[TheForge] autodarkening helmet and other thoughts

[terry l. ridder]

hello bruce;

On Fri, 6 Mar 2009, Bruce Freeman wrote:

> Terry,
>
> You're paying extra for the Stars and Stripes emblazoned across the helmet.
>

since i am in illinois the helmet should have prison stripes on it since
illinois is the most corrupt state of the 50 states. any politician from
illinois is just another corrupt illinois politician.

>
> I always get a kick out of stuff like this.  Makes me remember the
> hippie who was dragged into court in the 60's for wearing a Stars &
> Stripes T-shirt.  Charged with disrespecting the flag.  Case got
> kicked out of court when he whipped out a photo of Raquel Welch in a
> Stars & Stripes bikini.
>

if i had been able to purchase qa plain battleship gray helmet i would
have. unfortunately, i did not have that choice. the hobart helments are
all decorated now. perhaps it is time to paint it battleship gray before
it starts to get heavily used. may take several coats to cover those
stars and stripes but it will be worth it in the long run. no one making
any smart comments about the welding helmet i am using.

>
> On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 6:02 AM, terry l. ridder <terrylr at blauedonau.com> wrote:
>> hello;
>>
>> i purchased the hobart hood patriotic xvp series
>> part number 770449 auto darkening helmet. <snip>
>>
>> overall the helmet is nice, at bit on the high side of
>> price, $204.00 at farm & fleet in dekalb, illinois.
>>
> <snip>
>
>
>

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terry l. ridder ><>