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  1. frussell

    Western, anyone?

    I lived about a block from The Hat Store in Houston when I was a teenager. The owner (Gary?) is a great guy, and I still have a few hats from there, including my first store bought fedora and a custom cowboy hat or two. Wasn't aware of the Beaver Brand association. Nice Stevie-style Crazy...
  2. frussell

    Vintage Borsalino (7 7/8)64cm

    You had me counting my couch change until the 23 3/4. That's not 7 7/8, closer to a 7 1/2, if that's the actual circumference. Too bad for me, good news for others. Frank.
  3. frussell

    Dr. Martens Gram Brogue Boot 13/14

    Bump - $70 shipped in the U.S. These are not easy to find. Thanks, Frank
  4. frussell

    Dr. Martens Gram Brogue Boot 13/14

    Hey fellow bigfeet - I've really been impressed with these, I like the brogue styling, and they seem more substantially built than most modern Docs. No padded insole, more of a built-in like Iron Rangers or cowboy boots. Very little wear, I accidentally ordered these a size small, and...
  5. frussell

    Western, anyone?

    The Long Riders.
  7. frussell

    The Non Shorpy Web All Stars.

    Jerry Jeff is the man. Can't count the number of times I saw him play when I went to college in Austin. "Viva Terlingua" and "Ridin' High" are two of my favorite country albums of all time. He was a kick to see live back then, in his pre-clean and sober days, even when he'd forget half the...
  8. frussell

    Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

    Good news Jeff. Just PM'd you regarding how to order if it's not a listed size. Thanks, Frank.
  9. frussell

    Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

    Jeff - what about having them make one of the new models in a 7 7/8 for us big boys? Doable or not? Thanks, Frank
  10. frussell

    Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

    I wish these new models came in a 7 7/8, I'd be all over a black Stratoliner. Hard to find a thin ribbon bound edge hat in black. Frank
  11. frussell

    White's Semi-dress Boots..

    Not a fan of the Elton John soles, but the leather on those is great.
  13. frussell

    Aero jacket length comparison

    Bunyip - I had a Long Half Belt, now I own a Teamster. I much prefer the Teamster, which has a much less busy/bulky bi-swing from the yoke down, instead of the folds going all the way up to the shoulder. I'm also getting really used to the buttons instead of zipper, and prefer it now. I'd...
  14. frussell

    Unappreciated masterpieces?

    I loved it when it came out, but it's hard to find on cable or Netflix. I'll have to buy it. I was a big Farnsworth fan since "Comes a Horseman," and will watch parts of "The Natural" when it's on just to see his unassuming, easy style. I had the good fortune to hang out with him on a trail...
  15. frussell

    Unappreciated masterpieces?

    I would add The Grey Fox with Richard Farnsworth. A quiet and subtle western based on a true story, with a flawless performance by the lead actor. For those of you that were talking about The Warriors, I remember seeing it as a double bill with Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," a bizarre...
  16. frussell

    grammy hat??

    I don't know, but if I could find one in a 7 7/8, I'd be a bidder. Would look killer with my blue pinstripe suit.
  17. frussell

    grammy hat??

    Pharrell has a video for the song "Happy," from Despicable Me II that my two year old son loves. Lots of dancing, catchy tune, and he wears a wide brim hat (normal crown shape) for lots of it. Coming from a family of colorful western hat wearers, I don't have a problem with a weird shape...
  19. frussell

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Feltfan - don't feel too bad. As a 7 7/8, I can't count how many times eBay's expert sellers have burned me with 6 7/8 mistakes. I always get a tag photo now, or circumference # before I pay.
  20. frussell

    Being called by your first name at work

    I find that in public education, those folks who get their PhD's almost always immediately start insisting that they be called "Dr. __________." Not sure why, but I find this annoying, since they always refer to teachers by their first names. If they're not my GP, or my dentist, or even my...
  21. frussell

    Vintage Photos of Leather Jackets

    The guy holding his hat reminds me of Lee Harvey Oswald.
  22. frussell

    Aroma of Aero FQHH

    HD - not much on jackets, but I still ride occasionally, so saddles, chinks, many pairs of boots, belts, saddlebags, etc. I've got knife cases and holsters as well that are hand-stitched (by me, when I made lots of leather gear) and have lasted 20 years with hard wear and no rotted stitches or...
  23. frussell

    Aroma of Aero FQHH

    +1 on the RM Williams. I'm in between cans, trying to use up my Pecards so I can get back to the saddle dressing. Much less greasy, doesn't darken as much, even smells good. Better than colons anyway. Frank

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