has become the hat of choice for outside work and activities this summer. I know I bought a Bailey to be Summer hat 06, but it just looked to good and I have real doubts about it’s ability to stand up to our mid East Alabama summer weather. The Tilley (like the one I got 2), a LT6,on the other hand comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Guaranteed for life
Insured against loss
Excellent sun protection
Repels rain
Ties on in the wind
Machine washable (won't shrink)
And a whole host of other reasons to buy one.

While I might not ever be able to compete with the elephant trainer who had to dig his hat out of a nice steaming pile after it was snatched off and ate, not once, not twice but thrice, I‘m sure I won‘t shame my fellow Alabamians. It just might take a while.

As for my other straw hats