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  1. HarpPlayerGene

    Love the color, wish it were mine ...

    Nice save. That is a 'peach' of a hat! :eusa_clap
  2. HarpPlayerGene

    The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

    Aren't those just the best ones. I love getting a box in the mail as much as the next person but it's a special treat to stumble on a quality old hat that fits when you aren't even expecting it. And to save big bucks to boot. Congrats!
  3. HarpPlayerGene

    Post New Hats Here!

    Ohhh yeahhhh! That's one fine hat. :eusa_clap
  4. HarpPlayerGene

    Sending my best...

    My condolences, Bob.
  5. HarpPlayerGene

    My western conversion, Early Adam Executive, and Lock

    I like the hats AND the gats.
  6. HarpPlayerGene

    Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.

    I believe this to be pre-'40s (or verrrry early '40s at most):
  7. HarpPlayerGene

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    That. Is. Cool.
  8. HarpPlayerGene

    Arrrrrgh! Ruined the sweat . . .

    FYI, when using any method that actually WETS the hat, I go ahead and wet the ribbon too - but I do it fully, otherwise it may leave a tide mark. I have noticed that the grosgrain relaxes when wet and then tightens up as it dries. This gives an opportunity for slight stretching of the hat...
  9. HarpPlayerGene

    Arrrrrgh! Ruined the sweat . . .

    Sorry to hear that you over-did it with the tea kettle. Perhaps, though, this may be a cautionary tale to others. There is really no reason to remove the liner and place any hat over the steam output of a kettle. If steam is deemed necessary for reshaping, just bathe the outside of the hat in...
  10. HarpPlayerGene

    Visiting Sydney

    Watch out for a certain shifty Sydney Lounge member who may accost you while you're there. You'll know him by his flashy shoes... ;) :D
  11. HarpPlayerGene

    Post New Hats Here!

    Nice scores all around, but MARIO, you old horse, that Mallory is AMAZING! You sure can pick 'em, pal. :eusa_clap
  12. HarpPlayerGene

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Welcome to the Lounge, Victor. Try a website called Photobucket as a way to upload photos and then link them to this site. There are other similar services as well. G'luck!
  13. HarpPlayerGene

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    I think you perfected those proportions. :eusa_clap
  14. HarpPlayerGene

    Intro and couple questions....

    Welcome, OD. You're getting good advice and the final is up to you, of course. Just be sure to show us what you arrive at.
  15. HarpPlayerGene

    New User intro

    Welcome, 'sarg, from another Floridian who like flat caps too.
  16. HarpPlayerGene

    Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns

    To each his own. I'm likin' the telescope, though. :eusa_clap
  17. HarpPlayerGene

    Post New Hats Here!

    Welcome, Cliff. You've got the right idea about hats and threads. Glad to have you here.
  18. HarpPlayerGene

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    How 'bout I just send you ONE of the boots.... :D
  19. HarpPlayerGene

    Post New Hats Here!

    Yep, my favorite of the lot. No branding evinced, just the tag shown. [huh]

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