Thanks, Ken! It was great coming to Querétaro for the weekend. I finally got my hands on an Allie Maillard complete set conformateur, with the formillon and everything!
I need (want) to get me a derby / bowler. That one looks amazing! I'd like a brown one in what is described as a "Western Bowler".This is one Nathaniel's Hatters does here in my area. serious hat envy! lol
View attachment 182897
Take a look at the weird French hat I'm wearing today. Just found it in Querétaro. It came with a funny-looking base, too. [emoji38]
Allie Maillard.
Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
Ding. Ding. Ding.
It has a small broken piece that I will ask my daughter Alisa to mend (next-to-last pic). Other than that it is better, I think, because the metal spring that goes around the base is still very strong. I have to take it to him, because although I have seen him use it, I need a refresher course.
I have just enough German ancestry to make sense of this conversation. Ha!
You just never know. I have a Lion with very acceptable leather.
Give it up, Max!Take a look at the weird French hat I'm wearing today. Just found it in Querétaro. It came with a funny-looking base, too. [emoji38]
Allie Maillard.
Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
Wow Max, that thing is awesome.Thanks, Ken! It was great coming to Querétaro for the weekend. I finally got my hands on an Allie Maillard complete set conformateur, with the formillon and everything!
The spring is still elastic, like new!
Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style.
Thanks, B. I'm quite fortunate to have a good wife (who supports this hat hobby) and two wonderful kids. Trying at times, but the snuggles alone make it worth it.
Thanks, Steve. I'll definitely take them while I can. Hard to believe she'll be 6-months already tomorrow.
LOL!! That hasn't worked for my Dad in 60 years. [emoji38]
Catch anything? It's bad luck to have food with you while fishing, you know?
Unfortunately I did not catch anything. Probably because of the awesome sandwich I enjoyed in a nice shady grove of Ponderosa pines. Certainly was not because of my fishing skill. So I think you are on to something.
