The Last Straw

MK · 10-28-2003, 08:10 AM

This will probably be the last day I wear my straw this year. The weather is droping ten degrees tomorrow and heading south from there.

About time!:clap :clap :clap

PrettyBigGuy · 10-28-2003, 08:38 AM

Well that is great news! I still can't believe how hot it has been the last month or so. I hear my PB2 and Expo weeping quietly in my closet daily. Hopefully some rain will be on the way too.
PBG

Matt Deckard · 10-28-2003, 09:01 AM

yes rain... I want to break in my Grey Optimo with some rain.

Bogie1943 · 10-28-2003, 09:51 AM

Sadly MK, that day has already come for us here in Ohio. Even though we have had a couple days that have been quit summer like. We are having some serious Indian Summer moments here in Ohio this year. I am livin it up while I can!

Renderking Fisk · 10-28-2003, 12:08 PM

That day came for us sometime around late Aug.

PrettyBigGuy · 10-30-2003, 01:21 PM

This is pic of the Panama that I had made @ Baron's here in LA. It is now retired for the season, but I thought I'd post a pic now that I figured out how to do it!

I decided to got for the telescope crown and a shorter brim. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.

I'll post some pics of it on my noggin later if anyone is interested.
PBG

Chamorro · 10-30-2003, 02:08 PM

I deduce from the hat stand that somebody in your house shops at Pier 1 Imports!

Indy Magnoli · 10-30-2003, 02:54 PM

What are you all talking about? We've had cold weather since June! It's just starting to warm up now. Looking forward to a hot Christmas.

Kind regards,
Indy

Michaelson · 11-05-2003, 11:05 AM

Why is the song 'I come from the Land Down Under' by Men At Work rattling around in my head just now? (grins) Regards. Michaelson

Zohar · 11-05-2003, 11:13 AM

It's been so warm the past few days that I had to bust out my Milan straw. It got up to 85 degrees yesterday.

Hopefully that'll be the last of it. I'm looking forward to wearing my felts.

Michaelson · 11-05-2003, 11:17 AM

The cold front is coming at you as we speak. It's 79 right now here in Tennessee, but tonight and tomorrow will get no higher than the low 50s during the day, and 30's at night, so brush off those felts now. Regards. Michaelson

Zohar · 11-05-2003, 12:07 PM

Excellent. I am anxiously awaiting it.

Midwest Boater · 09-28-2009, 07:39 PM

sadly i just got my boater i have been wanting one for years, and i found it on ebay a brooks brothers never been worn until i wore it to the fall festival we have in my village.
i was thinking i may have lost my marbles to wear the thing but i got so many complements , and now it must go into the closet for 8 to 9 months.
well i guess ill have to look into a felt hat you guys have inspired me.

Cigarband · 09-29-2009, 12:08 AM

Today was First Felt Day for me as well. Rain and cold all day, so my Akubra Coober Pedy was perfect and none the worse for wear.

Andykev · 09-29-2009, 12:34 AM

In the SF Bay area we have had 100 + degree Wx the past few weeks (on and off). I haven't worn a felt in months, nor long pants.

Today, the temps dropped into the low 70's inland, with 50's at the coast.

Broke out the Dobbs Twenty, long pants, and a flannel shirt tonight! YEA!!!

Ephraim Tutt · 09-29-2009, 12:40 AM

Meanwhile far to the south....the locals in the Land of Oz are blowing the dust off their straw lids for the searing season ahead.

Spring has sprung Down Under.

Mike in Seattle · 09-29-2009, 12:48 AM

Summer's over here as well. We worked on painting the house all weekend and when I went out this morning to work on the garage door trim, it was cooler and damper than it's been since fall. We'd been pushing to get the majority done before the rain that was scheduled to hit tonight. But 11, it was gusty winds and I called it a day. And now it's a downpour. But after x-number years a majority of the exterior's done (the front completely) and I made a stick-to-your-ribs dinner (bratwurst simmered in beer, sliced potatoes baked with rosemary & oregano & olive oil plus sauerkraut plus apple streudel one of our friends brought for house-painting snacks), had a big Martini, put my feet up and watched the rain hammering down. But it's definitely time to start wearing the felts again.

Zemke Fan · 09-29-2009, 05:07 AM

that there was a SIX year hiatus in this thread!

Phineas Lamour · 09-29-2009, 05:40 PM

We usually get about 2 weeks of winter in January or February ( 20s-30s ) Then it's right back to summer all year.

10-28-2003, 08:10 AM	#1
MK The Guy in Charge Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver (not B.C), Washington (not D.C.) Posts: 4,785	The Last Straw This will probably be the last day I wear my straw this year. The weather is droping ten degrees tomorrow and heading south from there. About time!:clap :clap :clap __________________ All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

10-28-2003, 08:38 AM	#2
PrettyBigGuy "A" List Customer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 368	Well that is great news! I still can't believe how hot it has been the last month or so. I hear my PB2 and Expo weeping quietly in my closet daily. Hopefully some rain will be on the way too. PBG __________________ "It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit." –a

10-28-2003, 09:01 AM	#3
Matt Deckard Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: A devout capitalist in Rosemead CA. Posts: 8,624	yes rain... I want to break in my Grey Optimo with some rain. __________________ Matt Deckard Apparel Deckard's Guide Looking for my Emma Peel. END OF LINE

10-28-2003, 09:51 AM	#4
Bogie1943 Practically Family Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 592	Sadly MK, that day has already come for us here in Ohio. Even though we have had a couple days that have been quit summer like. We are having some serious Indian Summer moments here in Ohio this year. I am livin it up while I can! __________________ Highest Regards, Josh "I stick my neck out for nobody." Out of the Humidor

10-28-2003, 12:08 PM	#5
Renderking Fisk Practically Family Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Front Desk at The Fedora Chronicles. Posts: 742	That day came for us sometime around late Aug. __________________ Articles, columns and opinion based on The Golden Era - The Fedora Chronicles

10-30-2003, 01:21 PM	#6
PrettyBigGuy "A" List Customer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 368	This is pic of the Panama that I had made @ Baron's here in LA. It is now retired for the season, but I thought I'd post a pic now that I figured out how to do it! I decided to got for the telescope crown and a shorter brim. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. I'll post some pics of it on my noggin later if anyone is interested. PBG __________________ "It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit." –a

10-30-2003, 02:08 PM	#7
Chamorro "A" List Customer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles Posts: 324	I deduce from the hat stand that somebody in your house shops at Pier 1 Imports!

10-30-2003, 02:54 PM	#8
Indy Magnoli Vendor/Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Middle Earth, New Zealand Posts: 517	What are you all talking about? We've had cold weather since June! It's just starting to warm up now. Looking forward to a hot Christmas. Kind regards, Indy __________________ AD MAIOREM DEI GLORIAM http://www.magnoliclothiers.com

11-05-2003, 11:05 AM	#9
Michaelson One Too Many Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,775	Why is the song 'I come from the Land Down Under' by Men At Work rattling around in my head just now? (grins) Regards. Michaelson __________________ "...remember to read chapters 4 and 5...."

11-05-2003, 11:13 AM	#10
Zohar Head Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Catfish Creek, South Carolina Posts: 2,769	It's been so warm the past few days that I had to bust out my Milan straw. It got up to 85 degrees yesterday. Hopefully that'll be the last of it. I'm looking forward to wearing my felts. __________________ . Are you a Vintage Sportsman?

11-05-2003, 11:17 AM	#11
Michaelson One Too Many Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,775	The cold front is coming at you as we speak. It's 79 right now here in Tennessee, but tonight and tomorrow will get no higher than the low 50s during the day, and 30's at night, so brush off those felts now. Regards. Michaelson __________________ "...remember to read chapters 4 and 5...."

11-05-2003, 12:07 PM	#12
Zohar Head Bartender Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Catfish Creek, South Carolina Posts: 2,769	Excellent. I am anxiously awaiting it. __________________ . Are you a Vintage Sportsman?

09-28-2009, 07:39 PM	#13
Midwest Boater New in Town Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 38	sadly i just got my boater i have been wanting one for years, and i found it on ebay a brooks brothers never been worn until i wore it to the fall festival we have in my village. i was thinking i may have lost my marbles to wear the thing but i got so many complements , and now it must go into the closet for 8 to 9 months. well i guess ill have to look into a felt hat you guys have inspired me. __________________ Everyone like us is we, and everyone else is they.

09-29-2009, 12:08 AM	#14
Cigarband "A" List Customer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio USA-The Best Location In The Nation Posts: 351	Today was First Felt Day for me as well. Rain and cold all day, so my Akubra Coober Pedy was perfect and none the worse for wear. __________________ If it ain't old hat, I ain't interested. Tom Collins

09-29-2009, 12:34 AM	#15
Andykev Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SF Bay Area - East Bay Posts: 3,268	We just did the same MK In the SF Bay area we have had 100 + degree Wx the past few weeks (on and off). I haven't worn a felt in months, nor long pants. Today, the temps dropped into the low 70's inland, with 50's at the coast. Broke out the Dobbs Twenty, long pants, and a flannel shirt tonight! YEA!!! __________________ "Wadda ya hear, wadda ya say?"

09-29-2009, 12:40 AM	#16
Ephraim Tutt Practically Family Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 925	Meanwhile far to the south....the locals in the Land of Oz are blowing the dust off their straw lids for the searing season ahead. Spring has sprung Down Under. __________________ Eph Tutt Foundation Member, Observation Bar Association To Collegiality!

09-29-2009, 12:48 AM	#17
Mike in Seattle Call Me a Cab Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Renton (Seattle), WA Posts: 2,568	Summer's over here as well. We worked on painting the house all weekend and when I went out this morning to work on the garage door trim, it was cooler and damper than it's been since fall. We'd been pushing to get the majority done before the rain that was scheduled to hit tonight. But 11, it was gusty winds and I called it a day. And now it's a downpour. But after x-number years a majority of the exterior's done (the front completely) and I made a stick-to-your-ribs dinner (bratwurst simmered in beer, sliced potatoes baked with rosemary & oregano & olive oil plus sauerkraut plus apple streudel one of our friends brought for house-painting snacks), had a big Martini, put my feet up and watched the rain hammering down. But it's definitely time to start wearing the felts again. __________________ "Would you care for an olive? Auntie Mame says olives take up too much room in a little glass."

09-29-2009, 05:07 AM	#18
Zemke Fan One Too Many Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: National Capital Area Posts: 1,903	Ya gotta love the fact... that there was a SIX year hiatus in this thread! __________________ . Fasten your seat belts... It's going to be a bumpy night! -- Margo Channing .

09-29-2009, 05:40 PM	#19
Phineas Lamour Familiar Face Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 56	Always straw hat weather here We usually get about 2 weeks of winter in January or February ( 20s-30s ) Then it's right back to summer all year.

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