Straw Hat Day

[Dewhurst]

I suppose the less drastically changable weather of the US allows rules like that to work better than in the UK.

This would make a great joke here in the South of the US of A.

May 15th is another one of those days that is a really bad rule of thumb unless you live in a few specific locations (like... maybe California?). I only have one straw hat at any one time due to how little use it gets around here.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

...(why does hatwearing have to be such an expensive hobby :rage: ?).

If you think this hobby is expensive, try collecting old cars.

 

[David V]

It's only the 14th but 68 and sunny so I wore one today. The forecast for tomorrow is rain.

 

[avedwards]

This would make a great joke here in the South of the US of A.

May 15th is another one of those days that is a really bad rule of thumb unless you live in a few specific locations (like... maybe California?). I only have one straw hat at any one time due to how little use it gets around here.

Well you have a bigger country than we do, so maybe the straw hat rule applies in some areas and not others?

 

[scottyrocks]

Basically, here in NY, on that day, if the breeze is not cool enough to excessively chill my head, then its warm enough to wear a straw.

 

[TopGumby]

I nice turn of events. My Akubra Capricorn arrived on the doorstep today, and I mentally prepared myself to suffer until Father's Day, as the lid is a gift from the wife and kids for that occasion.

I decided to take out my frustration on the lawn, and lo and behold, my two sons come to me in mid-mow, bearing the hat in hands. My bride had decided that in view of the expected balmy weather, and probably with the silly notion in her head that I'd mope until June 21st if made to wait, had opened the box.

I'm now set for Straw Hat Day, even if the straw is ersatz. I chose the plastic Akubra for the ability to have a hat with the look of a Milan straw that can laugh at our frequent Northwest showers.

I hereby declare tomorrow Straw or Plastic Made in China but Assembled in Australia Hat Day.

 

[Dixon Cannon]

I appreciate the reminder and any input from a new member willing to contribute. We don't need too much reminding here in the Valley of the Sun where the temp is 104F degrees today! I started sporting my favorite Stetson 'Gordon' in April and it already has a sweat ring!

Hey.. and I'm wearing a white suit now too - so there!

-dixon cannon

 

[CRH]

If you think this hobby is expensive, try collecting old cars.

I here old 'corporate jets' are a good deal these days .

 

[Barrelhouse]

Happy Straw Hat Day to all!!!

Rain, rain go away.....sadly it looks like it will be at least next week before I can break out the straws in earnest.

 

[Torpedo]

Although the temperatures are certainly warmer, I am still wearing my felts - the lighter ones, mainly. I try to adjourn the straws in favour of the felts because I like the latter better. Straw time will come, too - to each its own.

 

[carouselvic]

Cavanagh Milan today.

 

[dhermann1]

It's that day!

OK, guys, let's see the boaters, skimmers, panamas, Milans, etc., etc.
I'm sporting my PanamaBob today.

 

[dhermann1]

Wearing my Panama Bob Panama today!

 

[Fletch]

I'll have to confine my straw hatting indoors today. We're expecting cats & dogs (the meteorological variety).

 

[Bruce Wayne]

it is raining here as well. although i did just get back from optimo with a black & a blue milans. they are dressed the same from the outside right down to the brim binding & the ribbons could be cousins.

 

[duggap]

Dang, I'm with you guys. Here in Chattanooga it was a rainy day and so is the weekend. Guess I will have to wait until next week.[huh]

 

[scottyrocks]

I wore my new straw today. And I was the only one who knew the cosmic significance of it.

 

[Dewhurst]

Well you have a bigger country than we do, so maybe the straw hat rule applies in some areas and not others?

Most probably.

 

[Neil]

PB wide-brim, Optimo blocked today. Then semi-calado, Batsakes block this evening at an outdoor cafe.
The wide brim doesn't snap, but it sure is nice.

 

[irb]

Nice hat!

I think May 15 must be Straw Hat Day because that's the day my very first Panama showed up in the mail. I'll hopefully have some photos later but my Super Fino from Panama Bob arrived yesterday and I am ecstatic about it. It's perfect.

In truth I wasn't here for its delivery so my girlfriend and I had to go down to the post office today to get; I was convinced it'd be too small, but it's exactly what I was hoping for. Still, I like that it showed up on Straw Hat Day. *grin*