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Recent content by airforceindy

  1. airforceindy

    Anchorage, AK hatter inquiry

    You know, I've lived here over a year and haven't been there yet... There are so many REALLY good local places, I just haven't gotten 'round to it. I'm down, though:)
  2. airforceindy

    Anchorage, AK hatter inquiry

    Perhaps next year there can a meeting of the Anchorage chapter of the Fedora Lounge! Sam Smith's Stout at McGinley's, anybody?
  3. airforceindy

    Anchorage, AK hatter inquiry

    Unfortunately, I'm getting ready to leave town on a six-monther, myself. Hoping (fervently) for a chance to get to Marx Bros Cafe with the wifey before I leave next week.
  4. airforceindy

    Anchorage, AK hatter inquiry

    Yeah, just got back from Tyndall, FL myself; no chance for shopping though. Last hat I bought was my vintage Resistol from Sergei's estate over on COW. Love that hat, though... it's a beauty. Forgive the face-rug... had some leave to burn up:)
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    Anchorage, AK hatter inquiry

    Well, been searching quite a bit only to find squat. As near as I can tell, the closest reputable to hatters are John Penman and Art Fawcett, and they're both way down in Oregon. Both Art's work is unprecedented, and John's not far behind, I just wish there was a local shop I could walk into on...
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    Anchorage, AK hatter inquiry

    Anybody know of a hatter (a good one!) in or around the Anchorage area? Looking to do a refurb on my vintage Resistol... -AFI
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    The best hat jack in the world!

    My apologies then, sir, it wasn't meant to be an attack. Marc was sharing a prized gift with all of us... which seemed to morph into "Why would you want that?", "Why would you pay that much?", "Mine does it better!", and "Blah blah blah..." useless (and insulting in John's case) banter that...
  8. airforceindy

    The best hat jack in the world!

    How much do you think Penman Hats is shelling out in consultation fees these days? Do you suppose the checks are already in the mail? I'll say no more, because then it REALLY will be: :deadhorse -AFI
  9. airforceindy

    The best hat jack in the world!

    Anybody ever heard the term "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all"? What if we tried "Marc and John, that's a really nice piece of workmanship you've got there, and I can appreciate the thought behind it, but it's just a little to far out of my price-range." Seriously, some...
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    A Difficult Decision to Make

    Regardless of the width issue, that is a truely beautiful hat. It WOULD be a shame to lose that Cav edge... Well played, sir. -AFI
  11. airforceindy

    The Diamond Authority

    I submit for your review... Since the diamond AB I first entered didn't last very long, I've decided to submit my latest acquisition. This is my Resistol OR variant that I posted a week or two ago... -AFI
  12. airforceindy

    Post New Hats Here!

    Kreissaege, get in touch with Jim at JW Hats. www.jwhats.com I have spoken with him at length, and he will certainly accommodate you, even if it's only one sweatband. Also, he is a good source for ribbon. -AFI
  13. airforceindy

    Newly Acquired Resistol Fedora

    Thank you all for your kind compliments!!! Senior, I was at Ellsworth in South Dakota for 7 years before moving up here. Got here in the first half of April, and we've all really fallen in love with the place! As for the ALCAN driving in, it was amazing, even during the break-up/thaw season...
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    Newly Acquired Resistol Fedora

    Thank you, gents! Can anyone give me any ideas of when this hat was made? Here are some better pics of the liner, the only label, and suede-side of the sweat. There was no original price tag or model/info sticker. As you can see, the sweat leather is absolutely pristine, and it's still...
  15. airforceindy

    what CD do you have in the car?

    My kinda girl:D

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