Let's play musical Indy fedora
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Let's play musical Indy fedora
I got an idea. I have my own personal Raiders fedora made of the mercury felt that I would like to mail out to someone who would be intersted in seeing what an era accurate hat would have looked like and felt like. No lurkers please. I would trust anyone here to send it on to the next guy, or gal and keep it going until everyone has a chance to see it, that wants to see it. Now, besides seeing some of the best felt in the world, you would also see my workmanship, block shape, etc., so you would know what to expect if you ever are interested in one of my other hats. You can try it on if you wear a 7 1/4, or smaller, but just look at it if your hat size is larger. Now, this hat is not for sale, so send it back!!! If anyone is interested, let us start a list so we know whom it goes to first, and second, etc. Or not.
I will send it in a 1970 HJ shipping box with the HJ logo and name on the outside so you guys can see this too. Plus, it is a sturdy box and will protect the hat handily. Thanks, Fedora
I will send it in a 1970 HJ shipping box with the HJ logo and name on the outside so you guys can see this too. Plus, it is a sturdy box and will protect the hat handily. Thanks, Fedora
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Wow, that's pretty brave of you Fedora
Nah. I trust the guys here. Plus, I would not hesitate to drive to wherever it got stuck and free it up. I figure most of the guys that would be intersted in seeing this old felt have done business or got free reblocks in the past. They trusted me in my early stages with their hats. It's the least that I can do. Fedora
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Right. A hat is a hat. Unless it has chocolate in it. Or it's from Fedora.
I guess the daunting thing is what you wrote in line number 1 up there:
(Sit on Fedora's hat, and forever shall ye be banned from COW! :evil: )
I'm kidding...but Fedora, you do pull a lot of respect around here. Me, I'm not taking a chance w/ your 'personal' hat.
I guess the daunting thing is what you wrote in line number 1 up there:
Maybe if you said, "I've got an old beat up hat that I experiment with, but gee, it's the real beaver" it wouldn't seem so much like something we are all afraid to sit on.I have my own personal Raiders fedora
(Sit on Fedora's hat, and forever shall ye be banned from COW! :evil: )
I'm kidding...but Fedora, you do pull a lot of respect around here. Me, I'm not taking a chance w/ your 'personal' hat.
Beavers. We're talking about killing beavers. Oddly enough, I know a place in NY called BeaverKill. Or was that FishKill? (EDIT: Come to think of it, I think I recall both.)bare-butt Hovi wrote:why are we talkin' about killing birds here? b.b.hovi
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I don't know, what's it weigh? That thing might be worth more than gold.Fedora wrote:Ah,come on. It is just a piece of felt. You guys are talking like it is the gold idol or something. Fedora
And Jerry, that was a very mean, yet very clever idea. I'm proud of you. Maybe you should get one of those scoundrel labels.
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must admit I'd be interestd in seeing this hat and comparring it to my other vintage hats. So I'll take the chance. Do you still have my address? (Hmmmm....it IS my hat size... )
And I would love for folks like yourself to see it. Look guys, this is just another hat, and only one of many that I own. I place no more value on it than I do any other hat, which isn't very much. When you own as many hats as I do, it would not even be missed if the dog ate it. I figure the vintage lovers would like to see this hat to compare to theirs. If someone wants to take it to that west coast get together, feel free to do so. It isn't like I need it to keep my head warm. Ok, it will be shipped to Melty Man when I send his other 2 hats back today. I guess you will need to send it to Binkmeister when you get tired of looking at it. I am in no hurry to get it back, so take your time guys. And, you can't hurt this hat. If it is a bit worn when I get it back, next year sometimes, I will just refurbish it. I have everything that I need to do that. Don't be afraid of it, because I will wear it like my other hats, in the rain and dust etc. It won't get any special treatment from me. I figure the hat will look better when I get it back. regards, Fedora
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Fedora, I'd suggest you fire it off to Sergei so HE could possibily carry it over to the QM summit this weekend to show off (pretty bold of me, offering his services, isn't it? I'm a cheeky bugger... ). It doesn't start until Friday, so there's still time to overnight it or something. Just a thought. Regards. Michaelson
Ah, that may be a good idea. I will pm him and see if he is interested, or you can do the honor if you don't mind. He can then send it to Melty Man, who will send it to Bink......... Oh, and guys, just forget the the old saw that goes, "if the hat fits, wear it." Or was that the "shoe"? Close enough. Fedora
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I will be glad to show at the QM Summit 2004. PM sent on the mailing logistics.
HJ, hey??? Wow can you duplicate the old-man Swales rough dimensional cut with scissors? ) Just kidding!!! Swales brings back lots of memories. No one can replicate his acerbic wit and the look that will make any person with confidence pee in his MBA trousers. Ahhh, memories....
Looking forward to seeing the Mercury!
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HJ, hey??? Wow can you duplicate the old-man Swales rough dimensional cut with scissors? ) Just kidding!!! Swales brings back lots of memories. No one can replicate his acerbic wit and the look that will make any person with confidence pee in his MBA trousers. Ahhh, memories....
Looking forward to seeing the Mercury!
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Okay, then, I'm in. AFTER everybody else, but still before Trev, in case it goes missing.Fedora wrote:Look guys, this is just another hat, and only one of many that I own. I place no more value on it than I do any other hat, which isn't very much. When you own as many hats as I do, it would not even be missed if the dog ate it.
But let's see if it makes it to the QM first, since I'll be there. If it doesn't make it or I miss it, I'll post again to be added to the end of the list then.
Fedora, this is like...well, heck, I can't think of anything other than pure temptation and great advertising! But more than anything, a chance to really figure out how a vintage hat feels.
Thanks again - J
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For those of you going to the QM...if it's not a mistake, it sounds as if Fedora has actually gone one turn farther, and actually donated a hat for the drawing at the Saturday night dinner on the QM!
Arrrr...now, to break a promise to my wife or not to break a promise to my wife...perhaps I can just eat two dinners that night...
Arrrr...now, to break a promise to my wife or not to break a promise to my wife...perhaps I can just eat two dinners that night...
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Uh, guys, I have to renig of this offer. A long story, but basically amounts to "I tried to give him something for nothing, while he was trying to give me nothing for something". I know this sounds like nonsense, but trust me. If you know where these hats originally came from, you can put 2 and 2 together. Enough said. Fedora
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Man, I'm dumber than I look today. No, really, dumber than I look. It is in fact possible.Fedora wrote:Uh, guys, I have to renig of this offer. A long story, but basically amounts to "I tried to give him something for nothing, while he was trying to give me nothing for something". I know this sounds like nonsense, but trust me. If you know where these hats originally came from, you can put 2 and 2 together. Enough said. Fedora
Regardless, Fedora, not an issue at all. Understand...no, ah,...accept completely that this was w/in your right. Thanks for thinking of us in the first place.
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