Just acquired my Crown Jewel.
Beyond a Grail, to me.
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It really is quite a stunning hat. Only problem is that now you have that out of your system it's onwards to the next grail...Just acquired my Crown Jewel.
Beyond a Grail, to me.
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Still, I feel oddly satisfied [emoji18]It really is quite a stunning hat. Only problem is that now you have that out of your system it's onwards to the next grail...
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket. 
Nice one!
Another great score Michael! It looks like a very old one to me. Congratulations!
I was watching that auction. Nice hat!!
A great one Michael! Never heard of the name Humming Bird in hats. I suspect it might be older but it reminds me of my Carlsbad which dates 1940 - 1943. I will be interested in hearing your impressions on the felt. My Carlsbad is almost too soft for it's size.
That is a very beautiful hat, Max. We'll get you into the homburg nation yet!Bought this today from our own @Frunobulax. Hey, what does Frunobulax mean anyway, Jim?
Jim had originally posted it on ebay, and we found out we were each other through questions and answers about the hat. He asked me if I knew he couldn't send it to Mexico, and when I gave him my brother-in-law's Texas address he said "Jeez, Max, it's Fruno", hahahaha.
Anyway, I finally got to hear Jim's voice over the phone. He was one of the Loungers whose voice I have been curious to hear.
I mostly called him to listen to his voice, but I used wanting to ask why he would sell such an uncommon hat as an excuse. [emoji2]
So far I've heard Jim's, Bowen's, Vic's (gunloader56), Moon's (beautiful, deep voice. I told him he should sing, in addition to playing the drums), Alan's (through a wonderful recording in a video on his site, where he talks about his equally wonderful astronomy hobby), Daniel's, when he visited, and Justin's.
I wonder if Stefan has an accent when he speaks English. You certainly wouldn't think so from how well he writes it. Then again, I don't have an accent when I "hear myself" think in English, but I certainly have one when I listen to a recording. To my ear, not quite Mexican, but not quite American, either. Mostly I just stall when I can't think of a word fast enough.
I would like to hear Brent's and other's voices, too.
Anyway, here's the hat. I really like the heathered blue felt. Jim says it's missing the liner, but I still love it.
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You have an accent, but certainly not heavy.Bought this today from our own @Frunobulax. Hey, what does Frunobulax mean anyway, Jim?
Jim had originally posted it on ebay, and we found out we were each other through questions and answers about the hat. He asked me if I knew he couldn't send it to Mexico, and when I gave him my brother-in-law's Texas address he said "Jeez, Max, it's Fruno", hahahaha.
Anyway, I finally got to hear Jim's voice over the phone. He was one of the Loungers whose voice I have been curious to hear.
I mostly called him to listen to his voice, but I used wanting to ask why he would sell such an uncommon hat as an excuse. [emoji2]
So far I've heard Jim's, Bowen's, Vic's (gunloader56), Moon's (beautiful, deep voice. I told him he should sing, in addition to playing the drums), Alan's (through a wonderful recording in a video on his site, where he talks about his equally wonderful astronomy hobby), Daniel's, when he visited, and Justin's.
I wonder if Stefan has an accent when he speaks English. You certainly wouldn't think so from how well he writes it. Then again, I don't have an accent when I "hear myself" think in English, but I certainly have one when I listen to a recording. To my ear, not quite Mexican, but not quite American, either. Mostly I just stall when I can't think of a word fast enough.
I would like to hear Brent's and other's voices, too.
Anyway, here's the hat. I really like the heathered blue felt. Jim says it's missing the liner, but I still love it.
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Ah! I get it! I was pronouncing it wrong in my head. [emoji2]
