I don't like hats. I have never liked hats. I don't like the way I look in a hat. I don't like the way they squeeze my head. But, I must wear a hat to protect my cancer-prone skin from direct sunlight. Baseball caps only protect the top of the head and the front of the face, not the ears and neck. Stocking hats provide warmth but don't have a brim for protection. Cowboy hats don't usually work on a city boy. Golf hats are just too dorky looking. I need to find the right hat.
This is my current default hat. It makes my head too hot, it's heavy, and it doesn't look right. I almost replaced it last year when I was in Otavalo, Ecuador and found a winner but, I opted instead for only a new hatband - bad decision. The Otavalo hat may have been "the one that got away."
This is a good hat when it's cold and windy - not so good when hot or sunny.
This could be good if I sang in a barbershop quartet - I don't.
This could be good if I liked mint juleps - I don't.
This could be good if I was going on a turtle safari - I'm not.
This doesn't protect my ears and neck.
Maybe I could be a cowboy.........'howdy pardner.'
No.
Definitely no.
Again - definitely no.
The search goes on - someday, I will find "the perfect hat."
Joe...not only are you a great writer and photographer, but I think you could also have a second career as a comedian! This is great and I think I like you in the Shriner's hat the best :-)
ReplyDeleteVery amusing..i am hooked to your riveting blogs..well subscribed, i must say.
ReplyDeleteJoe, that first hat and the one something like it (the Turtle Safari hat) both look great. Guess I'm just prone to the sort of fedora look.
ReplyDeleteI am laughing at loud reading/looking at this, Joe. Nicely done! You might just have to go back to Ecuador for THAT hat!
ReplyDeleteJoe, this is awesome!! Too funny!!
ReplyDeleteHey, Joe! If you ever get to Saratoga Springs in upstate NY they've got a hat place with a billion choices -- Jeff (who's hard to fit) was in heaven there... He got this hat there: http://www.jeffreyscramer.com/about-the-author.html He goes for the John Muir naturalist style!
ReplyDeleteJoe, like the "Sombrero!!". It's definitely U!! LOL
ReplyDeleteHi Joe, Enjoyed your blog. Is there really a "perfect" hat? It would appear to be like woman and shoes. There are perfect shoes for a dress or outfit, but not a perfect match for all. I look forward to future blogs as you continue on your quest. In the meantime continue to collect back ups :-)
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