A real display of class.
I can assure you(also from experience) that no hatter is 100%. This manner of venting is hardly constructive, and frankly, unbecoming of the gentlemanly discourse that is the norm for our community.
In my estimation, expense and value are relative terms which are subjective at best, and cannot be deliberated meaningfully in a public forum where often vociferous opinions are guided by personal bias. Best to evaluate each hatter's work for yourself and make an informed decision based upon...
Marvelous hats as always, Gents, my hat(s) off to all! :yo:
A pity that the weather this Summer has been so dreadful in so many different places, but it is a treat to be able to see so many wonderful felt hats worn with such style at its height.
Thank you, David. You look terrific in the...
Spectacular pictorials, Manfred and Jeff! :eusa_clap
Seeing these terrific photos of Summer travels on our return trip to Minnesota, I cannot help but feel sentimental. Wistful memories of discovery, of exotic locales near and far, of people, sights, smells and sounds, come rushing back with...
July Travels
Shopping in the Xinyi District on Monday.
A refreshing serving of fresh coconut juice at the morning market Tuesday morning. It is surprising how much juice is contained in a coconut.
After a quick shower and change of clothing...more shopping on...
July Travels
Getting an early start Sunday morning and already drenched in sweat. Lin Family Mansion & Gardens, Banqiao District, the most completely preserved example of mid-Qing Dynasty garden design and architecture in Taiwan.
Trying to stay cool with my bamboo and silk fan...
What a terrific Guarneri story! I am certain you did Woody, your wife, and Giuseppe proud! Noted jazz musician [/URL]Regina Carter recorded an entire jazz album with perhaps the most famous 'del Gesu' of all, Paganini's 'Il Canone'. :D
Thank you for sharing your wonderful Guarneri anecdote...
July Travels
Saturday morning, at the Taipei Jade Market.
Admiring the ca. 1730 "Goding" Giuseppe Guarneri 'del Gesu' , and attending a presentation at a special exhibition of rare violins and bows, Saturday afternoon.
On an elevated platform of the Taipei MRT, on the way to supper.
Thank you! There are so many intangibles that keep drawing us back to 'la isla de Formosa, indeed. Another beautiful Lee, and great to learn of another USCF racer on the forum!
Too kind, Alan! :yo:
Thank you, Richard, you always look the dapper Gent of Kent! ;) Stinky tofu is not to be...
July Travels
Crossing the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Park Friday morning, on the way to the MRT station.
Searching(in vain) for the fabled Tamsui Hat. Tamsui Old Street.
On the parapet of the 1644 Dutch Fort Anthonio, originally built by the Spaniards in 1629 as Fort Santo Domingo.
Thanks, Jeff! I have several hundred food only photos on my SD cards that I have yet to sort through. Stay tuned. That is one COOL looking hat you sported yesterday.
The much(unfairly) maligned stinky tofu is certainly an acquired taste...and smell. Lovers of stinky tofu savor the...
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