plantfit 7,597 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I usually wear a cap when out on my trike and after a bit of a tidy up today in my wardrobe I came across a bag full,hear is a small selection The bottom row are all knitted wooly hats the top rows are corporate advertising caps,I also have a couple of flat caps in traditional tweed, Does anyone else wear hats of any description or are they just another outdated fashion accessory? Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,140 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I wear a scruffy baseball cap, of which I've got a few, when working around the estate and a ratter for more formal rustic occasions. I've still got plenty of hair, although it turned grey in my forties - stressful job! I've also got a leather flying helmet and goggles which I used to wear when driving my Morgan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Being a "chrome dome" and now shaves what hair still resides on my scalp, I have to wear a hat both summer and winter. I did get a mild dose of sunstroke when I lived in Oz, I had a full head of hair back then, but had forgotten my hat. Take it from me, sunstroke is best avoided, spoiled my evening. The sun is pretty intense here in summer, we are equal in latitude to the North African coast, so pretty close to the tropics, although you wouldn't think so in winter. Sunstroke or severe affects of bitter cold, hats are a must here for everyone both seasons. Western hats are popular among both men and women and the normal baseball caps, winter woolly hats are common among women. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,296 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 We have a growing incidence of skin cancers on ears down under. Some doctors attribute it to the use of baseball caps and not applying sunscreen to your ears. Having had skin cancers removed with follow up grafts, not a pleasant experience, my advice is always wear a wide brimmed hat when out in the sun, cover all exposed skin with sunscreen and reapply regularly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I have a nice Trilby,but don't wear it very often,also a flat Cap that matches two of my Suits,only wear that when its raining.............Don't like Baseball Caps at all..........but understand wearing one for cycling,Fishing etc,and never ever wear anything with a 'Logo' on...........Also think its ignorant to wear a Hat indoors anywhere (men only).............my youngest son (27) always wears a Baseball Cap with the Peak at the back,.........don't know where he got it from,ive never seen them sold anywhere...........lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Good advice about sunscreen on the ears,from now on thats what I'll do,thanks for the tip Oz I agree Ben I always take my cap off indoors, even in a shop,it's only polite,do you still doff your hat/cap when you see a lady by any chance? Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Certainly do Rog..............its automatic.................. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,140 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Oh dear, I'm sitting at the kitchen table having lunch wearing a baseball cap. Things are really going downhill at Mayfield Towers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Why is your lunch wearing a baseball cap? Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,140 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 To keep the sun off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Always wear a baseball cap when working outside. Maybe I'd better get one of those straw wide brimmed hats. Don't want to have to get me lugs repaired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 We'd have to change your name to Lopped-off Lugs. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I remember when our Ladies wore Turbans in the 50s,......i know some ethnics wear em nowadays,but this was before we had many,................got a great photo of my Mam and Aunt in Slab Square wearing them about 1950..........also to be seen in many old shots of Nottingham...inc....... Saturday Night and Sunday Morning,......plus old pictures of Goose Fare............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,510 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 1 hour ago, plantfit said: I agree Ben I always take my cap off indoors, even in a shop,it's only polite,do you still doff your hat/cap when you see a lady by any chance? Rog I was thinking yesterday whilst following the hearse that old traditions of respect have totally disappeared. I remember when I was a child that men would take their caps off when a hearse drove past and neighbours would close their curtains until the funeral party had left. My niece had recruited a friend with a motorbike to escort the cortège round the streets. He did a great job helping to keep all the following cars together, particularly when we had right hand turns to make, he just stopped at the junction to stop oncoming traffic splitting us all up. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 They are still pretty good on funeral traditions here. When a funeral procession approaches all cars pull over and stop until it is passed. It is not the law, but all drivers do it. It would be considered disrespectful to just keep going. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,510 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 #13. I think that was the cover up their rollers! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Anyone remember the phrase...........''he'd better throw his Cap in first'' ?............this was common in my family if there had been a fall-out.......and if the cap was thrown in thru the door before entry.........it meant.........sorry.........and you were forgiven........... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I tried it a couple of times with the first wife............but each time it came flying back out.........well she was from Derbyshire and did'nt understand our Nottingham ways...............lol. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 On the dullest of days you manage to make me laugh Ben,many thanks for that, Lizzie,I always remove my hat/cap when a funeral passes me,even if I'm driving,it's being respectful,not a too common practice these days I'm afraid Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I detest most men's headgear, other than what is absolutely necessary, and think the wearing of hats of any description indoors is totally ignorant, rude, and downright bad etiquette. I have one tatty, faded old Polo baseball cap, and a woolly thermal thingy for winter, and that's it. I agree about funerals being respected when we were younger. I remember my grans in Sutton in Ashfield about 60 years ago, and ALL the traffic stopped to let the entourage flow freely, and EVERY man doffed their hats. I love watching old episodes of Last of the Summer Wine, and Truly and Cleggie always doff their hats in acknowledgement of meeting a lady. I'd definitely do it today if it was still customary. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Stop your moaning & get your hoodie on, gangster style from da hood? Big kangaroo pocket in da front for your drugs, pistols & tings. Dayeahgetme? Braaap! Braaap! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 19. Probably came back out with a half brick in it eh? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Interesting headwear and a few slightly scary women. This is Nottingham but I don't know the location. On a charabanc day out from a pub. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 And as Ben would have spotted,Highly polished shoes,great Picture CT Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Crikey, there's some 'Nora Batty' types there. Pity the poor driver ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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