What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[cormac_denmark]

Good to see the Mayser is holding up as well as its retailer Petitgas.

Good old Petitgas. I'm worried once Bernhard retires of the old store will survive. They recently closed the oldest butcher shop in Copenhagen. They kept wearing derby hats all the way until the last day. A shame.

 

[VoodooSan]

When I was a young man, I used to love sitting in bars writing poetry. I have been sober for quite a long time (and am incredibly thankful for my sobriety) and tonight is the first time I have actually sat in a bar in over a dozen years.

This is also my first time to ever have a mocktail, and I must say I am surprised how yummy it is. Who'd have thought watermelon, cordial and egg whites could taste so great.

The weather continues to allow the Fed IV. I randomly discovered a tiny little clothes shop in a back alley today whose owner makes her own clothes and I loved it. I purchased three items from her - I am including some photos below - and she threw in a freebie just because she's awesome.

Happy Tuesday from Bangkok to all you hat lovers. I am including the poem I wrote at this jazz bar below the photos. I write an awful lot of doggerel, but even bad poetry - like b movies - can have a charm.

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07JAN25
Disappointment.
I sit over my virgin watermelon cordial with egg white
(for the foam)

and think of you.
I missed you tonight,
too late, too impatient,
too fragile and too
impetuous ...

still trying to sort out this BTS/RTS/MRT situation...
(oh the foam!)
They are not the same, damn you ticket counter seller with the crazy good English and still unable to explain that I need a different ticket for each damn one!
(foaming...)

So instead of in your arms, here I am in this empty jazz bar
waiting for the band.

The night is sleepy.
Nobody gets dressed up
on a Tuesday...
not even in Bangkok.

First and foremost, congratulations on your continued sobriety! Next, congrats on discovering mocktails! Like the duds! And lastly, thank you for the poetry. That is decidedly NOT doggerel, my friend.

 

[VoodooSan]

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Tina had an outpatient appointment today, they are keeping a check on her heart surgery. A bottle green fedora is my usual choice with this blazer, but getting ready to take the lady to her appointment, and seeing me in the trousers that she had made for me, she said: "Wear the black Mason." Who am I to argue?

Her appointment was at Salisbury District Hospital, being Salisbury there's a pile of rocks that attract much attention.
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But following her appointment it wasn't Stonehenge she wanted to see. The lady had her sights set on Franklins.
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There might be a new pair of trousers in my wardrobe before too long.

Looking elegant as always, Robert. Hope Tina is continuing to recover well. And Franklins looks like a treat for just about anyone who loves style!!

 

[VoodooSan]

It started snowing down here @ Rock Bottom Sunday morning and didn't quit for over 24 hours, dumping at least 10" of snow. As soon as the storm passed I got my tractor out & plowed my driveway as good as possible but wasn't satisfied with the job so this morning I hit it again... with a renewed sense of urgency. There was a hat scheduled for delivery today you see !! Not just any old hat either. I think this one might be something special but I really don't know. Fawn color felt with brim edge binding that is wider on the top than the underside and a chocolate color 1-3/4" grosgrain ribbon . The crown is 4-1/2" as shaped and the brim is 2-3/4" wide. Made expressly for Davidson's men's wear, Cleveland, Ohio. Not much else to go but this appears to be a very well made hat.
* This morning after I finished plowing the driveway I put the tractor back in the barn and as I was walking back to the house here came the mailman's jeep up the driveway !! I love it when a plan comes together. Time for a hot cup of coffee and a little time by the woodstove.
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WOW!!!!!!!! That is worth three or four driveway plowings, Timmy! Spectacular score!!!!

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

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Tina had an outpatient appointment today, they are keeping a check on her heart surgery. A bottle green fedora is my usual choice with this blazer, but getting ready to take the lady to her appointment, and seeing me in the trousers that she had made for me, she said: "Wear the black Mason." Who am I to argue?

Her appointment was at Salisbury District Hospital, being Salisbury there's a pile of rocks that attract much attention.
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But following her appointment it wasn't Stonehenge she wanted to see. The lady had her sights set on Franklins.
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There might be a new pair of trousers in my wardrobe before too long.

All the best for Tina's appointment: We all hope it goes well! I'm an archaeologist and I admire Stonehenge, but I love your pictures of the fabrics because I haven't seen such a good selection in a long time!

 

[TimmyV]

Magnificent hat there, Timmy!

Very nice!!

Now that is a beauty, Timmy. Well worth waiting for in the snow for a bit.

Thank you gentlemen !

 

[TimmyV]

WOW!!!!!!!! That is worth three or four driveway plowings, Timmy! Spectacular score!!!!

Thanks Mark !

 

[Blare]

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Tina had an outpatient appointment today, they are keeping a check on her heart surgery. A bottle green fedora is my usual choice with this blazer, but getting ready to take the lady to her appointment, and seeing me in the trousers that she had made for me, she said: "Wear the black Mason." Who am I to argue?

Her appointment was at Salisbury District Hospital, being Salisbury there's a pile of rocks that attract much attention.
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But following her appointment it wasn't Stonehenge she wanted to see. The lady had her sights set on Franklins.
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There might be a new pair of trousers in my wardrobe before too long.

Quite the ensemble. It looks great with the black by the way.… the lady is right as usual.

 

[Blare]

It started snowing down here @ Rock Bottom Sunday morning and didn't quit for over 24 hours, dumping at least 10" of snow. As soon as the storm passed I got my tractor out & plowed my driveway as good as possible but wasn't satisfied with the job so this morning I hit it again... with a renewed sense of urgency. There was a hat scheduled for delivery today you see !! Not just any old hat either. I think this one might be something special but I really don't know. Fawn color felt with brim edge binding that is wider on the top than the underside and a chocolate color 1-3/4" grosgrain ribbon . The crown is 4-1/2" as shaped and the brim is 2-3/4" wide. Made expressly for Davidson's men's wear, Cleveland, Ohio. Not much else to go but this appears to be a very well made hat.
* This morning after I finished plowing the driveway I put the tractor back in the barn and as I was walking back to the house here came the mailman's jeep up the driveway !! I love it when a plan comes together. Time for a hot cup of coffee and a little time by the woodstove.
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I think you made the right choice. Can’t take any chances with a beauty like that on the way.

 

[Blare]

An old black heather Stylepark.. maybe 30s with cool spiral brim stitching.

 

[Trouser Bark]

I have been sober for quite a long time (and am incredibly thankful for my sobriety)

Among the finest gifts a man can give himself is the chance to experience himself, his friends and the world as they truly are. Congrats.

Fear and Friday's are overdone and glorified and always leave you wanting.

 

[VoodooSan]

An old black heather Stylepark.. maybe 30s with cool spiral brim stitching.

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What a looker that one is, Joe! Awesome!

 

[Blare]

What a looker that one is, Joe! Awesome!

Thanks Mark. It is one of the more unusual felts I’ve come across. Incredibly soft and moldable.. feels like no stiffener at all. But at the same time obedient. It had no sweat when I got it so I threw this one in. The Camden, NJ Stylepark factory it was made in was sold in 1941 so I have to assume it was made prior to that date.

 

[Lgrant]

I am not actually wearing this hat. Since I moved from Chicago to the tropics, I can’t really wear felt hats. The tropical humidity is not a good environment for felt hats. But I am still tempted to get this Bailey Darron pork pie hat in blue. I really like this hat.

Here is the link for it at Fedoras.com:
https://fedoras.com/products/bailey-of-hollywood-darron-litefelt-stingy-pork-pie

Lynn

 

[GHT]

I LOVE THE SPECTATORS!

Lunger

Thank you, look up Colin. https://www.colinjohnsonshoes.com/

Good to see some love for the black hat, Robert. Well done Tina for suggesting it.

Seeing the photo of said hat Stefan, you are right. Black has that funereal reputation that is unjustified.

Looking elegant as always, Robert. Hope Tina is continuing to recover well. And Franklins looks like a treat for just about anyone who loves style!!

Much appreciated Mark, Franklins has some wonderful fabrics, they have also been known to damage my wealth.

All the best for Tina's appointment: We all hope it goes well! I'm an archaeologist and I admire Stonehenge, but I love your pictures of the fabrics because I haven't seen such a good selection in a long time!

Thank you, and thanks to everyone for your kind comments about my lady's health, it's much appreciated.

Quite the ensemble. It looks great with the black by the way.… the lady is right as usual.

We have a long journey to make today, no doubt Tina will pass the time perusing The Lounge and then, seeing your comment Joe, I will have her phone screen pointed at me. "See! See," she will gleefully say, but I admit that she does have that eye for colour coordination.

 

[Rmccamey]

Very nice, indeed!

It started snowing down here @ Rock Bottom Sunday morning and didn't quit for over 24 hours, dumping at least 10" of snow. As soon as the storm passed I got my tractor out & plowed my driveway as good as possible but wasn't satisfied with the job so this morning I hit it again... with a renewed sense of urgency. There was a hat scheduled for delivery today you see !! Not just any old hat either. I think this one might be something special but I really don't know. Fawn color felt with brim edge binding that is wider on the top than the underside and a chocolate color 1-3/4" grosgrain ribbon . The crown is 4-1/2" as shaped and the brim is 2-3/4" wide. Made expressly for Davidson's men's wear, Cleveland, Ohio. Not much else to go but this appears to be a very well made hat.
* This morning after I finished plowing the driveway I put the tractor back in the barn and as I was walking back to the house here came the mailman's jeep up the driveway !! I love it when a plan comes together. Time for a hot cup of coffee and a little time by the woodstove.
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[Mighty44]

It started snowing down here @ Rock Bottom Sunday morning and didn't quit for over 24 hours, dumping at least 10" of snow. As soon as the storm passed I got my tractor out & plowed my driveway as good as possible but wasn't satisfied with the job so this morning I hit it again... with a renewed sense of urgency. There was a hat scheduled for delivery today you see !! Not just any old hat either. I think this one might be something special but I really don't know. Fawn color felt with brim edge binding that is wider on the top than the underside and a chocolate color 1-3/4" grosgrain ribbon . The crown is 4-1/2" as shaped and the brim is 2-3/4" wide. Made expressly for Davidson's men's wear, Cleveland, Ohio. Not much else to go but this appears to be a very well made hat.
* This morning after I finished plowing the driveway I put the tractor back in the barn and as I was walking back to the house here came the mailman's jeep up the driveway !! I love it when a plan comes together. Time for a hot cup of coffee and a little time by the woodstove.
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Beautiful hat—worth all the work!

 

[TimmyV]

Very nice, indeed!

Beautiful hat—worth all the work!

I agree with you guys completely...Well worth all the trouble. Thanks !

 

[TimmyV]

An old black heather Stylepark.. maybe 30s with cool spiral brim stitching.

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That's a cool old hat...love the spiral stitching too !

 

[RickP]

Been kinda grey and dreary the last couple mornings...thought Id add some color and head out under one of the cowboy conversions today. Nice little 4x Stetson. I like the wide ribbon, but thinking this one is destined to get a ribbon update with a campaign bow soon. Probably downsize to a 1" ribbon. Really like the look of those