Very nice Terry. Giving off Stetson Playboy vibes in its new blockingHere's a black Borsalino that I refurbished and blocked a couple sizes bigger. A fellow Lounger gifted this one to to me a couple or so years ago...
Before:
On the block, and a before and after open crown comparison:
After: I reused the original ribbon and bow...
On the head: The brim width is 3 inches...
Quite nice, Shadow
Thank you Blare! Much appreciated!
Just now saw this. Very nice Playboy, Blare! It's one of those hats, among a few others, that's been on my bucket list. As I said before, I'll probably kick that bucket before I ever come across one.
You know with a name like Jones you've got to have Welsh ancestry. If the itch to trace your British/Welsh ancestary is in your DNA do let me know. You can stay at my place, just as long as you bring along your hat blocks et al! What an artiste you are!Here's a black Borsalino that I refurbished and blocked a couple sizes bigger. A fellow Lounger gifted this one to to me a couple or so years ago...
Before:
On the block, and a before and after open crown comparison:
After: I reused the original ribbon and bow...
On the head: The brim width is 3 inches...
Ha! Thank you buddy! I'm definitely of Welsh and British stock, as well as Norman ancestry. I was actually born in Ruiclip. I've always wanted to visit Isles someday. When I do, I'll be sure to look you up, and I'll bring along my hat blocks!
Nice fedora there Shadow and a mighty fine looking 40's suit as well. Love that pattern in the weave plus you can never go wrong with a dark blue suit.
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket.
Well I might just hold you to that, further more, your carriage will definitely be worthy of both your talent and your birthright. Ruislip? Who would have guessed?
Now THAT is what I call a Real car! That's a beauty! I'd make the trip across the pond just have a ride in it!
Congratulations! May there be many many more.
Thanks Terry
Happy Anniversary to you both. Celebrating in Gannon style!
Oh my, are you the re-enactment of Admiral Lord Nelson standing on the deck of his flag ship, HMS Victory, at the battle of Waterloo.
Look at you two love birds, what a lovely photo. Congratulations to you both. Now you are only six years away from your first "biggie," the 25th or Silver Wedding Anniversary. You have to celebrate that in style. What I did was to take the lady on The European part of The Orient Express, steam hauled of course. Was it expensive, oh yes, but the lady was worth it. So, start your plans and save your pennies and if it turns out like ours, you will still be dining out on the experience for years to come.
