What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Cornshucker77]

Wore the first 25 I acquired today. Been a 25 week so far! I really like these hats. Added a horsehair band on it today to see what kind of comments I might get! (just never mind my ugly mug!)
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Looks great.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Premier sage green Stratoliner.

Looking for ribbon ideas for another green hat.




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[steur]

Or in the sea!

I often wonder at how such a small country has had such a large impact in world history, the arts, and science, but most of all, how they can be so @&)#×!!! good at soccer, damn it!

And the beautiful women!!! Aghhhh!

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Don't know about the arts, history or science. But about the football: it's because our whole country is basically one big football field, Max. Flat as a pancake and covered in grass. What can you do? The women have no other option but to be cheerleaders

 

[steur]

What is this “soccer” of which you speak? Could you perhaps be referring to football?

I’m more curious about the vintage hat market Holland has. Apparently every third shop has bins full of vintage hats.


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Imagine the tedious task of going through them all, Brent!

 

[steur]

If only soccer would really catch on in the US! I've lost hope of Mexico ever winning the World Cup. We won the gold medal in the Olympics once, but it's not enough.

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When I was a kid no one played soccer. It was all little league and Pop Warner. By the next generation, soccer is now the biggest kids’ sport by far where I live. In another generation we might be competitive on the world stage.

American football is another story. Many high schools have dropped it as injuries and the associated civil liabilities have climbed. Courts are starting to rule that the children are not eligible to waive their rights and that a parent/guardian waiver does not hold up when the child comes of age. Schools are seeing lawsuits for knee, ankle, back, shoulder, and brain injuries, and some huge payouts have gotten administrators’ attention. There is starting to be a conversation of what could take its place if it stops being a high school sport. Some say that will never happen, but if it gets expensive enough how could it not? I don’t have a crystal ball, but I look back 50+ years and see all the changes that we then said would never happen that we now accept and I’m not willing to make any predictions.


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There are over 4 million soccer players in the US at the moment. 2,5 million male and 1,7 female. About four times as many as over here in Holland (I know we have a much smaller population, but still). I'd say it's catching on.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Imagine the tedious task of going through them all, Brent!

Yes, you have my sympathy.


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[steur]

Cycling the straw hats out within easy reach... I think the latest I've ever done it.

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How long was I out for? I must have fainted.

 

[steur]

Cloudy & overcast = 1950's Stetson 7X CB with a little help from BSHW

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Stunning in every way, Garrett.

 

[steur]

I think 3 of us have natural Gannon hats with the slate ribbon. It's more of a raspberry/ plum color that shines with gray highlights as the light moves on the ribbon. Very cool ribbon.

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Excellent hat and excellent jacket, Doug. Wonderful.

 

[steur]

Sounds like summer arrives here today. Melvin gets the call for the norning.
IMG_2365 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2361 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
6-25-2019 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good one,
Michael

I may have said it before, but that is one of your best straws, Michael.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Wore the first 25 I acquired today. Been a 25 week so far! I really like these hats. Added a horsehair band on it today to see what kind of comments I might get! (just never mind my ugly mug!)
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Great hat!
I like the brim. Think i’ll see if i have a prospect for such a fine look!
B

 

[steur]

Had to send the wife off on her own to the Oregon Coast, no sleep last night, lots of pain. They are going to send me to the spine guy now. I was hoping for some relief by the injections, but it was not to be. Sorry I have been so AWOL!
I was going to wear my modern Stetson Stratoliner hemp Milan, in sand. Did some rework on the brim with a classic snap. Hope she has a good time visiting family in Florence. I'm going down for a nap now...
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Sorry to hear about your back, Mike. Too bad the injections didn't work out. Hope the spine guy can help. Our women's soccer team thanks you for your support wearing our colour!

 

[Steve1857]

Don't know about the arts, history or science. But about the football: it's because our whole country is basically one big football field, Max. Flat as a pancake and covered in grass. What can you do? The women have no other option but to be cheerleaders

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[steur]

Though it's hotter than a blistered butt in a pepper patch and the humidity is higher than I am tall, I had to break out the 3X San Antonio one more time before being put away for several months.
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While it doesn't get as hot or humid over here, Greg, I can relate to the feeling of not wearing felts. Well, you do still have visiting rights during summer.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Not a fan of tassels on hats or shoes. Tassels don't even belong on...well, never mind.

The only good tassel...is a well spun tassel!
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[Steve1857]

Premier sage green Stratoliner.

Looking for ribbon ideas for another green hat.




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Great sage green colour on that Stratoliner, Brent. The contrasting aubergine coloured brim binding bring it out nicely. The thin ribbon looks like the same colour as the binding, but that line just above it suggests there once was a wider ribbon on it. Is that the case?

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[steur]

A liner weighs around 10 grams. My lightest (118 grams) with a liner is this Negretti "Adonis" Wool Stiff Felt. It's 58 cm so I would assume a smaller size would be slightly less weight.

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/58-negretti/?do=findComment&comment=321

I believe the lightest Stiff Felt + Liner here on FL was around 110 grams but I might be wrong.

I checked and I think Manfred's Rehfus & Cie "Zephyr" might be the lightest but it's a smaller size than my my Negretti "Adonis" Wool. The 70 grams is the felt only.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...ie-hutfabrikanten/?do=findComment&comment=605

My Rehfus Zephyr weighs 102 grams, but it's a size 56.

 

[steur]

Last few days were straw hat days for sure. Today I was glad to be able to wear a felt again.
Huber's

Penumbra

Caxton

 

[Steve1857]

Last few days were straw hat days for sure. Today I was glad to be able to wear a felt again.
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Penumbra
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Caxton
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Nice straws, Stefan, especially the Penumbra. Great looking puggaree on the Huber. The Caxton looks top notch. All three nicely worn as usual.

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[Rmccamey]

Getting hotter here. A modern Centerdent today.