Alley Kat Hat Co

[tropicalbob]

Bob I decided to give it to Kurt aka bolthead. He has been a help to me and is a good friend. However......Kurt came to see me to take some pictures for Harvey. He knows my girl Lisa loved the hat. The hat found its way back home. Lisa will wear it tomorrow with her Roger Dalrtey fringe coat.

Is it a Roger Daltrey or a Neil Young Buffalo Springfield fringe?

 

[LuvMyMan]

The last word from Tim was, he is getting on with the hat he is making for Daniel. Not sure how much longer it will be as Tim has a lot of work on it that is time consuming. After the hat Esther made for me, (my own very first custom Fedora) this hat from Tim will round out what super great hats we will have in our home.

The main reason why I have been selecting Esther and Tim for making hats for us, the effort and quality they have put into what they make. I am sure other hatters make a great hat also, but so far, both Esther and Tim have shown some fantastic craftsmanship that you might not see any where else. Flawless workmanship.

Time gets busy with what he has going on making a hat for someone else, but touches bases to make his game plan for what you may want done. Checks back to ask questions as to the over view of what you want him to make, checks along the way to make sure he is doing what you want, and then finally shows what is ongoing. Esther does this as well. In how things can happen dealing with a service you know how some folks could just not care or be willing to keep checking to make sure everything is perfect. Tim is super about making you have what you want, the same again with Esther.

I can only thank Tim for how super he has been with words (and of course making sure he is paid for all the long hours and days he has to put into making a hat), but we do extend a great feeling of care, love and appreciation for everything.

 

[bolthead]

Harv, I finally was able to get some decent shots of your Lid......all I can say is, WOW! Also, if my head was 1 size larger, you wouldn't be getting this hat......lol'

 

[moontheloon]

gorgeous photos Kurt
superb work Tim
you are a lucky man Mr. Smith

 

[bolthead]

......a few more.

check out this "hand stitched" edge, no break in that stitching.

 

[Redfokker]

Harv, I finally was able to get some decent shots of your Lid......all I can say is, WOW! Also, if my head was 1 size larger, you wouldn't be getting this hat......lol'

More classic photos of a classy hat! Quite a treat.

 

[bolthead]

More classic photos of a classy hat! Quite a treat.

thanks

 

[bolthead]

gorgeous photos Kurt
superb work Tim
you are a lucky man Mr. Smith

appreciated

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Is it a Roger Daltrey or a Neil Young Buffalo Springfield fringe?

Actually......Buffalo Springfield.......oh Bob....Harvey's hat sits on top of your blocking!

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

I was supposed to get a surgery today and it got postponed in a 5 am notice. I get this done now on mid January. I hope to get a hat done for Cindy before I go. T-Bob.... I will ( this is taking forever. My keyboard keeps disappearing and I just ALWAYS have issues doing any posting even back spacing is an issue most of the time) bob I have you next in line. My email is rodmaker@ptd.net

It is the best way to reach me. Between keyboard issues and log in issues at times. It will be quicker. These simple words took almost 10 min.

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Real quick thank you all for the likes.....and supportive words.

 

[Frunobulax]

Best wishes on the surgery, Tim. Hope you get it done soon and recover quickly.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[1mach1]

Tim, beautiful work buddy.
I appreciate you working with me on this project.

Kurt, great photos buddy. Thank you!

 

[tropicalbob]

I was supposed to get a surgery today and it got postponed in a 5 am notice. I get this done now on mid January. I hope to get a hat done for Cindy before I go. T-Bob.... I will ( this is taking forever. My keyboard keeps disappearing and I just ALWAYS have issues doing any posting even back spacing is an issue most of the time) bob I have you next in line. My email is rodmaker@ptd.net

It is the best way to reach me. Between keyboard issues and log in issues at times. It will be quicker. These simple words took almost 10 min.

Tim, Mom and Dad taught me to wait my turn. Yeah, I'm looking forward to it, but there's NO RUSH. Get back to me when you're back in shape, and give it time to heal. All the best.

 

[tropicalbob]

Actually......Buffalo Springfield.......oh Bob....Harvey's hat sits on top of your blocking!

Y'know, if Harv's hat has been unfortunately stretched to alien proportions, I might be persuaded to take it off your hands.

 

[Gabe Long]

I believe it is just about time for another Alley Kat. Once Tim is all healed up I'm putting in another order. I've got 2 of these and I'm aching for a 3rd. Maybe something gray...

All things serve the Beam.

 

[LuvMyMan]

......a few more.

check out this "hand stitched" edge, no break in that stitching.

"And now you know the rest of the story"...as per the late great Paul Harvey! This is why you can pick super work finished on a worth having custom hat! So when you have a need, for a custom hat, who are you gonna call? NO...not Ghost Busters....TIM! I can also say you can do some super good choices if you contact our own Esther as well.

All you can really say about how super nice Tim's hats are is , "MEOW"! (Alley Kat) hehehe!

 

[LuvMyMan]

I was supposed to get a surgery today and it got postponed in a 5 am notice. I get this done now on mid January. I hope to get a hat done for Cindy before I go. T-Bob.... I will ( this is taking forever. My keyboard keeps disappearing and I just ALWAYS have issues doing any posting even back spacing is an issue most of the time) bob I have you next in line. My email is rodmaker@ptd.net

It is the best way to reach me. Between keyboard issues and log in issues at times. It will be quicker. These simple words took almost 10 min.

I wish so much that you will be able to finish our hat, but also Tim, that you don't suffer much. The issue medically you face is a hard one to do. The older we are the worse off that sort of damage hurts and of course takes longer to heal up. But there are some natural things to do in the way of helping you cope with the pain and discomfort you will have to endure. Some damned strong Scotch is one of them....and you know my other suggestion....haha....hahaha. You have our prayers for sure already! Gotta LOVE you for all you have done for us and everyone else!

 

[LuvMyMan]

I believe it is just about time for another Alley Kat. Once Tim is all healed up I'm putting in another order. I've got 2 of these and I'm aching for a 3rd. Maybe something gray...

All things serve the Beam.

For a long time gray was blah to us...but now...gray has some very nice appeal in a custom hat. We have one custom hat that is actually silverbelly but looks gray due to the ribbon and bow on it, and then the edge of the brim is bound with a mellow colored yellow....sort of a faint yellow and it looks vintage as all hell!

 

[LuvMyMan]

......a few more.

check out this "hand stitched" edge, no break in that stitching.

Geez ol Pete, I forgot to make mention, that stitching....like a Machine Gun! I have to warn you if you have anyone else do some stitching it will not be done by hand.....and to be as accurate as this....yep...Machine Gun....rapid fire and NO miss.!

Over the Holiday we had Daniel's hat out from Tim, and just looked at it wondering how anyone could hand stitch that nice. I sew shoe soles on vintage shoes or to just do a repair once in a while. I use the same method as Tim does on his hat brims. I could NEVER duplicate his spacing or neatness. It is almost insanely beautiful work.