Greetings...

[Bammac]

Gentleman, (and, as I have just recently noticed, Ladies)

I have been lurking for quite some time, and thought I would at last say hello.
Reading your posts on vintage hats has brought back memories of my childhood in the S.F. Bay Area.

My mother, a native New Yorker, used to be addicted to Garage Sales and shopping second hand stores (this would be about '66 to '69). Whenever she came across a fedora she would force it onto me and make me wear it as long as we were there, because it brought back memories for her. She would try to convince me to allow her to purchase it for me, and I would sullenly and firmly refuse.

Seeing the hats in this forum, and what is offered on the Bay, I now realize I turned down a sizable fortune in what were likely some of the best quality hats I will ever see again.

It's enough to make me weep.

Pleased to make your aquaintance,
Bam

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Bammac, It's never too late to repent. Welcome, glad to have you here!

 

[ScionPI2005]

Welcome Bammac! As J.T. said, start up your collection now and all shall be forgiven! lol

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Bam,

Welcome aboard! I too lament the loss of many treasures: my great-grandfather's silk top hat, his bow ties, his original Aloha shirts. As well, some of MY hats that I have parted with - knowingly and unwittingly - along the way. But such is life...

One of the nice things about this board is its ability to bring back said memories, usually of a pleasant nature! Stick around, it's a nice journey.

Lucky

 

[Bammac]

Thank You...

...and, yes, I have begun my hat collecting. I have seen a few hats in here taken from me by wiser bidders. I have tried putting my head in a vice all night as well, to get down to a size that would allow me to purchase hats in my price range. (It doesnt work). I have taken a few good hats, in my clumsy and bludgening bidding style...but,oh....what might have been....

Bam

 

[surely]

hiya.....

 

[carter]

Gentleman, (and, as I have just recently noticed, Ladies)

Welcome. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.

I have been lurking for quite some time, and thought I would at last say hello.

You may never lurk again.

Reading your posts on vintage hats has brought back memories of my childhood in the S.F. Bay Area.

A veritable hotbed of loungers.

My mother, a native New Yorker, used to be addicted to Garage Sales and shopping second hand stores (this would be about '66 to '69).

She'd be in good company here!

Whenever she came across a fedora she would force it onto me and make me wear it as long as we were there, because it brought back memories for her.

They must have been very pleasant memories for her as they are for many on this forum.

She would try to convince me to allow her to purchase it for me, and I would sullenly and firmly refuse.

A wise and charitable woman and a stubborn child.
I'm certain some of us can identify with that.

Seeing the hats in this forum, and what is offered on the Bay, I now realize I turned down a sizable fortune in what were likely some of the best quality hats I will ever see again.

It's enough to make me weep.

Missed opportunities, certainly, but fortune may smile on you yet.

Pleased to make your aquaintance,
Bam

Pleased to meet you as well. :fedora:

 

[indycop]

Hello Bammac, Welcome!

 

[fatwoul]

Hello Bam.

 

[Razzman]

Welcome to the FL Bammac. You'll find friendly folks here willing to share a wealth of information.

 

[RBH]

Welcome my friend!!!!
Glad you are with us!!!!!!

 

[Bammac]

Thanks again,

...for the hospitality. I just managed to snag what looks to be a VERY nice
Adam fedora off of OFAS...hope I didnt step on any toes, but that kind of gray is a favorite of mine!

Bam

 

[ScionPI2005]

...for the hospitality. I just managed to snag what looks to be a VERY nice
Adam fedora off of OFAS...hope I didnt step on any toes, but that kind of gray is a favorite of mine!

Bam

Do post some pictures when you get it; we never get tired of looking at hats here!

 

[deelovely]

Hey Bam! Welcome!

 

[Bammac]

Thanks, DeeLovely...

Love the Avatar!

"I'm not bad...I'm just drawn that way...."

Bam