what's with those big hats?

[dagger dog]

Those sombreros can be used as fans to cool off after a big meal con chilies !

[Blacksmith]

A real hat has character! A few holes, moth or bullet, some sweat stains, a couple of creases with stories of how they got there, and some mementos tucked in the hat band.

You big hats, do you use stampede strings?

[Frosty Boolit]

I think umbrellas are obsolete now!

[btroj]

The problem is that you guys focus on the hats.

We know that what matters is what lies under the hat.

[300savage]

old cowboy saying "all hat, no horse"

[Garyshome]

I been tryin' to git me one, so's I can join the club!

[bbs70]

Let us not forget the ladies.
They need protection from the elements too.

[oldgeezershooter]

A real hat has character! A few holes, moth or bullet, some sweat stains, a couple of creases with stories of how they got there, and some mementos tucked in the hat band.

You big hats, do you use stampede strings?

I went with a friend to Sweetwater Texas a few years ago. His uncle passed away and he wanted to get a few things from the old farm, he asked if I wanted any of the old Stetsons in the closet.(There were 5-6 old beat up sweat-stained Stetsons.)I told him no, I wouldn't have any use for them.
Found out later these things can bring big bucks!

[JWFilips]

It's not the hats fellas, it those guys that wear them!

[RayinNH]

Those sombreros can be used as fans to cool off after a big meal con chilies !

Those big hats can be used as wading pools for little kids.

[BNE]

All I know is the guys with big hats have been very helpful. I'll stick with my sraw farmers hat, but I will listen to the "sombreroed" ones advice.

Thanks guys.

[geargnasher]

Don't call him a cowboy, 'till you seen him ride...

Real cowboys around here drive F-350 Diesel duallies and wear ball caps. The smart ones also wear sunscreen. Felt hats are hot, heavy, don't fare well in the dust, and wilt into shapeless when they get wet. If you're familiar with Texas weather you can see what a joke they really are. They're also quite expensive when they blow off and get trampled, but look stupid with stampede strings so they're really only worn for show or dress. Straw hats are ok, keep the sun off, but most end up like a Toby Keith taco roll and have to be tied on.

If you ever see a Stetson around here that looks like George Strait's it's either being worn by him, a Yankee, or someone trying to sell you something.

Gear

[eljefeoz]

All I know is the guys with big hats have been very helpful. I'll stick with my sraw farmers hat, but I will listen to the "sombreroed" ones advice.

Thanks guys.

Agree big time with that one

+1

cheers to the big hatted ones

[waksupi]

I think stampede straps got a bad rap, from B westerns. Everyone had them cinched under the chin. They should be worn around the back of the head. Definitely a plus in windy country.

[WECSOG]

Don't call him a cowboy, 'till you seen him ride...

Real cowboys around here drive F-350 Diesel duallies and wear ball caps. The smart ones also wear sunscreen. Felt hats are hot, heavy, don't fare well in the dust, and wilt into shapeless when they get wet. If you're familiar with Texas weather you can see what a joke they really are. They're also quite expensive when they blow off and get trampled, but look stupid with stampede strings so they're really only worn for show or dress. Straw hats are ok, keep the sun off, but most end up like a Toby Keith taco roll and have to be tied on.

If you ever see a Stetson around here that looks like George Strait's it's either being worn by him, a Yankee, or someone trying to sell you something.

Gear

This is the truth around here!

[MBTcustom]

Don't call him a cowboy, 'till you seen him ride...

Real cowboys around here drive F-350 Diesel duallies and wear ball caps. The smart ones also wear sunscreen. Felt hats are hot, heavy, don't fare well in the dust, and wilt into shapeless when they get wet. If you're familiar with Texas weather you can see what a joke they really are. They're also quite expensive when they blow off and get trampled, but look stupid with stampede strings so they're really only worn for show or dress. Straw hats are ok, keep the sun off, but most end up like a Toby Keith taco roll and have to be tied on.

If you ever see a Stetson around here that looks like George Strait's it's either being worn by him, a Yankee, or someone trying to sell you something.

Gear

That reminds me.
I have this really nice military rifle here with you're name on it! Hardly any rust, only been dropped once, vintage "sporter" and I treated it with my state of the art, trickum slickum greased lightning bolt lube (only $29.99 extra for one week only!)
hurry hurry and don't let this one get away!

[bob208]

worn one way they are a disguise worn the other a souvenir.

[dagger dog]

I think stampede straps got a bad rap, from B westerns. Everyone had them cinched under the chin. They should be worn around the back of the head. Definitely a plus in windy country.

Never heard the stampede strap term ,I always heard them called wind strings.

I have a late '50's GI DI's campaign hat that has the strap that is worn on the back of the head, and I can't imagine how that would hold a hat on your head during the wild horse backing (not bucking) that would take place during a stampede.

The hat would be blown off your head and gone in the first three jumps a cow pony would make when spurred into a breaking run !

[onceabull]

"stampede strings" or not, you can tell the actual cowboys by the fact that they are all wearing Canvas sneakers, !!!!! ( so you can tell them apart from the truckdrivers) !!!!!! Onceabull

[bob208]

I was told the way to tell a truck driver from a cowboy. was to see what side the b.s. was on. cowboys it is on the out side.