Surprise!!! I have an Adventurebilt!

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:33 pm

If anyone ever asked me what the hardest thing I ever had to do was, I would probably have to say that would be keeping it a secret from you guys here that I ordered myself an Adventurebilt after I came back from the QM in November!

On Tuesday evening as I got in from work, there was a card waiting for me in my mail. Unfortunately, as I was at work all week I had to wait until this weekend until I could pick it up.

So this morning, I picked up this masterpiece from the post Office and just couldn’t wait to get it home!

Well, what can I say? I saw these fedora's for real at the QM and was blown away by the work and craftsmanship that had been put into these hats.

I have to say, Steve, you truly are a talented and gifted individual. This is the greatest Indy fedora that I have ever seen!

I must confess. Only a few Gearheads know that I had ordered an AB.

As for the bash, I know that the Streets of Cairo look is very popular around here, but for me personally, I wanted to go for something a bit different from Raiders, so I ordered it as a Well of the Souls hat.

Today, I took loads of pictures which I will now post for you.

Lastly, I got a feeling I’m possibly the first female Gearhead here who has ordered an AB!!! Woohoo!

$\:D/$

Now for the pictures...

The idol pose.

"Sallah!"
The scene that the hat was modeled on.

Ah, a mountain...

Some shots of the hat by itself

This is too cool, I have C A N Y O N stamped in the sweatband!

Me -re-attaching my whip in my whipholder.

Ah, I would love for someone to draw this in a movie poster for me!

Renderking, this is for you!

The Toy's McCoy Indy wanted to join me for these last two shots

Post by **Jens** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:40 pm

Let me be the first one to say: Congratulations, Stella! Very nice new hat. It's a precious, isn't it?! And it suits you sooo well! Thumbs up!

And those pictures are great. I like the sixth photo most - cool face!

Kind regards,
Jens

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:45 pm

Congratulations, Canyon

Welcome to the AB club

Your fed looks awesome and Im really glad to see you went with a different bash. I love your AB and Im glad you like the way it turned out.
Best Regards,
Joe

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:46 pm

congrats on the new AB of yours. Nice pics , but where is the Penman pose.

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:01 pm

Great hat and great pics.

I'm a bit jealous. I had a chance to get one of those Toys Mcoy's Indy figures for $200 (In the box) and I didn't have the money.

Those sure are cool. Hope they make some new Indy figures like that again some day.

Pitfall

Prof. Ed · Post by **Prof. Ed** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:05 pm

Canyon,

You look great in all your gear and especially your AB

It is neat to have a "Mini-Me" isn't it! I'm working on an outfit for my little grandson. The problem may be that he won't co-operate as well as yours

I hope one day to attend a Summit and meet you in person. You must be a little gearhead, by the looks of that huge holster.

Wear your new hat in good health,

Prof. Ed

P.S. I just looked at your website. Really cute pictures. The first one of you in your Marion style dress took me aback. In that lighting and pose you look like one of my three daughters. Pretty, of course.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:34 pm

Lookin' good, Canyon! Congrats!

bink

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:54 pm

Congratulations on the hat, Caynon.
Looks great! Enjoy it. I hope you have many adventures together.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:02 pm

iam so jealous your hat is so fxxxgxn cool
congratulations

Oklahoma Jones · Post by **Oklahoma Jones** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:20 pm

Yep, Canyon, these hats are the real deal, and you look fantastic!!

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:29 pm

Congrats on a fine hat Canyon!

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:38 pm

Whooo!!! Hoooo!!! Congrats!!!! It looks great!! Excellent pictures.
Well of Souls is a great bash. Mine is more of a Well of Souls now, after I learned that the hat has to be basically dismantled to get an SOC look.
Yours looks fantastic. Don't be afraid to pinch around on it and refine what Steve did. Welcome aboard.

GraveRobberGreg · Post by **GraveRobberGreg** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:53 pm

Oustanding AB Canyon. I know that you will take care of that baby. I hope to see it at the next QM

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:34 pm

Congrats Canyon! Great pics!!!!!!!

Floribama Steve · Post by **Floribama Steve** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:04 pm

Great looking hat Canyon!

Indyjim · Post by **Indyjim** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:05 pm

Canyon, that is one sweeeeeeet hat. Congrats.

I especially like the idol pose.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:15 pm

Why the big secret, Canyon?

Very nice hat, but we expect no less from Steve. (no pressure, Steve...no pressure at all.

(

Regards! Michaelson

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:52 am

Congrats, hon! You and your secrets...well, if I knew, I completely forgot. I'm THAT good at keeping secrets.

CANYON in the sweatband...heeheehee...I remember that conversation!

Congratulations again! Sweet looking hat.

J

Jorenz · Post by **Jorenz** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:11 am

Canyon, Great looking hat and great pictures as well.

Congrats on the new AB. The more I see the AB the more I like it. I had the privilege of trying on Striders while we were at the Aero Theater and I really like the feel. Yup, just a few more pennies...few more pennies..

Indakin · Post by **Indakin** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:24 am

man I want an AB but ill proablay jsut get a federation so i can smash it and not care. What color and leather did u choose for ur wested?

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:16 am

Canyon wrote:

"That's right, I'm dressed as Indiana Jones... and if you have a problem with it, you can see me after class."

It really looks nice, Canyon! But... and I hate to say but at all... I think you might want to curl your brim downwards in front a little bit. 8-[ *takes cover behind a bookcase* I just think it would make it even better!

In Christ,
Shane

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:38 am

Canyon,
Have you tried "turning" it?
Best Regards,
Joe

VP · Post by VP » Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:22 am

IndyMcFly wrote:I think you might want to curl your brim downwards in front a little bit.

I was about to say the same thing. The brim looks flat, otherwise it's fine.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:11 am

Thank you all so much for your kind comments and enthusiasm about my AB!

IndyJens wrote:Let me be the first one to say: Congratulations, Stella! Very nice new hat. It's a precious, isn't it?! And it suits you sooo well! Thumbs up!

And those pictures are great. I like the sixth photo most - cool face!

Kind regards,
Jens

Jens, that expression on my face even scares me.

Indiana Williams wrote:Congratulations, Canyon
Welcome to the AB club Your fed looks awesome and Im really glad to see you went with a different bash. I love your AB and Im glad you like the way it turned out.
Best Regards,
Joe

Thanks. I'm glad I did, too.

jpenman wrote:congrats on the new AB of yours. Nice pics , but where is the Penman pose.

I'll keep that in mind next time.

Prof. Ed wrote:Canyon,
I hope one day to attend a Summit and meet you in person. You must be a little gearhead, by the looks of that huge holster.

P.S. I just looked at your website. Really cute pictures. The first one of you in your Marion style dress took me aback. In that lighting and pose you look like one of my three daughters. Pretty, of course.

Aww, thanks for the compliments Prof!

I hope to meet you one day too.

As for my holster, well let's just say that we're all short in our family

(I stand at 5' 2")

oklahoma_jones wrote:Yep, Canyon, these hats are the real deal, and you look fantastic!!

prairiejones wrote:Whooo!!! Hoooo!!! Congrats!!!! It looks great!! Excellent pictures.

Aww, you guys....

Michaelson wrote:Why the big secret, Canyon?

Michaelson, thanks.

I guess you're trying to figure that out, huh?

The thing is, I didn't want to post that I was getting a hat like everyone else because firstly, when I post about getting new gear, I tend to like having the pictures then and there, as I know that everyone here loves seeing photos of new gear acquisitions. Secondly, I just thought it would be really cool for it to be a suprise for everyone. Sorry for any deception.

Indiana Jerry wrote:Congrats, hon! You and your secrets...well, if I knew, I completely forgot. I'm THAT good at keeping secrets.

CANYON in the sweatband...heeheehee...I remember that conversation!

Congratulations again! Sweet looking hat.
J

Hehe. Thanks Jerry.

IndyMcFly wrote:
Canyon wrote:
"That's right, I'm dressed as Indiana Jones... and if you have a problem with it, you can see me after class."

It really looks nice, Canyon! But... and I hate to say but at all... I think you might want to curl your brim downwards in front a little bit. 8-[ *takes cover behind a bookcase* I just think it would make it even better!

In Christ,
Shane

Haha. Fantastic quote, Shane!

I've been curling the brim a bit today, and refining the dent a bit more, so I will post a few more pictures when I'm done.

Indiana Williams wrote:Canyon,
Have you tried "turning" it?
Best Regards,
Joe

"I'm workin' on it! I'm workin' on it!"

Kaleponi Craig · Post by **Kaleponi Craig** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:59 am

Way to go, Canyon, it's a beauty!

Kaleponi Craig

G-MANN · Post by **G-MANN** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:05 pm

Beautiful hat and great photos. Congratulations

I have two on order myself.

Indycraze71 · Post by **Indycraze71** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:09 pm

It's always fun to see a new AB on a happy gear-head's noggin'. Congrats on the new lid and thanks for sharing. Looks great!

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:41 pm

Thanks once again, guys.

MorgonKenbur wrote:What color and leather did u choose for ur wested?

Morgan, sorry I've only just seen this question.

I am wearing an Authentic brown lambskin Raiders jacket.

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:51 pm

The hat's a real beauty and so are you, Ms. Canyon. You wear it well.

LeatherneckJones · Post by **LeatherneckJones** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:36 pm

Awesome hat, Canyon! May ya always wear it adventurously and in good health! It looks great on you, and you look great wearing it! Congrats!

raindog · Post by **raindog** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:59 pm

Nice one Canyon. That hat oozes quality!

Jeff.

Minnesota Jones · Post by **Minnesota Jones** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:51 am

Congratulation on the fedora. You're gear has improved a lot (not to imply the older gear was bad in any way) over the past couple years. You have every right to be proud of not just the fedora, but all your gear. Well done!

Strider · Post by **Strider** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 8:41 pm

Glad you finally got your hands on it. Just remember, these hats are meant to be worn, so wear it!

Looks great by itself, and fantastic with all of your gear. Congrats.

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:43 pm

I too must throw my voice in as you've complimented me in my gear.

Canyon you look marvlous in your new AB and all your gear, loved the pic's. I'm wondering what kind of reactions your getting from your friends on you new lid.

Congrats, Croft.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:55 pm

Snakewhip_Sable wrote:The hat's a real beauty and so are you, Ms. Canyon.

Awww...

Snakewhip, Leatherneck, Raindog, Minnesota, Strider (nice stubble!

) and Croft thanks for your extremely kind comments.

Minnesota, I appreciate your comments about my ongoing gear collection. It's very encouraging.

Indy_Railok · Post by **Indy_Railok** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:21 am

Congratulations to your new hat, Canyon!

It looks great and so do you.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 8:55 pm

Thanks Railok. Too kind...

Luisiana Jones · Post by **Luisiana Jones** » Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:08 am

*cough* Im 3 hundred years late but CONGRATZ! You look great in that hat Canyon!

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 4:27 pm

Luisiana, great to see you back here!

Thanks for your kind comments.

3thoubucks · Post by **3thoubucks** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 4:07 am

The hat, the gear- couldn't be better. If I was PRINCE, I'd express even more opinions about these great pics of yours.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 8:31 pm

3thou, just seen your reply.

Thanks for the compliments

Indykid, thanks for the heads up also.

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 4:30 pm

Indykid, thanks for the advice.

Generally, the hat is looking a bit more shapey at the front now.