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by thatguyno1
Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:13 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: I was made fun of today...
Replies: 15
Views: 610

Re: I was made fun of today...

Since you mention it - last week I was in the book store when a guy with his two little boys passed me in the aisle and one of the boys pointed up at me and yelled "Cowboy". I pointed at him and said "Little kid!!" The dad busted out laughing.

It felt good.

Paul
by thatguyno1
Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:10 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: I was made fun of today...
Replies: 15
Views: 610

Re: I was made fun of today...

Hollowpond wrote:Some of us can't win... :lol:

Most people just call me, "That guy."

Well at least they didn't call you Thatguyno1 - I mean REALLY!!! :roll:

Paul
by thatguyno1
Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:11 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Hat stand?
Replies: 18
Views: 785

Re: Hat stand?

I have been using old wooden thread spools that I found in antique stores. I found some with about 4" diameter ends that are about a foot long that are perfect for my ABs.

Paul
by thatguyno1
Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:24 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: What wearing my hat to work got me...
Replies: 20
Views: 950

Re: What wearing my hat to work got me...

Thank you everyone and a special thanks to Steve for making those great hats. I was in the Internal Control department for my last 5 years with the company. There were only 5 of us but those other 4 are really great people. Many of the people that showed up were people I hired myself or recommended ...
by thatguyno1
Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:34 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: What wearing my hat to work got me...
Replies: 20
Views: 950

Re: What wearing my hat to work got me...

You might like this other pic from the powerpoint of my mother and me. I have posted this pic before under a different topic

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Paul ô¿ô
by thatguyno1
Sat Apr 09, 2011 2:06 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: What wearing my hat to work got me...
Replies: 20
Views: 950

What wearing my hat to work got me...

... an Indy theme retirement reception. Friday April 8 was my last day at work. I have been wearing my TOD every day since I got it in 2006. Even the people in the commuter bus line knew which line to get in when they saw "the guy in the hat". The people in the office decorated our big con...
by thatguyno1
Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:23 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??
Replies: 28
Views: 837

Re: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??

So, when she's 18, are you gonna recreate these pics of her sitting "in" your hat? :lol: I know Steve and others recommend roughing up the hat to the extent of sitting "on" it, and other stressfull exercises however, an 18 year old sitting "in" the hat might be a bit d...
by thatguyno1
Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:07 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??
Replies: 28
Views: 837

Re: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??

BendingOak wrote:Made to measure................. Built to last..............and soft enough to cradle your pride and joy.........ADVENTUREBILT HATS \:D/
Dreams of adventures in far off lands:
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by thatguyno1
Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??
Replies: 28
Views: 837

Re: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??

Thanks for all the kind compliments - she is a real cutie (but watch out if she gets hungry!! :shock:). We are very proud of her and her Mom and Dad. Speaking of which her Dad is going out of town this weekend so my daughter and Jordyn are coming to Grampa's for the weekend. She is packing for adven...
by thatguyno1
Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??
Replies: 28
Views: 837

Re: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??

She's so tiny! Yea - 5 lbs 9 ozs when born (full term) but she is putting on the weight now - up to 6 lbs 4 ozs. She almost qualifies for the Dust Mite weight division! I wasn't sure if she was going to fit in the hat cause she does have long arms and legs. :) I'm going to have to search for the &q...
by thatguyno1
Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??
Replies: 28
Views: 837

Re: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??

binkmeisterRick wrote:Hopefully she didn't "fill" the hat! :lol:
That was a definite concern :shock: but thankfully I won't have to send it back to Steve for a new liner!!! [-o<

Paul ô¿ô
by thatguyno1
Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??
Replies: 28
Views: 837

New uses for AB TOD - bathtub??

Yes sir folks - that hat takes a lickin' and keeps on trekin' (to paraphrase an old Timex commercial that most of you are WAY too young to remember)... Meet my new grandchild Jordyn (or as I like to call her - Indiana Jane). Bath Time http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc190/thatguyno1/DSC_4906_m1a....
by thatguyno1
Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Finally got a comment on my "look"
Replies: 82
Views: 3428

Re: Finally got a comment on my "look"

Thatguy, your mother was/is a lovely looking lady. Randy My mother would thank you but she has never owned a computer. She just turned 86 last week. I am going to visit her this Thursday. She lives in north east Louisiana. One of these days I am going to go the extra mileage and try to visit Steve....
by thatguyno1
Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Finally got a comment on my "look"
Replies: 82
Views: 3428

Re: Finally got a comment on my "look"

"That"............is a bloody MAGNIFICENT picture :clap: Thanks for the positive comments - that pic was taken around 1951 or 52. Can you imagine the investment that hatter had in blocks for children sizes in addition to adults. Would love to hear Steve's thoughts on that one. But back on...
by thatguyno1
Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Finally got a comment on my "look"
Replies: 82
Views: 3428

Re: Finally got a comment on my "look"

I also live in Texas and wear an AB fedora every time I go out (unless I am working in the yard - when I wear a straw cowboy hat). The only time I have been called a cowboy in Texas when wearing my fedora was by a small child riding in his dad's shopping cart at WalMart. I was walking in the opposit...
by thatguyno1
Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Post your TOD hats here!
Replies: 25
Views: 1204

Re: Post your TOD hats here!

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25920&hilit=TOD+fedora

This is a link to my original TOD post. My first AB was a TOD back in August 2006. I tightened the front pinch a bit. That is my TOD in the avatar.

Paul ô¿ô
by thatguyno1
Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Virgin Island Grey Fedora
Replies: 13
Views: 445

Re: Virgin Island Grey Fedora

Some of you may remember her in an old post about my TOD fedora.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25920&hilit=TOD+fedora

Paul
by thatguyno1
Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Virgin Island Grey Fedora
Replies: 13
Views: 445

Re: Virgin Island Grey Fedora

I actually did not wear it walking her down the aisle but that was the only time I didn't wear it. Even though the wedding was outside, I didn't think it was appropraite to wear it for the ceremony itself (that was just my feeling and not based on any ettiquette protocol), plus I also thought it mig...
by thatguyno1
Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Virgin Island Grey Fedora
Replies: 13
Views: 445

Virgin Island Grey Fedora

Well we made it back from the Virgin Islands but it was hard leaving such a beautiful place. The weather was gorgeous for my daughter's wedding and everything went perfectly. Many thanks to Steve for not only making my Grey CS but also getting it to me in time for the wedding trip. The view from the...
by thatguyno1
Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:07 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: AB Raiders arrived today
Replies: 28
Views: 871

Re: AB Raiders arrived today

My goof Paul. That is a CS block, so your next one will be the Raiders. Sorry about that! Fedora WAIT - are you saying I have a turned CS!!! I say that because the pinch is to the left of center compared to the ribbon on the headband by about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. I guess that is why I thought the...
by thatguyno1
Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:43 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: AB Raiders arrived today
Replies: 28
Views: 871

Re: AB Raiders arrived today

Can you post pics of you AB TOD? This should be the link to my post when I got the TOD. http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=25920&p=368805&hilit=tod#p368805 Scroll up to the top of the post for more Pics. And by the way - the young lady wearing the hat is my daughter that is...
by thatguyno1
Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: AB Raiders arrived today
Replies: 28
Views: 871

Re: AB Raiders arrived today

theinterchange wrote:Is your grey a Raiders or CS bash?

Randy
It's a CS. See viewtopic.php?f=1&t=38181
by thatguyno1
Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: AB Raiders arrived today
Replies: 28
Views: 871

Re: AB Raiders arrived today

A bit off topic, but I've not seen your ToD. Could you post some pics (or is there a thread I'm missing :[ ). Go to the search function and put in "TOD" for the topic; "Thatguyno1" as the author and limit it to the Fedora forum. You should get a pic (I just did). Actually the Av...
by thatguyno1
Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:08 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: AB Raiders arrived today
Replies: 28
Views: 871

Re: AB Raiders arrived today

A "One-Two Punch" of good fortune for you Hat-Wise, Sir! Congrats on two beautiful lids. :D (And best of luck trying to decide WHICH one to wear on a day-to-day basis!) ;) Mitch Thanks Mitch I have actually solved the issue of what to wear. I have to wear business casual for work downtown...
by thatguyno1
Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: AB Raiders arrived today
Replies: 28
Views: 871

Re: AB Raiders arrived today

I think the turn is working there. Bow is in front of the left ear. The left brim profile is different from the right side. Isn't that the idea? Extremely Nice hat no 1! Your pinch will sharpen up by sqeezing it there over time,taking it on and off.Or just gently work at it abit. Mine did. The hat ...
by thatguyno1
Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: AB Raiders arrived today
Replies: 28
Views: 871

AB Raiders arrived today

Well the second half of the order from July 07 came in today - my Raider's AB. I feel like I need to tighten the pinch some - what do you think??? It is sooooo nice and soft and putting it on with the turn doesn't feel uncomfortable at all!! http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc190/thatguyno1/P22702...
by thatguyno1
Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The AB Grey has Arrived!!
Replies: 19
Views: 530

Re: The AB Grey has Arrived!!

Oops, I think I messed up Paul. I had forgotten about waiting on you to see if this size suited, and went ahead and mailed the Raiders fedora.(same size as your gray hat) If it needs sizing up, just send her back and I will do it as soon as it arrives. Too many hats under the iron and a pea brain t...
by thatguyno1
Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The AB Grey has Arrived!!
Replies: 19
Views: 530

Re: The AB Grey has Arrived!!

Just beautiful. I love the overall look and the color. So I'm guessing you think it was worth the wait? :lol: Without a doubt - the wait was excruciating but well worth it. I have to admit I was getting worried that it wouldn't make it in time for the wedding but it's here in plenty of time. Steve ...
by thatguyno1
Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The AB Grey has Arrived!!
Replies: 19
Views: 530

The AB Grey has Arrived!!

Came home from running errands today and there it was - the square white box sitting on my doorstep. It felt like Christmas in February (even though it is close to 80 here in Houston today). \:D/ http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc190/thatguyno1/P2250267a.jpg http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc1...
by thatguyno1
Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: AB order
Replies: 20
Views: 721

Re: AB order

I ordered my hat from Steve in the last part of July 2007. I received an email from him on Friday that he was putting my hat in the mail on Saturday. I should get it by Tuesday this week.

Paul
by thatguyno1
Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:18 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New Jacka "J" 8' Whip
Replies: 25
Views: 1826

Is it just me (maybe I've been staring at a computer to long) or does the cracker seem to taper? :? Good observation! Here is a response I got from Terry on the knots and the cracker: "Hi Paul, You were right with the knots on the cracker. There are there so the end doesn't become a big ball o...
by thatguyno1
Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:37 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New Jacka "J" 8' Whip
Replies: 25
Views: 1826

Nice whips! That Jacka is huge even next to Del Carpios! I have the Del Carpio as well, I did have the Strain at one time too. The Jacka is a behemoth! Where in Houston are you? It's where I live, maybe a whip meet up somewhere? TR I live on the North side on Rayford Rd just south of The Woodlands....
by thatguyno1
Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New Jacka "J" 8' Whip
Replies: 25
Views: 1826

Great whip Paul ! This is just a guess, but maybe the knots in the cracker are there so when the end wears down, you just snipe off the next knot and keep cracking, with no need to change the cracker. I think you may be right on that one because it is a rather long cracker. I just don't know why th...
by thatguyno1
Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New Jacka "J" 8' Whip
Replies: 25
Views: 1826

Oops - your right about the Fall - I was in such a hurry because we are going out to the company Christmas party and had a lot of things to do today I didn't notice that one. Thanks for catching that although I'm sure plenty of others thought the same thing. :oops:

Paul ô¿ô
by thatguyno1
Sat Dec 06, 2008 3:12 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New Jacka "J" 8' Whip
Replies: 25
Views: 1826

Well my 8' Jacka "J" finally arrived after delays with Australian shipping paperwork, Paypal investigations, and 5 days waiting in the local post office because I wasn't home on Monday to sign for it when it arrived. Here are a few pics: http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc190/thatguyno1/...
by thatguyno1
Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: First Post! Ordered AB Fedora
Replies: 18
Views: 598

Someone just posted that he heard from Steve yesterday, and his hat was due to be placed on the block. His order was made September '07, so based on that, (depending on size, of course) he's running about 14 months. Regards! Michaelson I just posted this in another thread today: "Hi Paul. I am...
by thatguyno1
Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Date You Ordered Your AB
Replies: 475
Views: 37279

I just got this email from Steve about 20 minutes ago. "Hi Paul. I am only July, August and Sept order now. I have yours down to be made, and passed over it here a week or so ago as the blocks were tied up from a previous order. It will get made (both) this month. Thanks! Steve" My hats we...
by thatguyno1
Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Customs took my whip!
Replies: 34
Views: 1297

Man, what a bad break. You would at least hope that they would be consistent in their procedures especially on the very same cruise. At least the good news was you got it back!!

Paul ô¿ô
by thatguyno1
Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New Jacka "J" 8' Whip
Replies: 25
Views: 1826

i just got an email back from Terry he said he photographs them when finished and since the all look alike, he must have sent you those by mistake, or mine by mistake .... either way....... so we're not really sure WHOS whip that is in the pictures.... but no doubt yours will be very similar. Mine ...
by thatguyno1
Sun Nov 02, 2008 1:50 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New Jacka "J" 8' Whip
Replies: 25
Views: 1826

Definitely the same pics. :? With Terry's known quality and consistency it probably won't make much difference but... the email indicated it was the whip he made for me. Apparently not. Kind of diminishes any pride of ownership based on those pics :oops:. Will post actual pics when it finally arrive...
by thatguyno1
Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: New Jacka "J" 8' Whip
Replies: 25
Views: 1826

New Jacka "J" 8' Whip

Terry sent me pics of my new whip. Yea - that's right I don't actually have it yet :( He is waiting for the shipping permit to arrive. Three things jumped out at me right away on the pic of the full whip. 1) the length of the thong after the handle before it starts to bend; 2) the length of the fall...
by thatguyno1
Sun Oct 26, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: jacka-lantern : )
Replies: 12
Views: 641

No word from Steve but I am hoping to see a box on my doorstop or an email letting me know it has been shipped any day now.

Paul ô¿ô
by thatguyno1
Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: jacka-lantern : )
Replies: 12
Views: 641

That's a great looking whip Indiana G. Reading your comments on the 10' makes me feel better about ordering the 8' "J" series. I already have two 10' whips and one 8' so I wanted to get another 8'. I just got an email from Terry with some pics of my whip. It is finished but he is waiting f...
by thatguyno1
Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:41 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Look out HF - here's Indy Granny
Replies: 17
Views: 634

Be careful Paul - she might just take you up on that discount. She's always been a little on the adventurous / feisty side. You are right about the form over strength issue. Even though she doesn't need a walker or wheelchair she barely gets around much any more so strength doesn't even enter into t...
by thatguyno1
Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Look out HF - here's Indy Granny
Replies: 17
Views: 634

Thanks for the comments. Yea - she was real proud of the fact that she got good cracks out of the whip when my brother and sister just couldn't seem to get the timing right. She loved it. And you can see she isn't putting any muscle into it because let's face it there isn't much muscle left to put i...
by thatguyno1
Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:21 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Look out HF - here's Indy Granny
Replies: 17
Views: 634

Look out HF - here's Indy Granny

My sister from Arkansas brought my mother down from northern Louisiana (to Houston) so she could celebrate her 85th birthday with us. My brother from Austin also came over. During her visit I was showing them my whip collection and took my brother and sister out to teach them a simple cattleman crac...
by thatguyno1
Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Kingdom of the Crystal skull Bullwhip by Terry Jacka
Replies: 61
Views: 5225

Paul, Hopefully you wont have to wait 4 months. What he had planned on doing for COW members was taking the orders and placing you on a waiting list of sorts, when he has the whip made for you and it is ready to ship it, he will contact you again with the exact price and to make sure you still want...
by thatguyno1
Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: Kingdom of the Crystal skull Bullwhip by Terry Jacka
Replies: 61
Views: 5225

Just for comparison I got an email from Terry on July 29 quoting $550 Aus for an 8' "J" plus another $90 shipping. He also said it might be a couple of months before he can get caught up on orders and will get back with me then to get payment for mine. So looks like about 4 months for me. ...
by thatguyno1
Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: what a 10 ft bullwhip can do
Replies: 35
Views: 1840

Amazing video Adam!! Man, do I need to work on my arm strength! I was wondering why you were out of breath but after 20 takes I can see why. Thanks so much for showing us what a 10'er is capable of. Gives us all some great references and some goals to attain. I have a 10' Strain and DelCarpio that a...
by thatguyno1
Sun Jul 20, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: The Bullwhip (Sergei's Place)
Topic: 10' Strain / 10' DelCarpio / 14" Wickline (WHAT????)
Replies: 5
Views: 529

I've only cracked the DelCarpio twice. Not two sessions but literally two cracks - a side arm into an overhead - and it cracked beautifully. It was really hot out and I had just finished taking the pics so I was getting inside to edit the pics for posting. I can tell it is stiff just like my Strain,...