Another newbie struck down with the AB bug!

Naltak · Post by **Naltak** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:49 pm

Well folks, let me introduce myself. I live in Florida and I have been a long time lurker on here and the FL. I joined recently here and on the FL and have made a few posts there...this is the first time here though. I have liked fedora hats for a while and own an Akubra Fedora which I really like. I have been minding my own business and promising myself that I would never be interested in an Indy style hat, though I have always been somewhat of an Indiana Jones fan. I have learned that you can't just hang around here and not begin to want the best hat in the world.

So I began to email Steve and ask some questions and you know where all this is leading. I made the decision. Gotta have an Adventurebilt! So now I'm on the list and waiting for the grand day to arrive! Can't wait to get this thing in my hands and on my head!

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:53 pm

You're toast, now dude. You've already gotten stunk in. Congratulations.

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:06 pm

Bufflehead Jones wrote:You're toast, now dude. You've already gotten stunk in. Congratulations.

Yup, no need to fight it, just go with the flow!

Welcome to COW!

Antone · Post by **Antone** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:51 pm

Naltak wrote: I have learned that you can't just hang around here and not begin to want the best hat in the world.

You tell yourself "I only need one, then I'll be OK," but it doesn't end there...

Seriously though, welcome aboard, and be sure to post pics when your new favorite headwear arrives...

Antone

Canyon · Post by **Canyon** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:28 am

Naltak, welcome to Club Obi Wan.

IndyTaz · Post by **IndyTaz** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:59 am

Welcome from me too mate!

I just got my own first AB and I gotta admit those hard to believe comments of "your hooked now" and "your wallet will magically stay empty now." are all to true. AB's are addictive mate! Enjoy the quality:)

Warm Greetings
TAZ

Indiana Legones · Post by **Indiana Legones** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:46 pm

Congratulations! I am just on my first step... I've just gotten the Akruba Federation, but I am already hooked on gettin the AB as well! So, believe me, you're going through a normal stage!

Welcome to the Club!

Henry Guemez

Colonel Vogel · Post by **Colonel Vogel** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:01 pm

Hello, Naltak! Hope you enjoy COW! PLEASE post pics of your fedora when you get it

. Enjoy your stay!

Best wishes,
Vogel

Russ · Post by **Russ** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:42 pm

Just curious, what is the waiting period these days? Well, more than just curious since I've also ordered an AB 8 weeks ago. No rush, really! Anticipation is half the fun. And I've got three great Federations to keep me happy.

Harrison_Davies · Post by **Harrison_Davies** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:51 am

I think steve said he had a waiting time of approximately 8 weeks, but maybe with this hat gig for IJ4 might be longer...

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:27 am

Harrison_Davies wrote:I think steve said he had a waiting time of approximately 8 weeks, but maybe with this hat gig for IJ4 might be longer...

I dont think there is a IJ4 hat gig

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:43 am

I dont think there is a IJ4 hat gig

No, at least no 'official' word it's a go. Hollywood is making us all wait patiently.
I've seen at least a couple of people asking what's going on and it's only been a matter of weeks since this IJ4 hat story broke. These things don't happen overnight, people. We must be patient.

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:58 am

I dont think there is a IJ4 hat gig

As I stated before. If I sign the contract, I will NOT announce it!!! I will not be allowed to do so. But, if I find out that I do not get it, then yes, you guys will be told. From some recent info, it looks like me and Marc will be considered strongly.(I want him to make half of the hats so he gets in on this, as that is the kinda guy I am) The in house hats have not been made yet. The ABs will be in hand by this week(if not already there). From what I understand, if the AB gets in, I will not be able to say a word about it. So do not expect a big announcment here. The only news you will hear will be bad news.

So, if you read no bad news, you can make your assumptions. That is the best that I can do. Fedora

Russ · Post by **Russ** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:39 pm

Dutch_jones wrote:I dont think there is a IJ4 hat gig

Why someone -- with no knowledge of the situation -- would make such a statement is beyond me. What purpose does it serve?

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:27 pm

Why someone -- with no knowledge of the situation -- would make such a statement is beyond me. What purpose does it serve?

My sentiments exactly. Dutch, you have no reason not to trust Steve, his record on this (and other) forums is spotless. Doubting his word on this is paranoia, period. :junior: -IJ

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:43 pm

I think you misunderstood. I don't think he meant that he doubts Steve at all.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:50 pm

Then why would he say that? :junior: -IJ

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:06 pm

I don't think he is talking about Steve.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:17 pm

okay, now you're confusing me

, because he made his comment about "there not being a hat gig" in direct response to the statement Harrison_Davies made about Steve having a lag time because of the Indy 4 contract. :junior: -IJ

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:24 pm

You are absolutely correct.

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:47 pm

It's up to the people making the movie if the AB will be chosen, not the other way around. I think that's pretty much what he was saying is that as of now and from what we've all been told, there is no hat gig. Yet. And he is right. So far...as of what we know.

I think a few of you misread that is all.

Harrison_Davies · Post by **Harrison_Davies** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:55 am

Blimey, miss one word and all #### breaks loose...sorry guys, I never meant to infer steve had the gig, just that I'm sure any time he is spent putting out his tender for the job may increase the wait time.

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:13 pm

Whoa ... sorry guys ,

what I meant was that there is nothing sure he has a gig for IJ4

I dont Doubt Steve at all.

sorry for the miscommunication

regards

Dirk

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