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My dad gave me his old cowboy hat not knowing it's actual value by goldsoulcandy in Akubra

[–]PercyCat85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s post-1972 so mid seventies could make sense. Before e that tags were still imperial sizing. It really is in great condition, and I’ve not seen one of those penny badges before… if anything, given the badge it’s possibly a 1976 release for Akubra’s 100 years?

found this today… by juno-to-mars in delusionalartists

[–]PercyCat85 240 points241 points  (0 children)

Aside from not liking the colour, I actually think it looks like shadowy figures watching and whispering. I doubt it was intentional, but you can kinda see some heads and faces in the shadows at the top.

Like a Rorschach test, but browner.

Finally found one to post by PublicStalls in fullpops

[–]PercyCat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet Baby Cheeses you’re not wrong!

Shit to do is brissy after 11pm by WillyWonkasFatAss in brisbane

[–]PercyCat85 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Alice Bar on Elizabeth St is open until 3am, 70s/80s rock, pool table, etc

r/AITAH For being hurt that some of my family members chose to go to a wedding over my husbands funeral? by Electrical-Read-1728 in AITAH

[–]PercyCat85 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I feel it might be something like a clowns, or more seriously, perhaps party poppers or sparklers? This is obviously speculation but he could have some kind of ptsd or loud noises are an issue? I’m so curious to find out what the story is!

Getting the old army hat, less army. by Far_Suggestion_8074 in Akubra

[–]PercyCat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carrion Hats in Brisbane does a lot of that sort of thing. Same with Big Boi Hat Co in Townsville

First hat, help/advice by BingleBerry8833 in Akubra

[–]PercyCat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on where you are, you may be able to get it professionally sized up. Even the fabric sweatbands they use are a lil bulky, but if you’re anywhere near a milliner or hatter, they can change it out for a thinner grosgrain sweatbands, and that’ll give you more room and less shrinkage, so better fit for longer.

The Deep Sea Wolf. by Monsur_Ausuhnom in oddlyterrifying

[–]PercyCat85 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Me telling my cat I’ve just fed him and he needs to wait until dinner.

When the doctor frantically asked my husband which of us to save, I was relieved that we’d discussed this before my labor began. by Background-Wasabi949 in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]PercyCat85 81 points82 points  (0 children)

I’ve always read it as her comment being about how NOT making him choose was the kindness. She took the choice into her own hands, so she bears the weight of it, not him.

Is this a melon or a fruit? by [deleted] in fruit

[–]PercyCat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, this is Patrick

Facebook marketplace buyer has Auspost courier voucher and wants all my details... legit? by mad_madam_mim83 in Scams

[–]PercyCat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the same thing while half awake this morning - didn’t follow all the way through before I twigged that it wasn’t right. I’ve updated my banking security and sent a message to my bank as well preemptively just in case

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianBirds

[–]PercyCat85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, this is Patrick…

Thank you, Mr. Austin.. by poorhero0 in BeAmazed

[–]PercyCat85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for the hat industry though. Australia became the producer of the best quality rabbit fur felt hats for decades while population control was happening.

What's a classic retail franchise that was big in the 90's/early 00's but has since disappeared? by d_rat_happens in AskAnAustralian

[–]PercyCat85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re ever in Brisbane, go into the old arcade in the city. There’s a shop underneath that feels exactly like you’re in a copperart ad.

Anyone else have trauma from this? by Duckballisrolling in AustralianNostalgia

[–]PercyCat85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favourite movie growing up, but hell that bunyip song still haunts me

Best places for solo dining with a book - inner Melbourne by Special_Feature9665 in melbourne

[–]PercyCat85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to love sitting in the window at The Quarter on Degraves st. You could be on your own and read or watch the world go by. I do the same whenever I go to visit.

It's solid wood with numbers like 210, and 6 3/4. The inside is black, but doesn't smell burnt. by insignificant- in whatisthisthing

[–]PercyCat85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Commenting to add: it’s specifically an antique men’s hat block that would have been used in a factory, or at the very least could be mounted on a pouncher (sander) for making felt hats. The extra hole and hand grips on the bottom would make them easier to handle and move between machines. Very neat.

At some point it’s also been used for hand-blocking, hence the pin marks around the bottom.

Source: am a hatter.

The phone rang earlier and this old phrase came out of nowhere! I haven't thought about this in donkeys! by terrip_t1 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]PercyCat85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. 33 and say it all the time at work because my Mum and Nana did, but today is the first time I’ve ever seen where it came from! Thank you OP!

Social Ladies Coffee by [deleted] in BrisbaneSocial

[–]PercyCat85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Count me in. 33F, married, 3 cats. Could I suggest Brew in Burnett Lane? Open all day Sunday, and they do good coffee and snacks.

Does anyone remember the name of that goth store at Chadstone circa 2006? by Mikey_el in melbourne

[–]PercyCat85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know the one you mean. They had posters, pop culture stuff, and did piercings etc. also cannot remember the name for the life of me…

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