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Disposition of my hats when I die
Looking for ideas for the disposition of my hat collection when I die. I’m 78 years old and have been collecting hats for over thirty years. My health is good however my time is coming, I know. With no immediate relatives, my nephews will administer my estate. They have no interest in my hats…... -
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Disposition of my hats when I die
My collection of hats number around 100 and I need to figger out what happens to them once I die. All are size 7 3/4 with some 7 5/8 - traditional fedoras and western hats - felt and straw. Nice collection acquired over the past thirty years and in good condition. Any ideas on how to handle... -
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Tour of Hatco/Resistol/Stetson factory in Garland
This WFAA article has an interview of Hatco CEO and videos of the factory and equipment. More importantly, he announced they offer tours of the facility on Tuesdays and Thursdays - guess where I'm headed next time in in Dallas! :cool: :yo... -
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Trip to Resistol/Stetson Garland outlet store
Made my usual pilgrimage to the Resistol/Stetson outlet store in Garland, TX on Saturday as I always stop by to browse their clearance inventory when in the Dallas area. Always a pleasant venture as I hunt for bargains and chat with other hat aficionados. While authenticating a Stetson hat... -
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Paul's Hat Works
Now you've got me excited, Jimmy! Done a lot of looking around the Dallas area and I had not heard of your shop before, Jimmy. I look forward to meeting you after I return from San Francisco! Stinker -
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Paul's Hat Works
Going to Pauls on Geary Making my annual hat pilgrimage to San Francisco next week and I'll stop by Paul's... it is always stimulating to see Michael's fine Panamas and talk hats with him. I have been fortunate to visit with him several times over the past 12 years including one time on a... -
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Hat shopping in San Francisco
It's been two years since my last hat buying binge in San Francisco and I'm headed back this week to do it again! Wanted to check with you guys and be sure I haven't missed any hat shops in the area. My A-list includes: The Hat Guys in Oakland The Berkley Hat Shop in Berkley Top Hatters in... -
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The BIG hat road-trip (Crazy Hat Idea Part II)
Near Dallas by DFW airport Coppell, Texas -
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Is Calzones in San Fran still there?
WOW! Thanks, Andy! You gave me plenty to do next time I'm in San Francisco! I have been to about half of the shops you mention... and now, on to the rest of them. -
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Trip to Resistol/Stetson factory in Garland, TX
Article on the Resistol/Stetson factory This article appeared in the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram today in conjunction with the opening of the annual Ft. Worth Livestock & Rodeo Show. http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/13626672.htm I found it interesting... hope you enjoy. pw -
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Trip to Resistol/Stetson factory in Garland, TX
Revisit to Resistol factory outlet Stopped by the Resistol factory in Garland again last week to check on their stock and was less than whelmed again. Still mostly western hats and lots of them. I noticed some new contemporary hats, but, did not buy anything. I did notice that some of the... -
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Trip to Resistol/Stetson factory in Garland, TX
Someone made mention recently of the Resistol/Stetson factory outlet store in Garland so I went there to check it out. I was there 3-4 years ago and was not particularly impressed... ditto for last week. The outlet store is in a separate building from the hat factory next door. Big old... -
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Hat shopping expedition to San Fancisco (long)
I was delighted to find the Fedora Lounge and really enjoy reading all the hat news and views. It will definitely stay on my browsing list. Following is a long post detailing my recent hat shopping expedition to San Francisco. I'm in native Texan in Dallas where being a hat affectianado is... -
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More info on hat "tethers" please...
Hat tethers After loosing my favorite straw Borsalino in San Francisco Bay, I became an adamant believer in hat tethers. I damn near jumped in the bay to save it, but, came to my senses before jumping. I did hire a boat and went out in the bay looking for it, though, but never found it. Still... -
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dixiedust
Depends on where you live... I live in Dallas and it makes no sense for me to wear a felt hat when it is still hotter than blazes in November. So... I make use of a transition period when the season changes in spring and fall. That is, I wear straws if the weather is appropriate or felt... -
