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[Willebe]

So long as there is another pay check as well, I can keep doing this - until my wife Intervenes.

It is all about timing. I've gotten the stink eye a couple of times lately, but if I play my cards I know I will be able to expand the collection just a bit. What makes it difficult is seeing all these great looking hats these other people are buying. It keeps the want meter pegged in the red. Too many expensive hobbies.

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[Redfokker]

It is all about timing. I've gotten the stink eye a couple of times lately, but if I play my cards I know I will be able to expand the collection just a bit. What makes it difficult is seeing all these great looking hats these other people are buying. It keeps the want meter pegged in the red. Too many expensive hobbies.

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+1 True dat!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks you guys, I really did not expose the band to any steam I was holding the hat upside down, sort of like palming a basketball, only on the inside. I tried the Lexol thing, to no avail.......

If you are convinced it is not from being hit with steam & just something on the sweat then use Fiebing's Glycerin Bar soap. Be sure & get the bar not the aerosol spray. Most saddle shops or boot shops will carry it or you can buy it from Amazon.

 

[Frunobulax]

It is all about timing. I've gotten the stink eye a couple of times lately, but if I play my cards I know I will be able to expand the collection just a bit. What makes it difficult is seeing all these great looking hats these other people are buying. It keeps the want meter pegged in the red. Too many expensive hobbies.

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Just keep 'em coming. Eventually she'll get overwhelmed and give up.


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[Willebe]

Just keep 'em coming. Eventually she'll get overwhelmed and give up.


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Will she give up on the hat hobby or the having a husband hobby?

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[Frunobulax]

Will she give up on the hat hobby or the having a husband hobby?

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So far, every time mine's left the house, she's come back.


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[moontheloon]

Just keep 'em coming. Eventually she'll get overwhelmed and give up.


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I have them delivered to the studio or my moms house then bring them in when everyone is in bed

there are so many boxes that it is hard to tell when a new one arrives

 

[FedOregon]

I have them delivered to the studio or my moms house then bring them in when everyone is in bed

there are so many boxes that it is hard to tell when a new one arrives

Me too. I just throw new hats in the rotation and rarely does MrsFed say anything except to tell me how good I look. But she got tired of all the boxes and said I needed to get a big hat stand... now there's a retail store hat stand in the living room that is full with the 35 spots all covered up. Some spots have 2 hats balanced on them...

 

[Jeremy T Garner]

Me too. I just throw new hats in the rotation and rarely does MrsFed say anything except to tell me how good I look. But she got tired of all the boxes and said I needed to get a big hat stand... now there's a retail store hat stand in the living room that is full with the 35 spots all covered up. Some spots have 2 hats balanced on them...

I have them delivered to the studio or my moms house then bring them in when everyone is in bed

there are so many boxes that it is hard to tell when a new one arrives

I have been able to get away with much of that with my firearms collection as I have so many that she really has no clue what's new or not. Sadly my hat collection is so small she will definitely notice. I think I need to work on that small part...

 

[Bob Roberts]

Simple. No more hats? No new shoes or handbags.

 

[Frunobulax]

I currently generate extra $$ selling things on eBay. That's my hat fund. So I have my own little sandbox to play in.


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[Jeremy T Garner]

I currently generate extra $$ selling things on eBay. That's my hat fund. So I have my own little sandbox to play in.


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I tried that for awhile and I always have a problem with the selling part lol!

 

[Windsock8e]

I currently generate extra $$ selling things on eBay. That's my hat fund. So I have my own little sandbox to play in.


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I have taken to selling (or saying I am selling) my stingy brim hats (a hat is a hat at this stage, but I think she is getting wise to the brim distinction).

 

[Windsock8e]

Simple. No more hats? No new shoes or handbags.

I think I am going to start a separate topic "Schemes you use to justify your expanding hat collection to your other half" so as to free up this thread.

 

[Fedoras4Life]

Hello,
Does anyone know where I can get a brass band block?

 

[wcbrown]

If you are convinced it is not from being hit with steam & just something on the sweat then use Fiebing's Glycerin Bar soap. Be sure & get the bar not the aerosol spray. Most saddle shops or boot shops will carry it or you can buy it from Amazon.

Thanks I'll give that a shot. As far as pictures I'm no good at that at all, honestly I don't believe you would see much just the faded Akubra print

 

[Frunobulax]

I tried that for awhile and I always have a problem with the selling part lol!

I'm currently liquidating my childhood hoard of stuff, and my vinyl collection. I've unloaded about 100 LPs so far. That and scouring sales for vintage hats to sell.


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[Celia]

Simple. No more hats? No new shoes or handbags.

I definitely have more hats than shoes and handbags combined... But maybe I am not your average woman. I just don't understand why these loungers' wives aren't happy that their husbands love hats so much.

 

[Willebe]

I definitely have more hats than shoes and handbags combined... But maybe I am not your average woman. I just don't understand why these loungers' wives aren't happy that their husbands love hats so much.

Like most things, it is the amount of money spent. My wife doesn't see the interest. She about fell over when I bought my second bicycle. If you need one, then you need two. I always figure it is better than spending it on other unhealthy and less stylish things.

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[Jeremy T Garner]

So I received my vintage Etchison Texan model fedora and it truly was in remarkable shape! Plus there was some cool history inside the box. That is until my dumb a$! Got a hold of it! Sadly as I tried it on the sweatband tore almost all the way across on one side It was a little snug but not bad and I was gentle with it. My question is can anything be done to patch this? Is it ok to still wear the hat even with the tear? Should I send it to Mike at NW hats or John Penman for a spiff and touch up?