Nope, not a Strad, but, as with the fiddle in the movie, a very special instrument by a great maker of the Golden Age. It is better than just about all of the Strads and Guarneris I have played...and it is red, too! :)
Another fine looking hat which looks great on you, hatophile. :eusa_clap
It is enough to be able to appreciate the beautiful things in life! To quote Oscar Wilde, "Beauty is a form of genius-is higher, indeed, than genius, as it needs no explanation...". :)
I am more tha a little...
Thanks, Neo :)
You are much too kind, Harp, but I appreciate the kind words! Ahh..., 'iL Prete Rosso', such timeless and ethereal music. Food for the soul. Are you a violinist as well?
Borsalino Qualita Speciale
Opening night of 'La Traviata' at the Ordway in St. Paul last night. In thinking about which hat to wear to Giussepe Verdi's tragically beautiful operatic masterpiece, it became apparent that it could only be a Borsalino.
lol Yeah, when we first moved to MN nearly sixteen years ago my wife, who also grew up in So. Cal, was NOT amused by the weather. Our son was born here four months after we arrived, and though this Winter has been particularly long and cold, we LOVE Minnesota and would not want to live...
Sorry you did not land that white Mallory, Ed, but I just know that your Dove 15 will be spectacular, and will look even better in hand. Going to be a tough couple of days waiting for it, though. Did the seller send the hat out already?
If you are willing to head northeast another 40 minutes or so it would be worthwhile to visit Heimies Haberdasherry in downtown St. Paul. A throwback to the 'Golden Age'. Meritage, one of our favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities, is right next door. Both establishments are in the historic...
Beverly Hills Deluxe Quality. Carleton College. Northfield, Minnesota
On the path to Goodsell Observatory. Patch of late afternoon sunlight in front of Hulings Hall.
Bone-chillingly cold, the fading glow of sunlight ineffectual in providing any warmth.
Goodsell Observatory. Built in...
Looking good in that Moorelite, Neo!
I have been wearing my 'Beverly Hills' the past few days. Took some photos in the bitter cold this afternoon, basking in the golden glow of the late afternoon sun.
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