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  1. English Bob

    Akubra straws

    Reef The hat I am wearing in the Avatar is a reef which I have had for quite a long time. Nice hat but be aware before you buy it is rigid. (solid like concrete) not like a normal straw or panama which is flexible. This may be ok for you but it takes some getting used to. It is a fine hat and...
  2. English Bob

    Hilarious Historical Quote

    The real point to all, It seems from the replies that any criticism, however intended, of the US brings an immediate and indignant response and yet you think it is fair to post such a highly critical message about the French, however humourously intended, with no one to defend it. The real...
  3. English Bob

    Hilarious Historical Quote

    WWIII Ouch! ruffled a few feathers there then, didn't mean to start WWIII. All due credit was given if you noticed. Just making a point of accuracy. Due credit also to commonwealth Bellytank. Sorry J, due credit given for the goods, but lend lease payments not cancelled, last payment made on...
  4. English Bob

    If you could take only one hat

    The one for me Maybe? Akubra have introduced a new lifestyle range and I ventured to try one out. I bought a Traveller which is quite nice, it is a fur felt and unlined with a cotton sweatband. They say it is crushable and it has a wired rim so it can regain its shape. A hat with Memory!!! OK...
  5. English Bob

    If you could take only one hat

    If you could only take one hat on holiday, which one would it be for all climates.
  6. English Bob

    new akubra federation

    Ron at Hats Direct Thanks for the link Sharpey. Yes I think I do have a problem based on your hat dimensions. What is Ron's lounge name? I can't access the members address list. thanks EBob
  7. English Bob

    new akubra federation

    Let them laugh I know how you feel, my teenage kids won't be seen in public with me in a hat. They are embarrassed but then I don't like what they wear either sometimes. Each to his own. Congrats on your new federation. When I got mine last year I bashed it without steaming which is what...
  8. English Bob

    Akubra Federation dimensions

    Federation Dimensions I know that it is a while since you posted this thread but if you are still interested I have a Federation and its dimensions are for a size 57 crown is 6 inches to the top of open crown. Crown is straight not tapered. brim is dimensional cut i.e. narrower at the...
  9. English Bob

    Picture of Art

    Works of Art indeed Drop dead gorgeous. Thanks Sharpey that 1.1ouncer would suit me really well. I'm going to get there soon. Your the main man. :cheers1:
  10. English Bob

    The ship that sunk herself

    HMS Matabele Hi Superbud and welcome Thanks for adding that to the story and I am sorry to hear your cousin died so young, it must have been horrendous. If the enemy didn't get you then the cruel sea would. My father also joined up before the war, he was a regular and I gather he ran away from...
  11. English Bob

    stinky hats

    Students remedy We have a product here in Europe called Febreze which you mentioned. All the students use it on their underclothes (saves them washing ) so it has to be good if it is endorsed by a million or so people. Try it on your hat. If it doesn't work then try some lateral thinking and...
  12. English Bob

    The Gatsby Fedora

    Brent Black has a panama hat styled after The Great Gatsby. It has a curious ridge in the centre of the crown. Is this authenticly modelled on the one Robert Redford wore in the movie or is it his own interpretation of the style. It looks really cool. :cool2...
  13. English Bob

    baldness and hats

    Its a class thing You are perfectly right, we are now creating a lowest common denominator society and there is no class any more. A hat sets a man( or woman) apart from the rest. If people stare at you because you are wearing a hat. Let them stare. "Quite frankly dear, I don't give a damn"...
  14. English Bob

    Looking for a quality white fedora.

    White rabbits in Chicago Sharpey has all the answers as usual. How did he know that there are lots of white rabbits running around Chicago?
  15. English Bob

    Looking for a quality white fedora.

    White hat from a white rabbit maybe :) If you mean fur felt then they are mostly dark colours. I have an Akubra Leisure Time in light sand but it is not white.Try also Stetson Temple in 03 Caribou which looks white but may not be. If on the other hand you really mean white then why not go for...
  16. English Bob

    If you could only have one hat....

    Only one hat Doh! "He who dies with the most hats wins" _________________________________ "He who dies with the most TOYS wins" original quote by English Bob
  17. English Bob

    The ship that sunk herself

    Hello, just visiting from the hat department and thought you all might be interested in this? HMS TRINIDAD HMS TRINIDAD was a cruiser laid down on 21 April 1938, launched on 21 March 1940 and completed on 14 October 1941. She joined the 1oth Cruiser Squadron, Home Fleet based at Scapa...
  18. English Bob

    Novice needs guidance

    Shipping costs Sharpey, The answer to the shipping cost conundrum is to buy more hats. The cost per hat comes down. check it out.
  19. English Bob

    Hat Bands and Pugarees

    There is plenty of Hatchat but what about the trimmings. Does anyone know of any good internet based stock hat band and pugaree suppliers?
  20. English Bob

    Novice needs guidance

    Reef Band Sharpey, a Montecristi blocked like the reef would be beautiful. Band is a dark red Paisley Pugaree triple fold and the hat style is like Cross between Aussie bush style and Planter. Crown is 41/4" front 4" back 41/2" sides (slight rake)and brim is 31/2". Send photo if you decide...

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