Club Obi Wan

Hello folks,

Well here is a death defying Michaelson braving the Tennesee Railroad Museum train accompanied by his trusty Camptown Model 1936 Fieldmaster. Note the look of fierce determination !



Thanks for passing along the photo Michaelson !

Cheers !

Ken

DUDE!! THAT is what Michaelson looks like???

That has to be the sweetest "Stash" in this side of 1886!!!

I love it!

Those camptowns are pretty cool too. The one thing I can't figure out is how to get one...it seems they are ebayable, or something, but I never can find the price, or anything.

There.....and you all said I never really existed too! That's me on Fathers Day on the train, coal dust covered face, and Camptown in place. Hot day, but the hat performed perfectly! Photo taken by date_eating_monkey (daughter number 2) on her cameraphone thing. D.Jones (daughter #1) was sitting across from me. Good time had by all....and, yes, I HAD just drunk a cup of coffee before this photo was taken.

You have my permission to print this photo off to hang in your garden to scare off pests. If THAT doesn't scare 'em, NOTHING will. Regards! Michaelson

P.S. CLM, drop JJ a PM. He can tell you everything you want to know about his Camptown offerings. Thank you for the kind remarks on the 'stache'. You got the year right too! (grins)

crazylegsmurphy wrote:DUDE!! THAT is what Michaelson looks like???

That has to be the sweetest "Stash" in this side of 1886!!!

I love it!

Those camptowns are pretty cool too. The one thing I can't figure out is how to get one...it seems they are ebayable, or something, but I never can find the price, or anything.

PM me and I can hook you up, since I make them ! My limited time $135.00 offer still holds true for you with shipping included in the USA, but for Canada, I'll still try to work out a good deal/discount.

Sound fair ?

GLad you like it and PLEASE tell your friends !

Ken

But sir!

I am sure I have missed something along the way. Please fill me in on these hats you speak of.

What are they made of, do they come bashed or unbashed, do you offer other colors, what makes yours better than the other hats currently out there, what are your guarantees, how are they shipped, do you have pics to demonstrate the quality you are offering?

I have seen posts around, and I even think I checked out your ebay post. I like the look of the hats, but I'm having trouble tracking down all this information because there seems to be a bunch of posts, all saying the same thing, but not really saying anything.

I think you should make a webpage, or use one post to detail your hats in full. (if you need server space, or a website done, maybe we can work out a deal....just pm me)

crazylegsmurphy wrote:I think you should make a webpage, or use one post to detail your hats in full. (if you need server space, or a website done, maybe we can work out a deal....just pm me)

AMEN!!. If you'll notice in JJ's signature, there is a website in the plans, as the link exists, but he hasn't had the time to actually create the site.

Hey, JJ, here's you an offer you should jump on!! You NEED that site up and running !!!!

High regards! Michaelson

crazylegsmurphy wrote:But sir!

I am sure I have missed something along the way. Please fill me in on these hats you speak of.

What are they made of, do they come bashed or unbashed, do you offer other colors, what makes yours better than the other hats currently out there, what are your guarantees, how are they shipped, do you have pics to demonstrate the quality you are offering?

I have seen posts around, and I even think I checked out your ebay post. I like the look of the hats, but I'm having trouble tracking down all this information because there seems to be a bunch of posts, all saying the same thing, but not really saying anything.

I think you should make a webpage, or use one post to detail your hats in full. (if you need server space, or a website done, maybe we can work out a deal....just pm me)

PMing you CL !

Thanks
Ken

I am actually buying a camptown

the blend is a 60/40 Beaver/Rabbit, I know they come in Brown, and Grey are available as well.They also have a ventilated sweatband which Michaelson sung praises of.


http://public.fotki.com/KenKenobi/micha ... _camptown/

Heres a link to some camptown pics, hope jersey doesnt mind me posting the links

gerry655 wrote:I am actually buying a camptown

the blend is a 60/40 Beaver/Rabbit, I know they come in Brown, and Grey are available as well.They also have a ventilated sweatband which Michaelson sung praises of.


http://public.fotki.com/KenKenobi/micha ... _camptown/

Heres a link to some camptown pics, hope jersey doesnt mind me posting the links

Thanks for the assist and I verified that there is actually a little more beaver than that in the blend closer to 50/50 !

Grey will be available as soon as I get 10 commitments for Grey lids. I need to justify my minimum order of bodies.

Thanks Gerry. Talk to you soon !

Ken

AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! Don't scare me like that!

Yeah, I always knew Michaelson existed. He and Sasquatch do lunch every second Tuesday...

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binkmeisterRick wrote:AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! Don't scare me like that!

Yeah, I always knew Michaelson existed. He and Sasquatch do lunch every second Tuesday...

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I hear he hustles the Loch Ness Monster at cards every saturday.

Sorry Michaelson, couldn't resist. Great to see your enjoying your Camptown. :junior: -IJ

crazylegsmurphy wrote:DUDE!! THAT is what Michaelson looks like???

That has to be the sweetest "Stash" in this side of 1886!!!

CLM, why'd you have to go and tell everyone Michaelson's date of birth?





I can say this as I know that I am 4 months older than Michaelson.

It's no secret, it's on his WANTED poster!

What scared me was the plaid.

Nice lid!

Is that really what fierce determination looks like?

Snakewhip_Sable wrote:What scared me was the plaid.

Nice lid!

Is that really what fierce determination looks like?

On behalf of Michaelson, hey easy on the plaid !

On behalf of ME Thanks about the lid nod. I was very pleased that our ol buddy liked the lid !

Ken

Michaelson wrote:... I HAD just drunk a cup of coffee before this photo was taken.

Oh no, I can hardly believe it was only ONE cup ...

Nice lid, and I LIKED the plaid.
BTW: interesting glasses you have there!

That's the face I would have expected on you at a railroad museum, Michaelson.
One could strain the smiling muscles doing things you like, very dangerous you know. I look like "the joker" nowadays from all the cool bag shots I've seen here on COW.

Regards,
Swindiana

Ken,
Thanks for posting that photo. It's nice to Michaelson making an appearance around here and in his trusty new hat and blue plaid shirt, which is becoming a Michaelson classic.

lol, very charismatic picture there

One would think blue plaid is the only type shirt I own, wouldn't one? Seems to be the one I'm usually wearing when a camera comes out! Well durn. (grins)

Oh, as to the 'one cup of coffee'...it was a BIG cup of coffee!!

OH yes, that was definitely a HAPPY FACE when that was taken, especially considering where I was and what I was doing at the time!!

The glasses are 1937 originals, as are all my wirerims that I 'rescue' from antique stores for next to nothing. You would NOT believe how many new/old stock 12k gold filled wire frames there are floating around out in antique stores. I bought these for $12 dollars, have a REALLY ornate pair that I have as backups that I got for $6, and found yet another brand new pair last month for $10. I just have my current prescription installed, and am good to go. Why buy reproductions that are half the quality when you can buy 'brand new' originals for next to nothing?

Like I said, the hat performed yoeman service for me, as it was 90+ in the shade that day, coal smoke rolling through the windows, and the Camptown kept my head cool and covered all day. Got lots of nice comments too!

All in all, a red letter day for this old man. Oh, and Buff was actually born in 1883, so he's LOT older than I am....don't let him fool ya. 8-[

High regards! Michaelson

I've seen that look from Michaelson once before. It was when someone mentioned "free coffee" at a QM gathering.

Hemingway Jones wrote:Ken,
Thanks for posting that photo. It's nice to Michaelson making an appearance around here and in his trusty new hat and blue plaid shirt, which is becoming a Michaelson classic.

The Michaelson Classic. Sounds like a golf tournament. A miniature golf course tournament, but a golf tourney, nonetheless....

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binkmeisterRick wrote:

Hemingway Jones wrote:Ken,
Thanks for posting that photo. It's nice to Michaelson making an appearance around here and in his trusty new hat and blue plaid shirt, which is becoming a Michaelson classic.

The Michaelson Classic. Sounds like a golf tournament. A miniature golf course tournament, but a golf tourney, nonetheless....

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Hmm....should I call that style of Camptown Model 1936 Styling the "Michaelson Classic" too ? Do I charge extra for it ?

Ken

Michaelson: Great stash! Very Kaiser Wilhelm. Dig on my friend. Have you ever been to this site?

http://www.handlebarclub.org.uk/index.htm

They have every bit of info for the modern massive stash wearer. I was wearing one like the cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell for a while but it got to be a bit much.



Cheers!

Dan

JerseyJones wrote: Hmm....should I call that style of Camptown Model 1936 Styling the "Michaelson Classic" too ? Do I charge extra for it ?

Ken

He already has one hat named after him; why not another?

They named the beanie after Michaelson? I knew it!

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DanielJones wrote:Michaelson: Great stash! Very Kaiser Wilhelm. Dig on my friend. Have you ever been to this site?

http://www.handlebarclub.org.uk/index.htm

They have every bit of info for the modern massive stash wearer. I was wearing one like the cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell for a while but it got to be a bit much.



Cheers!

Dan

I was actually asked to join a couple years ago. They apparently saw a photo of me on the web after a few of the first IJ summit pictures were posted, and I got this interesting email from this group. I haven't sent in my dues yet, but I may someday. I'd even get a club tie and everything. I almost deleted the email when I first saw the title, as I thought it was spam, but decided to take a chance and open the link. This is the link I was sent.

"Michaelson Classic"?! Let's not go there. The Fieldmaster model 1936 works for me just fine, but I DO like the idea of a putt-putt tourney. The winner should get a blue checked jacket!

Regards! Michaelson

Michaelson: I had just happened upon the site a few years back when I was looking bor a better stache wax. So far the best one I've found is from jinglebobs.com. Great all day hold without reapplication. Give my stache a bit of a Salvador Dali look if I'm not careful.
Oh, and by the way, very nice lid! I've been in contact with JJ and hope to be ordering mine near the end of this month. So far, I've heard nothing but good things about his hats. Enjoy yours in good health my friend.

Cheers!

Dan

Thank you Dan. I have!

On the wax, I've tried a lot of stuff, some good, some not so good. It's pretty hard to determine when you live where I do....heat and humidity doesn't care WHAT you have in your 'stache, it will droop in time unless you use a REAL hard wax, and then it's next to impossible to comb out at days end.

SO, I've just let her go to 'seed', and what you see is what I've worn for about 3 years now. The young Commodore Vanderbilt look! (grins)


But, back to the Camptown....glad to hear you have one in the works. A great hat.

Regards! Michaelson

Sorry to hijack this thread JJ. But, Michaelson, The Jinglebob wax works great. It has an all day hold without being too stiff yet washes out at the end of the day with just some hot water. Heck, I've even gone swimming in Lake Tahoe with the stuff on and it never lost its hold.

Now, on to your hat Michaelson. How is the feel of the felt? Is it velvety or a little softer feeling to the touch? Let me know your honest evaluation of this hat, I'd love to hear it. Is it fairly stiff out of the box or is it easily shaped dry without steam? I know, I'm just full of questions. But I usually do about two months research on something asking oodles of questions before I make my purchase. I usually know I'm going to buy something but I love to have as much info as possible. Thanks for all your input.

Cheers!

Dan

Daniel Jones, that is exactly the way I am when I buy something. The more expensive the item, the worse I get. When I go in to buy a car, I know more about that model than any of the salesmen. Which, considering the customer service at most businesses today, may not be an extraordinary feat.

Bufflehead Jones: Exactly! I just try to get the bigges bang for the buck. I even research the history behind the item. So, I guess that is how I came to be here. I end up knowing far too much useless trivia for my own good. Hey, but at least I can hold up a good conversation.

Cheers!

Dan

It feels just like a beaver AB out of the box, I'm sure due to the beaver content, and is fairly stiff, but is loosening up with wear. About the same physical weight as one of the beaver AB's too....maybe a bit heavier. My BIGGEST 'like' of the hat is it's ventilated roan sweatband. Even with the weight and denseness of the felt, it's still 'wearable' in this summer heat and humidity. I had the brim trimed back to 2 3/4", as the supplied hat had to much brim for me, and after that was done, it was perfect for me. Regards! Michaelson

Thank you Michaelson! Most appreciated.

Cheers!

Dan