Another one for Jock Scot

[Jock Scot]

The length of your cromach is fine Jamie, I still think that it should be used for catching buffalo though! Well alright you have asked about the hat and after considerable thought(ten seconds) I think its a great hat ,but not with the kilt. I also think that it would have a job staying on in some of the winds that we have here. You may have noticed that I have some new pictures in the picture section and the first two were put in, to show that we usually go bare headed,even in some pretty dire weather as it was in the pictures. I did think it would raise a comment -------but there we go. I have to say, apart from keeping the sun off,not a problem often seen in Scotland,I really cannot think of a bonnet more suitable to be worn with the kilt than the good old balmoral.Why re-invent the wheel? So to speak.

[Panache]

The length of your cromach is fine Jamie, I still think that it should be used for catching buffalo though! Well alright you have asked about the hat and after considerable thought(ten seconds) I think its a great hat ,but not with the kilt. I also think that it would have a job staying on in some of the winds that we have here. You may have noticed that I have some new pictures in the picture section and the first two were put in, to show that we usually go bare headed,even in some pretty dire weather as it was in the pictures. I did think it would raise a comment -------but there we go. I have to say, apart from keeping the sun off,not a problem often seen in Scotland,I really cannot think of a bonnet more suitable to be worn with the kilt than the good old balmoral.Why re-invent the wheel? So to speak.

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Jock,

I like my balmorals but I have been looking for options that offer shade.

You see here in California we do have this strange object in the sky. It is a great bright orange ball that we call it "The Sun" (you may have read about it). Anyway it casts forms of energy called "light" and "heat" down on us. This is similar to what your fireplaces in Scotland produce but they surround us when we walk outside. Thus we need to actually try to block some of this energy from our eyes and face. I shall save explaining the concept of "sunburn" for another day.



Again, I appreciate your feedback. I thought I was on the right track. It is still a very nice hat and I think it will still be a good option for cool Fall days.

It looks like I shall have to still order that brown tweed deerstalker!

Cheers

Jamie

[Bugbear]

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Jock,

I like my balmorals but I have been looking for options that offer shade.

You see here in California we do have this strange object in the sky. It is a great bright orange ball that we call it "The Sun" (you may have read about it). Anyway it casts forms of energy called "light" and "heat" down on us. This is similar to what your fireplaces in Scotland produce but they surround us when we walk outside. Thus we need to actually try to block some of this energy from our eyes and face. I shall save explaining the concept of "sunburn" for another day.



Again, I appreciate your feedback. I thought I was on the right track. It is still a very nice hat and I think it will still be a good option for cool Fall days.

It looks like I shall have to still order that brown tweed deerstalker!

Cheers

Jamie

Yes, Panache, the deerstalker or fore and aft appear to be the only options we have. Though, I am still not clear on whether those two can be worn with dressy outfits or not.

[Jock Scot]

Yes, Panache, the deerstalker or fore and aft appear to be the only options we have. Though, I am still not clear on whether those two can be worn with dressy outfits or not.

Jamie and Ted,you mischievious souls, I do recall the sun when in Western Australia and have to admit that my enthusiasm for it waned after a short while. I think the best sun hat to go with the kilt is a Panama, or, your topee(not a hairpiece!) Jamie.I don't think anyone would suggest that a deerstalker, or, fore and aft is anything other than informal attire.

[Panache]

... I do recall the sun when in Western Australia and have to admit that my enthusiasm for it waned after a short while.

Jock,

I grew up near Santa Cruz California, a mecca of surfing. With my pale skin and love of tweed jackets and sweaters I always envied people that lived in less sunny climes.

Cheers

Jamie

[BroosterB1]

Great hat! I love Kangols, and that one fits the Panache look to a tee! Actually if you had leadderhosen instead of the kilt you would fit right in to Bravarian Rathskeller!

[Hamish]

If I tell you that the hat really suits you, Jamie (which it does), I will be in danger of offending you when I go on to say ........... um......... er........ um ..............it is the sort of hat worn here mainly by elderly gentlemen!

There, I said it, and I trust we might still remain friends!

I agree with Jock about the Panama if you want a hat mainly to shield you from that phenomenon we used to see over here, but seldom do nowadays - the sun! You know, I think, how much I detest headgear myself, but I do have a Panama and have been known to wear it with the kilt in years gone by. They do actually work quite well together - but not when dressed formally, of course!

Take care,
Ham.

[Ian.MacAllan]

I think it a very attractive hat which goes well with the jacket. And welcome back, beard.

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[Panache]

...There, I said it, and I trust we might still remain friends!

Ham,

Indeed we can... but I still plan on wearing the hat!

Cheers

Jamie