Cash for Clunkers Part 6
For the last 5 years I have been collecting hats for the Vets here in Southern Oregon and deliver them around Christmas time every year. Since this started in 2009, we collectively have donated over...
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Pizza Cat - Simon's Cat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsOYg5gpS0s
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Post New Hats Here!
My new hat. This is my ?¢‚Ǩ?ìHavana?¢‚Ǩ? styled Montecristi from Optimo Hats. I got it as part of their annual ?¢‚Ǩ?ìFino Club?¢‚Ǩ? Montecristi acquisitions. It?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s the finest Montecristi hat...
View ArticleIntroduction
Gentlemen, I'm brand new to the forum, and a novice (a couple of months) hat wearer. Just in lurking here for a few weeks, I have learned so much. It's great to get so much knowledge in one place. Two...
View ArticleWhat Jacket Are You Wearing Today?
Simple idea, post pics of the jacket you are wearing today. (What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?) This thread may have legs, it may fizzle, either way I am sitting here waiting for my wife & loving...
View ArticleAkubra Campdraft
Campdraft ribbon Just curious, Has anyone ever put a wide fedora ribbon on an Akubra Campdraft, say 1 1/2 to 2 inches or so? I understand that a lot of folks prefer the open road look with the thin...
View ArticleG-1 Jacket Check
Shipmates, I saw this jacket advertised as a 1951 vintage. From what I have been able to determine, it was more likely produced and issued between 1965-1966. Just wanted to see if you agreed with me....
View ArticleThe Bowler or Derby Hat
Since we have a resurgence of interest in the Bowler or Derby hat on the lounge lately, it seems a good idea to have a thread dedicated to this iconic headgear. "Bowler hat The bowler hat is a hard...
View ArticleTerms Which Have Disappeared
I'm fond of the old Dragnet radio shows. My local (USA) public radio station airs old radio on Sunday evenings, and Dragnet is on from 7:30 to 8:00. I like them so much, that when I saw a complete...
View ArticleSchool and college sports
It's a windy and rainy afternoon here and I associate these conditions with school sports as throughout my teenaged years I had to turn out onto the Rugby field come rain or shine - and I even did it...
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Vintage neon signs
Having grown up in the fifties, I remember well those neon signs and it always takes me back to my early years, whenever I see them. This one is in Marysville, CA: This one always makes me smile,...
View ArticleBarnstormer, Ralph Lauren, Medium
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141833274861 Genuine 100% shearling sheep collar. Blanket lined, sleeves are fully insulated, heavy tan duck canvas outer shell, has loops for a waist belt -no waist belt...
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German & Austrian Hutmachers
I poked around a bit but didn't see anything about German and Austrian traditional hat styles. Here is some of my collection. I would be interested in seeing others. Thanks! -Steve Bittner - Original...
View ArticleRusset Vincenza Sheene at one year...
We've discussed that we don't post as many follow up pictures as we probably should, so here's my addition. Acquired last Fall, has been worn through a couple of rainstorms, but since I rotate through...
View ArticleHorse Hide jacket, Medium, Territory Ahead
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141842536297?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 I bought this jacket new a few years ago from Territory Ahead. It was described in their catalogue as horse...
View ArticleGramophones, Phonographs, Victrolas....
Do any of you still use a gramophone?? PLay 78's ?? Or ,if not,maybe play cd reissues of music from the 1930's and 40's? I have a Harris Portaphone hand crank gramophone in almost mint condition....
View ArticleFor sale: Akubra Campdraft Silverbelly in size 64, new in box!
Calling all big heads...Brand new Akubra Campdraft received from Everything Australian in error, I had ordered Taupe fawn, but they mistakenly sent me a Silverbelly, which I already own. Unworn, and...
View ArticleHello there!
I thought I'd take a few moments to introduce myself, as I'm new to the Fedora Lounge. My name is Wade, I live in Quebec, Canada, and I have a particular interest in flight jackets, particularly...
View ArticleInsurrection/Thurston Italian Full Grain Veg.-Tanned Horsehide for Aero Jackets
I just received a sample of Insurrection's new Italian, full grain, veg tanned horsehide for Aero jackets. It is spectacular! Fantastic grain and incredibly pliable. A couple of weeks ago, I received...
View ArticleHam radio
This thread might be a stretch but i figue i will give it a go anyway. Any ham radio operators in the Lounge?? Ham/amateur radio played a pivotal role in the early development and advancement of radio...
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