That is a beautiful hat. You do wonderful work!

Mine was delivered by the USPS also, but I didn't have to sign for it. As a matter of fact, the box was just sitting in on the porch when I got home and it looked like someone, somewhere sat on the box while holding a VW bug (the old ones). Really,really wish Hatsdirect would put the hat box inside ...

That is great! I've been wanting to get the deluxe moonstone. Wonder when they'll put it up on the site. Just checked the federation page and moonstone isn't an option yet.

That is interesting about the stitching. I didn't notice the stitching in the middle of the ribbon of Chris's hat until it was mentioned. You guys definitely have some eyes for that stuff! I looked at the hats on Mags website and couldn't see where the stitching is placed on the ribbon on the sable ...

Indiana G wrote:that is a great looking hat! its got that beautiful raiders-esque block shape. the best part about it is that shape compliments your face perfectly. enjoy in good health

Completely agree with what Indiana G said

Between this thread and IndianaChris's thread on his HJ, you guys are making me nuts!! I've got to get me one of those from Magnoli!!!

I've really been on the fence ordering a HJ from Mag, but man, that hat looks nice!

Wow, great job with the bash. That hat is certainly a keeper! Can't wait to see more shots of it!!

The one good thing about living near Freak City is that a person can walk around with a Indy hat on and no one will give you odd looks!

Thanks for the nice welcomes and info everyone. It's been a lot of fun reading and learning about the gear on here.

Indianabogart, I'm in western NC near Asheville (aka freak city)

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I've been a long, long time lurker here off and on and thought I'd just join and get it over with. I don't really have too much gear. Basically just a couple of bags, one of which I bought off of someone here a few years ago. Actually its the canadian woods bag ...