Stetson in Pompei.

[riccardo]

Hi to all,
i know that this could be the wrong forum to tell this, but there is the story:
...anyone could remember that I have an Stetson 3xBeaver western hat; I was looking for a light color felt hat for spring weather then I cut the brims of my Stetson and I 've reshaped it into a fedora shape.
Now it is very similar to an OR, it has not the brim edge, but it is, now, quite a nice hat.
The last wednesday me and my wife are been in Rome for a job meeting, and then we went in Pompei,the city near Napels (Napoli) buried by the Vesusio eruption on 70's Before Christ.
I wore my stetson in a very beautiful sunny day, it work very well, it keeps the sun far from my eyes and my nose!
Where I was there,my friends, I've thought to you, I've taken some photo that i would like show to you:
Here are they:

This is the rest of Pompei with the Vesuvio

This is the rest of an living in Pompei person that was buried by the lava during the euption.

This one is the faun face into the " Faun's house":

This one is a little cruel, I leave only the link, it show the face of the man buried by the magma, it is a close image!!!!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a225/riccardofulgoni/ScavidiPompeiMarzo2006009.jpg

My stetson worked very well, thanks to you and your knowledge.

These pics are a gift for you, my friends.

If anyone is interested I've more of these,mail me for other pics.

Best wishes.
Riccardo

 

[RBH]

Thanks Riccardo !!

Great pics..
Please show us a few pics of you in your stetson.

 

[tonyb]

That's great, Riccardo. Thanks for posting it. Now (to second RBH), how about a picture of you in your Stetson, with the volcano in the background?

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Ah, Pompei; one of my favorite places; so solemn, so beautiful.
Great photos, and I must agree with everyone else. As J. Peterman said, "I'm afraid I really need to see that hat."

 

[Kaleponi Craig]

Great photos, Ricardo, thanks. I was in Pompei in 1977 and thought it was an extraordinary place. So where is the photo of the man in the Stetson?...KC

 

[John in Covina]

The Last Days of Pompei!

Hi Mr. Ric!

Great shots of the Last Day of Pompei! This is one for the "Steamer Trunk" or "Display Case" section, maybe.

Where is Riccardo and familia in those pictures? Where is the Stetson?!

 

[riccardo]

Ok ok...here am I.

Hi guys,
are you sure to see me in my stetson...are you really sure?

Ok,here am I:

Don't judge my face, but only my hat!!!
What about it?
...in this pics I'm very tired...

Best regards.
Riccardo.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Hi guys,
are you sure to see me in my stetson...are you really sure?

Don't judge my face, but only my hat!!!
What about it?
...in this pics I'm very tired...

Best regards.
Riccardo.

Che Bello Ragazzo! Con un bella fedora!
You wear it well, my friend and it is a very nice hat and suit! Bravo!

 

[Mr Nick]

Great pix! Great Hat!

Riccardo,
Thanks for sharing your travels and your hat with us! Pompeii is a great place to put things into perspective. Nothing like a great hat to remind us to enjoy life while we have it! Your look great in your hat, even when you're tired!:eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

Great Pictures Riccardo !

You look great Riccardo !!!
Thanks for posting your pic!
We love seeing these great Stetsons, {also the people that wear them!}

THANKS!!!!!!

 

[John in Covina]

Hoohray!

Riccardo! Very good picture!

 

[Russ]

That settles it

After seeing that photo I think my next project will be converting a light colored cowboy hat into a fedora, too. I bet they are easier to acquire than Open Roads and Stratoliners right now. Great job!

 

[riccardo]

Good idea.

After seeing that photo I think my next project will be converting a light colored cowboy hat into a fedora, too. I bet they are easier to acquire than Open Roads and Stratoliners right now. Great job!

Good idea,Russ.
To reshape my stetson was quite easy, I think I've done a good job.
I've cut the brim, pounced a few with sand paper, brush...with a lot of steam I've reshaped the crown....
I'm happy of my job.
That was my first experience.

Best regards.
Riccardo.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

If only those poor ancient Pompeiians had been wearing fedoras, they could have kept the ash from getting into their hair.