[RBW] Re: Hat quest

2016-06-07 Thread Deacon Patrick
Hat quandary solved! Thanks for the reminder Eric, to update the group! I designed and one of my lassies sewed a blue bonnet (traditional Scottish hat), with a non-traditional added bill (canvas, so it holds the front up but is flexible and easily packable with no ill effect). The design covers

[RBW] Re: Hat quest

2016-06-07 Thread EGNolan
Deacon, Can we get an update on your hat situation? I'm in a similar boat in regards to what I want from a hat (though no real descents 'round here). Best, Eric Indpls. On Monday, April 11, 2016 at 6:07:51 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > http://connerhats.com/yellowstone-cotton-outdoor-hiking

[RBW] Re: Hat quest

2016-04-11 Thread Deacon Patrick
http://connerhats.com/yellowstone-cotton-outdoor-hiking-hat.html On Monday, April 11, 2016 at 4:05:14 PM UTC-6, John Hawrylak wrote: > > BobbyB > > So many hats. Which is the one you say is from MASH?? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners B

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2016-04-11 Thread John Hawrylak
BobbyB So many hats. Which is the one you say is from MASH?? John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 7:36:32 AM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Ah, the 'Colonel Henry Blake' hat... I like. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW O

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2016-04-11 Thread Deacon Patrick
Hat quest update: Conner Hats bucket hat arrived. Odd placement of chin strap (over the center of the ear) and other things led to hacks and me being even more thankful my wife and kids are very handy with needle and thread. The hat now seems workable. I can't recommend them though, unless you

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2016-04-09 Thread Manuel Acosta
You could take cycling hat and repurpose it for you needs. John Potis from SF Randonneurs had a great idea for making a bucket hat https://flic.kr/p/uynx63 He also tried a bill on both sides. https://flic.kr/p/pa6KKp Reminds me of one of the pedicabers who had a deerstalker hat wool and swo

[RBW] Re: Hat quest

2016-04-09 Thread Deacon Patrick
"I'm speaking to you from deep inside a real big empty." With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 5:36:32 AM UTC-6, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > Ah, the 'Colonel Henry Blake' hat... I like. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

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2016-04-09 Thread Montclair BobbyB
Ah, the 'Colonel Henry Blake' hat... I like. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

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2016-04-08 Thread William deRosset
I figured that when the hat came off, it would swing back and ride behind > me in the wind. What actually happened when it popped off was it swung > forward and covered my face neatly blocking all view. Scary moment... Dear 'Hog, Got the Skywalker special blast-shield edition, you did? To Se

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2016-04-07 Thread Deacon Patrick
Clarity of vision is an over-rated feature in a hat! Sardonic grin. Glad no trees or cars or rivers jumped in front of you! With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 5:43:39 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote: > > Funny thing about non bikey hats. I had an "experience" on my recent ride > in Th

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2016-04-06 Thread Jon B
I have had good luck with Sunday Afternoon hats. The ones I have used are nylon. With the large-brim models, I can be outside all day in the sun without sunscreen, and still remain as pale as a ghost. People think I didn't go on vacation. They have a large line. Some models have a chin str

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2016-04-06 Thread Deacon Patrick
Doubtless to the resounding disappointment of many, I've gone with this hat for now, and have the cyclestalker (TM soon to be pending) in cue with my wife's sewing projects. http://connerhats.com/yellowstone-cotton-outdoor-hiking-hat.html With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message beca

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2016-04-06 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pictures proved that Hats are good on turtles https://flic.kr/p/xvJbxj On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 10:40:44 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > http://www.tilley.com/us_en/men/hats/warm-weather/tmh55-mash-up.html > > After losing my 7 year old rei waxed cotton hat during the honey moon, I > too

[RBW] Re: Hat quest

2016-04-06 Thread Manuel Acosta
http://www.tilley.com/us_en/men/hats/warm-weather/tmh55-mash-up.html After losing my 7 year old rei waxed cotton hat during the honey moon, I too was on a quest for The One Hat. A buddy recommended Tilley's I wanted pretty much the same thing you wanted and found that the Tilley Hat TMH55 MASH

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2016-04-06 Thread Daniel D.
just poking fun at the proselytizers. On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 4:38:58 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote > > Lungimsam and Daniel, H. I'm not as smart as you. I find them > irritating. Grant is right and drivers give me a wider birth. I've seen the > stats about helmet use and cycling sa

Re: [RBW] Re: Hat quest

2016-04-06 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 04/05/2016 11:36 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: Steve: I do have my Snow Viking patch, so I really should have a proper helm. That has excellent neck, ear, nose and bald-spot sun coverage And style. Gobs and gobs of style. You can bet motorists would give you plenty of clearance if you were w

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2016-04-06 Thread Deacon Patrick
Ha! Actually, Ron, while I hate to take away your triumph, it was more the rock to toe encounters on trails combined with the frustration of having to pick the right side of the pedal (with our without spikes) that has me in shoes for every ride. However, I've found a pair of sandals that should

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2016-04-06 Thread Takashi
Patrick, Stingray Hat from Mont-bell: http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=2401&p_id=2108117&gen_cd=1 It comes with chin strap. (Click "Light Tan" color, and it shows chin strap) It's made from cotton, but I don't know whether it's organic or not. Lining is polyester. Maybe you can rip

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2016-04-06 Thread Ron Mc
we just recently talked him into shoes on his spiked pedals On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 1:18:37 AM UTC-5, Daniel D. wrote: > > Yeah why you no wear magical shield of protection like the rest of us? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunc

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2016-04-05 Thread Daniel D.
Yeah why you no wear magical shield of protection like the rest of us? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegr

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2016-04-05 Thread Lungimsam
Why dont you wear a helmet, Patrick? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, se

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2016-04-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
This is what I love about this group! Ideas I'd've never thought of but now am! Rob, synergy by itself is over rated. Grin. Ron, I'm loving that hat for December through mid-March! Will, I've tried that with other fabrics, but by the time the pesticides are gone the fabric is thread bare and fal

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2016-04-05 Thread Abcyclehank
Gransfors Bruk hatchet? Sometimes we fail to heed our own advice that seems so logical to present to others. Although the focus on finesse is paramount should you attempt to modify a Tilley while wearing or riding. I alternate between two Tilleys, several fitted ball caps (worn backwards) in

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2016-04-05 Thread Ron Mc
here it is Deac, a leather aviator's cap - it's really you https://www.hatcountry.com/bailey-granard-leather-aviator-cap.html On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 5:39:31 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I also wonder about the lovechild of a deerstalker and cycling cap. > > With abandon, > Patrick >

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2016-04-05 Thread William deRosset
Dear Patrick, Not organic, but a military surplus booney hat fits your other criteria and comes in good sizes at a reasonable price. Get one in now-obsolete chocolate chip desert camo, and it won't be too hot in the sun. Wash it once in your soap of choice to get rid of all the pesticides

[RBW] Re: Hat quest

2016-04-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
I also wonder about the lovechild of a deerstalker and cycling cap. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 4:00:40 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Long story slightly shorter: I lose hats. Specifically, I remove hats on > bike rides for two reasons: fast descents when the front b

[RBW] Re: Hat quest

2016-04-05 Thread Deacon Patrick
I've been wearing Tilley, but they do not crush/stow well. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 4:15:52 PM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: > > I thought you were a Tilley fan. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsub

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2016-04-05 Thread Ron Mc
I thought you were a Tilley fan. they have a retention strap and stay put. In general, a good place to hunt for hats is hatcountry.com On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 5:00:40 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Long story slightly shorter: I lose hats. Specifically, I remove hats on > bike rides