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  1. gtdean48

    Akubra Campdraft

    :arated: Use steam to set your shaping when done...
  2. gtdean48

    What do you do for Living?

    Real quick... Just turned 55, been in Healthcare IT for over 30 years, predominantly as a software vendor. Held all roles in Software Engineering up to now running a Product Development department of over 20 people. Hat & boot freak but only a leather jacket nut. 2 dogs, 3 horses, 3...
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    What do you do for Living?

    :arated:
  4. gtdean48

    Emergency Rain Jacket?

    Red Ledge = http://www.redledge.com/#!mens-hardshells/c1nva
  5. gtdean48

    The Open Road Guild

    Looks like previous owner's initials/name removed as well as store label.
  6. gtdean48

    Musician's hats

    Robert Earl Keen wears a good many hats but I really like his latest lid...
  7. gtdean48

    taper question

    Remember the effect of symmetry on what is appealing to the eye, golden ratio & all that. A hat brim makes a line of demarcation so to speak. What is above it needs to be in balance what is below. Most of us have broad faces, so a short & tapered crown above isn't in balance with our mugs below.
  8. gtdean48

    2015 Stetson Excellent Quality GREEN THIN RIBBON (Preview & Review)

    General pop ain't buying & wearing hats. Might as well cater to those that are.
  9. gtdean48

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    Shipping notice as promised...
  10. gtdean48

    recommended cafe racer jackets

    Enjoyed riding yesterday in my Vanson Enfield in Octagon comp weight cowhide. I have an AL Dirt Rider in jerky horse that required no break-in whatsoever. The Enfield will be breaking-in for quite some time but does feel like riding equipment. Really should wear an armored shirt under the...
  11. gtdean48

    Watch straps: leather or metal?

    I wear leather for dressier type attire but every day it's metal bracelet. Working around the barn & pastures = always metal, since sweat really rots & makes leather smell bad quickly for me.
  12. gtdean48

    At the Dog Track... The Whippets

    :arated: Anything printed on the back of the sweat? Refurbs have a stamp sometimes...
  13. gtdean48

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    Got an update = finished Friday & shipping tomorrow. Stay tuned...
  14. gtdean48

    Anyone know anything about this hatmaker Daquino?

    Mine had a scheduled ship date of 4/9. Sent Etsy message for an update, with follow up a day later & again today, no reply yet. Beginning to be concerned...?
  15. gtdean48

    New Buckaroo hat, what band??

    Get a couple & swap 'em around. Why settle for just one?
  16. gtdean48

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Lovely jacket!
  17. gtdean48

    2015 Stetson Excellent Quality GREEN THIN RIBBON (Preview & Review)

    Open crown? If so, count me in, especially with a 150 pin, hint hint
  18. gtdean48

    Akubra Campdraft

    You did see that I said "Stetson", right? I didn't count Resistol, Marathon, Pilgrim, Knox, & Dobbs clones... Hello, my name is GTDean & I'm a TAR-oholic...appropriate for my 10,000 post
  19. gtdean48

    Akubra Campdraft

    I've got 6 CD's, one in Alpine crease. I've got 10 Stetson OR/OR-style & 3 in Alpine crease. Your observation is accurate in my case...
  20. gtdean48

    Akubra: Stylemaster v. Cattleman

    Bushman is a lot a brim, Campdraft is slightly less, both "country" hats = less formal/more casual Leisure Time is a nice model for less dressy look. Stockman is a bit more Outback & will get you the "cowboy" comments for sure..

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