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Posted: 5/21/2021 1:46:34 AM EDT
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Resistol makes a good hat. Straw is a bit over $100. I wanted to recommend palm as well, but Resistol palm look like hell.
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Posted: 5/21/2021 2:05:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you looking to hide from the sun and stay cool? Lifeguard style straw hat is the answer. I have no idea if this works in humidity, but they work great in dry heat. Wicks your sweat to the brim and acts as an evaporative coolerbut it will drip sweat from the edges, so there is that brand is irrelevant +1 for lifeguard hat with the biggest brim you can find. Mine works well at Bonneville salt flats & el mirage dry lake bed when we’re there for the races. I think I paid $30 for it. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 2:36:02 AM EDT
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Not all straw hats offer UV protection. The good ones are rated SPF 50. Skin cancer sucks, ask me how I know.
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Posted: 5/21/2021 3:13:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wish cowboy hats were a thing around here. I love the look. Who’s going to judge you? A person whose opinion no bearing on your life? If you like it, fucking rock it. You’ll be in face shaded happiness and they cringe from the bright sun. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 4:02:26 AM EDT
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Quoted: I'm planning a road trip in the western US for summer time and it's supposed to be hotter than I'm used to. I need to spend a considerable time under the sun, so I'm looking at straw cowboy hats. Unfortunately, like a rifle guy looking at compound bows, I don't know what I'm looking at, other than the appearance. How does one go about choosing a hat? Get one that fits and feels right. Light colors. People have different shaped heads and a stiff hat, straw or felt, may take some work to get it to fit right. Cloth hats tend to be pretty malleable. Aside from the "cowboy" hats, consider some of the other styles, You might search under mesh, safari, Henschel, Stetson (not the only ones but will give you some ideas.). You'll see a lot of similar styles. Some "cowboy," some not quite, Stetson and others makes some felt crushables, as do others. REI, etc., will have a range of sun protection type hats, at least for some ideas). I think the "mesh"or many straws are more breathable than the full cloth or felt types. The softer hats can take some crushing, may of the "cowboy" hats are fairly stiff.. You'll want some kind of chin strap/stampede stings. Some hats have eyelets, some will take a cotter pinned string through the sweat band. Here in SoCal you'll see a lot of hats, sun exposure is getting to be taken more and more seriously. Ball caps not uncommon (and worn correctly by many), at least some attention to style - brimmed hats are common for outdoor activities. You'll see cowboy hats but not as common/universal as some other areas. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 5:01:05 AM EDT
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Most Mexican places that attracts tourists has plenty of straw hats. I just got a cowboy looking one (at Olvera Street), but there are some with very wide brims.
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Posted: 5/21/2021 5:17:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OP, one of the funniest things I have seen written in a public bathroom was on a toilet seat cover dispenser. Free Cowboy Hats! It still cracks me up.  Cowboy hat gaskets |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 5:42:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Who’s going to judge you? A person whose opinion no bearing on your life? If you like it, fucking rock it. You’ll be in face shaded happiness and they cringe from the bright sun. This x1000. I usually wear mine while camping, and sometimes around during the cooler months. I get some odd looks but who cares what other people think? Other people are the same people that think there are multiple genders and Joe Biden is a legitimate president. Their opinion is meaningless. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 5:52:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/21/2021 6:19:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I had one years ago but what is so great about them? I wear a Tru Spec boonie hat around the yard that was a third the price. Quote HistoryQuoted: I had one years ago but what is so great about them? I wear a Tru Spec boonie hat around the yard that was a third the price. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 6:23:20 AM EDT
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 Someone has already suggested a pith helmet, but get the right version! I also appreciate the Brazillian recyled tarp hat suggestion. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 7:07:40 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/21/2021 7:15:51 AM EDT
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Overseer's hat.
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:01:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:04:29 AM EDT
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I'm a bit surprised that this one hasn't been posted yet.
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:04:54 AM EDT
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Either a straw Stetson Open Road (traditional) or if you need real sun protection look at one of the palm hats offered by FishPond.
Boonie hats don't breath enough and get hot as hell in Texas summers. Straw with a lot of ventilation is the way to go. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:05:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:10:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I went to my local western shop and got a sweet black hat. Sometimes I take my shirt off and wear it on my mower. The neighborhood wives always smile and wave  I even got a thumbs up by the old lady down the road Ok Kenny  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWu4aynBK7EKenny Chesney is a cancer. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:25:55 AM EDT
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Lots of people on here seem terribly worried about what other men wear, but don't sweat that shit.
Find a style of hat you like and rock that shit. Seen a lot of recommendations for Resistol and Stetson, but I have an old ass Justin that has seen better days, but wears well. Just don't ever wear it with shorts. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:38:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:39:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lots of people on here seem terribly worried about what other men wear, but don't sweat that shit. Find a style of hat you like and rock that shit. Seen a lot of recommendations for Resistol and Stetson, but I have an old ass Justin that has seen better days, but wears well. Just don't ever wear it with shorts. Lol. 1st line and last line are fighting! |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:42:58 AM EDT
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Was at an outdoor estate auction last summer. The auctioneer had a huge white straw cowboy hat on that gave off it's own shadow to him and everyone around him. I was impressed.
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:44:02 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/21/2021 10:46:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.tilley.com/collections/hats/products/ltm8-airflo-hat They are light, can be washed, and the air flows very well. Best hat I've ever had. My hat is like that but made by Heschel. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/henschel-aussie-breezer-cotton-mesh-hat?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Shop%7CGeneric%7CAllProducts%7CHigh%7CSSCCatchAll&gclsrc=ds |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 11:10:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol. 1st line and last line are fighting! He can wear it with shorts if he wants. A fellow oughta do what he feels like. I just advise against it, that's all.  |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 11:40:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Resistol in the summer Stetson in the winter If you are going to wear a hat with shorts or whatever else, don't pick a cowboy hat at all. Yup. What kind of clothes does the OP expect to wear with the hat? |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 11:44:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Cowboy hats are gay. I'm native born Texan, so i can say that. If I'm going to be in broiling hot sun (I often do that), I do as i always have....remove fresh bandana from pocket, (wetting it with cool water is a nice option) remove my ball cap, drape bandana on head so that it shades ears and neck, secure it with ball cap. I always wear a ball cap and good, cotton bandanas cost about $2. Much cooler, lighter, more stationary than any straw cowboy hat. Learned this about age 13 while loading hay bales on a hot Texas summer. I do have a light straw brim hat, but it is for cutting the lawn. It is more sombrero than John Wayne. The only google image i could find, but this gal has it right: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/413035/bandana_jpg-1949901.JPG Dude, step up to a modern legionnaire hat. Nice price but they look heavy. Do you have one? |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 11:51:28 AM EDT
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1. Take off shirt
2. Pee on it 3. Wrap around head Seriously, if you go with a straw hat you might want to wear around the house a bit before your trip so you can get used to the wider than normal turns you take when rounding corners, objects and so on. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 11:52:34 AM EDT
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I like my Sunbody Guatemalan Palm leaf hat. Easy to reshape if you want and a wide variety of sizes and styles. You can usually find them cheaper from resellers though, fair warning.
Sunbody Hats I am also planning on getting a Shelta and straw Stetson Open Road to go with my Silverbelly Open Road (a hat which makes me intensely happy )Shelta Hats Straw Open Road by Stetson |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 11:54:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: At least buy one thats quality and made in America. https://americanhatmakers.com/collections/mens-straw-hats |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 11:55:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wrong. Wear some jeans and you will be fine. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You're going to look like a dweeb regardless so just pick the one that you like most and roll with it, dork. Wrong. Wear some jeans and you will be fine.
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Posted: 5/21/2021 11:57:13 AM EDT
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Quoted: I'm planning a road trip in the western US for summer time and it's supposed to be hotter than I'm used to. I need to spend a considerable time under the sun, so I'm looking at straw cowboy hats. Unfortunately, like a rifle guy looking at compound bows, I don't know what I'm looking at, other than the appearance. How does one go about choosing a hat? From what your post says you need it for, get a Tilley. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 11:57:51 AM EDT
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Quoted: I'm planning a road trip in the western US for summer time and it's supposed to be hotter than I'm used to. I need to spend a considerable time under the sun, so I'm looking at straw cowboy hats. Unfortunately, like a rifle guy looking at compound bows, I don't know what I'm looking at, other than the appearance. How does one go about choosing a hat? Get a Tilly hat and move on with life |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 12:07:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This x1000. I usually wear mine while camping, and sometimes around during the cooler months. I get some odd looks but who cares what other people think? Other people are the same people that think there are multiple genders and Joe Biden is a legitimate president. Their opinion is meaningless. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Who's going to judge you? A person whose opinion no bearing on your life? If you like it, fucking rock it. You'll be in face shaded happiness and they cringe from the bright sun. This x1000. I usually wear mine while camping, and sometimes around during the cooler months. I get some odd looks but who cares what other people think? Other people are the same people that think there are multiple genders and Joe Biden is a legitimate president. Their opinion is meaningless.  ) and all I get is, "I love your hat, where did you get it?" and "What is that brand/style? I love it."Wear what makes you happy and confident and who gives a shit what others think. I'm also bald so I need the protection, might as well make it awesome while your at it. 
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Posted: 5/21/2021 12:11:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He can wear it with shorts if he wants. A fellow oughta do what he feels like. I just advise against it, that's all. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Lol. 1st line and last line are fighting! He can wear it with shorts if he wants. A fellow oughta do what he feels like. I just advise against it, that's all. I'm going to wear my hat whenever I damn well please. So yes, sometimes, I'm wearing my Open Road with shorts. You're not my supervisor.
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Posted: 5/21/2021 12:15:19 PM EDT
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If you're anywhere around Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, bangora straw is popular. I wore one quite a bit in college, but I went to A&M, which is a big agriculture school, and it's hot as hell in the summer. You want a nice big hat if you spend any amount of time in the sun.
https://www.baileyhats.com/western/shop-by-fabric/bangora-straw Another popular style is the "Gus" hat. I dunno if it actually was called that before the Lonesome Dove movie, but that's what it's called now. I bought one on the side of the road in August in Bertram, Texas. I don't know the brand, it was $40 and it's held up. They make these in different straws and colors. https://www.villagehatshop.com/product/all/451139-843179/pecos-palm-straw-gus-western-hat.html |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 12:17:54 PM EDT
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I know a people think the pith helmet is an ironic suggestion but I love mine in the hot sun. Fantastic style imo. I like the look too. Mine is a woolsey style made from real pith.
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Posted: 5/21/2021 12:20:55 PM EDT
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Glue a dildo to your head, it'll looks just as cool as a cowboy hat
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Posted: 5/21/2021 12:25:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That does look nice and airy, but I feel like it might leave a fishnet sunburn on my bald head. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Consider the Resitol line of straw hats. Very common in the Midwest, from Texas to the Dakotas with Ranchers and Rodeo. Many include a wicking sweatband, verses the standard leather headband in most cowboy style hats. HERE That does look nice and airy, but I feel like it might leave a fishnet sunburn on my bald head. My head has stayed shaved since high school, never had an issue with sun on the noggin. I guess if you sat completely still long enough maybe. The only downside to a bald head and straw is longevity. If you wear them for looks or casual wear, they will last forever. If you wear them for work, they will wear out according to activity. The leather / wicking bands will pull sweat away from your body as designed, but also into the straw. It will eventually absorb oils and stain. Ive had the first hat on the left for a couple years now, only worn for casual spring / summer, dinner, town etc. Center hat is for yard work, light maintenance stuff. Last hat is for heavy labor. Once a "yard hat" gets dirty I rotate them to hard use, setting posts, fields, anything that I know will require me to drink a ton of water due to heat and sweat. Still does the job, but they can get ugly if you work hard wearing one. Not something you would wanna wear out and about. I think I go through about one a year. Straw hats used to be a lot cheaper, they were never designed to last forever, summer work. Felt is different, I've never had to replace a good felt hat, they will last a lifetime. But, felt sucks in the heat, and I haven't found a lighter better alternative to straw as of yet.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 12:27:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He can wear it with shorts if he wants. A fellow oughta do what he feels like. I just advise against it, that's all. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Lol. 1st line and last line are fighting! He can wear it with shorts if he wants. A fellow oughta do what he feels like. I just advise against it, that's all. Cut off jean shorts with square toe boots and a cowboy hat is perfectly fine attire. If I’m going into town I’ll throw on a sleeveless pearl snap button shirt. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 12:31:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/21/2021 2:12:48 PM EDT
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OP, get a Stetson Gus straw hat and be done with it. You can steam the brim to get the 'roll' you want.
You'll likely want to get some latigo to fashion a buckin' strap. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 2:54:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cut off jean shorts with square toe boots and a cowboy hat is perfectly fine attire. If I'm going into town I'll throw on a sleeveless pearl snap button shirt. hot. 
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Posted: 5/21/2021 2:58:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you are going to wear a hat with shorts or whatever else, don't pick a cowboy hat at all. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 3:11:59 PM EDT
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My main outdoor work hat is a Mahan’s Gus palm...about $50 comes with a bronco strap too. I got mine half off.
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Posted: 5/21/2021 3:22:00 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Resistol in the summer Stetson in the winter If you are going to wear a hat with shorts or whatever else, don't pick a cowboy hat at all. I was wearing a cowboy hat, Doc Martens, cut off cargo shorts and a Soundgarden T-shirt when I got kicked out of the PMA in the late 1980’s, lol. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 3:23:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm not wearing pants unless it's below 50 degrees. I'm going to wear my hat whenever I damn well please. So yes, sometimes, I'm wearing my Open Road with shorts. You're not my supervisor. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Lol. 1st line and last line are fighting! He can wear it with shorts if he wants. A fellow oughta do what he feels like. I just advise against it, that's all. I'm going to wear my hat whenever I damn well please. So yes, sometimes, I'm wearing my Open Road with shorts. You're not my supervisor. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 3:24:49 PM EDT
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I'm not from Tejas. What's a portapotty cowboy hat?
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Posted: 5/21/2021 3:25:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I wish cowboy hats were a thing around here. I love the look. Fashion trends have to start with someone, no reason it can't be you. |
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Posted: 5/21/2021 3:27:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: One of the funniest things I have ever seen in my life was when a roommate in college went walking around in the dorms wearing a Stetson hat, a Speedo, and boots.  Attached File |
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