The Penman post 'em up Pages....The Adventure Continues...

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:39 am

They look great in costume and they look great together period. I'm so very glad you like all your hats Daren. It's always a joy to make you a hat.

ShanghaiJack · Post by **ShanghaiJack** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:41 am

BendingOak wrote:They look great in costume and they look great together period.

Indeed they do!

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:28 pm

ShanghaiJack wrote:
BendingOak wrote:They look great in costume and they look great together period.
Indeed they do!

They are also a great couple. I was lucky enough to have them over at my hat shop and house and they are some of the nicest people.

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:37 pm

TOP-NOTCH all the way!

Excellent work Daren and John!

iwantamorganreelbad1 · Tue Nov 22, 2011 1:51 pm

I find it EXTREMELY hard to believe that

1. Tomorrow will mark TWO WEEKS that there has been a new post in this thread, minus this post.

2. Mitch hasn't freaked out about/noted this yet.

PsychicsAndSwords · Post by **PsychicsAndSwords** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:54 am

iwantamorganreelbad1 wrote:I find it EXTREMELY hard to believe that

1. Tomorrow will mark TWO WEEKS that there has been a new post in this thread, minus this post.
2. Mitch hasn't freaked out about/noted this yet.

Well I have another 2 months or so to wait for my new hat... but if you all talk John into bumping my order up, I'll be happy to post pics right away.

Luisiana Jones · Post by **Luisiana Jones** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:43 am

What should i say Daren, just fxxxgxn jealous, congrats on such an amazing collection of lids!!

Regards,

LJ

iwantamorganreelbad1 · Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:55 pm

BendingOak wrote:Here's a hat I'm about to send out that I made for someone who wanted a different colored Raiders hat.

It's pecan color with a brown ribbon. Forgive the photo's but I'm using my iphne again for this one. It's 5 3/4 inch crown with a dim. cut of 2 7/8 X 25/8.

I should be finishing and sending out the 3 hats that I'm running late on and then I'll be back on time. I will be working on November orders and touching December order as well.

I should be able to have all November orders sent out by the end of the month. That will keep me on track.

I love this fed...I think I'll get my Rabbit Raiders in either this color or your normal brown.

iwantamorganreelbad1 · Fri Nov 25, 2011 4:38 pm

BendingOak wrote: Forgive the photo's but I'm using my Iphone again for this one.

They look just fine to me.

generalFROSTY · Post by **generalFROSTY** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 2:55 pm

Wow, that pecan color actually looks really good!

iwantamorganreelbad1 · Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:33 am

generalFROSTY wrote:Wow, that pecan color actually looks really good!

Yes, it does! John can pull off anything!

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:09 pm

John truly IS an Artist... and the amazing variety -and quality- of work that this gentleman makes available to hat lovers ("Indy fans" and otherwise) around the world is simply without compare in my opinion.

I placed my latest order with John several months ago (as hard as it is for me to believe, it's my first actual Brown Raiders fedora in BEAVER!) ...and it'll still be a little while before I have it in my grubby hands... but as with everything John makes and sells, it'd be worth the wait even if I had to wait 5 times as long!

I'll be posting pictures right HERE on this great Thread once I do get it, mind you... but that'll still be a while AFTER this Thread hits it's next monumental milestone...
An amazing and well-deserved 3000 posts of information, help, photos, praise and thanks.

So, if someone would be so kind?
(and Congratulations in advance, John)

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:22 pm

Mitch- you have never ordered a brown Raiders fedora in beaver?!?!? WOW! You're going to love it!!!! I know I love mine!

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:23 pm

Oh-and as hard as it is to believe- I don't have an order for a hat placed with John at the moment. Must be the first time in nearly 2 years! It's a weird feeling.

iwantamorganreelbad1 · Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:31 pm

Mitch LaRue wrote:John truly IS an Artist... and the amazing variety -and quality- of work that this gentleman makes available to hat lovers ("Indy fans" and otherwise) around the world is simply without compare in my opinion.

I placed my latest order with John several months ago (as hard as it is for me to believe, it's my first actual Brown Raiders fedora in BEAVER!) ...and it'll still be a little while before I have it in my grubby hands... but as with everything John makes and sells, it'd be worth the wait even if I had to wait 5 times as long!

I'll be posting pictures right HERE on this great Thread once I do get it, mind you... but that'll still be a while AFTER this Thread hits it's next monumental milestone...
An amazing and well-deserved 3000 posts of information, help, photos, praise and thanks.

So, if someone would be so kind?
(and Congratulations in advance, John)

Congrats, Mitch!
And now this thread has 61 pages!
AND 3002 posts!!!

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:49 pm

Wow Mitch- 3,000 posts on this thread! Dang! I remember when this thread first started!

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:28 pm

jnicktem wrote:Oh-and as hard as it is to believe- I don't have an order for a hat placed with John at the moment. Must be the first time in nearly 2 years! It's a weird feeling.

Congradulations, Nick! You have made the 3,000th post in this thread.

Please contact John for your free gift.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:05 am

WOAH! Wait! That was me??? Geez- I guess that's what you get for not really paying attention!

I hope I get a free hat!

Kidding of course.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:30 pm

jnicktem wrote:WOAH! Wait! That was me??? Geez- I guess that's what you get for not really paying attention!

I hope I get a free hat!

Kidding of course.

Have you lost you mind?????? You did win something and I'm putting it in the post today. You should have it in 2-3 days.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:52 pm

John- you know me. You know very well that I lost my mind a loooong time ago!

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 2:44 pm

Well now I feel like I have to contribute something on here. Here are some recent pictures taken of my 1+ year old Penman Raiders in beaver:

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:40 pm

hey, that not to shabby.

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:41 pm

Well.... it IS a Penman!

iwantamorganreelbad1 · Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:34 pm

jnicktem wrote:Well.... it IS a Penman!

Quite good looking for a year old!
Reminds me of this:
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Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 5:46 pm

We're well aware of the tutorial videos.

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Regards! Michaelson

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:32 pm

jnicktem wrote:WOAH! Wait! That was me???

Yep... that's what I was talkin' about when I said "So, if someone would be so kind?" ... that was kinda' my way of saying "would someone please do the honors of the 3000th Post?"

Although, technically I think the Comment of yours that was actually #3000 was the one that read "Mitch- you have never ordered a brown Raiders fedora in beaver?!?!? WOW! You're going to love it!!!! I know I love mine!" ...once we started the 61st Page it would've been the 3001st Post - but I guess I could be wrong

But either way, it's YOU Nick! Congrats for being one of those fellas who can't tire of talking about the Mad (Hatter) Skillz of BendingOak!

But BIGGER Congrats to John, for giving us SO much to talk about!

And THANKS a lot for posting that photo of the exact kind of hat I've ordered from John, Nick...
NOW I'm doing THIS:

jnicktem · Post by **jnicktem** » Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:39 pm

I was pretty tired when I made those posts... I had no clue I was #3,000 until Scott told me so!

It is no secret that I love John's work. He is truly an artist in the field of hatmaking! I love talking about John's work, as well as showing it off!

Mitch- you are going to be thrilled with your beaver Raiders- It is just one of those hats that gets better and better each time you wear it!

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:36 am

A fuzzy porch I might add. Imagine the neighbor's reaction....

There's that crazy Nick on his porch making photos of his hats, again! Third time this week...

Why, I remember back in the day when you just wore a hat!?? Now it's a publicity stunt!

These kids today....that one looks like it's about to sprout legs and run off!

PS: Count 'em off, gentlemen, and you too, John! 49 posts comprise a page, and the 50th post starts a new page. Or count 'em back if it doesn't make you fall asleep.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:25 pm

Okie doke, let's steer this back to topic.

3000 posts is nice, but when a lot of them have nothing to do with a new Penman hat arrival or showing hats that have already seen, many of them over and over again, it's not exactly a record breaking event. Where are all the new acquisitions?

If we went through and deleted all the driftwood, I bet half of these pages would disappear.

Kidding, sort of....but let's get it back on the rails if you don't mind.

Regards! Michaelson

lantzn · Post by **lantzn** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:05 pm

Michaelson wrote:
If we went through and deleted all the driftwood, I bet half of these pages would disappear.

Kidding, sort of....but let's get it back on the rails if you don't mind.

Regards! Michaelson

Actually that would be a wonderful service. It would make reading through longer threads much more enjoyable. I've even gone back to some of my off topic post and edited them to a single period as a curtesy.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:11 pm

If someone has the time to do it, we sure will.

Regards! Michaelson

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:53 pm

I think that this thread has become more than get a hat, then post it, but about the comradery that develops when people have some interests in common. And to some degree, the same sentiment applies in threads where the author is naturally curious about something, and just wants to discuss the subject with other members. I think it is as important to enjoy the "hobby" as fans with others who share a common interest. Maybe not each and every post is stricktly about a hat or a jacket, but apparently this is where the rub enters the picture sometimes? I know that in the past, others have called out members, but the human element plays a factor in this forum, as it has been stated many times in the past: "...come for the gear, stay for the people..." otherwise we might as well just be looking at a database. JMO. By now, we've all seen countless Wested's and AB's, etc., the difference is what it means to him or her personally, at that moment. To some degree, you sort of share in someone's victories and defeats in real time. Some of my fond memories in this forum have been in thinking back on when certain members were new, and how they grew, etc. as members. There has been a progression and friendships have been a part of that process.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:13 pm

Scott, last time, back on topic. This is not up for debate, nor was it an invitation for further 'conversation'.

In case you have forgotten, these areas WERE created to be 'data bases'.

Michaelson

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:22 pm

M, you can shut it down if you like but I think daren posted a new hat he got from me and Nick posted a year old raiders hat of mine. I think both of them could have posted in new threads but why bother making more threads. Which ever way you want to go is fine by me. It's your bar.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:17 pm

John, at least Daren and Nick were keeping to topic. Daren's post was 3 weeks ago, as a matter of fact. Hasn't anyone else received a Penman more recently than that? Anyway, that's not what the problem is here....

It's the 'high-fiving' over the 3000th post that caught our attention. It became clear this thread had become a matter of quantity rather than quality. In examining these pages today, one mod even stated that this thread has been pruned once before for this problem.

In scrolling back through all 60 pages it was discovered there was a lot more chaff than wheat, and that eats up server space.

Once someone has time, probably over the Holidays, this will be cleaned out and the 'meat of the matter' will be left for members to read through.

This thread was supposed to give folks opportunities to see the hats made by Penman Hat co., and possibly come to a decision to buy one based on photos and customer recommendation.

The fedora section, as well as the other gear specfic sections, were set up to discuss topics that were/are gear related. It was never intended to be a 'chit-chat' social area. That's why the areas like Lao Che and the Scrapbook section were created. Those areas are the best venue's for this kind of activity, and have been used that way since they were originally opened.

Back on topic, folks. Otherwise, as John mentions, it may be time to close this down if that simple request can't be followed.

Regards! Michaelson

Georgia Steve · Post by **Georgia Steve** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:36 am

Just thought I would share a few pics of my rabbit felt - Sahara CS travel hat. John has made a wonderful hat.
When I ordered this hat I didn't know what color ribbon I wanted, so I left it up to him.
The color that he used is what really makes this hat look so great, and check out the bow, it has just a touch of Indy brown in there. I just love everything about this hat, the feel of the felt is soft, and the color combo of the hat and ribbon all came together to make this a GREAT looking hat.

Thanks John

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:11 am

Wow! A very beautiful piece of work with a very distinct look to it.
Great bow design. I love seeing what happens when folks leave certain artistic decisions to John's judgement... We get to see some really neat touches as a result.
Congrats, GS!

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:22 am

That's a beaut! Love the ribbon against the sahara...Another piece of art John!

Ian

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steerpike · Post by **steerpike** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:15 pm

I love seeing new and original Indy hats. I found this color beautiful, great choice!

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:29 am

I have a Sahara AB and I am a huge fan of the color. I really like the color combo on yours. Is the ribbon wider than the standard Indy ribbon?

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:53 pm

I beleive it's 1 3/4.

Georgia Steve · Post by **Georgia Steve** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:49 pm

Thanks guys

John you are right. I measured the ribbon at 1 3/4

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:05 pm

How does that compare to the Indy width?

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 12:24 am

Unless I am mistaken the Indy ribbon width is 1 1/2". W>

Georgia Steve · Post by **Georgia Steve** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 5:58 am

I think the Indy ribbon is 1 1/2" also.

The wider ribbon and color is what really makes this hat.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:03 am

Georgia Steve wrote:I think the Indy ribbon is 1 1/2" also.
The wider ribbon and color is what really makes this hat.

...and I thought John made it...

Ian

stones · Post by **stones** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:36 am

WOW Georgia Steve what a BEAUTIFUL hat!!

regards
Stones

Georgia Steve · Post by **Georgia Steve** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:08 am

...and I thought John made it...

I guess John had a little to do with it

WOW Georgia Steve what a BEAUTIFUL hat!! regards
Stones

Thanks

hulkamad · Post by **hulkamad** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:25 pm

Now, that is class!

Kim Hoffman · Post by **Kim Hoffman** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:41 am

A beautiful hat, sir. You wear it well.