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  1. Woodtroll

    Akubra Overload

    Haha! But of vinegar or mothballs? I'm not making fun of you, honest. I once washed a wool Italian army surplus blanket, which brought out such a hideous chemical smell that it went outside on the clothesline for three days. Before that experience, I thought stale cigarette smoke was the hardest...
  2. Woodtroll

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I can't wait to see how this one turns out! Between you and Rick, I'm sure y'all will come up with something really nice.
  3. Woodtroll

    Phoenix Hat Company

    It's always encouraging to see a hat at that stage, congratulations! It looks like natural felt? What's it going to be?
  4. Woodtroll

    So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.

    That may be true, but the atmospheric lead has largely been removed from big cities, with no apparent improvement in behavior. :D
  5. Woodtroll

    To beard or not to beard?

    I'm thinking that's why my wife told me she had missed my beard! :D
  7. Woodtroll

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Very, very nice hat! I hope you get many enjoyable years of wear out of it!
  8. Woodtroll

    To beard or not to beard?

    Interesting discussion here that I have enjoyed reading through. I had a beard for about 15 years, from 9th grade (yes, honestly) until 1994 when I began my fire service career and had to shave. My wife and daughter were somewhat traumatized when I had to shave it off that first time; neither...
  9. Woodtroll

    Have You Ever Met A Movie/TV Star or Celebrity?

    That's interesting; I have read several times that she is a pretty reclusive person, a trait that I thought odd for an actress. I can sympathize with her, though. I enjoy people, but I do get overwhelmed pretty quickly in larger social groups and start looking for an escape route! :(
  10. Woodtroll

    Adventure! Fedora Lounge Folks in Action!

    Neat picture, looks like home. I always carry a walking stick or staff on my ventures too - those sidehill hardwood leaves can be awfully slippery, especially with all the rain we've had this season. Hope you manage to get in many great hikes in the coming year!
  11. Woodtroll

    What do you use to shave?

    Feather blades are great - I use them too - but for me they require a light touch, especially for the first couple of shaves. (Is there a smiley-face-dripping-blood icon available somewhere? ;) ) I like the stiffer texture of a boar brush, although they eventually soften, and Mitchell's wool fat...
  13. Woodtroll

    wash your jeans?

    Glad your jeans are breaking in, but as an over-50-years-old man, I have to say that picture makes my hips hurt just looking at it! :)
  14. Woodtroll

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    I think that's how most of us developed our vehicle preferences - what we were raised with, and in my case, what I am used to working on. Our family has always been a Ford and Jeep (Cherokees and Patriots) family. We use a lot of GM pickups, Suburbans, and Tahoes at work as utility and response...
  15. Woodtroll

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Good looking coat, and Pendleton makes great garments. Nice find! Now about your truck brand choice... ;) It is a good-looking truck though. Hope you get many happy years out of both! Regan
  16. Woodtroll

    One Tier Above Carhartt Jackets?

    That has been my experience, as well. I worked for over 25 years in the construction industry, outdoors in all weather, and the Carhartt jackets and coats, while not indestructible, provided excellent service for their cost. They're pretty much all I wore as an outer layer, and I still wear...
  17. Woodtroll

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Yes, that's their story, but when I question the price they always say, "That's what Ebay says it costs" and seldom budge. One seller offered to drop the $50 quoted price to $40 shipped by Fedex. My answer was still, "No thanks". He then said he would offer free shipping (but then raised the...
  19. Woodtroll

    Show us your waistcoats/Vests?

    Wow, that is a nice gift indeed! The Filson vests are heavy, warm, and well-made; treat this one right and it will literally last a lifetime. I hope you get many years of enjoyment out of this thoughtful gift!
  20. Woodtroll

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Thanks for the tip! However, unless these are available from somewhere other than Chippewa's website for that price, they have only 5-1/2E and 6E sizes left; all other sizes are marked as "No longer available".
  21. Woodtroll

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Thanks, gentlemen, for the replies. Maybe I'll ask the sellers to mash the hats flat, and steam them out when I get them, if it makes $40 difference! :p
  22. Woodtroll

    Ask a question, get an answer

    I've noticed lately that some sellers, particularly on Ebay, are charging $35-55 to ship larger "cowboy" size hats via USPS, claiming it is the size of the box that runs the price up. Not too long ago I received a fedora from Michael Gannon that ran, I think, about $15 to ship from the West...
  23. Woodtroll

    Akubra Overload

    Welcome to the Lounge. It is always encouraging to "meet" ladies who are interested in hats. The Akubra hats are a good choice - solid, economical hats. I have several myself. Let us know what your next purchase is! ;)
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