Club Obi Wan

Hello, I haven't posted here in a looooong time. Some of you might remember me, Bink , Michaelson ...... awhile back I had to basically sell off everything that I owned, all of my Indy gear went so I could basically stay alive. My now ex wife cheated on me then tossed me to the street, my mother took my son and I in and saved us from a shelter. I ended up losing my job and was in the bottom of a pit basically... this was about March of 2008.... I'm Much better now, I've been seeing the love of my life for just over a year now... my job stinks but I'm making money and working and living again.... Anyway an extremely generous fellow here on COW did not want me to see Indy 4 without at least a fedora on my head , he was able to procure me a new Camptown... It was the most generous act a person has done for me in a very long time....he doesn't really know what it meant to me ! I am ashamed that I haven't kept in better contact with him...I truly am... ..... I tip my coffee mug to you my friend...Now it is time for a re-block and I would like the ribbon and bow replaced. I am not sure who offers this service anymore. Yes, I could search but wanted to tell my story a little bit and wanted to hear your opinions. I try not to be a cheap person but I don't make a lot and need to go the cheapest route.

Thank you all for reading my rambling little story.........

Patrick...

Hello Ripper. Welcome home! What a story man.. pfew... And I thought I had it rough. But I'm very pleased you are doing well now after all your struggles. Glad you found the love of your life!
Would like to give you advice for your reblock and ribbon but I think there are better people here for that. I ain't that smart, haha!

I just had my Camptown Legend reblocked by John Penman (Bendingoak). Fantastic job too. Had the sweatband replaced since the wire in the reeding got tweaked and it was getting out of shape. Send him a PM and see what he can do for you. You won't be sorry. If I can I'll post some pics to show off his good work.

Very pleased that you are getting your life turned around. It has been a tough few years to be sure.

Cheers!

Dan

Thank you gentlemen... I was looking at Oak's work, I might just drop him a line......

I thought John was officially out of the re-block business for hats other than his own. But with a story like that he may make an exception.

Perhaps Garrison Hatters might re-block as well.

Best of luck to you.

After cutting down my re-block list. so, I am now taking non Penman hats for re-blocks.

Penman is one of the best out there, you won't be disappointed

that's quite a story. good to know that things are getting better for you



cheers mate



CJ

That is one thing that I have missed... Is the hospitality and kindness of the family here. Oak, I shot you a PM.

Ripper wrote:That is one thing that I have missed... Is the hospitality and kindness of the family here. Oak, I shot you a PM.

I sent a reply.

Hum....Ripper.....can't place the guy....



I thought of you just last week as I drank my last coffee cube. Yep, took me that long to finish 'em.



John Penman is definitely your man.

HIGH regards, old friend!

Michaelson

Wow, you still had some huh ?? I'll have to see if I can get you something just as good ... I dropped Mr. Penman a line so I will see what he has to offer.


I have missed talking with you, sorry its been so long Mark...

Best wishes as always my friend !

Patrick...

Ripper, you were the first guy to welcome me to COW. I will never forget you. Glad to hear things are better for you. And consider this another support for John's work. I've got a few of his hats and have had one reblocked by him. He does not dissapoint.

Dave