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  1. OldStrummer

    This or That

    My new bachelor digs doesn't have a dining room. I have a dinette table behind my sofa, which faces the TV. Best of both worlds!
  2. OldStrummer

    This or That

    Jack Ryan But... Jack Ryan or Mitch Rapp?
  3. OldStrummer

    This or That

    I'm one of those who believe Vangelis can't write bad music. Soundtrack! Morning or Evening?
  4. OldStrummer

    This or That

    Ah, if Levi's only still made the orange tab 517s. They switched to cheap denim, Mexican sizing (if you have to ask...). I switched to Lee. Only moderately better, but better than Levi's! Schweppes or Canada Dry?
  5. OldStrummer

    Show us your photography

    I'm too old for that... stuff. ;)
  7. OldStrummer

    Show us your photography

    I'm not usually given to patience. Taking a memorable photograph frequently requires waiting for just the right moment. I took this shot in Bryce Canyon at dawn. It was 14°F and I had no gloves and an aluminum tripod. Trust me, I won't be doing THAT again! Fortunately, I got this shot...
  8. OldStrummer

    Show us your photography

    Thank you. It took me 15-20 minutes to get that shot. Someone was always getting in the way (this is Charles, one of the other photographers on the trip). :)
  9. OldStrummer

    What hat are you waiting for today?

    The count is back up to two: Akubra Campdraft in Silverbelly and the Knox New York Shop Vintage (straw) Fedora. One is due Friday, and the other is still somewhere in Australia Post.
  10. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Thanks, Mike. You're either being very kind to a newbie or living vicariously through my wallet! :D
  11. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Deal is done. Seller accepted my bid and the order is in. I'm going to use this hat as a tool to learn how to change hat bands!
  13. OldStrummer

    Show us your photography

    Another one of my favorites. I call it The Sentinel Tree.
  14. OldStrummer

    Show us your photography

    Time to jump in again. Panorama Point, Utah.
  15. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    I learn something new every day here. Thanks! Thanks, Mike. I've sent a message offering a bid to the seller. We're pretty close already on price.
  16. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Gird yourself for another "stupid" question. To the old hands here, who know their way around blocking, steaming, stitching and what-have-you: I've been eyeing a Knox New York Vintage straw fedora in 7 1/4 LO on eBay. The seller is honest about the fabric band having some spots he's not tried...
  17. OldStrummer

    What are you listening to?

    It's been a Saturday work-around-the-house day. So I fired up Netflix and played some concert and band documentary flicks. (Sorry, not available on YouTube. This is just a five minute preview) And not my favorite band, but judging by sales, the favorite of lots of people, the History of...
  19. OldStrummer

    Post New Hats Here!

    See my sig.
  20. OldStrummer

    Post New Hats Here!

    At first I thought you and Mike were kidding, but now I see you are not! Well, I have been properly advised and educated, and I will put away this shantung and the soon-to-arrive Dobbs until the aforementioned date. I am leaving for a nine-day vacation to Costa Rica on the 4th of May. I guess...
  21. OldStrummer

    Post New Hats Here!

    Oh, have no fear, Mike. I sweat a lot when the weather gets warm. I'm a runner, so my body knows how to cool itself. But you make a good point. about the sweatband absorbing it, thanks. Still, I'm glad I bought spacers. The last hat I have on order is a proper size that I've asked to have...
  22. OldStrummer

    Post New Hats Here!

    Surprise! My Stetson Reward Shantung Fedora arrived today, sooner than I'd expected. Eagerly, I took it out of the box and put it on my head and ...it was too large. Well, not exactly. I'm a long oval, and it fits front-to-rear, but is a bit wide on the sides. Good thing I'd ordered hat...
  23. OldStrummer

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Following the "sizing horror stories" thread... I just received my first new hat that I had the opportunity to specify "long oval blocking," and darned if the hat isn't too big (pictures later when I get home and have my camera...)! Did I make a mistake? The hat I bought from @Redfokker in 7...

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