Panama Hat Thread

[Frunobulax]

The furthest north we will be is Venice and Madrid. Might be a bit cool there, but I think I will want the straw for Sevilla (later in the trip). As for rain, I always bring a tilley mesh hat (actually got a new tilley "mash-up" last summer) when I travel with a straw hat. (such a pain to try to travel with two hats that one 'doesn't want to get crushed)

With respect to eating with a knife - after being laughed at by colleagues in London back in the '80's for my "American shuffle" of switching the knife and fork in my hands after cutting each bite of meat, I converted to the "fork in the left, knife in the right, use your left hand to put food in your mouth" approach. My wife doesn't like it, so I generally slip out of that a few weeks after returning home.

And, of course, I avoid the biggest "American giveaway" for a man - I don't wear shorts. I figure it is the least I can do for the good of humanity.

(and don't even get me started on man-capris)

The knife is for your peas, right?

 

[dnjan]

The knife is for your peas, right?

No - for those I set the fork down on the table, put the peas (one at a time - I'm not that good yet) on the handle, and hit the tines so that the peas shoot into the air. I then catch them in my mouth.
(knife remains in my right hand)

 

[Frunobulax]

No - for those I set the fork down on the table, put the peas (one at a time - I'm not that good yet) on the handle, and hit the tines so that the peas shoot into the air. I then catch them in my mouth.
(knife remains in my right hand)

I need to have dinner with you.

 

[Dreamofgilgamesh]

A picture of my Mexican panama, i bought it in a little town in the Yucatan last year. This year it's reappeared in the jungle in Costa Rica.

 

[tropicalbob]

A picture of my Mexican panama, i bought it in a little town in the Yucatan last year. This year it's reappeared in the jungle in Costa Rica.

Nice photo! I thought for a moment it was a picture of Malcolm Lowry.

 

[Rick Blaine]

As Panama season approaches, I knew I didn't need another straw, but this one looked so sweet and sharp (and at a gr8 price) that I couldn't help myself. You understand. eh?

You DO? Well explain it to my wife!
Just kidding, I have a few Shudde felts so I thought to balance it out with a Panama. The weave is so tight that you could tote water in it, a little steam to dip the brim fore and aft and put a pinch in the front of the crown and I'll be ready for Panama season!

 

[alanfgag]

Looks nice!

 

[Bob Roberts]

As Panama season approaches, I knew I didn't need another straw, but this one looked so sweet and sharp (and at a gr8 price) that I couldn't help myself. You understand. eh?

You DO? Well explain it to my wife!
Just kidding, I have a few Shudde felts so I thought to balance it out with a Panama. The weave is so tight that you could tote water in it, a little steam to dip the brim fore and aft and put a pinch in the front of the crown and I'll be ready for Panama season!

Yes and some pics please when your done?

 

[mikespens]

TOTALLY understand. What a beaut!

 

[RJR]

That is a real beauty.

 

[barrowjh]

Nice snag, Greg!

 

[vmtrevino2]

I awoke this morning to find my monticristi smashed on the couch. [emoji33] [emoji24] I was a little under the bourbon [emoji44] last night and fell asleep on the couch for a little while before getting up to go to bed. My only guess is that it fell from the top of the backrest and got crushed under my legs and I didn't notice until this morning. I felt a little nauseous but luckily with a little water and blow dryer I was able to fix it. Whew[emoji29]

"Set 'em up Joe"

 

[Frunobulax]

Good save.


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[vmtrevino2]

"Set 'em up Joe"

 

[Frunobulax]

Mudbugs? I'll pick up some Abitas and be right over!!


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[vmtrevino2]

The glue under the ribbon was disconnected when I smashed my hat and now the ribbon keeps rising up showing the stiching underneath. Anyone know if there is a certain type of glue I need to use to not damage the straw? To me it looks like standard glue from a glue gun.

"Set 'em up Joe"

 

[hatsRme]

Double sided tape is an easier approach, VM.

 

[AndyR]

To me it looks like standard glue from a glue gun.

At one point, I did see a video at PHD that showed them attaching the ribbon with a standard hot melt glue gun. hatsRme has a good idea though. I'd probably try the tape first.

 

[hatsRme]

I've tried both methods. Stick with the tape. Pun always intended, and the tape is a much better way.

 

[RJR]

I've tried both methods. Stick with the tape. Pun always intended, and the tape is a much better way.

I agree.