Pith helmet hilarity

**DougC** · 30th April 11, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

I feel like my look is incomplete without a huge butterfly net.

Or an elephant gun...

**artificer** · 30th April 11, 06:12 PM

If you say the words "Gin & Tonic" "Fly Whisk" and "Pith Helmet" three times each you will summon Panache; the Patron Saint of Silly Hats and Dashing Kiltedness.

ith:

**Woodsman** · 1st May 11, 08:55 AM

It's the beard and pipe that make it!

**Kiltboy** · 1st May 11, 09:02 AM

Ha! Love the look. But be careful.... the armadillos may start to giggle.

**Panache** · 1st May 11, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by artificer

If you say the words "Gin & Tonic" "Fly Whisk" and "Pith Helmet" three times each you will summon Panache; the Patron Saint of Silly Hats and Dashing Kiltedness.

ith:

Artificer...

BEHAVE YOURSELF!!!!!

**Panache** · 1st May 11, 09:33 AM

Tobus,

Welcome to the club!

I find the pith helmet a really accessory for attending a Highland Games in the blazing sun and heat of summer.

While they aren't for everyone (a certain amount of humor is required to pull them off which you obviously have) you look good and definately make it work.

If I make a small suggestion, if you have a simpler belt without the fancy waist plate I would wear that instead. You can even get a wide khaki web belt at most hardware stores for about $7 that will look perfect with your new chapeau.

Cheers

ith:

Jamie

**artificer** · 1st May 11, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

Artificer...

BEHAVE YOURSELF!!!!!

I warned you all.

Well played, sir. Well played. I knew I could count on the lure of pith, whisk and gin to bring you round for a pic.

**wyoscot** · 1st May 11, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Now gosh darn it, that was as big a grin as has ever crossed my face!

I feel like my look is incomplete without a huge butterfly net.

Ah, then it would all turn into a Gary Larson "Far Side" episode....not saying that would be a bad thing!

**Black and Tans** · 1st May 11, 09:44 AM

....... Absolutely hilarious !

**Tobus** · 1st May 11, 10:09 AM

Jamie, thanks for the suggestion! I kind of just threw this together on a whim for giggles with what I had. I really bought this hat for working outside and hiking in the heat. Which is why it's a straw hat, not a real authentic pith helmet. But I will probably get (or make) a wide khaki belt, and a safari style shirt with epaulettes to round out the look. Because, quite frankly, it's fun and a bit silly. Not sure I would be ready to wear it to a Highland Games yet, though!