What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[VoodooSan]

Well Mr Moose got the news today that we kind of suspected. His tumor was a malignant Hermangiosarcoma. Vet said at his stage that chemo is not normally very effctive so thats not really on the table. He had his staples removed this morning, and vet said he looks to be healing really well so at least hell be a bit more comfortable. The pathology report indicated that the combined mass of the spleen and tumor which was removed together was over 4 pounds. Red blood cell count was low this morning, so vet wanted to give him a blood transfusion before I take him home later this afternoon. whether its 3 months or or three years left, the long term prognosis is not very good and basically boils down to how well his body fights it. Beyond hugs, attention, treats and car rides theres not much I can do but be there for him.

Hug your pets

Not unexpected, but still always hard to hear. My pack and I continue to send good thoughts your way, Rick.

 

[GHT]

Pulled down the Akubra East Coast this morning. One of my favorite green hats
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Mr Moose heads to the vet this morning for his one week post surgery checkout ...wish us good luck.. probably get the pathology results back from his tumor. Hes ready to get off his meds and grow some hair back.

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Mr. Moose has prompted a reminisce or two. How we love our pets, it's so, so difficult when the toughest of decisions have to be made. Thinking of you Rick, and the lovely Mr. Moose.

Going green in empathy with Rick today, so many of my hats and other wardrobe packed away, pending our house sale, it's a case of wear what's left. In the UK there's a requirement for an Energy Performance Certificate on a property when selling, we are returning to our agents later to arrange it.

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Cap day!

 

[RickP]

Happy 3x Open Road Friday! Has been a long hot week...looking forward to a low key weekend. Mr Moose had a blood transfusion yesterday and it really perked him up a lot... tail wagging, pulling on the leash, and alert. Im thinking they must have had a margarita in that bag... he was a happy dog when we got home lol. Weve got a couple of ribeyes ready to grill up this afternoon... Im wagering he will enjoy that

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Not finished but I wanted to wear this 1980’s Resistol 7X on a caffeine run. A dimensional cut 3” RE x 6” OC. Getting hard to find good blocking with a 6” crown. Center crease with elephant ear dents. Maybe by wearing it I’ll be inspired to finish work on it.

 

[RickP]

Not finished but I wanted to wear this 1980’s Resistol 7X on a caffeine run. A dimensional cut 3” RE x 6” OC. Getting hard to find good blocking with a 6” crown. Center crease with elephant ear dents. Maybe by wearing it I’ll be inspired to finish work on it.

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Ive run into too short blocks a couple times. Ive been thinking I may add a couple threaded inserts in the bottom so I could make up a couple 1" extension blocks to bolt in place and lengthen the block when needed

 

[Good Lukes]

Dobbs Twenty. #FedoraFriday

 

[VoodooSan]

Cap day!
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Abso-freaking-lutely FANTABULOUS color coordination, Fabio!

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Glad it’s Open Road Friday!
These two RDLs are fresh off the usps truck.
Purchased on eBay from same seller 5 days ago.
I’ve had around 70 of these Stetson ORs of all years, measurements and colors go through my hands over the years, but believe it or not, this is my first silver one.
Need to brush and shape em.

Edit: just noticed neither of these are true ORs. Oh well, close enough?

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Happy 3x Open Road Friday! Has been a long hot week...looking forward to a low key weekend. Mr Moose had a blood transfusion yesterday and it really perked him up a lot... tail wagging, pulling on the leash, and alert. Im thinking they must have had a margarita in that bag... he was a happy dog when we got home lol. Weve got a couple of ribeyes ready to grill up this afternoon... Im wagering he will enjoy that

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Nice’n, Rick! Glad Mr Moose is better.

I’ll take mine medium rare.

 

[RickP]

Glad it’s Open Road Friday!
These two RDLs are fresh off the usps truck.
Purchased on eBay from same seller 5 days ago.
I’ve had around 70 of these Stetson ORs of all years, measurements and colors go through my hands over the years, but believe it or not, this is my first silver one.
Need to brush and shape em. View attachment 720749 View attachment 720750 View attachment 720751 View attachment 720753 View attachment 720755 View attachment 720756
Edit: just noticed neither of these are true ORs. Oh well, close enough?

Right up my alley!

 

[RickP]

Nice’n, Rick! Glad Mr Moose is better.

I’ll take mine medium rare.

A Neighbor up the street saved me a trip today and did a likker resupply for me when he ran up to the nearest wet town. Mr Moose got to take a ride to the end of the block to pick them up... ANY short ride is better than no ride. Hes done with his pain meds and tomorrow is the last day of his antibiotics so Im hoping his tummy issures will level out in a couple days. ( his #2s have been about a 1-1/2) Were shooting for rare to medium rare on the ribeyes tonight. Moose doesnt care but Im pickey in regards to rareness lol

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Abso-freaking-lutely FANTABULOUS color coordination, Fabio!

Thank you!

 

[DonR]

A an early 60s Stetson 7x Beaver 50. Not quite a 50s 7x CB, but it's not bad, and it will do for today.

 

[VoodooSan]

Glad it’s Open Road Friday!
These two RDLs are fresh off the usps truck.
Purchased on eBay from same seller 5 days ago.
I’ve had around 70 of these Stetson ORs of all years, measurements and colors go through my hands over the years, but believe it or not, this is my first silver one.
Need to brush and shape em. View attachment 720749 View attachment 720750 View attachment 720751 View attachment 720753 View attachment 720755 View attachment 720756
Edit: just noticed neither of these are true ORs. Oh well, close enough?

Standup double, Randall!!

 

[Dlaniger]

Well Mr Moose got the news today that we kind of suspected. His tumor was a malignant Hermangiosarcoma. Vet said at his stage that chemo is not normally very effctive so thats not really on the table. He had his staples removed this morning, and vet said he looks to be healing really well so at least hell be a bit more comfortable. The pathology report indicated that the combined mass of the spleen and tumor which was removed together was over 4 pounds. Red blood cell count was low this morning, so vet wanted to give him a blood transfusion before I take him home later this afternoon. whether its 3 months or or three years left, the long term prognosis is not very good and basically boils down to how well his body fights it. Beyond hugs, attention, treats and car rides theres not much I can do but be there for him

Hug your pets

I am sorry to hear about Mr. Moose’s diagnosis. Hemaangiosarcoma is a tough disease. Your care and love is the best medicine for him now. Being there is what he needs.

 

[Blare]

Stetson Flagship to celebrate the arrival of the weekend.

 

[Pellie]

Barbisio Aristocrat.

 

[RickP]

Looks like a gloomy, possibly rainy day here in the Piney Woods of East Texas.... Akubra Time!

But which one? I Havent had the Sidewinder out in a while

Or Bluegrass Green Campdraft Imperial......

or the Cedar Brown Campdraft Deluxe

 

[DonR]

Stetson Flagship to celebrate the arrival of the weekend.

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Spectacular!