Montecristi Panama Hats We ordered are on the way.

[SHARPETOYS]

I heard that alot of the hats we have ordered from PanamaBob are in or on the way.

Great news for us Montecristi hat lovers. :cheers1: Root Beer
Regards,

Sharpey :cool2: :cool2:

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Some will be mailed out today!! Your wait is almost over!!

 

[scotrace]

My wait is over

Mine came today.

 

[Winkydink]

mine came today,

thank you sharpey... :beer: diet coke.

 

[Canadave]

Mine came today.

And...???


David

 

[scotrace]

I had to fire her

And...???

Wore it to the office this afternoon. One of the clerks here said "you're the guy on my suntan lotion bottle."
Of course, had I thought fast, i would have said, "that's mighty big talk from the woman in the Maxwell House commercials."
I'm surprised at the weave. Much finer than anticipated. I'm going to do a little reshaping as it got smushed in transit a bit, and I'm on the hunt for a better ribbon.
I'm pleased with it!
I like the one you've been showing us, Dave. When I get another, finer weave hat, it goes straight to Art.
I'm pleased to have a hat like this.

 

[Winkydink]

and????

it fits great wearing it right now. took it out into the back yard for a test run. suddenly all the squirrels started laughing and threw their nuts at me, so i had to make a dash inside.

how can i wear a panama hat in vermont?

w.

 

[jamespowers]

It never gets warm in Vermont?
Sounds like something out of a Newhart episode.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Winkydink]

hot

sometimes it gets real hot up here. mid 80's. each summer has one or two or three days when it is in the 90's. yeah i know in texas it gets so hot you can.... :cool2: :kick: :cool2:

w.

 

[jamespowers]

Well then, you have to tell those squirrels to got to some place hot. Wear the Panama on those days that are warm and even on those days that are just mildly warm.
I have worn my panamas out here at least a dozen time already. The cat takes care of the squirrels.

Regards to all,

J

 

[scotrace]

Attack That Rascal

Just finished ironing the brim flat on mine. Makes a huge difference. Cotton hanky between the iron and the brim, and steam setting.

 

[gandydancer]

Monticristi arrived

Mine showed up today (Tue May 10th).

Fabulous straw even on this low end hat. I see why monti's are prized.

The brim was a bit wavy from the packing. A hit with the iron betwen two kitchen towels took care of that.

I immediately abandoned the included hat band and put a peated navy band on it. Looks great.

A hint: I have already noticed that the brim flops up in the wind. Snapping it down all the way around seems to take care of that problem quite well.

I am completely satisfied with this hat for the money. It only needs an Art Fawcett block and a good quality sweatband to be a high dollar hat. Not bad for $46 with shipping.

My thanks to Panama Bob for giving us such a great deal.

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Glad you liked your hat

thank you sharpey... :beer: diet coke.

I'm glad you liked your Montecristi Panama hat. Even the less costly ones are very nice aren't they!!

Sharpey

 

[scotrace]

Yup

I'm glad you liked your Montecristi Panama hat. Even the less costly ones are very nice aren't they!!

That's the surprising thing - people who admire this new Montecristi are amazed at how fine the weave is. I tell them, 'you should see the really nice ones! Like handkerchief linen.'

Yesterday was a new barb thrown at me - Atticus Finch. I guess there are worse things.

 

[Canadave]

...Fabulous straw even on this low end hat. I see why monti's are prized...I am completely satisfied with this hat for the money. It only needs an Art Fawcett block and a good quality sweatband to be a high dollar hat. Not bad for $46 with shipping.

My thanks to Panama Bob for giving us such a great deal.

I agree. I got mine yesterday and wore it to walk the dog today. Robert wasn't too happy with the block when he received it, and offered to pay for a reblock. Too generous... I told him to just send it to me...I'd work on it if need be. It's no "Art" block, and the sweat is inexpensive, but again...for the price I'm happy.

The included black elastic ribbon is too small for this 63cm hat, so Robert included some kind of adjustable, woven band. I've emailed him for info on this band, but he's on a school trip until tomorrow. It seems to be made of animal hair...reminds me of a cowboy motif. It's not bad, but I gotta find a nice ribbon.

Anyone else receive theirs yet who hasn't reported on it?

David

 

[jamespowers]

I agree. I got mine yesterday and wore it to walk the dog today.

We need pictures of that hat. You can wear it or the dog can. I need pictures of the dog wearing it though.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Canadave]

We need pictures of that hat...

OK, here are some quick shots.

"Optimo Royale" block needs a bit more work...

Here's the adjustable "ribbon"...Robert replied and said it is horsehair.

A closer view...

David

 

[Richard]

horsehair

i think i like that better than the black ribbon look. Kind of friendlier, more adventure style. I tried the black ribbon look for a few days but decided I liked just a thin strand of woven leather from an old bolo tie better. But I think i'd prefer the horsehair to the black leather. to me, the silk ribbon just seems too dressy for my purposes. I want to looka bit rougher.

 

[jamespowers]

That looks pretty good. I kind of like the horse hair as well. I didn't realize it had so many colors woven in. Geez, I missed the boat on that one. I will have to jump on the next deal. Oh Panamabob......

Regards to all,

J

P.S. No pictures of the dog and its new hat?

 

[Panamabob]

Sorry JP,

The powers that be have stated that I shan't post any more classifieds.


Also, one of our lovely members has put a chargeback against his credit card payment, not only causing consternation, but truly showing me what impatience and imprudence can do to a man...and, oh yeah, costing us about $20.00 in bank fees. A hearty thank you to you, and you know who you are.