What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Blare]

I’ll be looking forward to your post of the ribbon bow drawing for two reasons.
I draw, too. And I need to see how it’s SUPPOSED to be done. Thanks for your words of encouragement, Rehat. Good to hear from a fellow carpenter.
Here’s a pic of my portrait of the greatest troubadour ever to vibrate a vocal chord.
It’s Merle Haggard. Figured I better tell you who this is supposed to be just in case my art work does his likeness no justice. View attachment 191467 View attachment 191466
This is my hat of the day. Another victim of my ribbon bow and sweat band treatments. A sixties Playboy. It’s a great hat body, but when I got it the sweat and ribbon was deteriorated. I had a nice vintage sweat from a Stetson Royal deluxe where the hat body didn’t make it through time and wear. For the winter, I put in a Stetson liner.
This is not a perfect application, but it works for me. View attachment 191468


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That drawing of Merle is tremendous.

We had the opportunity to run into Merle a few year before he passed. he was leaving Garth Brooks Country music hall of fame induction. He had gathered up a posse and Said. COME ON BOYS!! As he lead the way down town to the honky tonks. I can only imagine the fun they scared up that night.


Best,
Joe

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[steur]

Two hat day for me. Started off with a black Knox 20 for a memorial service.
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Then switched to a beige Knox 20 for work tonight. Just a Knox kinda day.
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Fabulous hats, Bill.

 

[steur]

They all look great, but I am really digging the Haarvelour and the Esby Lords

Thanks, Reggie. You know how to spot them.

 

[Desert dog]

I’ll be looking forward to your post of the ribbon bow drawing for two reasons.
I draw, too. And I need to see how it’s SUPPOSED to be done. Thanks for your words of encouragement, Rehat. Good to hear from a fellow carpenter.
Here’s a pic of my portrait of the greatest troubadour ever to vibrate a vocal chord.
It’s Merle Haggard. Figured I better tell you who this is supposed to be just in case my art work does his likeness no justice. View attachment 191467 View attachment 191466
This is my hat of the day. Another victim of my ribbon bow and sweat band treatments. A sixties Playboy. It’s a great hat body, but when I got it the sweat and ribbon was deteriorated. I had a nice vintage sweat from a Stetson Royal deluxe where the hat body didn’t make it through time and wear. For the winter, I put in a Stetson liner.
This is not a perfect application, but it works for me. View attachment 191468


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Your hat looks great! The artwork is exceptional! My sister took me to see Merle when I was 15 years old. A few years ago! Bonnie Owens was singing with him at the time. Been one of my favorites ever since. Your drawing captures Merle very well!

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[steur]

Akubra SBCD:

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Good to see you, Brent. Enjoying a bit of fall sunshine I wish we had.

 

[alanfgag]

A throwback Thursday offering... and a job I might have enjoyed in another life. 1940s National Parks Service uniform found in a thrift store in Columbus OH and a 1930s Stetson No.1 Quality campaign style hat.

Never succeeded in winning a badge for the pocket. Have bid on a few - they usually sell for more than the other stuff all together.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thank you all for the kind words and birthday wishes. Especially want to thank you for enjoying the story about my my mom. Lady B reminded me that I forgot to add the part of the story where my mom actually took the time to take a shower and put on makeup before driving to the hospital.

Thanks again for contributing to a great day.

Yeah well, you also forgot to say how many years ago and what you said to the Military Doc when he slapped you on the a**....but that’s a story for later. Lol
B

 

[steur]

P&C Habig Zefir

I put back pinches in this one. Don't know why, but it seemed to fit the hat.

 

[hatophile]

A throwback Thursday offering... and a job I might have enjoyed in another life. 1940s National Parks Service uniform found in a thrift store in Columbus OH and a 1930s Stetson No.1 Quality campaign style hat.

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Never succeeded in winning a badge for the pocket. Have bid on a few - they usually sell for more than the other stuff all together.

Ranger Al!

 

[Michael A]

Very nice, Michael. These mid-grey hats go well with just about anything.

Thanks Stefan. I really do like the grey of this hat. In some lights it takes a bit of an olive tone, too.

Yesterday and today. All black, because black hats need more love (or at least sympathy, cause there's not enough love to go around...)
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Vornehm velour
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Echter Haarvelour
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Esby Brothers lords hat
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Loving that Haarvelour. All are great, and great outfits to go with them.

Michael you need to be in Hollywood. They don’t know what they’re missing!
B

Ha ha. Malibu maybe, not Hollywood.

Wow! Simply, wow!

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Thanks Steve.

Legend has it that on this day many years ago a pregnant young woman's water broke. According to legend she then drove her 52 Chevrolet, three on the tree near 30 miles from Gadsden, AL to Anniston where she picked up her best friend and they then headed on to the military hospital at Ft. McClellan where I was born. Thanks, Mom. Miss you.
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Missed this earlier. Happy Birthday Greg. And great remembrance of your Mother.

Excellent all around, Micheal.
When I first read cape action, I thought, with lapels like that who needs a cape?
I was wrong.

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Thanks HR

It looks a bit like something to wear when you put your head on a brick and have people load your pipe with sweet smelling gooey black stuff.

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I could use some of that stuff. To patch the cracks, if nothing else.

Great plaid jacket, Michael.

Thanks Perry. Great Knox that you have on today. I found another plaid jacket yesterday.
IMG_7767 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_7757 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A bit more subdued, perhaps. Tailored Expressly for Large and Lanky in Calgary, Alta. Ha ha.

Thanks all,
Michael

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I’ll be looking forward to your post of the ribbon bow drawing for two reasons.
I draw, too. And I need to see how it’s SUPPOSED to be done. Thanks for your words of encouragement, Rehat. Good to hear from a fellow carpenter.
Here’s a pic of my portrait of the greatest troubadour ever to vibrate a vocal chord.
It’s Merle Haggard. Figured I better tell you who this is supposed to be just in case my art work does his likeness no justice. View attachment 191467 View attachment 191466
This is my hat of the day. Another victim of my ribbon bow and sweat band treatments. A sixties Playboy. It’s a great hat body, but when I got it the sweat and ribbon was deteriorated. I had a nice vintage sweat from a Stetson Royal deluxe where the hat body didn’t make it through time and wear. For the winter, I put in a Stetson liner.
This is not a perfect application, but it works for me. View attachment 191468


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Excellent Merle art!
Good job on the Playboy. Looks great.
Unusual, the sweatband usually goes first.
Lucky you!!
B

 

[steur]

Thanks Stefan. I really do like the grey of this hat. In some lights it takes a bit of an olive tone, too.

Loving that Haarvelour. All are great, and great outfits to go with them.

Ha ha. Malibu maybe, not Hollywood.

Thanks Steve.

Missed this earlier. Happy Birthday Greg. And great remembrance of your Mother.

Thanks HR

I could use some of that stuff. To patch the cracks, if nothing else.

Thanks Perry. Great Knox that you have on today. I found another plaid jacket yesterday.
IMG_7767 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_7757 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A bit more subdued, perhaps. Tailored Expressly for Large and Lanky in Calgary, Alta. Ha ha.

Thanks all,
Michael

Thanks, Michael. Good looking Knox velour/longhair on you today.

 

[Steve1857]

3 hats this evening, LOL.

The grandkids were over when I got home from work and wanted to wear hats ‘like Papa’.

I let them pick out their own:

1941 Strat for Lylah

3X Stetson Fifteen for Lincoln (compliments of Rmccamey !)

Mallory Dallas for me.

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Great photo, Hagwood, and some super hats. Let's hope your grandkids will be the next generation of hat lovers. You're doing a grand job of making it so.

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[Steve1857]

Blue themed afternoon/evening.

Best, Eric -

A beautiful all round match, Eric.

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[Hat and Rehat]

I haven't been sharing pictures for over a week because I've been in KC, working (for free) for my daughter and son in law on their first home purchase, and on moving them in.
I pulled carpet from the room behind me, only to find white paint rolled all over the place. Uh-oh, says I, Kilz! Pet urine beneath it, I'm a-thinkin'. Hey kids, let cover it with laminate flooring!
My son in law could not be convinced, so I just did the most difficult floor refinish of my life. One 18 hour day, two 16 and a couple 12s. I was right about the urine, but was able to sand the black down to grey, then abandon a natural finish for stain. My 3rd and final coat of polyurethane just went on. There are plenty of flaws, and I hurt like Hell, but believe I beat this floor in a split decision.
The only hat I travelled with was the standby 50s Stratoliner. It suffered a little grandchild abuse, but I didn't get a drop of stain or polyurethane on it.
Kudos to all of your hats!
I've been a**holes and elbows, so couldn't keep up and had to scroll past a lot of lids I would have liked to compliment.
After no lounge time at all, it was very refreshing to return to the fold when I got too lamed up to work every waking hour.
(You may notice a standby beverage in the background)

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[Steve1857]

A throwback Thursday offering... and a job I might have enjoyed in another life. 1940s National Parks Service uniform found in a thrift store in Columbus OH and a 1930s Stetson No.1 Quality campaign style hat.

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Never succeeded in winning a badge for the pocket. Have bid on a few - they usually sell for more than the other stuff all together.

Great look, Alan. I can just see Yogi and Booboo behind you [emoji4]

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[Hat and Rehat]

Thanks HR

I could use some of that stuff. To patch the cracks, if nothing else.

IMG_7767 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_7757 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A bit more subdued, perhaps. Tailored Expressly for Large and Lanky in Calgary, Alta. Ha ha.

Thanks all,
Michael

We used to say, "step on a crack and break your mother's back. Step on a line and break your father's spine." Right now, I could use it to patch some lines.

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[Steve1857]

P&C Habig Zefir

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I put back pinches in this one. Don't know why, but it seemed to fit the hat.
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Super Habig, Stefan. Those back pinches certainly work. Herring Bone coat, scarf, and just a glimpse of your tie, not to mention your bag, make me even more envious.

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[Hat and Rehat]

Great look, Alan. I can just see Yogi and Booboo behind you [emoji4]

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Protect the pickinick basket.

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[Steve1857]

I haven't been sharing pictures for over a week because I've been in KC, working (for free) for my daughter and son in law on their first home purchase, and on moving them in.
I pulled carpet from the room behind me, only to find white paint rolled all over the place. Uh-oh, says I, Kilz! Pet urine beneath it, I'm a-thinkin'. Hey kids, let cover it with laminate flooring!
My son in law could not be convinced, so I just did the most difficult floor refinish of my life. One 18 hour day, two 16 and a couple 12s. I was right about the urine, but was able to sand the black down to grey, then abandon a natural finish for stain. My 3rd and final coat of polyurethane just went on. There are plenty of flaws, and I hurt like Hell, but believe I beat this floor in a split decision.
The only hat I travelled with was the standby 50s Stratoliner. It suffered a little grandchild abuse, but I didn't get a drop of stain or polyurethane on it.
Kudos to all of your hats!
I've been a**holes and elbows, so couldn't keep up and had to scroll past a lot of lids I would have liked to compliment.
After no lounge time at all, it was very refreshing to return to the fold when I got too lamed up to work every waking hour.
(You may notice a standby beverage in the background)

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Nice job H&R. Hope your efforts above and beyond were appreciated. You certainly deserved that Jim Beam.

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