SOOOO Expensive
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Ok, not to say I haven't worn it in my car, and I do wear it really well, I just tend to take it off and wear my 10$ camo hat instead. Something about it being covered in both vehicles grease, oil, fuel, mud, sweat, maybe some blood, makes it more natural to wear. Especially if vehicle work is in the day's picture. Not unless I'm getting dressed up in my nicer jeans, boots and a button down to go to the bar, or not working on anything, do I tend to wear the nice brimmed hat.
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Them are fighting words 
Us 11Bangs don't get along too well with the cav. I'll take my blue cord over a hat any day though!
Us 11Bangs don't get along too well with the cav. I'll take my blue cord over a hat any day though!
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Fightin words? Then what do you say to us 15 series guys that live in the Cav? We damn sure dont even think about trying for a blue cord or a CIB.
Besides, we like our hot showers and hot food...
(PS - We get spurs too with the hat. LOL)
Besides, we like our hot showers and hot food...
(PS - We get spurs too with the hat. LOL)
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I just chose to suck in the weather, walk/run long distances for fun, and enjoy my MRE's cold(sometimes)! Showers? Personally coming back from the field dirty, smelling of sweat, and unshowered(except for a baby wipe shower) for 2 weeks puts a smile on my face when people tell us we smell!
I don't think I'll see a CIB in my career, most of those days are getting farther and farther away. I did get my EIB though, which is more than what most can say. Maybe I'll just have to go on a spur ride, and get a stetson, and some spurs! If the opportunity ever presents itself that is.
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