Vintage Silhouettes Custom Hats - Official Affiliate Thread

[emigran]

A tip 'o the Hat, maestro...!!!

 

[RJR]

Congrats Art,not everyone can follow their dream.

 

[Art Fawcett]

Congrats Art,not everyone can follow their dream.

I'm completely aware of that Sir, which is just one of the reasons for my gratitude. Cheers!!!

 

[FedOregon]

Cheers, Art!

 

[Redfokker]

Yay! Stay healthy and active, making hats for all of us. You will live to a ripe old age!

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thanks Red & Fed, I can't wait for the next chapter

 

[belfastboy]

Congrats Art, I will be in your neck of the woods this coming May and plan to drop in and work with you in person to select my next hat......plus a bit of Rogue River Blue cheese and a dollop of Shakespeare!

 

[Art Fawcett]

C'mon down Sir, or is that up? I should be settled in the new shop by then.

 

[Andykev]

I hadn't noticed St,,, good catch. I feel like I've been here forever gents. I was invited by MK in Aug 2003 but had to wait until my father passed in November to actually join as I was traveling every other week from San Fran to Oregon to help care for him ( dementia) . Now, this is my extended family. This is the place I first asked if I should start making hats for the public, where my first design was posted and was sold out in 36 hours, the first taste of what could happen when you follow your dreams. Yes, I had always wanted to have a hat shop when I retired the first time, had collected ribbons and equipment for 15 yrs prior to retiring from my Masonry career, but until the Lounge came around it was only my dream, not reality. Now, I can barely remember those days, the transition from being known for my stonework to being known for my hats was so natural. Who knew? I owe my career to this great place. Nobody would have ever heard of me and my passion had it not been for the guys here and I have tried every day for the last 11 years to make my work worthy of the trust placed in me. Here's to another 13 years!!!!

Art, it's been 14 years... what a journey! It all started with a "COW"..and (for me) early Ebay hunting (back when vintage quality could be had for $50-$100, before the good stuff dried up). And from Crockett to Rodeo, and beyond (for you). I do miss those El Sol lunches. This place inspired my trip to Chicago to visit Optimo. I made some good friends there. It's not all about the hat, it's more, it's the friends here on the Lounge. Some are no longer here, sadly. But, at least YOU are still in my "speed dial"

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thanks Kev, it's been a journey. It's good to have friends

 

[belfastboy]

C'mon down Sir, or is that up? I should be settled in the new shop by then.

Its about a 13 hour drive straight down the I-5. We used to stay in the City camp ground in Grants Pass but it has a large homeless population now and a bit too rough around the edges for us. Will be searching for an RV park closer to Medford.

 

[Art Fawcett]

The Jackson county Fairgrounds now has an RV park open to the public but have no info on it for you. It's all of 3 minutes from the new shop. When the time comes, reach out & I'll try to help

 

[belfastboy]

The Jackson county Fairgrounds now has an RV park open to the public but have no info on it for you. It's all of 3 minutes from the new shop. When the time comes, reach out & I'll try to help

Super, thank you.

 

[Mason Rudesheim]

Congratulations Art! I'm excited for the new shop, it sounds really nice. Hopefully it won't be as hot in the summer as your current shop.

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thanks Mason, nope, this one has good heat AND air conditioning. What a pleasure it will be working in controlled conditions. The big move starts this week and I expect it will take a couple of weeks to be set up there

 

[navarre]

Best of luck in the move Art! I look forward to hearing how the new shop turns out.

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thanks Bob, what a job, as you know. I was able to get the finger blocker moved over the weekend but can't start in earnest until I finish painting ( hopefully today)

 

[navarre]

You bet Art. If I were just a hair closer, I would be happy to help. Well, as long as I don't have to paint

 

[Art Fawcett]

painting is done so, can you pick up that crown iron for me?

 

[navarre]

I'll be right over, I just have to make one stop along the way.