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  1. tortswon

    The Disney Diner

    Black Disney Cookie, sorry for the long delay in responding. The black Disney with the tag still in it was given as a prize in a shooting contest to the captain of the Remington team, It was brand new when given. He put it away in the attic and never wore it. He died recently and while...
  2. tortswon

    Post New Hats Here!

    NB, that hat is you! Nice one. :eusa_clap Best, Sam
  3. tortswon

    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    Amarone 2000 from Bertani. Smelled like roasted black cherries. Paired it with roasted lamb. Best, Sam
  4. tortswon

    Post New Hats Here!

    Ignatz, that hat is really you. It's truly a classic look. Best, Sam
  5. tortswon

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Love the color on the Borso, JtL! Best, Sam
  6. tortswon

    The Cavanagh Club

    My Cav I love the reddish tint in the brown of this hat. It is actually a "bright brown." Best, Sam
  7. tortswon

    What makes vintage felt better?

    Life's Mysteries No one can reasonably explain the process by which wine ages either. Time has a way of changing us subtly but profoundly. As felt, and wine, and we move through time profound, sometimes inexplicable changes occur. I raise the wine issue because I teach about it at a local...
  8. tortswon

    Is a pork-pie a different category?

    BK, didn't I see that red number on the VS site? :D
  9. tortswon

    Post New Hats Here!

    Algerian Stetson RLK, that is a beauty! The coloring is mighty spiffy. Wear it well! Best, Sam
  10. tortswon

    The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}

    Congrats! Seems like a lot of us acquired Stratoliners recently. GTD and Scott, those are a couple of beauties! Wear them well. Best, Sam
  11. tortswon

    Post New Hats Here!

    Crosby Porkpie I just received this hat today from fellow Lounger Ande1964. He purchased it as lot #44 of the Johnnyphi auctions. It did not suit him but it is perfect for me. Here are some pictures snatched from the auction listing. Thanks Ande1964 and Johnnyphi! Best, Sam
  12. tortswon

    The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

    More importantly, congratulations on your annual day of sun! :eusa_clap Best, Sam
  13. tortswon

    HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.

    Stratoliner pin Four engines! Nice one, GTD.
  14. tortswon

    Depp's Fedora

    I'm with JMS I have some pristine hats and some beaters. I like 'em all. There is a time and a place for all of them. As far as Depp is concerned, he is doing as much as anyone to raise the consciousness of the public to hats. I think he wears them well. :eusa_clap
  15. tortswon

    HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.

    Gecko pin Ignatz, I really like that gecko pin. Please keep a lookout for another for me. Obitortswon??????? That's a little too close to Obit Tortswon. :D Well, all I can say is, "May the farce be with you." Best, Sam
  16. tortswon

    Suggestions on hats and bashes

    Welcome and a thought As a newbie myself, I am still learning about what hats I like. My tastes are constantly changing. I suspect the first hat you acquire will be far from your last. Keep an open mind. Some hats that are now at the top of my rotation are ones I would never have thought about...
  17. tortswon

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    A Small Victory Just picked up this Knox hat box. Looks to be in pretty good shape and for $5.99 including shipping, I can't be too wrong. Best, Sam
  18. tortswon

    Secret Hat Society: key evidence seized!

    Whew! Since I have shaved my head for years that lets me off the hook.
  19. tortswon

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Looking sharp Kowalskt63, that Lee looks sharp. It is even good enough to merit an invitation to join us on our second Philly Hat Crawl in May! :eusa_clap Best, Sam
  20. tortswon

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Hat du jour Today I'm wearing my Disney circa 1948. That is not me under the hat. The hat has a bit of history, it was given as prize at a shooting competition and was originally owned by the captain of the Remington Firearms shooting team. Best, Sam

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