What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[moehawk]

Hey everyone!
Nice bunch o' lids today. As always!
Today, I'm wearing something I made over the last few days, out of bits and pieces from the bone-pile. A beat Resistol 4XB Western body I found at a thrift store and bought for sewing machine practice fodder. It then was used to try decorative brim stitching (fail), tested a couple of rounding jack design ideas, and lastly suffered some aggressive pouncing. So, when I fine-tuned my block to better fit me, I naturally needed a test subject. Had to put in a sweat to test it correctly, so I found one I accidentally cut a smidge too short for a previous project. Turns out the smidge was almost the same smidge I shaved off the sides of my block. Almost. It fit me so nice, I had to put a ribbon on it. Found a piece I'd dyed earlier and not used.
Anyhoo, here it is, the Rat Hat.

Maybe I'll be nicer to it now.
Have a great Saturday!

 

[hatsRme]

I cut class from school on a Fri afternoon to see the movie "Easy Rider" the day it premiered. I went to the matinee because it was anticipated there would be long lines that night & all weekend, & not everyone would get in. After waiting in anticipation for months I just had to see it! With the plot, actors like Fonda & Hopper, & music written or performed by Dylan, McGuinn, Hendrix, the Byrds, the Band & Steppenwolf, it changed my life!

Within a couple of wks I bought this coat; rust colored suede leather with buck-stitching across the front & back, & 10" fringe. It was the closest thing I could find to what Hopper wore in the movie. Before then I thought only Roy Rogers & Dale Evans wore such coats, but now everyone who understood the message of the movie wanted one. It became a symbol & a way to acknowledge each other, those who "got it"!

I know it sounds completely silly now & to those who weren't even born yet during those times, but I learned a lot of life's lessons while wearing this coat over those coming yrs. And I am most proud that it still fits!

Still fits! You have every right to be proud, Jack. Sweet piece!!

 

[hatsRme]

Hey everyone!
Nice bunch o' lids today. As always!
Today, I'm wearing something I made over the last few days, out of bits and pieces from the bone-pile. A beat Resistol 4XB Western body I found at a thrift store and bought for sewing machine practice fodder. It then was used to try decorative brim stitching (fail), tested a couple of rounding jack design ideas, and lastly suffered some aggressive pouncing. So, when I fine-tuned my block to better fit me, I naturally needed a test subject. Had to put in a sweat to test it correctly, so I found one I accidentally cut a smidge too short for a previous project. Turns out the smidge was almost the same smidge I shaved off the sides of my block. Almost. It fit me so nice, I had to put a ribbon on it. Found a piece I'd dyed earlier and not used.
Anyhoo, here it is, the Rat Hat.

Maybe I'll be nicer to it now.
Have a great Saturday!

That black Rat hat is where it's at! Now you HAVE to be nice to it, Moe!

 

[DJH]

Either go and get something for lunch or work on taxes. Lunchtime!!

Feeling my inner Joao with my Resistol Stagecoach

 

[javadave61]

After wearing this yesterday, I enjoyed it so much I just couldn't put it away.

Akubra Campdraft

 

[Trenchfriend]

@javadave61

Yep!!

 

[Chamuco]

Two hat day 2day !!

First Afrika Korps Pith Helmet at the flea market.

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[Chamuco]

Then Panama Tardan....at the shopping mall, need to buy new soccer cleats for my little Sport Billy.

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[Michael A]

I cut class from school on a Fri afternoon to see the movie "Easy Rider" the day it premiered. I went to the matinee because it was anticipated there would be long lines that night & all weekend, & not everyone would get in. After waiting in anticipation for months I just had to see it! With the plot, actors like Fonda & Hopper, & music written or performed by Dylan, McGuinn, Hendrix, the Byrds, the Band & Steppenwolf, it changed my life!

Within a couple of wks I bought this coat; rust colored suede leather with buck-stitching across the front & back, & 10" fringe. It was the closest thing I could find to what Hopper wore in the movie. Before then I thought only Roy Rogers & Dale Evans wore such coats, but now everyone who understood the message of the movie wanted one. It became a symbol & a way to acknowledge each other, those who "got it"!

I know it sounds completely silly now & to those who weren't even born yet during those times, but I learned a lot of life's lessons while wearing this coat over those coming yrs. And I am most proud that it still fits!

Great Story Hurricane. I had a similar experience involving that movie. I was in Kansas City at the time attending the Future Farmers of America national convention. A couple of my fellow reprobates and me decided to skip our required seminars and take a bus to a theater for the matinee showing of Easy Rider. Let's just say that for a small town boy from northern Minnesota it was an eye opener.

Michael

 

[Chamuco]

For the price of a Fed IV deluxe I got this shoes...jersey not included.

I hope he gets better at hitting the ball, thats my retirement plan..to turn into his agent.

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[Michael A]

Dang chilly here this morning, but nicer now. I got some more clothy goodness at a thrift this morning.
P1170722 crop 2 by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Botany 500 tweed country hat
4-9-2016 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

It seems to fit in with the Harris tweed jacket and Donegal tweed waistcoat in a just fine way.

Michael

 

[Chamuco]

I cut class from school on a Fri afternoon to see the movie "Easy Rider" the day it premiered. I went to the matinee because it was anticipated there would be long lines that night & all weekend, & not everyone would get in. After waiting in anticipation for months I just had to see it! With the plot, actors like Fonda & Hopper, & music written or performed by Dylan, McGuinn, Hendrix, the Byrds, the Band & Steppenwolf, it changed my life!

Within a couple of wks I bought this coat; rust colored suede leather with buck-stitching across the front & back, & 10" fringe. It was the closest thing I could find to what Hopper wore in the movie. Before then I thought only Roy Rogers & Dale Evans wore such coats, but now everyone who understood the message of the movie wanted one. It became a symbol & a way to acknowledge each other, those who "got it"!

I know it sounds completely silly now & to those who weren't even born yet during those times, but I learned a lot of life's lessons while wearing this coat over those coming yrs. And I am most proud that it still fits!

Nice jacket !!! Lets ride the Harley then !!!

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[GHT]

Lets ride the Harley then !!!

Your bike or mine?

 

[ingineer]

Old Beaver Brand today

Playing with one of the holy grail of flashlights that came yesterday
HDS rotary

 

[EstherWeis]

Your bike or mine?
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That's a lovely photo!

 

[T Jones]

So many nice hats. I haven't been able to post much lately. Too many overtime hours at work. At least I'll be old enough to retire this year. Looks like I missed a lot. Seems like we're back to Winter in April! It's Spring! I'm done with cold weather!

It's the Open Road for me today...

What a day for the blues....Don Gibson, "Blue Blue Day" 1958

A newer version of "Blue Blue Day" from a German Rock A Billy group, The Ballroom Rockets...

 

[rclark]

Resistol Deming

 

[1mach1]

Resistol Deming

Wow, Rick. That's a beauty.

 

[Chamuco]

Your bike or mine?
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Thats a sweet ride !!!! Nowadays I only ride my yellow BormbardierCan Am Outlander 800

Your bike or mine?
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Thats a sweet ride !!!! Nowadays I only ride my yellow BormbardierCan Am Outlander 800



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[DJH]

So many nice hats. I haven't been able to post much lately. Too many overtime hours at work. At least I'll be old enough to retire this year. Looks like I missed a lot. Seems like we're back to Winter in April! It's Spring! I'm done with cold weather!

It's the Open Road for me today...

Hard to beat a nice Open Road, TJ.

I turned 60 this year and reckon I can work at least another 10 years (assuming my health holds together). I have more responsibility than ever which is a challenge, but at least exercises my last couple of brain cells. [emoji1]