VS work of Art this morning then the Akubra Squatter this afternoon for a wedding
I like your pork pie. Good choice for the comic expo - urban, yet fun and artsy. A big Akubra would be way too much muchness in that setting.broke out my porkpie for the Local Comic Expo this weekend. View attachment 1524362
You look like a native my friend!Off to dinner on this vintage Italian straw by Felice Marinesi in Signa, Italy ! View attachment 1530901
Beautiful hats my friend, but the sunflowers absolutely compete for my attention!VS work of Art this morning then the Akubra Squatter this afternoon for a weddingView attachment 1520459View attachment 1520460View attachment 1520461View attachment 1520462
Very nice sir! Hey, sun protection is important. You don't want to have to conclude your pilgrimage having to seek out miraculous healing for melanoma. That lid certainly looks like it should do the job and not peg you instantly as a tourist.New hat alert!
So, a couple of weeks ago I decided to walk the pilgrim trail in Italy, the Via Francigena from Lucca to Rome, about 250 miles of trekking through the Italian countryside. Quite a commitment for someone who has never hiked before. There is a lot of planning, researching, etc. involved. I have no hiking gear and no knowledge of what 3-4 weeks of walking entails.
BUT, I HAVE PRIORITIES! I knew the first thing I was going to need was a good pilgrim hat. I knew a typical booney hat or baseball cap wasn't going to work for me. I found this perfect hat on the JJ Hat Center Backroom for half price.
Now that I have the necessities taken care of I can start thinking about minor stuff like hiking shoes and backpacks.View attachment 1537048View attachment 1537049
I don't know them but IMO there is truth to the whole "get what you pay for" motto. You'd be better off getting something of quality that's used off of the bay or a used clothing shop. A good remedy for the sweat stain issue is to slide a folded paper towel or newspaper under the band. It'll absorb the sweat and then you can replace it when needed.I'm hoping for something a bit easier on the wallet. I stain them too easily from sweating and it makes the whole "good for life" aspect a bit irrelevant.