Harry J. Epstein Day 2024

[Miss the Pontiacs]

I stopped in 5+ years ago and had a quick visit with the guys. Bought a few items and was on my way, after an extensive perusal of their offerings. Hope to see them both again on our next trip.
With his positive attitude and work ethic I‘m sure I will see them again.
Harry would be proud of the boys and his legacy.
My best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[Fixr]

For those who bought the Ike jacket, how does it fit? I'm a fairly skinny guy with longish arms. A lot of jackets fit me like a tent, with my wrists hanging out of the cuffs and a cold breeze whipping up my back.

 

[dclark2171]

Very bad newd....HOWEVER...things have come along way in the medical world. We will pray for the medical team and family

 

[Etchase]

A speedy recover is in order.

 

[four.cycle]

Western medical science has made great achievements since my oncologist told me "Kid, go home and get your affairs in order," just over 27 years ago. If they're throwing out numbers like 97%, I'd say they're fairly confident you're going to be okay.
Don't worry about the garden. The garden will do fine.
Hope everything works out well.

 

[GTO]

Prayers for a speedy recovery

 

[IndyGarage]

So sorry to hear this. It's certainly scary having them work on your brain.

I had a neighbor who had this however many years ago. He recovered just fine...

 

[MidnightZ21]

Got my order today - box art was fantastic! Even my wife loved it. 2 golden doodles driving a Trans AM.

 

[SweetD]

Pulling for you from Rhode Island Steve, kick its ***!

 

[Matt XYZ]

Sorry to hear the bad news but keep fighting. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

 

[woody 73]

Steve Hi,

Wishing you a speedy recovery, we talked a few times on the phone over these many years and i got to know you a little bit.

Pulling for you in central "Ahia".

 

[sk farmer]

thoughts and prayers for our friends at HJE. i have had the opportunity to not only speak with both steve and jori but visit with them in person. plain old good people. i received not only a tour but was allowed to roam the entire store on my own from top to bottom. keep up the good fight, someday i will get back for a visit my friends.

 

[brglasp]

Hope all is well with Steve. Figure maybe lighten the mood and take a cue from that video. Jori made the website many years ago huh? Archive.org and the Wayback Machine might reveal something. I pulled up harryepstein.com on August 03, 2003, and of course have to click the "Weird Stuff" tab. https://web.archive.org/web/20030803044826/http://www.harryepstein.com/strangeitems.htm

 

[tiredoldironworker]

Got my stuff, woohoo!

 

[jsackin]

My dad is out of surgery, recovering and doing good. Everything went as well as can be expected.

Always good to see the Epstein's Day orders posted!

I showed him all the comments before he went in and he was very touched by all the support.

PS. We still have those cow saws up in our warehouse.

 

[LB-1911]

From Epstein's Day thread

My dad is out of surgery, recovering and doing good. Everything went as well as can be expected.

Always good to see the Epstein's Day orders posted!

I showed him all the comments before he went in and he was very touched by all the support.

 

[Bubba Fett]

Glad he's doing well. We are all rooting for him and hope the recovery is fast and trouble-free.

 

[PCustoms]

From Epstein's Day thread

Step 1 done, awesome news

 

[four.cycle]

oh YAY! very good. baby steps.

 

[tiredoldironworker]

Best wishes for a good recovery.

 

[Squankum]

PS. We still have those cow saws up in our warehouse.

If anybody ever does order that saw, you should probably just alert their local police.

Glad he's doing well!

 

[LeeG]

I received my shipment today. Three pretty heavy boxes all arrived intact, so great job on the packing.




Several Malco Eagle Grip pliers, Wright 3/4” drive ratchet and breaker bar, a hoist trolley (much bigger than I was expecting, but that’s cool), two chain hoists (one purchased, one won), three hammers, and an assortment of other items. And a trophy.

Thanks to HJE for the great communication and for another great Epstein’s Day.
Lee

 

[DarkMonohue]

For those who bought the Ike jacket, how does it fit? I'm a fairly skinny guy with longish arms...

I'm unskinny with short everything (just like Fry at the movie theater!) and the XL fits me fine. I would describe it as broad and short.

My dad is out of surgery, recovering and doing good. Everything went as well as can be expected.

That's fantastic news. I was thinking about him on and off today and hoping you'd have an opportunity to bring us some good news. Thanks for taking the time to check in.

We can't help but be concerned, but 97% is pretty strong odds!

 

[CoronadoBruin]

I ordered a little past 10:00 PM local time, or after midnight in KC, Monday evening, 8 July, so I knew I would be last on the list, but came in yesterday! And it was the third order of the holiday weekend for me, and the BofA Visa cc bill also just arrived....

First time I've remembered to ask for box art after several other orders. I'll be hanging this one in the desert garage, soon to be joined by others, with any luck.

 

[Troyc4]

Can’t wait to hear more stories from your dad when he’s back at it. Excellent news!

 

[senlow]

My dad is out of surgery, recovering and doing good. Everything went as well as can be expected.

Always good to see the Epstein's Day orders posted!

I showed him all the comments before he went in and he was very touched by all the support.

PS. We still have those cow saws up in our warehouse.

That's great news. It's wonderful that your dad is doing well!

 

[senlow]

Steve, I wish you a quick and complete recovery.

 

[gearhead1]

Speedy recovery!

 

[Mr.zippy]

My son and I had the pleasure of meeting and visiting with Steve in February. He told us he had just lost his Mother. Had a really great attitude! What a pleasant Gentleman, and it was an enjoyable visit. I will continue to ask for special help for him and his recovery.

 

[demarpaint]

Sending prayers.

 

[bp460]

I have met both Steve and Jori and interacted with them both many times during my visits to the store over the past 10 years. They are both genuine, nice and awesome people! Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery Steve!

Cheers,

Brad

 

[PugetDude]

Thought and prayers from a former KC boy. Hope you beat this, Steve.

 

[Squankum]

My second aftershock post-July 4 order, just ordered these for my plumber who was at my house for a job last week:

 

[jsackin]

Look who showed up today for a little bit! Went back home to get some rest, but recovering very well.

 

[Mr.zippy]

Nice!

 

[dclark2171]

Look who showed up today for a little bit! Went back home to get some rest, but recovering very well.

He looks good!!!

 

[SweetD]

Looking good Steve! Speedy recovery!

 

[Etchase]

Look great! No bandage!! Wow

 

[senlow]

Looking good, Steve. Take care of yourself so you can recover as soon as possible.

Jori, we all appreciate the updates.

 

[DarkMonohue]

So happy to see your dad back! I can picture the scene.


Doctor: You're looking great! Let's have the nurse get you a fresh bandage and grab a wheelchair and we'll send you home.

Steve: That's a good thought. Actually, I think we still have a couple pallets of Honduran first aid kits we picked up back around '97 or '98 from a seller who - and it's the funniest thing, the seller, I never figured out how he actually got in touch with us, but it turns out the guy was from Ghana, of all places. Anyway, somehow he had all these IFAKs...

Doctor: Right. Well, in time, your cognitive abilities...

Steve: ...and I thought, well, maybe someday we'll, I don't know, maybe a cub scout den mother will buy them or something. Because you never know. And we were already buying a bunch of this really nice rope from the guy, and so we ended up with about four hundred of these first aid kits, and now here it is 2024 and about half of them, I think, are still in the warehouse. They're all sealed up, hermetically sealed in plastic, and they've been stored carefully. So I think we probably have enough bandages there to last about a hundred and fifty years. Maybe two hundred if we're careful.

Doctor: ...will begin to return.