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Denim Blunders, Reflections and General Nonsense.


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26 minutes ago, Geeman said:

Anyone used a proxy for  US to UK purchases? 

I've heard of people using Forward2me rather easily and successfully for the reverse journey of UK to US. I have no personal experience with them though.

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I can help proxy too if needed or if the fees above are extortionate. I'm in the sticks of the US though and somewhat far from a major shipping hub so it might be a large time or money saving at that point

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There are stores in Italy and Belgium where I buy leather - they will not sell to me unless the purchase is at least £135 (shipping incl.) … so I’m getting hit with every tax the UK feels obliged to charge.

There are stores in Croatia and Denmark where I buy leather - they couldn’t care less how little (or how much) I buy and if the order is less than £135 the stuff turns up a week later and not a penny extra paid.

 

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We all know Kojima, Okayama to be the main area for denim production in Japan, yet in Fukuyama (Hiroshima prefecture) apparently 80% of Japan's denim is made:

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/satoyama-consortium/2023/02/21/satoyama-consortium/fukuyama-japans-city-denim-spins-surge-public-awareness/

Granted, it is directly next to Okayama prefecture.

 

Companies like Sakamoto (dyeing) and big mills are located in Fukuyama.

Another map with big names in it:

https://www.japandenim.jp/supplier/

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I’m shifting.

I’ve always been shifting. But I shifted deeper in . There must be a more obscure brand, harder to get a few snobs know about. But not to snobbish. It was /is a fine line I balanced on( at least in my perspective)

I guess it started at no buy 2019 I believe it was. That was easy

when financial situation changed, I sold my engineers, and Mr freedom stuff.

all I need is a white t shirt a good pair of jeans. 
 

now it’s time to buy a new pair of shorts, (rabbit hole) I stumbled upon service works.  And blacksmith’s webshop Seems nice stuff and more in my nowadays financial reach.

Looks like all the basics I like, but not so obscure .

life is always shifting

 

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Never underestimate the power of sufu.. I’m down at Morrisons now, buying pizzas for the weekend..

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They have a new touchscreen so I don’t have to engage with the staff.. I just type in my pizza order, go pick up some bits ‘b bobs, call back and collect with no uncomfortable interactions and no anxiety freak outs.. B)

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I wish half of that statement was true :D

I told my mum what was happening.. she said, "i'll get your pizzas if you like and you can just collect them from here"

No it's ok, i'm a fully grown human being.. i have a wife, i have a kid, i own a home and run a businness.. i'm sure i can deal with this..

Her and her best bud Pat went to check her out last week and both said "wtf! why on earth would he?"

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Been debating about buying another pair of denim or trousers even though I’ve gained weight while being in a new relationship.  Seems like wasteful spending if you can’t wear it until weight is lost.  😐

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Scored a Necchi BU Mira off FB marketplace for $50 the other day. Needs some cleaning but I'm excited to get it running. Been hunting for a Necchi for over a year now and finally came across one that wasn't some ridiculous price or in another state. 

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6 hours ago, mlwdp said:

Been debating about buying another pair of denim or trousers even though I’ve gained weight while being in a new relationship.  Seems like wasteful spending if you can’t wear it until weight is lost.  😐

Perhaps worthwhile to have a pair in your current dimensions? We all go up and down a bit.
 

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