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Post by GCR on Dec 3, 2011 2:12:36 GMT -5
Haven't been around the gear scene much lately (okay, it's been like 2 years since my last post, I know...I know...  ) but things are starting to settle down a bit for me and I figured now was as good a time as ever to jump back in and catch up with the great folks here at the Lounge. I hope everyone has been well. I recently sat down and snapped a few pics of my 4 year old Adventurebilt Deluxe that Marc made for me back in 2007. I got the hat open-crown and bashed it myself in the Raiders style. I've worn if a LOT since then. It's my go-to hat. This thing has seen rain, snow, high heat & humidity (as well as the occasional nice & sunny day) and I have to say (in my humble opinion) that this hat has aged wonderfully and has only developed more character over time. This was the hat that ended the quest for an ideal Raiders fedora for me and I honestly think it looks even better today than it did 4 years ago when I took it out the box. Marc, you are truly a master.  Here are a few quick pics of the hat, taken after my most recent camping excursion:      (Sorry for the poor quality pics...I'm waiting for the digital camera to charge so I had to use the camera in my phone instead...it's not the best in the world  ) I'm hoping to snap some pics of my other ABD fedora soon as well, so stay tuned. |
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Post by Ragingblues on Dec 3, 2011 8:56:05 GMT -5
Forget the hat... it's great to hear from you again!  Okay, the AB Deluxe still looks good too.  Ken |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2011 9:23:20 GMT -5
Great to see you back Griff. I hope you have been doing well The AB Deluxe is looking excellent! Cheers, John |
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Post by GCR on Dec 3, 2011 14:13:12 GMT -5
Thanks guys! It's good to be back...things had been pretty crazy for me for a while. Lots of ups and downs (mainly downs) but things are leveling off now. After re-watching Raiders for the 437th time recently and studying my ABD to see where a slight tweak here or there might further improve the bash I realized how much I missed the Lounge and all of the great folks here. I can sometimes allow this hobby to overwhelm and consume me (which is part of the reason I've taken a step back in the past and gone on "hiatus") but gear collecting in general and this place in particular are just too much fun to give up forever. Thanks for the warm welcome back! |
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Post by jnicktem on Dec 3, 2011 19:15:34 GMT -5
Good to see you around these parts again!!!! And that ABD is looking FANTASTIC!!! Thank you for sharing!
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Post by GCR on Dec 4, 2011 15:22:05 GMT -5
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Post by jnicktem on Dec 4, 2011 17:24:38 GMT -5
WOW! It looks so much better (at first I didn't know that would be possible) when you're wearing it! Just awesome. It suits you perfectly!
My ABD is a little over a year old- and it looks like the day I got it. And I've worn the heck out of it. Marc does incredible work. Plus- Marc just sent me pics of my 2nd ABD, which is nearly finished!
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Post by GCR on Dec 4, 2011 20:35:00 GMT -5
WOW! It looks so much better (at first I didn't know that would be possible) when you're wearing it! Just awesome. It suits you perfectly! Thanks! In this day and age, there are SO many different hats out there that seem to be able to capture the nuances of the Raiders hat (and I've owned more than a few of them) but the ABD was the first hat that I ever had that not only made a great Raiders hat on its own, but actually still made a great Raiders style hat on me. It fit perfectly and suited my face shape better than any other Raiders or Indy hat I've owned. 4 years and a hell of a lot of abuse later, and it's only gotten better (something I cannot say for a lot of the other hats that I've owned). Plus- Marc just sent me pics of my 2nd ABD, which is nearly finished! When I got my first ABD, I always said to myself that nothing could be better than that. I was wrong though, there is something better than owning an ABD...owning 2. ;D Congrats! |
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Post by jnicktem on Dec 4, 2011 22:15:07 GMT -5
Right you are! However, what you said hit it on the nail. Many people can make you a Raiders hat that looks just like the hat in the movie- but few of them can create a hat for you that looks like a great Raiders hat for the person wearing it. That is where the likes of John, Steve, and of course Marc come in. They are truly artists who are able to create the Raiders style hat that suits a person that isn't exactly Harrison Ford. That is true talent.
And Marc is not only a great hatter, but he is a great friend. It is for those reasons why I will continue to get hats from him.
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Post by Mr. Fusion on Dec 5, 2011 5:07:52 GMT -5
After re-watching Raiders for the 437th time recently and studying my ABD to see where a slight tweak here or there might further improve the bash I realized how much I missed the Lounge and all of the great folks here. |
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Post by GCR on Dec 5, 2011 14:53:52 GMT -5
Thanks Josh! It's good to be back.  |
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Post by bigguedo on Dec 6, 2011 21:32:30 GMT -5
GCR-the hat is great,like the photo with the egypt/whip/hat shot. Don't know what downs you faced this year,but keep ur head up. I don't know you but i have had the worse year of my life in 2011. I lost my wife to death three months ago. near 17yrs togeather to have my best friend removed from my life. I have had alot of down times over this. What ever your going through,keep ur head up and keep pushing. Tough times don't last but we do. every day gets just a tiny bit better. Good luck bro.
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Post by GCR on Dec 7, 2011 15:48:23 GMT -5
GCR-the hat is great,like the photo with the egypt/whip/hat shot. Don't know what downs you faced this year,but keep ur head up. I don't know you but i have had the worse year of my life in 2011. I lost my wife to death three months ago. near 17yrs togeather to have my best friend removed from my life. I have had alot of down times over this. What ever your going through,keep ur head up and keep pushing. Tough times don't last but we do. every day gets just a tiny bit better. Good luck bro. Wow, bigguedo, I am very sorry to hear about that. You have my deepest condolences. Thankfully most of the hard times I faced were financial related (although things are starting to turn around there, finally) but it was nothing as emotionally difficult as what you endured. I can only imagine how hard that must have been. Good luck to you as well and stay strong. |
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Post by Kaplan on Dec 11, 2011 20:48:54 GMT -5
Hey Griff! good to see you and your ABD again. |
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Post by GCR on Dec 12, 2011 14:17:23 GMT -5
Hey Griff! good to see you and your ABD again. Thanks Andy! Like I said before, its good to be back. |
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