The 'Official' New Zealand hunting uniform

[Jim]

JeffinNZ sent me a pair of long johns for a hunting trip to New Zealand, so Janet picked out a matching shirt.

Jeff said if I wear this coming through customs on a visit to New Zealand, they'd wave me right through.

Jeff, are you SURE about that?

73814

[Trey45]

What has been seen cannot be unseen.

[markinalpine]

Very colorful!
Mark [smilie=s:

[WILCO]

What a contrast of colors Jim!

[DeanWinchester]

Is missin somethin. You need a hat....or maybe a scarf.


If the NZ huntin trip don't work out you might take a job at one of Santa's satellite work shops in Hawaii.

[Fishman]

boots, cane, and a peacock feather would complete that ensemble :)

Does anybody have any skills at photoshop[smilie=1:

[DeanWinchester]

Jim ole buddy, you won't by chance be representing the lollipop guild while you're away will you?

[theperfessor]

Agh! My eyes are burning...

[Sweetpea]

Now that's the tallest Oompa Loompa I've ever seen!!![smilie=1:

Brandon

[Hamish]

Don't let 'em give ya any carp Jim. It takes a real man to wear Hah-why-in shirts.

Yer on yer own with the drawers thing though.

[billurbank]

Enter NZ at Christchurch and customs will know you are going to the "ice". You will fit right in!

[JeffinNZ]

In the wise words of "Schultz" from "Hogan's Heros". I know nothzing.....HAHA.

Acutally, there is another forum member in possession off an identical pair. For recently retired Army Major as it happens.

[Gliden07]

LOL!!! A picture says a thousand words!! :bigsmyl2:

[scottiemom]

JeffinNZ sent me a pair of long johns for a hunting trip to New Zealand, so Janet picked out a matching shirt.

73814

I am innocent-I had nothing to do with this. As it is, my eyes are still hurting, even the dogs ran and hid.

[Firebricker]

Jim, You don't have to worry about customs cause you probably won't make it out of Floyd in that get up LOL If I had to pick one adjective I'd go with CONTRAST ! On the other hand they look very comfy and if I thought they would help me tag a big game animal I'd have a pair on order. FB

[kbstenberg]

What do you know. Pippy Longstockings in drag!!!

[Gibbs44]

Well, you won't be shot for impersonating an animal that's for sure. Probably just the NZ answer to blaze orange.

[10x]

Just what exactly are you planning on hunting ???
Or will you be "trolling"?

[dbosman]

You're almost colorful enough for competitive bicycling.

[RayinNH]

A real fashion plate Jim. You haven't gone into interior decorating or women's clothing design have you?

[Matt_G]

In the immortal words of Bear Claw Chris Lapp; "You make a fine target pilgrim."

[enfield]

That picture is going to ruin your political career !!

[RayinNH]

That picture is going to ruin your political career !!

Or enhance it in places like San Fran Sicko.

[linotype]

OMG!! An elf in comfortable shoes!

[Blacksmith]

Jim the shoes need a little more color and most definitely a special hat!

[xs11jack]

Just to wear that thing in public and have your picture taken makes you the bravest man alive on two continents. And the look on your face I have seen on many 3 yearolds after being dressed for church!
Ole Jack

[mroliver77]

Jim,
"Cop in a Box" has software that looks for things just like this! lol

You sure are a good sport!
Jay

[km101]

Hey, I like the shirt! But the longjohns take a little gettin' used to! And I have seen better lookin' legs on a turkey! :roll:

[gunoil]

i been to three county fairs and aint seen nothing to beat it.

[jaysouth]

Shoulda' had a warning, "put on welder's goggles before opening"

[btroj]

Man I wish I was color blind

[MtGun44]

Jim,

Will Santa give you time off from assembling Etch-a-Sketches at the North Pole to go
to NZ?

:bigsmyl2:

Bill

PS I used to live in S. Charleston, and that outfit would probably get you arrested back in the 70s. ;-)

[JeffinNZ]

Don't lissin' to 'em Jim. They is all jealous!!!!

[Firebricker]

Sometimes it takes a minute for things to catch on Jeff by next week you'll be the Honcho on a group buy for them britches LOL FB

[Hamish]

Why is a certain member with the initials BD nowhere to be seen?

[GL49]

Now we know why George gets into your Jack Daniel's.

[waksupi]

I am innocent-I had nothing to do with this. As it is, my eyes are still hurting, even the dogs ran and hid.

Uff Da! Just exactly which one of Dr. Suess's books was he in?

[MtGun44]

waksupi nails it! Green eggs and ham for breakfast, Jim.

Bill

[hithard]

three words, purple velvet hat

[472x1B/A]

three words, purple velvet hat

YES, that's it for sure, and a Q-ball cane.

[missionary5155]

Good morning
Hey , that's how people paint thier houses down here.
Mike in Peru

[Rick N Bama]

Double Dog dare ya to wear them Coon hunting!

Rick

[Jim]

Double Dog dare ya to wear them Coon hunting!

Rick

Oh, really!
I put them things on and posted a photo of it WITHOUT bein' dared. You wanna shot at the belt? Come get in th' ring with th' king, son!:kidding:

I double dog dare YOU to copy & paste the photo into your signature and tell everyone "I know this guy, he's a friend of mine."

:bigsmyl2:

[Stephen Cohen]

God Woodstock all over again.

[Rick N Bama]

Just as soon as I can figure out how to post a pic in the sig line you can bet your bottom dollar that I'll do just what you've suggested........for about a week.

Now I still dare ya to wear those to a Coon Hunt :2_high5:

Rick




Oh, really!
I put them things on and posted a photo of it WITHOUT bein' dared. You wanna shot at the belt? Come get in th' ring with th' king, son!:kidding:

I double dog dare YOU to copy & paste the photo into your signature and tell everyone "I know this guy, he's a friend of mine."

:bigsmyl2:

[10x]

Don't lissin' to 'em Jim. They is all jealous!!!!

Indeed, do those long Johns make the mold fill out?
Do they give a tighter group?
If so I want a pair too...

[Jim]

Just as soon as I can figure out how to post a pic in the sig line you can bet your bottom dollar that I'll do just what you've suggested........for about a week.

Now I still dare ya to wear those to a Coon Hunt :2_high5:

Rick

Oh, yeah! I can just imagine what that suit would look like after a night of wading through thorn brambles, Rhoddadendran thickets and cockle burrs. I'd be lucky to come home alive, nevermind havin' any clothes left. :shock:

[oneokie]

Coonskin cap and a man purse will help.

[Calamity Jake]

Does that shirt have a dimmer switch?????????

[woody1]

Oh ..... my ...... gosh! Regards, Woody

[Three-Fifty-Seven]

of jeans!

[Shooter]

Jim the shoes need a little more color and most definitely a special hat!

One of them "Rainbow" wigs would go great with that outfit.

[blackthorn]

Purple hat, a Peacock feather and paint that red truck PINK!!!

[Circuit Rider]

OK, who do I sue! Jim in Floyd or Jim in NZ. My eyes are permanently damaged. LOL CR ps: Jim you should of been down in Knoxville a month ago for sex week, you'da been a hit.

[Wayne Smith]

Aah, Jim, you need curled up toe Jester shoes and a tilted witches hat to match.

[GOPHER SLAYER]

You need see Bush Sr. about borrowing a pair of socks to complete your hunting outfit.

[Maven]

"You're almost colorful enough for competitive bicycling." ...dbosman

So true, db! Btw, I really like the long johns. (I'd wear 'em!) The shirt? not so much.

[montana_charlie]

It may be illegal to step outside in full sunlight wearing that get up.
It probably burned the cameras out of two orbiting satellites, and blinded at least one of the people who study the photos for 'intelligence value'.

[Blacksmith]

It'll probably keep the drones away.

[bruce drake]

Someone is trying to call me out (Hamish). I just got internet back at the new house in Indiana yesterday and had to work at the American Legion Headquarters (new job) today so I've told the wife I need a photo of me and those loud tights Jeff sent me as a retirement "gift"...

Bruce

[JeffinNZ]

They're not tights. Tights have feet. Anyway, no photo, didn't happen......hehehehe.

[Three-Fifty-Seven]

a bit?

[bruce drake]

They make Kiwis giggle it seems...

[stubshaft]

Buddy, them britches are outta sight, and that shirt is "unique".

[Echo]

Criminy! When it came up on the screen, the dogs NEXT DOOR started howling!

[popper]

Oompa Loompa - my GS would like a smaller pair of those bloomers.

[searcher4851]

Just when I thought those sixties flashbacks were finally over..........................

[10-x]

Well, think any self respecting coon dog would run and hide if it saw them tights.....
Biggest dare is .......wear them to downtown Floyd for the music....LOL

[3006guns]

Round this neck 'o the woods we call that "San Francisco Camo"..............

[Jim]

.....Biggest dare is .......wear them to downtown Floyd for the music....LOL

Ummm,................ no. Call me any name you want, that ain't hap'nin'.

Honestly, onliest reason I put 'em on and posted the photo was because Jeff went to all the time, trouble and expense of buyin' 'em and shippin' 'em to me. That and I knew y'all would have a field day with it.

[JeffinNZ]

Worth every cent Jim. I see Maj Drake (Ret) has yet to post a photo of his.

[Hamish]

Worth every cent Jim. I see Maj Drake (Ret) has yet to post a photo of his.

Oh, I suspect that the good Major will be along shortly, being all that he can be,,,,,,:bigsmyl2: (I wonder how he will up the ante on the shirt?) Who could pass up the chance to be the talk of two continents!

[bruce drake]

Its all in the Accessories. Take a chill pill folks and I shall regale you all with the proper Kiwi Hunting Outfit in due time.

[rush1886]

a little photoshop effort, and this could be purrfect for people of walmart!

[10-x]

Think I'm going to get my quick darkening welding shield out(IIRC they were developed from the Air Force ones for the B-58/B-52 crews for nuke weapons) the "flash" from that shirt and tights.............

[JeffinNZ]

a little photoshop effort, and this could be purrfect for people of walmart!

No need to get nasty. LOL.

[Outpost75]

If you wear that outfit into any of the biker bars along US Rt.11 in West Va, I can get you a date with a C17 crew chief from 167thAW!

[Bad Water Bill]

Oh, I suspect that the good Major will be along shortly, being all that he can be,,,,,,:bigsmyl2: (I wonder how he will up the ante on the shirt?) Who could pass up the chance to be the talk of two continents!

Have mercy on puters please. Just the mention of Bruce trying to 1 up Jim caused my puter to freeze for 8 hours.

Please give us about 8 hours warning so we can download more SOLITARE games to avoid the fallout.:bigsmyl2:

[popper]

proper Kiwi Hunting Outfit in due time. You made the challenge, we're waiting.

[Blacksmith]

Bruce may include hardware with his outfit.

[bruce drake]

And as I have nearly completed unpacking from the move from Kansas to Indiana, I have been able to assemble the "proper" hunting outfit for taking down the dastardly rabbits that I have learned infest my new domicile.

As a landed gentleman of worth and honor, just as Jim is...I needed to ensure my sartorial threads were complimented with the appropriate "Rabbit-hunting Gear." Thusly, I bring you Jeff's Kiwi Purple striped tights with Wellington Field Boots and Jean Shorts topped off with my loudest Hawaiian/Bowling Shirt and my Sun Hat from my last trip to Iraq.

Thankfully, the sanest portion of this photo is my Hunter Arms 12gauge Side by Side which will be used to dispatch those Rascally Rabbits when I get a chance to blast them off my back porch...

Bruce

[GL49]

The hand tremors from the first picture have returned, I need to borrow someone's neuralizer, please.

[Bad Water Bill]

FAKE PHOTO

No self respecting "jar head" would ever allow such outlandish long handles in his barracks. :kidding:

Things sure have gone downhill since the Paris Island incident of the late 50s.:sad:

Nice scatter gun.

A REAL Marine would never need anything but his D I stare to stop the heart of ANY living creature within 1/2 mile of his presence.:bigsmyl2:

An OLD ANCHOR CLANKER :bigsmyl2:

[bruce drake]

BWB,

in regard to your advance age and in deference to others, I have reserved from unleashing my Warface on the unsuspecting populace... ;)

And thanks for the compliment on the scattergun.

Bruce

[JeffinNZ]

I can't help but feel partly responsible for this.

Oh dear God, what have I done?

[Bad Water Bill]

BWB,

in regard to your advance age and in deference to others, I have reserved from unleashing my Warface on the unsuspecting populace... ;)

And thanks for the compliment on the scattergun.

Bruce

You think a photo of yourself in "warface" composed of LIPSTICK,ROUGE AND EYE LINER not to mention the NON regulation skivvies,is going to bother a person old enough to have served with the MEN from the islands,the reservoir etc, you are drinking to much ARMY coffee:bigsmyl2:.

What ever your D Is past history WAS I am sure SHE is hiding her face in shame. [smilie=1:

Will the fun between us EVER end? Not as long as the Navy signs your paychecks anyhow. :kidding:

Glad I put down the coffee mug BEFORE reading yours.:coffeecom

[bruce drake]

My Navy Paychecks ended back in the 90s but thanks for trying to start something.

[Blacksmith]

This whole post needs a warning statement before opening! The only other thing it lacks is a picture of Jeff in costume in the originating country. Or pictures of competing hunting garb from other mighty hunters in other regions. This could become another "Seen at Walmart" thread.

[JeffinNZ]

Be careful what you wish for:

Here be I at the wallaby hut in the process of removing the original running gear from a wallaby scrotum so it may be tanned and used for MLer 'balls'.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/JeffinNZ/Roo%20trip%2006/687ade5a.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JeffinNZ/media/Roo%20trip%2006/687ade5a.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/JeffinNZ/Shooting%20stuff/Charliebag.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JeffinNZ/media/Shooting%20stuff/Charliebag.jpg.html)

[scottiemom]

am cleaning sweet tea off the monitor yet again...when will I learn to put the beverage down before opening this thread! Jeff....just remember what they say about payback!! [smilie=1:

[btroj]

Jeff, nice ball sack......

Janet, you actually allowed those "things" in your home? Are you color blind?

No wonder some people were sent to a remote island and isolated from the rest of the world

[walltube]

I have been to and participated in many, many Mardi Gras in Ol' New Orleans.......

HAR! You three are a scream. LMAO!!

Regards,
Wt.

[Cactus Farmer]

Now I'm wondering what month of the year are Wallaby scrotums prime? Could I bring one back to the US if it is made into a "ball bag"? How big can the balls be and still fit? Number of balls it would be able to contain? Lead balls? Glass balls? Pool balls? Beach? Base,basket,foot, et.al.?

[Jim]

If Jeff runs up on a Wallaby with a scrotum big enough for a pair of beach balls, I'm gonna have to lend him my 105 Howitzer to kill it!

[GL49]

There are some things I open with dread
they have warning labels....'nuff said.
for "Jim", "bruce drake", it must be,
(I'll also include "JeffinNZ"),
"SUNGLASSES REQUIRED ON THIS THREAD".

[bruce drake]

It seems only a few men in this world are graced with the ability to carry off the wearing of purple tights and still carry their man-card afterwards. Jeff, Jim and I are those three on this forum it seems!!!!

Bruce

[waksupi]

Et tu, Bruce? :wink:

[Maven]

It seems only a few men in this world are graced with the ability to carry off the wearing of purple tights and still carry their man-card afterwards. Jeff, Jim and I and those three on this forum it seems!!!!

Bruce

Not so fast Bruce. I wrote in an earlier post that I wear 'em if I had 'em. Just the thing for riding my bike in the colder months (along with a red coat).

[bruce drake]

Photos Maven, Photos! ;) I can dry clean and package my pair up and send them your way if you wish...The Brotherhood of the Travelling Pants! LOL!

[JeffinNZ]

We should instigate the monthly "Purple Longjohn Award". The forum member who makes to biggest blooper on the site gets the underwear sent to them, has to be photographed wearing said and post the photo on the forum.

Aw, what the heck, Jim already has some.........

[Firebricker]

That's a good idea Jeff that would insure a good laugh every month.
BTW Bruce, Congrats on you retirement and Thank You for your service. FB

[Matt_G]

BTW Bruce, Congrats on you retirement and Thank You for your service. FB

Yes, thank you very much for your service Bruce.

[Maven]

Bruce (and Jeff), No purple ones yet, but I really like the color and the visibility it affords.* (Purple is my granddaughter's favorite color, btw.) Jeff, now all I have to do is make a major blunder on the forum (that's something to look forward to!).


*Trust me, when you're on a bicycle, especially around here, you need to be seen.

[1Shirt]

Ya need pink sneakers to complete the outfit! And a chartruse fanny pack would really add as well.

1Shirt

[bruce drake]

Sounds like 1Shirt has the proper accessories for the next photo ;)

And thanks everyone for the well-wishes. Movers arrived at the new house last Saturday and offloaded the entire household goods in 4 hours and its been taking almost the last week getting everything exactly how Mrs. Drake wants things.

Spent this morning going out to pickup a used full-size backup refrigerator/freezer for the garage (to hold hunting and fishing results!) and then replanted two Sugar Maple saplings to replace two trees that died in last year's drought. The attached picture is the retirement house for me and the Mrs. We are calling it "La Maison du Dragon Gris" since the retirement beard is coming in white to offset the salt & pepper hair...

And like I said, 1Shirt should get the next set of tights if he willing to take the next photo to be posted!

Bruce

[JeffinNZ]

Bruce (and JeffTrust me, when you're on a bicycle, especially around here, you need to be seen.

Yeap, I know what you mean. I rode to work in the frost today and was lit up like a Christmas tree.

[Hamish]

I didnt think it would be possible to outdo that pic of Jim, but it's been done in true 4.0 fashion. I need to go lie down now,,,,,,,the room is spinning,,,,,,,,,,

[Jim]

I didnt think it would be possible to outdo that pic of Jim, but it's been done in true 4.0 fashion. .....

Absolutely. I concede, Major Drake. I humbly kneel before you and forfeit my sword, Sir.

All hail Sir Drake, 'The Couragious'!!

[bruce drake]

If you have to wear the royal purple, you need to do it in style! ;) Don't worry Jim, the Kingly Golden Raiment you are sporting means you get to keep your sword ;)

Bruce

[JeffinNZ]

Sounds like the pair of you have over heated and have gone mad on me.

[scottiemom]

someone help me please...I am begging you!!!

[Blacksmith]

We need to design a coordinated outfit for Scottiemom! Who has some suggestions?

[Cosmiceyes]

If you jump up and say "Magically Delicious" I'll be expecting a pot of gold!

[Jim]

Sounds like the pair of you have over heated and have gone mad on me.

Bruce, correct me if I'm wrong, Sir, but if my memory serves my,

JEFF STARTED THIS!! :bigsmyl2:

[ChrisF]

What you will need to totally blend in with old school kiwi hunters , are black shorts over those gay long johns & a green swannie , also a pair of gators .

Later Chris

[bruce drake]

ChrisF,

Most of us just wear actual pants when we hunt but you guys in the Antipodes seem to do it in your own special way. With that, I am in agreement with Jim and that Jeff did start this!

Reap what you sow Jeff! Reap what ya sow!

Bruce

[linotype]

someone help me please...I am begging you!!!

Fear not, for though he walks on the path of purple leggings and wraps himself in floral patterns, he shall be known to all as mostly harmless and gentle, save for those times he takes up fire belching and lead spewing weapons to pursue hapless woodland creatures and to ward off intruders upon his domain.

[markinalpine]

For this:
74598
Wear these:
74599

Mark :coffeecom

[Hamish]

Well done linotype! I think Jim has a new signature.

[JeffinNZ]

What you will need to totally blend in with old school kiwi hunters , are black shorts over those gay long johns & a green swannie , also a pair of gators .

Later Chris

Chris, you're just gunna confuse them more talking about a 'Swannie'.

A 'Swannie' is a woollen bush shirt/coat famous in NZ in the rural community. I have a 'knock off' version by Leda. They are toastie warm but a spot heavy when on the hill hunting so I don't wear mine as much.

http://www.swanndri.co.nz/Mens/Bushshirts/SSD0103/Original-100-Wool-Bushshirt.html

Actually, just looking at what they cost now I was disgusted. All Swandri is now made in CN and the landed cost of a bushshirt now will be about USD15.00 tops.

[Bad Water Bill]

Just checked your link, Jeff

price *$279.95

What does that convert to in U S dollars?

[Blacksmith]

279.95 New Zealand Dollars = 217.72 United States Dollars

[ChrisF]

yeap , no one out side New Zealand , will understand why we dress in a particular way , until they spend some time here .

Our bush is often , very thick , imagine pushing thru a hedge or small bush almost all the time , and we have in places a large rain fall , and even when its NOT raining , the bush is still wet , and this rubs onto you , so alot of guys wear shorts as its better to have wet legs , than wet legs & wet pants , so wet & cool temps , results in nasty combination that can kill real quick .
Water runs off your legs quick & drys quick , to leave you in a more comfortable position .

Although a lot of hunters have moved away from old traditional gear/materials , ie like away from wool to sat polyprop , as its lighter in weight .
Wool will keep you warm wether its wringing wet or dry , some others will not do this at all , and in extreme conditions that will kill you , when wool is wet though its very heavy , Opps , also wool is not the same fire risk of alot of the new synthetic gear .

The swannie , smock model with lace up opening & hood , in solid green colour is the classic hunters/farmers jacket/top , in the early 80s it was also a un-offical bit of kit the NZ Army allowed the Infantry to use in the field .
In some places you have wet/warm or dry/cold , in NZ we have wet/cold and thats a real killer , as sooner or later all your kit can become not just wet , but wringing wet .

Cheers Chris

[DCM]

I saw this thread early on and was speechless. :shock:
Now I am desparately hoping Jeff hasn't started a new Castboolits fashion craze! :shock:

I gotta give you gents credit, it takes a secure man... to wear that in public.

[ghh3rd]

Is that NZ camo?

[Jim]

I saw this thread early on and was speechless. :shock:
Now I am desparately hoping Jeff hasn't started a new Castboolits fashion craze! :shock:

I gotta give you gents credit, it takes a secure man ..... to wear that in public.

Hey, if you can't have fun when you go out, STAY HOME!
Nobody wants to hang around a man that looks like he's been eatin' green p'simmons.

[JeffinNZ]

And I don't even drink. :D

[Matt_G]

And I don't even drink. :D

And here I was, thinking to myself, that no human being could look that ridiculous without alcohol being involved. :kidding:

[Jim]

And here I was, thinking to myself, that no human being could look that ridiculous without alcohol being involved. :kidding:

Hold up a minute here. Jeff said HE didn't drink. Jeff started this by sending those, ummm, ......... 'pants'[smilie=1: to Bruce and I.

I started the thread and lay no claim to a seat on the wagon! :2 drunk buddies:

[Blacksmith]

I ate a green persimmon ONCE. Actually only one bite, and I didn't swallow.

[DeanWinchester]

Gonna start callin Jim ......'Fancy pants'

So,
How you doing there fancy pants?

[Jim]

Gonna start callin Jim ......'Fancy pants'

So,
How you doing there fancy pants?

Mind how you speak to ya' elders, boy. I'll take ya' outside. :kidding:

[Bad Water Bill]

Blind drunk,color blind, raider of Goodwill bins would be the only ones CAUGHT wearing those items.

The local bikers would make short work of any ----- wearing such discarded xmas gifts. :bigsmyl2:

[bruce drake]

Don't worry Jim, I also tip the elbow on a regular basis. Between the two of us we'll cover for Jeff.

I grew up in a biker family and I think I can more than hold my own with most patched and badged ruffians of the open road. After seeing two friends getting scraped up after horrible wrecks due to car drivers not paying attention to bikers, I swore off driving on two wheels until I decide to meet the big guy upstairs.

Bruce

[bruce drake]

I think BWB really wants to join the Jeff Brown Hunt Club as well...

[Jim]

I thin BWB really wants to join the Jeff Brown Hunt Club as well...

Qualifications are very strict and requires a unanimous vote by the board of directors.

[Hamish]

You know, for about half a second I suffered a touch of envy over them longjohns, but then I thought to myself, "Self, they ain't never see'd you nekkid".

And then I thought to myself, "Them poor b_______s".

[Jim]

I'm a good mind to bypass the board of directors and induct Hamish just outa' pure spite to the rules.

[bruce drake]

induction requires a photo for the hunting hall's walls...

[Jim]

Exactly! Documented photographic evidence of wearin' THE suit.

[Hamish]

That could be a tad delicate to figger out how to do it in good taste that tastes good. I need to cogitate on it.

[scottiemom]

I think Mrs. Bruce and I need to form a support group....

[JeffinNZ]

I think Mrs. Bruce and I need to form a support group....

And Mrs Jeff......

[scottiemom]

And Mrs Jeff......

oh gosh!! I can't believe I forgot about the Mrs.!! I am so sorry. yes, she is the one who has had to put up with the purple long johns the longest. Maybe she can give us some helpful hints on survival!!!

[bruce drake]

Heck! The Mrs. took the photo and just shook her head and laughed...

Bruce

[Echo]

I bring this picture up on the screen occasionally, just to make the dogs next door howl!

[ihmsakiwi]

Yip Floyd. That clobber would be "de rigeur" for most restaurants in New Zealand. Some would consider it a bit over dressed for walking the hills however. But then again, I did see some "toff" in the Waimate hills once shooting wallabies in his Sunday best which looks very similar to your kit.

[JeffinNZ]

But I've never met you........hahaha.

[Calamity Jake]

I still think that shirt and or leggins needs a dimmer switch, gotta put on sunglasses on every time I look at that pic.

[Bad Water Bill]

Well I made a foolish move and looked at that picture. My Optometrist told me today they will remove the blackout pads in a week or so. The flash burns from that picture will have cost me at least a month of casting and shooting time.

Monitors please remove those photos before more seniors loose their eye sight.[smilie=1:

[Blacksmith]

Bill
Your post made me want to check it out again, my memory is getting weak, I did take precautions and put my welders helmet on first. I had a #10 glass in it should have used the #14, I just need to wear dark glasses for a couple of weeks when I go outside.

[Hamish]

Jim, et al, haven't forgotten, just haven't figgered out how to do it without being banned, arrested, or both,,,,,,

[Rooster]

You need a Cat in the Hat, hat on while riding the bike! That's too rich!

[Just Duke]

Jim hasn't been here for awhile. Is he still with us? I'll check the In Remembrance section.

[Trey45]

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?232665-jim-from-floyd

[Col4570]

Might I suggest a Necktie to bring the ensemble together.I was in New Zealand in 1957,Aukland,Wellington and New Plymouth and I must say Kiwi fashion has come a long way since then.

[Col4570]

Scented Silk Bootlaces required.

[AlaskanGuy]

EEEEEEEkkkkkkkkkkkk.

Must be a "FAT TUESDAY" kinda thing????

[Multigunner]

I've seen enough films from that part of the world to know that all New Zealanders and Australian hunters wear hats and vests made of crocodile skins and drive only stake bed trucks festooned with kangaroo carcasses, for decoration only of course.
When not hunting they roam around in beat up stripped down cars covered with animal hides searching for the precious juice.

[Garyshome]

Allrightythen.....What has been seen cannot be unseen. I'm afraid so!

[facetious]

Just more proof that being married will slowly over time suck every last bit of dignity from a guy, leaving just a bunch of goofy old guys running a round.

[Lead Fred]

Somewhere in an ally down under is the Cat in the Hat is lying naked.....

[Col4570]

I've seen enough films from that part of the world to know that all New Zealanders and Australian hunters wear hats and vests made of crocodile skins and drive only stake bed trucks festooned with kangaroo carcasses, for decoration only of course.
When not hunting they roam around in beat up stripped down cars covered with animal hides searching for the precious juice.
Where would Paul Hogan wear his big knife in that outfit.I know he is an Ausi but that apparel might be catching.Do,nt let Kevin Bloody Wilson see you wearing that clobber.

[Ed Barrett]

Is that outfit considered "Kiwi camo"?

[bandit7.5]

Some things just can't be unseen.