Cowboys and their hats

Mr G's favorite Summer Hat was looking pretty dorky.

Yes it had been a fine Panama Hat. 

But that was 20 years ago. 

Most of the damage was done when getting out of the golf cart and hitting the roof of the cart.  

A visit to the "Big City" was in order.

Jim Whittington of J. W. Hats,  Salt Lake City,  has been making  hats since 1974. 

 While a new hat form was being chosen I had plenty of time to roam from one room to another.

There must be a story that goes along with this scene.

A very beautiful hat caught my eye.  It had just been unwrapped from a newly arrived box.  It had the most unusual color and texture.  It was velvety and the color was a rich and an unusual greyish-green. 

A note came with the hat sent from Wyoming by a, no doubt, very handsome cowboy.

Enclosed find my hat in need of repair. Please clean, replace sweat band and liner.....

Finishing touches were being applied to Mr G's new Panama.

I wonder if there is a hat for me in this overflowing abundance of hats.  

This one looks more like an Easter bonnet. 

My hat needs to have a large brim to keep me cool and protected from the high desert sun. 

This is my Panama hat.  It has seen better days.  
But it fits just so.  It's not going to be easy to find a replacement. 

No doubt if I look long enough my hat will come to the surface. 

One more look at the old hat.

And here is Mr G's new hat. Sitting by my saddle.   

Have you owned a Panama? 

My dear friends.  Have a wonderful week ahead.  

Gina 

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