Northwest Hats, Eugene, Ore.

[Frunobulax]

- and it made me hungry for another visit to TN! We can get pecans here, but they taste a lot better, when enjoyed in their right surroundings

PS: And (home-)salted they go so well with a Yazoo Pale Ale!

The right surroundings? Like the Camellia Grill in New Orleans? Oh...Yeah!

 

[TheDane]

Never yet been to Louisiana, but I love Cajun and Creole kitchen - and both Cajun and blues music. So many interesting places to visit ... yet so little life (did I mention "do"?)

 

[T Jones]

Mike sent me a picture of my hat on the block. Pecan in Beaver felt...The Open Crown height will be 5 3/4 on a straight sided block.

 

[moontheloon]

Never yet been to Louisiana, but I love Cajun and Creole kitchen - and both Cajun and blues music. So many interesting places to visit ... yet so little life (did I mention "do"?)

best food I've ever tasted in my entire life was some crawfish Étouffée in New Orleans

I want to put my head through a wall thinking about it right now

 

[moontheloon]

Mike sent me a picture of my hat on the block. Pecan in Beaver felt...The Open Crown height will be 5 3/4 on a straight sided block.

looks delicious Terry
can't wait to see it finished !

 

[1mach1]

Mike sent me a picture of my hat on the block. Pecan in Beaver felt...The Open Crown height will be 5 3/4 on a straight sided block.

Oh yeah!

 

[RJR]

Mike sent me a picture of my hat on the block. Pecan in Beaver felt...The Open Crown height will be 5 3/4 on a straight sided block.

Looks good,Terry.you'll like Mike's work.

 

[T Jones]

Moon, Harv, RJR, thanks guys.

 

[Benzadmiral]

best food I've ever tasted in my entire life was some crawfish Étouffée in New Orleans

I want to put my head through a wall thinking about it right now

Moon, where did you have that -- one of the big name restaurants in Noo Awlins, or at somebody's home?

I love the taste of crawfish. But my DNA specifies a dining table with a tablecloth, plates, knives, and forks, and that said table must be indoors in the air-conditioning. So outdoor crawfish boils are not my speed.

 

[moontheloon]

Moon, where did you have that -- one of the big name restaurants in Noo Awlins, or at somebody's home?

I love the taste of crawfish. But my DNA specifies a dining table with a tablecloth, plates, knives, and forks, and that said table must be indoors in the air-conditioning. So outdoor crawfish boils are not my speed.

it was at a restaurant ... can't recall the name of it right now ... it was over 10 years ago ... my band was on tour and rolling through town and some locals pointed us in the direction of this particular establishment when we asked where to get some authentic local quality cuisine

it did not disappoint

if I remember correctly the restaurant was a womans name ... just can't remember what name off hand

 

[Frunobulax]

it was at a restaurant ... can't recall the name of it right now ... it was over 10 years ago ... my band was on tour and rolling through town and some locals pointed us in the direction of this particular establishment when we asked where to get some authentic local quality cuisine

it did not disappoint

if I remember correctly the restaurant was a womans name ... just can't remember what name off hand

Yeah, well, you ain't lived until you've had my etouffee. [emoji41]

 

[Michael R.]

Mulate's I bet , but there's a Bunch . I love Crawfish Boils .

Sweet Pecan TJ ! Looks Great !

 

[moontheloon]

Yeah, well, you ain't lived until you've had my etouffee. [emoji41]

I will drive to Ohio right now and buy the groceries ...

 

[Frunobulax]

I will drive to Ohio right now and buy the groceries ...

Pick up some Abita on the way.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Pick up some Abita on the way.

You forgot to tell him to bring some hats...

 

[Frunobulax]

You forgot to tell him to bring some hats...

Of course!

"Is your hat enabler Catholic and can he make a roux?"

 

[Bob Roberts]

Huh...?

 

[T Jones]

Trying to decide between a C crown crease and a Diamond crease. I like both creases but I finally chose the C crown because I like its rake profile best...

C crown...

Diamond...

I don't know, though. I kinda like the Diamond. May change my mind again. Any thoughts?

 

[moontheloon]

you can always change the bash

I would go diamond ... but thats just me

maybe get best of both worlds and go 6 point diamond

 

[TheDane]

I would lower center/back a tad. Then even out the "top-bumps" on the two sides from center/back to "side corners". Did that make sense at all?

I personally like my diamond to rake from front corner toward side corners - and rake a little less from side corners to back.

PS: You should also try a tip from Moon's bash video: Let the "back corner" of the front pinch drop a little. It contributes to a better rake feel of the front part ... in lack of a better explanation. Try it ...