As the weather turns, those of us a little thin on top reach for a hat of some sort to keep the little gray cells functioning. For as long as I can remember I've been a hat guy. There is some kind of easily folded chapeau deep in a pocket in each of my fall and winter jackets. My tastes are wide ranging, as I keep deer stalkers, Irish fishing caps, tams, and wool stocking caps within easy reach.
Last fall, I fell in love with this Balmoral, but felt that by the time I found who made it, ordered it, and had it shipped, the season would be over before I had a chance to enjoy it. So I waited.
The gods shined on me last week, and I got off my mcduff and finally ordered my own copy from the most helpful and attentive staff of Robert Mackie of Scotland. It arrived today, a full 5 days after ordering. I asked Mrs. T to wrap it up for Christmas.
I had a little trouble with the clan badge. I am not Scottish, and do not belong to a clan, save for an invitation from my daughter's father in law admitting me to theirs, which is tenuous at best. Many clan badges also signify a military or at least a warrior standard, and I'll not wear military decorations other those which I have been awarded, so the clan badge was out.
Choice 2 was to use a county badge of the old sod, a viable alternative but one that felt wrong for many of the same reasons.
Finally, I chose a badge I am entitled to wear. That of an US Air Force enlisted person.
Soon enough it will turn cold, I'll have my Scotch bonnet, mayhaps a little whisky flask and warm gray cells.
Toad
3 hours ago
9 comments:
Great choice on the hat badge. Like you I enjoy hats, for warm as well as character!
Cannot wait for the photo, Toad. Please forward asap.
Very cool cap! I'm ex Air Force enlisted as well. I find Southern Comfort in a flask works well to fight off chill.
Awww I wish you had taken a photo first so we could see it on! I am glad you got the hat you wanted :O)
PS...the old sod is actually Ireland.
OH!!! And I have a jar of something here for you :O) Will mail it next week :O)
SP thank you, 3 of my 4 grandparents were from County Cork, each emigrating in the 19 teens.
Ooo, you HAVE to post a pic at some point!
Add my vote for a photo - and where would one get a whisky flask. I'm thinking this should be on my Christmas shopping list...
Shelley, I expected better. You of all should know where to find a flask, but I'll include photo and shopping details on the morrow.
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