all the wool on yours. So you might want check in with him again. I hope that these show up soon as winter is fading here in the deep south. It's been in the 70's this week but does cool off at night.

Simon is hilarious.

I'm sorry some of these have taken so long guys. This wasn't supposed to be how it played out. Apparently the mill is a tiny place and they just sort of do things on their own time frame.

They're well worth the wait, even if it's next fall before you get to use them.

This is exactly why I've been hesitant to move forward with ordering the patches for them. The guy did an amazing job on the prototype but it took me over six months to get it after I paid him!

And thats why...

(Edited by John D. for content and brevity of a political rant... )

You sure you are in correct thread?

Scott and all,

I am in the wrong thread. My apologies to all.

Mr. Fishley,

You're definitely in the wrong thread, I buy local and pay more because it's the right thing to do. Everything I buy new gets checked out via google to see if there's a USA option, if not then it gets checked for options from countries that I find more palatable buy from like the UK and Canada, then Europe. I just bought new tires for my truck a few months ago and paid another $250 over the price of Mexican made rubber because that's what you should do.

Oh yeah, and the price of these sweaters was like a gift. The only thing similar to them that's made in the US isn't nearly the quality and is pushing $500. After that you move to Japan with limited sizing and they're about $350, then it's junk made in China.

If you don't like this that's fine. But let's not get too uppity about it with a bunch of guys who value quality and prefer to do business with places that have fair wages, safe labor practices, and good environmental track records.


Destry

My apology...
(Edited by John D. for content and brevity of a political rant... )

Is this the Parker GUN forum or have logged into the wrong place?

Uh oh, this must be one of the Double Gunshop regulars.....

Notice he's a "forum associate" and not an actual member. Buys Chinese and is too tight to join the club. That tells me all I need to know.

DLH

Mr Fishley it is my personal opinion you are way out of line here. Your rant reminds me of the old saying no deed goes unpunished.
Destry is not mass producing sweaters, he is as many of the members do, and have done worked to produce something for the members here at cost, and sometimes at a loss.
These sweaters are custom made in the style, and materials from an era a century ago. Probably less than 50 will be made.
If you are not intreasted or can not afford one of these sweaters " Let it go. There are many here that appreciate what Destry is doing.
There is no need for a lesson in economics, and manufacturing. Also your political comments are not in keeping with the rules of this forum.
Look at posting in Off Topics or another forum.

Let's leave Mr. Fishley alone here guys, I've reported him to the moderators for making political comments. From this point on, I'll let them handle it.

DLH

You were fine up to this point.

Have a good evening.

BTW - enjoy your vacation from this community. I am somewhat confident we will continue without your political diatribes - of that, I am confident.

John Dunkle

The sweater arrived last week and was waiting when I returned from quail hunting. Very nice and thank you Destry for taking the initiative and effort to do this.

And good on Mr.John D for "taking care of business".... Next move should be to just remove his posts.

Glad you like it Bruce, they were better than I ever dreamed they would be. I've got to get my patch sewn on so I can get some pictures for the boys. Hah!

Destry, my three shipped two days ago. They might be the last ones. His website has some interesting things. I think an Old Reliable shooting vest may be next.

Mine shipped its in Louisville on its way to Fairport.

Great news! Anybody else still lacking?

Destry