I just knew there had to be a place like this...

[tin_foil_fez]

Just wanted to shout at everyone and say hello.

I was searching for hat forums the other day and this one didin't turn up... But somehow I stumbled on your forum yesterday while searching on Google for something else and have been reading through all the threads ever since.

I was really hoping to find an active hat forum like this one. I've been on the fringe of being a regular hat wearer for some time, and own a couple cheaper felt fedoras--one stingy brimmed that I wear snapped up and one wide brimmed. I also have a cheap straw stingy that I wear damned near every time I leave the house. So hanging out in a place like this, I'm hoping I can learn something about what a good hat looks like, so I might buy one or two. I'm particularly interested in scoring a vintage hat or two.

And since I really like these two cheap felts I have, but detest the sweat bands, I think I might replace them with leather bands. I've been doing some scouring of this forum and one other over the last few days and I think I've found the information I need to do it, that and replacing the grosgrain ribbon. So I've taken quite a shine to the hat thing recently. Oh, and I just bought some racks off eflay to hang them on. Space for nine on the wall.

And... I'm reading quite an interesting book I picked up at Borders the other day. Hatless JACK--The President, the Fedora, and the History of an American Style.

So I'll end it this way. I live in West Central Florida, married, 43, overweight, house husband, I play the drums.

Pleased to make your acquatance...

 

[Jake]

Welcome to the lounge Jake.....have a drink and enjoy....one of the other Jakes:cheers1:

 

[Bebop]

Thats what we need. Another Jake. Welcome to the Lounge :cheers1: . I recently (about a year) became an everyday hat wearer and was quite happy to find this forum also. You will find many things here including non-hat related topics. There seems to be a somewhat verifiable expert on just about any subject you bring up but when it comes to hats, there is not a better place to gather information and ask what you thought was a stupid question without feeling too stupid. Welcome.

 

[tin_foil_fez]

Ahh, but I doubt there is another jake here. I'm unique.

 

[Scuffy]

I'm actually a Jake, well a Jacob but I go by Jake. Welcome to the board!

 

[Jake]

Actually I'm not a Jake that's just my lounge name.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Jakes Alive!

Welcome "Another Jake". I've lost count. Is it Three Jakes, Two Jakes? Any One-eyed Jakes?

Anyway, it's nice to meet you. I'm fairly new to the hat thing myself. Like you, I had some cheapies and came here to educate myself. I've learned quite a bit in a short period of time, and I've found a great place to hang out. (and some nice hats, too)
Cheerio! :beer:

 

[Prairie Shade]

I'm Jack - You know as in male Donkey

Welcome aboard mate!!! Be careful or you'll become addicted. Theres no going back once you take that first hit. You should see my closet.

 

[riccardo]

Welcome, "another jake".
Enjoy this forum!
Riccardo.

 

[Art Fawcett]

Welcome Jake..pull up a chair & enjoy when you can.
Cheers

 

[Mycroft]

Welcome, to the Lounge, as I fellow Floridian, I feel obligated to ask wondering how did you fare in Wilma? Also, any hat shops you can recomend up by you? This one is on me. :cheers1:

 

[Siirous]

I can't speak for another jake...

But with only Wilma rolling through it's been a lot easier than last year's 4 in a row! Hope all you other Fla loungers made it through the same :cheers1:

Sincerely,
Rob

 

[Mycroft]

But with only Wilma rolling through it's been a lot easier than last year's 4 in a row! Hope all you other Fla loungers made it through the same :cheers1:

Sincerely,
Rob

Down South we are still recovering, but moving with good speed. Thanks for asking. :cheers1:

 

[matei]

Welcome to the 'lounge!

This forum is a great example of the positive influence of the Internet. I have found out so much useful information here from the knowledgeable members that it has been a life-changing experience!

 

[Biltmore Bob]

Welcome Jake...

I'm not a Jake, I'm more of a Jack...as in Jack-Ass...with emphasis on the 'Ass'.

Some folks would add 'Hole' to the end of that.

 

[tin_foil_fez]

No problems with the storm here. I'm up near St. Pete. As far as local shops, everytime I try to visit one, they are closed. I've bought all of my hats either on the road or on the net.