Hats for Grandpa Paul

[Tango Yankee]

Some of you may recall a while back I posted that I was trying to find hats for my daughter-in-law's grandfather as he is undergoing a cancer treatment that makes his skin very sensitive to sunlight. The problem is that he has a very small head. Thanks in part to Bolthead pointing me to a couple of auctions I found a few hats to try--a 6 1/2, a 6 5/8, and a 6 3/4. My own measurements of his head put his size in the under 6 1/2 range, but the 6 1/2 fit him fairly well. Unfortunately I can't find the notes I made of the hats before I gave them to him. I'll put down what I can recall. I took a quick snapshot of him in each hat, so the photo's aren't great.

A straw-don't recall the brand but I don't think it was a common one.

A Stetson. This hat had the business card of the original owner in the sweatband! He represented a restaurant supply business in Austin, TX.

A Stetson Open Road. This is a newer vintage one (if that's not an oxymoron.)

I've got three more 6 5/8s felt hats for him that came in after the last visit.

Anyway, just thought I'd share the photos.

Cheers,
Tom

 

[RBH]

Very good looking hats!
They look good on him, it would seem he was born to wear a fedora!
You did good!:eusa_clap

 

[fatwoul]

He certainly looks pleased with his new hats, and those ones suit him just fine. I guess bigger brims like the last one would be good for his sunshade needs?

I haven't been here long, but I know I speak for everyone else at FL when I wish Grandpa Paul a full recovery both from the illness and the arduous treatment.

Looking forward to seeing the other hats.

 

[RBH]

I haven't been here long, but I know I speak for everyone else at FL when I wish Grandpa Paul a full recovery both from the illness and the arduous treatment.

Well said fatwoul.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

That straw hat looks like a "Bee." I have one in the same shape, slightly different color. I hope these hats brought as much joy to Grandpa as the pictures indicate. May each day be a little bit better for him.

 

[apipeguy]

Tango! you're a good guy.

Wishing Grampa Paul a speedy recovery. He looks good in those hats. Enjoy them with him in good health!