Jim's Jacket pledge post!

[Ron]

OK, so I can tell Jim's on the wire on that very nice Kjus jacket. I know he just needs a shove now! 

So the purpose of this thread is to pledge money, favors or words of encourangement

I hereby pledge a hot wax and ski edge tuneup if you buy the jacket......

[Gary]

I pledge to have Ron wax and tune my skis for you Jim...and I pledge to tell every female we walk by in the lodge that your available....Ok.... I pledge 5 toasts to your new jacket purchase at RSIII....

I pledge to bring cleaning towletts for mine and your jacket in case the chairlift spits up on us!

Ok.....now just go buy the dam jacket! Let us know when the deed is done! 

G

[Ron]

I pledge to have Ron wax and tune my skis for you Jim...and I pledge to tell every female we walk by in the lodge that your available....Ok.... I pledge 5 toasts to your new jacket purchase at RSIII....

I pledge to bring cleaning towletts for mine and your jacket in case the chairlift spits up on us!

Ok.....now just go buy the dam jacket! Let us know when the deed is done!?

G

yo bro', how did I get dragged into this one?  no espresso for you!

[jim-ratliff]

Why thank you very much guys.? ?? This is a bit confusing because it is usually Gary egging Ron into spending money.? Guess the stock market hasn't recovered enough, now it's Ron doing the urging and I am the urgee.? ??

I'm not on the wire.? If the shop across the street goes deeply enough into their customer service reserves to fish a proper sized jacket out of storage from their Seven Springs store and gets it to the store down here, then I will negotiate a bit for a June (or July) cash deal and buy it.? If not, then there isn't anything to buy.? The one I tried on was too small, but it allowed me to see what it looked like.? But things have a way of steam-rolling.? If I hadn't bought the SuperShape Magnums I would never have considered such a color combination.

Also, I have a spring complexion? , and look best in blues and greens (or even a red with a bit of blue in it), so I was pretty hesitant to even consider white (white being an obvious winter color).? I tried it on in the store and asked the opinion of a couple of the 20 year old clerks, and they both though it looked pretty good "for someone my age."? 'Nuff said.? I was also comparing it to a Spyder, and they liked the Kjus much better.

However, I AM REALLY CONCERNED that if I am becoming too much like Ron, I might resell the coat before ever getting to wear it this winter.? Therefore don't want to buy too early.?

[Gary]

Ok ROn...you know.... espresso and me.....probably not a pretty picture.

I was just thinking that since you were in such a charitable mood....I'd just slide one in there!

Jim....come on....reality check....buy a deal yes....that coat rocks....there will be for sure compensating balances along the way emotionally and physically.....

Remember all superheroes have their personal hero outfits....Superman, Underdog, Ironman, and coming this summer to a theater near you "RATLIFF MAN"!.. gotta  a nice ring huh!

Best,
Gary

[Ron]

ahh, here's the jist. If they have the jacket, make an offer and have the cash in hand. Figure they will go 50% max. i would be suprised if they actually go that low. 40% is more likely. You can't go wrong and quaite frankly, you could actually buy it now, and resell in the fall on epic and get your money back.

color-wise, you wear a helmet, goggles and gloves, who would know what goes with yor skin-tone ( I know your kidding)

Ignore the youngsters, they don't wear kjus and they can't afford it either, so never mind. Not bashing spyder, but there's no comparison in quality, technical performance and comfort. Gary can attest to this even with his Descente and I had the Kjus, its a fantastic piece.

[jim-ratliff]

But here's the deal.? In order to buy the coat, I have to give up Starbuck's for a month.? Starbuck's at $7 a visit, visit twice a day, 30 days in the month = $420.? That pays for the coat.? Whoops, I don't even like Starbucks, guess its an easy decision.

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[Ron]

hmm, give me your size and I will have a magic link for you in no time......

[jim-ratliff]

54 in Kjus terms.  The one I tried on was a 50.

[Ron]

I will get to work. Some go by SML,xl  I think the 54 would be a L.  IS that what you usually wear?

[jim-ratliff]

I will get to work. Some go by SML,xl? I think the 54 would be a L.? IS that what you usually wear?

Yes, but don't take this as a mission.? My life goes on just fine without that jacket.? If the store across the street comes up with one then I will reward their efforts, but otherwise I'm not actively looking for one.? But I am intrugued by what your magic link ability comes up with.

When do you get MRI results?

[Ron]

its an easy search. No worries. Results aren't in till late today or tomorow