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Post New Hats Here!
I'm truly sorry you are upset, Mr. Fawcett. I understand that you probably feel you're being ganged up on, but I don't think that's what anyone intended. I certainly didn't, and I take no pleasure in watching this spectacle. Truth be told, it saddens me. From my perspective, you had a great... -
Post New Hats Here!
I imagine Terry is right. The gentlemen hatters that frequent this place are all "satisfaction guaranteed" types as far as I've ever heard, and Mr. Fawcett's reputation is stellar in these here parts. -
The Conversion Corral
I'll add that both Major Moore and Art Fawcett have also dropped pearls here from time to time... -
Post New Hats Here!
I find your angst at the situation completely understandable, but maybe a little misdirected. Quite frankly, Joao merely voiced what many of us must have already been thinking but were too afraid to say, because we like hanging out here and don't want to be 86'd. His honest and courageous... -
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The One that got away
Mike, I have done this too many times to count, but darn it, I just can't buy them all! I'm sure that if you nab some pics of the style, crease, color & trim you want, any one of the pros on the lounge can build one for you. I've just become a Tom Gomez fan, and (maybe) a customer. You might... -
Post New Hats Here!
Sorry about that, I'm Portuguese by descent & sometimes inadvertently make that error. I've corrected it. I meant every word though & will PM you about a Panama! Do we still say fly? -
The Conversion Corral
I don't really know why any reasonable professional hatter or anyone else should take offense. Terry's viewpoint is just as valid as anyone else's, doesn't seem intended to cause offense, and is factually correct. It is indisputable that some great quality work is being done by some of the FL... -
Post New Hats Here!
Nice job on all of Tom Gomez' western conversions. There are some real transformations there. He's a talented guy. The particular treatments don't match my personal style, but they all look well executed, as far as I can tell from the photos. He's known for making good Panamas, yes? I've... -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Yowsa! Sure did! Awesome patina. -
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Western, anyone?
I imagine this is also true of the staining. The Major has given it a head start, and the hat will develop a more natural worn in look as it, well, wears in. Stone washed jeans don't really look like well worn jeans when new, but they get to that stage quicker when worn. -
Terms Which Have Disappeared
I had always wondered if the Louie Louie referred to the statue of Louie Pasteur of 4:20 fame, but it was too early to be a drug reference. The Wickipedia page says it was partly inspired by Chuck Berry's "Havana Moon" (which I was coincidentally listening to earlier today) which tells a...- John Galt
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
I really enjoy Wynonie - he's got a great sense of humor too. Rock, Mr. Blues!- John Galt
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
Many of Big Joe's lyrics were pretty racy. Most of the blues shouters were. Wynonie Harris is another example. This music was pre-Bobby Sock era and was made for an adult audience.- John Galt
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Terms Which Have Disappeared
Just read this. My grandmother used to say this a lot.- John Galt
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
If it really is a fur felt, I might just go all Tardan on it... -
Western, anyone?
Looks like a telescope - had to look at hundreds of photos - this is actually Clint, isn't it? -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Kinda funny coming from you ;-). I inquired re felt quality & was advised fur felt and invited to make an offer because it had been up for a while. A real deal fur felt sombrero like this (knock on wood) is a rare item, and one I'd like to hang in my hat shop someday. That's one giant piece of... -
Western, anyone?
I think you are right about this, Joao. The sharp, very flat-topped & tight creased telescope looks better on a blues hat or low-crowned "Bonanza" style dress western than a standard western. I'm gonna try hand-shaping a flat topped western w/o the telescope crease sometime soon - that might be...
