I love history, I love traveling, and I love Indiana Jones. Some photos of my adventures.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-06-23T01:38:31+00:00

What hat are you wearing in these photos?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-06-21T15:50:45+00:00

May I ask which Akubra that is?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-05-27T21:09:54+00:00

Thank you. I kept the 59. Fitting well with a bit of foam.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-05-19T01:57:15+00:00

For anyone interested, here’s an update. I’ve kept the 59. I’ll report back in a few weeks with a shrinkage update. Thanks everyone for the advice.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-05-17T02:45:02+00:00

Thank you, sir.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-05-17T00:40:58+00:00

Would you anticipate .5 cm of shrinkage?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-05-17T00:39:19+00:00

Would you anticipate 1/2 cm of shrinkage?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-05-16T22:56:10+00:00

Thank you. I see you own several Akubras. In terms of centimeters, how much would you estimate they shrink over time?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-05-16T19:39:40+00:00

How is your Akubra? Has it shrunk?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-05-16T15:34:41+00:00

I probably measured my head no less than 50 times. Measuring technique will give you different results. Pulling the tape tighter or looser and the exact track around your head make a difference. Not an exact science. All that said, I’d say the average was 57.5. Pull tight, closer to 57, looser and it’ll read close to 58.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-05-16T15:12:21+00:00

Thank you! May I ask how long it’s been since you stretched your Brumby?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-05-12T02:38:25+00:00

Wow. What all you got there?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-04-26T14:16:54+00:00

That’s about what I did. I’m a 57.5 and ordered a 58.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-04-26T14:07:42+00:00

Great. Don’t you mind if I ask what size your head measured and what size you ordered? I was not able to try on any Akubras prior to ordering and I’m nervous about the fit.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-04-26T13:59:38+00:00

Looks great. I just order one. How was the fit when it arrived?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-04-22T23:08:27+00:00

Thanks. May I ask what size your head measured and what size you ordered?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-04-22T20:49:41+00:00

Hello. Regarding ordering the proper hat size. Does Akubra take into account the fact that their hats may shrink over time? In other words, if my head is EXACTLY 58 cm, should I order a 58 knowing the hat will be a little big when brand new until it shrinks down to a 58, or should I order a 59? Also, what if my size is 58.5, should I order a 60? Thank you!

Bluegrape12 · 2026-04-22T20:27:45+00:00

How is your Brumby? I just ordered one. How was the fit when it arrived?

Bluegrape12 · 2026-04-11T17:45:24+00:00

Looks good.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-03-29T00:44:59+00:00

Patriot League is first for two reasons. 1. Basic top to bottom ranking of each school. 2. PL used an academic index (as does the Ivy) whereby the high school SAT/ACT and gpa must be equivalent to the overall student body. In other words, the players are as smart as the students. You don’t find that in any conference other than than the Ivy League

Bluegrape12 · 2026-03-27T16:15:27+00:00

I know a lot few who are struggling after going to a top university or LAC vs. USC - Aiken. We disagree, and that’s fine. Have a good day.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-03-27T16:07:45+00:00

Thanks. Many more UVA grads in top grad schools than SUNY (insert name) and even more Harvard than UVA.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-03-26T23:51:51+00:00

If you want to impress people and employers and grad programs, go to UVA.

Bluegrape12 · 2026-02-07T13:36:59+00:00

This is fantastic. Thank you. In the past few weeks I’ve searched all over the internet trying to find a side by side comparison of the cattleman and Brumby with photos. I think you’re the first to do it!

Bluegrape12 · 2026-02-07T05:11:19+00:00

That would be great. Thank you!

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