Fedoras afield

dh66 · Mar 14, 2021

No turkeys attacked the truck, but a chicken sandwich did get in through the window. I took care of it on the drive up to Pallisades Park in Blount County, AL yesterday before enjoying the views. Tha hat is a Dobbs. According to the tag inside the model is the "Vernon" and it carried a MSRP of $22.50.

Hurricane Jack · Mar 14, 2021

Scooterz said:
I'll drink to that!

Too bad you didn't shoot video. You could add the disclaimer,

"No wild turkeys were harmed in the making of this film."

Blare · Mar 14, 2021

Scooterz said:
Fedoras Afield well in the car anyway. Driving thru a semi-rural area looking at homes when we were set upon.
The Akubra Burnt Oak Fedora
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It began with a frontal attack. And progressed to the front tire. It is the breeding season so the boys want to beat up any rivals. I perhaps did prompt the assault by yelping like a hen turkey.
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They tried to stare me down.
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Next the back tire became a pecking target. I guess they don't like black walls.
They feigned retreat if one of us got out of the car. Even my wife was only able to temporarily frighten them, probably because she was looking at them and wondering what they would taste like stir fried with jalapenos.
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Over and over they feigned retreat but would come running back to the front of the car and block the way. Eventually my wife chased them off a little ways and ran back to the car we turned left down a side road which turned out to dead end in a circle.
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So we had to turn back and go past them but by then some hen turkeys had come out down the road and they had moved down towards them and we were able to evacuate the neighborhood.

Tremendous. I’m glad you memorialized this over here.

Blare · Mar 14, 2021

Hurricane Jack said:
Instead of Fedoras Afield this should be a lesson in Wild Turkey 101.

BobHufford · Mar 14, 2021

Took a walk around the place after breakfast wearing a Resistol 3X.

My wife found some “treasures”.

This is what the woods are supposed to look like.

This is what much of it looks like after a storm/tornado took out many of the trees last Spring.

This weekend’s flooding of the creek did leave this nicely polished piece of pine driftwood.

dkstott · Mar 14, 2021

My wife and I went out for a hike this afternoon. 3.5 miles to get to a local waterfall here in CT. Stetson Pinnacle Mink color

in the field today.

Desert dog · Mar 14, 2021

BobHufford said:
Took a walk around the place after breakfast wearing a Resistol 3X.

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My wife found some “treasures”.

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This is what the woods are supposed to look like.

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This is what much of it looks like after a storm/tornado took out many of the trees last Spring.

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This weekend’s flooding of the creek did leave this nicely polished piece of pine driftwood.

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Exceptional hat Bob! The finds are nice too!

dh66 · Mar 15, 2021

dkstott said:
My wife and I went out for a hike this afternoon. 3.5 miles to get to a local waterfall here in CT. Stetson Pinnacle Mink color View attachment 318094 in the field today.

Nice!

dh66 · Mar 15, 2021

BobHufford said:
Took a walk around the place after breakfast wearing a Resistol 3X.

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My wife found some “treasures”.

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This is what the woods are supposed to look like.

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This is what much of it looks like after a storm/tornado took out many of the trees last Spring.

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This weekend’s flooding of the creek did leave this nicely polished piece of pine driftwood.

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Great looking place to do some walking around, Bob. You're a lucky man.

BobHufford · Mar 15, 2021

dh66 said:
Great looking place to do some walking around, Bob. You're a lucky man.

We are blessed. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma.

dh66 · Mar 15, 2021

Royal Stetson for a visit to Horse Pens 40, a geological site of pre-Columbian Native American significance thats now a park and campground. Definitely a cool place to explore. There's an amphitheatre there, too, among the giant boulders, where they have a big annual bluegrass festival.

quikrick · Mar 22, 2021

I was In L.A. This weekend.
You know you're in Southern California when this is parked in front of a local convenience store.
1960 VW Beetle
*NOT MINE*

Blare · Mar 30, 2021

A visit to Lion County Safari... a drive through zoo here in South FL. They have a walk through area after the drive. Dobbs Gay Prince... for Safari... with flair

dh66 · Mar 31, 2021

Blare said:
A visit to Lion County Safari... a drive through zoo here in South FL. They have a walk through area after the drive. Dobbs Gay Prince... for Safari... with flair

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Looks like a super cool place to visit, Joe....and drive through is perfect for avoiding the covid.

Blare · Mar 31, 2021

dh66 said:
Looks like a super cool place to visit, Joe....and drive through is perfect for avoiding the covid.

That it is!

Hurricane Jack · Apr 3, 2021

On Lafayette Street @ 13th, Saint Joseph, Mo is where what would become the Jesse James death house stood 139 yrs ago today. Jesse James Hill as it has become known has since been lowered more than 50 ft in elevation but it is said that in 1882 looking West across the river you could see what is now Hiawatha, KS. All that remains at the original lot today is this marker.

I thought my 1910's black Stetson BRE with Fray sweat appropriate for the occasion.

Between 1882 & ~1940 the death house was moved at least twice. It's location since then is next to the Patee House Museum, & just 2 blocks from the original lot on Lafayette Street.

A museum today.

AbbaDatDeHat · Apr 11, 2021

Greetings all:
I don’t get afield much anymore but when i do i like to dress like this and wear a hat fitting of the local population.
Stetson No.1 skinny ribbon served well and stayed put through several fall on my a** adventures as Pops spent the day with Son on a beautiful trout stream that humbles my skills most times. Yesterday the Son was humbled.
Be well.
Bowen

deadlyhandsome · Apr 11, 2021

AbbaDatDeHat said:
View attachment 326128 View attachment 326129 Greetings all:
I don’t get afield much anymore but when i do i like to dress like this and wear a hat fitting of the local population.
Stetson No.1 skinny ribbon served well and stayed put through several fall on my a** adventures as Pops spent the day with Son on a beautiful trout stream that humbles my skills most times. Yesterday the Son was humbled.
Be well.
Bowen

Alright, B! Nothing else like landing a beautiful native fish! I hope that this is the first of many such trips this year.

Rmccamey · Apr 11, 2021

What a great day! Your picture is the epitome of retirement and should be the official picture of TFL Hat forums. Fantastic!

AbbaDatDeHat said:
View attachment 326128 View attachment 326129 Greetings all:
I don’t get afield much anymore but when i do i like to dress like this and wear a hat fitting of the local population.
Stetson No.1 skinny ribbon served well and stayed put through several fall on my a** adventures as Pops spent the day with Son on a beautiful trout stream that humbles my skills most times. Yesterday the Son was humbled.
Be well.
Bowen

Rumad · Apr 11, 2021

AbbaDatDeHat said:
View attachment 326128 View attachment 326129 Greetings all:
I don’t get afield much anymore but when i do i like to dress like this and wear a hat fitting of the local population.
Stetson No.1 skinny ribbon served well and stayed put through several fall on my a** adventures as Pops spent the day with Son on a beautiful trout stream that humbles my skills most times. Yesterday the Son was humbled.
Be well.
Bowen

Lookin good pops. I need to get out and fish this year. Good times.

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