The TFL Effect

[Carlos840]

I am so happy that, while gorgeous, those pictures of watches don't start an itch for me that needs scratching.

That would be one expensive rabbit hole to fall into!

Same, i would rather collet spanners and ratchets (i already have far too many sets) than watches...
As much as i appreciate the intricacy of them they really do nothing forme.
I guess this is a good thing!

 

[Seb Lucas]

I like watches but I prefer plain ones - when they start to look like intricate jewellery or have busy dials they no longer speak to me. Personal taste, that's all. Thankfully I enjoy looking at watches more than buying them. One of the things that keeps me in check is knowing that all mechanical watches need servicing every 5 years or so. I really can't be bothered with that. I'd rather wear a good military quartz watch for 10-15 years then buy a replacement. I'm not attached to the heirloom narrative when it comes to objects I own.

 

[Logician]

Forget about Nirvana and ask to be buried with your treasures like they used to do. In centuries, some archaeologists will find your stuff and put it in museums. That is more fitting I think

I have no wish to be mummified. I can't bear the idea. I've earned the right to rote slowly six feet under after I die. I also doubt that in the future there will be museums built to honor my stuff. Actually, I couldn't care less.

 

[ton312]

I'm not attached to the heirloom narrative when it comes to objects I own.

I feel the same way. Can't take it with you and I very much doubt my daughter will care too much about my possessions. As much as I like my jackets I'm never terribly attached to them and can sell and move on with little, if any, regret. There always seems to be another shiny object that catches my eye and in that moment it trumps everything else that came before it, until the next thing.
As far as watches go, I'm not interested in jewelry and can't really understand the point of wearing one. The only piece of jewelry I'll wear is my wedding ring. I can't bear the thought of strapping a clock to my arm. The last watch I wore was a swatch when I was in jr. High.

And only b/c it was allegedly "cool".

 

[Bfd70]

The jellyfish! Nice. I had the exact model. And it was cool.

 

[ton312]

The jellyfish! Nice. I had the exact model. And it was cool.

Had to cut quite a few lawns in the hood to pay for that sucker. Put on the Walkman, throw in in the cassette tape (the police, sycronicity) and get to work.

 

[Bobby Peru]

Forget about Nirvana and ask to be buried with your treasures like they used to do. In centuries, some archaeologists will find your stuff and put it in museums. That is more fitting I think

I wish thought of that, instead of the current plan for my watches...

 

[ton312]

I wish thought of that, instead of the current plan for my watches...

One of my all time favorite scenes in a movie. I'm hearing "it's your birthright" ala Walken in my head right now. Brilliant.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

One of my all time favorite scenes in a movie. I'm hearing "it's your birthright" ala Walken in my head right now. Brilliant.

Ha ha ha
Yeah that and “More Cow Bell”!!
B

 

[34662]

Hello! I came here in 2014 December and I think that I have written only 4-5 pots...then I started to avoid to sign in on TFL (i don't know why). Meantime (without signing in) I just kept reading the amazing posts and browsing between the f...ing cool pictures about leather jackets...and I just bought the jackets on ebay etc...
So I'm here again...I'm just 26...and with 11 leather jackets...diagnosed with TFL effect! I do not regret! I'm back!

 

[steve u]

The TFL effect..I just received my first custom jacket today. After searching for years, and waiting for months (to be made). I was afraid my expectations were a bit to high. I was wrong. I thought...Why was today better than I could have ever imagined? Its because of YOU GUYS ...Thanks for your kindness, patience, and generosity .....That's my TFL effect ...experience. steve u.

 

[Carlos840]

The TFL effect..I just received my first custom jacket today. After searching for years, and waiting for months (to be made). I was afraid my expectations were a bit to high. I was wrong. I thought...Why was today better than I could have ever imagined? Its because of YOU GUYS ...Thanks for your kindness, patience, and generosity .....That's my TFL effect ...experience. steve u.

Pictures or it didn't happen!

 

[steve u]

Carlos, Pic's already posted in other threads. But more to come!

 

[ProteinNerd]

The TFL effect....when you go on holidays for a week and a half to a warmer climate and in the back of your mind you are thinking “I’m wasting prime jacket wearing weather back home where it’s colder....”

 

[Worf]

Welp... this has been one enjoyable thread. Came here many moons ago... knowing nothing... having nothing. Now I've quite the collection of fine/interesting leather jackets, hats and boots. Can't complain... not really... but I think I'd have saved up a good chunk of cash towards a winter nest in Belize if I hadn't stumbled into this "opium den". Sigh... but at least I've plenty of company... really... PLENTY of company!

Worf

PS but then again, I wouldn't have my Thunder Bay, my 48 Kersey Wool Pea Coat, my Redskin D1 and ANJ-4... you get my drift.

 

[jonesy86]

You can’t wear those jackets in Belize.


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[El Marro]

Last weekend my girlfriend and I drove down to visit family of hers in Tulare county, located in the heart of California’s Central Valley. This time of year it is 100+ degrees every day, not exactly leather jacket weather. However, when when I saw that we had some extra room in the trunk I threw in my ELMC horsehide G1 and my Thedi buffalo cross zip. I told myself that it was good to be prepared, but if this is not the TFL effect I don’t know what is!

 

[Worf]

You can’t wear those jackets in Belize.


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True but I wouldn't leave until after taxes were done in January which would give me plenty of light jacket weather... No sheepskin though. It'll work itself out trust me!

Worf

 

[jonesy86]

True but I wouldn't leave until after taxes were done in January which would give me plenty of light jacket weather... No sheepskin though. It'll work itself out trust me!

Worf

This is the beginning of the dry season - not too dry and not yet wet, and is a very popular month for visitors both inland and on the coast. January temperatures in Belize range from an average monthly low of 70°F (21°C) to a high of 80°F (27°C).

Could certainly wear a capeskin.

 

[nick123]

I am now putting 20% of my pay into my “jacket fund” aka “acquisition therapy”.