Adventurebilt in-person?

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:55 am

Has anybody ever paid Steve a visit at his Adventurebilt studio in-person? The reason I ask is that I would like to pick up a new fedora next year, and I only live two states away. I thought it might be cool to see the official operation, chat about gear with the man of the hour, and maybe have a whipcracking session. Good idea?

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:56 pm

I came very close a few years ago as I was visiting someone who used to be stationed at the Air Force base down there. Unfortunately, our schedules conflicted and though we were literally miles away from each other, we never did hook up. Funny thing is I could've picked up one of my hats in person, since he was working on it.

It's probably a good thing I didn't get over there, since he'd still be trying to get me out of his shop after that!

Oklahoma Jones · Post by **Oklahoma Jones** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:34 pm

I have been in the position to go down a couple of times myself, but just like you Bink, I would never leave..................

Bufflehead Jones · Post by **Bufflehead Jones** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:38 pm

Shoot, ya'll are crazy! Even I know he has Michaelson hiding out front with the shotgun.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:45 pm

Hey, Buff, don't tell EVERYTHING you know!

Regards! Michaelson

Serial Hero · Post by **Serial Hero** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:13 pm

Bufflehead Jones wrote:Shoot, ya'll are crazy! Even I know he has Michaelson hiding out front with the shotgun.

It’s ok, Steve only lets him have one shell, and he has to keep it in his shirt pocket.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:19 pm

" You'all from COW? I wuz told ta shoot anyone from COW...."

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:58 pm

RABBIT SEASON!
DUCK SEASON!
SHOOT!

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:55 am

Oh man, I've been reading Fedora's archived posts leading up to the founding of Adventurebilt, and it's good stuff! Makes me want one even more!

Check out this gem, dated Jul 30, 2004:

I have yet to name the hat company, but must do so soon, for the web page and sweatbands. Sharpetoys suggested Adventurebilt Hats by Fedora. I think I may put that on the sweat, but I have been toying with other names for the company itself. Along with the little logo on the sweat. Henry Johnson Hatter?, Tanis Hat Company?, Fortune and Glory Hats? Any ideas?

indy89 · Post by **indy89** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:58 am

Henry Johnson?? I like Tanis Hat Co. But no hat brand name will come close to Adventureblit Hat Co.

Mark Brody · Post by **Mark Brody** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:34 am

binkmeisterRick wrote:I came very close a few years ago as I was visiting someone who used to be stationed at the Air Force base down there.

Well whaddya know. I'll be going to Columbus AFB in April. Maybe I'll stop on by... move in... something like that.

rick5150 · Post by **rick5150** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 2:34 pm

My recommendation would be not to drop in unless you receive an unsolicited invitation to do so from Steve.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:07 pm

rick5150 wrote:My recommendation would be not to drop in unless you receive an unsolicited invitation to do so from Steve.

I agree with you Rick. Very wise.

whipwarrior · Post by **whipwarrior** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:57 pm

Of course. I e-mailed him Sunday, but he's out of town until next week, apparently. From what I understand, he's pretty cool (as well as being an excellent hatmaker). *fingers crossed*