Pith helmets...

[Jimbob]

Does anyone actually still where one in Africa? I have one of my granddadds floating around you see but don't wanna look too much like an idiot!

 

[Clayton]

Oh if I was you I'd put on a pair of plaid short pants, a flowered shirt with the helmet and head to the nearest mall.

 

[Pheroze]

Oh if I was you I'd put on a pair of plaid short pants, a flowered shirt with the helmet and head to the nearest mall.

Does anyone actually still where one in Africa? I have one of my granddadds floating around you see but don't wanna look too much like an idiot!

Own it and make it yours!! I seriously thought about it too as a lark but the droll look I got when I suggested it made me reconsider it. BTW, sadly, I did not see one over there.

 

[Jimbob]

Clayton, well I do have the excuse of Great British eccentricity!!

That is a shame pheroze. I think I may just for a giggle, although a flat cap is my usual head gear.

 

[Jimbob]

Now for a larger rifle and the look is complete!

 

[Clayton]

I live in a little one-horse town with all kind of characters. One ELDERLY gentleman here wears khaki shorts with a long sleeve khaki shirt with a pith helmet that makes up his Uniform of the Day.

You'd fit right in.

 

[Jimbob]

That guy has nothing but my admiration. I'll keep him company in my full Navy dress uniform

 

[Clayton]

Hmmm. GC's not the easiest thing to warm up to. But if he does take to you, it's a very good experience. You would probably be welcomed. His son is a retired Nuclear Sub Captain.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Oh if I was you I'd put on a pair of plaid short pants, a flowered shirt with the helmet and head to the nearest mall.

But wear sandals with black dress socks

 

[Clayton]

Well at least you're NOT a Flip-Flops man. And probably don't drag your feet either.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Well at least you're NOT a Flip-Flops man. And probably don't drag your feet either.

Sandals / flip flops....either way, but the black sox finish the fashion statement

 

[K-man]

Don't forget a cardigan sweater and an old wide striped tie. Even better if the black socks have suspenders. How's that for a mental picture??

 

[Clayton]

My old man used to have some comment about someone wearing a Jockey Strap and Hip Boots! Now there's you a mental picture.

 

[sestoppelman]

Only guy I have ever seen wear a pith helmet to Africa was a blackpowder writer, named Rick Hacker. He did a double barrel BP hunt in Zim years ago and wore one. The last guy before him was probably Teddy Roosevelt.

 

[Sand Rat]

My dad's foul weather gear consisted of his "Frank Buck hat" and a yellow slicker. That was his rainy day bass fishing outfit for years, wish I had a picture of him in it. I should have saved the old hat for a keepsake. Would I have ever worn it..........Hell No!

 

[Sika98k]

I had to for the laugh !

 

[CAustin]

Wear it and be proud. Remember your paying a lot of money to enjoy yourself!

 

[siml]

I just don't know how long I could hold a straight face if a client arrived in pith helment....

 

[edward]

potting soil and water and it will grow anything you want to plant.but dont wear it,ha,ha,ha,

 

[boldo 42]

Now for a larger rifle and the look is complete!

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You can whatever you want if i'm on the other end of that barrel.