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  1. Florida_Marlin

    John B Stetson in Dunn's Falls Mississippi?

    I'm originally from Mississippi. Had a friend send a link to several Mississippi "lists" of " things you never knew about Mississippi" or titles such as that. Several have some rather dubious claims that John B " learned and perfected" his trade at Dunn's Falls Mississippi ( near Meridan). I...
  2. Florida_Marlin

    The Brotherhood of the Thin Ribbon

    Thanks, guys. It's a nice old 7X. Glad it has a new start. Like getting a brand new hat.
  3. Florida_Marlin

    The Brotherhood of the Thin Ribbon

    Stetson 7X CB 3rd time around Raing day in Georgia. So, rebuilt my 7X CB. New sweat, and a good Naptha cleaning. Put in a cleaned Stetson liner. Original 3 strand cord. This was a Shudde Bros Refurb, so it's on its 3rd life! Great old felt! [/IMG] [/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/IMG]
  4. Florida_Marlin

    Western, anyone?

    A "Western anyone" kind of day. My old Nocona smooth Ostrich, and the really nice old Stetson Rocking JB I got out of the bay. I fedorize most of my westerns. Not this one. Almost pristine old Stetson. [/IMG] [/IMG]
  5. Florida_Marlin

    Western, anyone?

    Rocking JB Nice Stetson Rocking JB. Embroidered Last Drop. Looks unused. Until today! [/IMG]
  7. Florida_Marlin

    Western, anyone?

    Yes, I sewed it in with a sewing machine needle and a loop stitch with quilting thread. Once you get it set up, you can move pretty fast with minimum errors. Works great. I've sewn in about 6 the last few years. I'll have to say that the sweat I bought from Bond is the nicest one yet.
  8. Florida_Marlin

    Western, anyone?

    New sweat, Old Stetson 3X with bound brim. Just finished sewing in a new sweat I bought from Bond that was pre cut to size and with the ends sewn up. Really easy job to sew in, with a sewing machine needle, some quilting thread, and a couple punctured fingers! Really nice sweat, too. Soft and...
  9. Florida_Marlin

    Seeking Symmetry

    My head is whop sided and makes any soft crowned hat a little wonky anyway. So, I usually don't worry about it! Just close enough is close enough for me.
  10. Florida_Marlin

    Akubra Campdraft need's fixin!

    I was moving from one house to another a couple years ago, wearing my Silverbelly CD Deluxe ween I rubbed my noggin against the roll up door on a UHaul truck. Big ugly black smear on the crown. A nice naptha bath took care of it. Looks good as new. Regards
  11. Florida_Marlin

    Akubra Heritage Series

    Of the 8 or 9 Akubra's I own, three of the four Heritage have not shrunk as much as imperial. I don't know about 4th as I just got it Thursday. I like the denser felt and the better sweat. I find myself wearing the Heritage grades more often, possibly because once it conforms to my head it...
  13. Florida_Marlin

    If you could only wear one hat, what color would be ideal?

    Silverbelly
  14. Florida_Marlin

    Akubra Campdraft

    The moonstone CD arrived today. 3 weeks on the road.
  15. Florida_Marlin

    Akubra Campdraft

    Starting to get a little concerned myself. I've bought 4 CD's, a squatter, and 2 Fed IV's from HD. I have a moonstone CD I'm waiting for that hasn't arrived. It's right on the fringe of " don't contact us until" . Hope it shows soon.
  16. Florida_Marlin

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Knox Beaver 50. Very light Silverbelly, looks white at times, but a light SB.[/IMG]
  17. Florida_Marlin

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Fixin' to go out to eat with my wife. Stetson 100! [/IMG]
  19. Florida_Marlin

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    '60s Stetson 3X. Four hours of pressure washing today in the Florida sun. Why I like felt hats. They seemingly last forever. This was given to me by a lady at Church. It was her late husbands. It was well worn and used,then stored for an extended period. The two holes in the crown by the new...
  20. Florida_Marlin

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Thanks, Joao. It's a great hat. I wore it on vacation a couple years ago in the East Tennessee mountains. I had three locals approach me commenting on the hat. These were everyday hat wearing folk, they knew the real thing when they saw it! One tried to buy it from me! I've bee admiring our...
  21. Florida_Marlin

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Resistol Beaver 100. [/IMG]
  22. Florida_Marlin

    At what weather temp is it time to put fur felt to sleep for the summer?

    I have several hats in silverbelly for the summer. I wear a straw occasionally, but mostly felt. Always keep that Florida sun off by bald head!
  23. Florida_Marlin

    the hat friendly world

    Went to Portland in 2011. ate at Jake's. Proudly hung my hat and jacket on the racks at the table. If a restaurant goes through the trouble to give me a place to put my hat, I'll do it!

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