And they call themselves men ...

**The Supreme Canuck** · 17th April 06, 10:09 AM

Hm. Interesting. I wonder why that is? It can't be that it's a government town: I'm from Ottawa, and there are no real hats in sight. And the only hats you see around here are skateboarders' covers, baseball caps, and toques. I think I'll get a nice one and show them what's what.

**mbhandy** · 17th April 06, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by The Supreme Canuck

Hm. Interesting. I wonder why that is? It can't be that it's a government town: I'm from Ottawa, and there are no real hats in sight. And the only hats you see around here are skateboarders' covers, baseball caps, and toques. I think I'll get a nice one and show them what's what.

I have a Toque that is a great winter hat 100% wool and is extremly warm but I usually wear it when I am X-country skiing. Do take it off when indoors.

MrBill

**The Supreme Canuck** · 17th April 06, 11:03 AM

Hey, don't get me wrong. Toques are fine in the cold. But in April?

**Kilted KT** · 17th April 06, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by The Supreme Canuck

Hey, don't get me wrong. Toques are fine in the cold. But in April?

I'll play ignorant...can someone post a Toque pic? Not sure if I know what it is...

**UmAnOnion** · 17th April 06, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted KT

I'll play ignorant...can someone post a Toque pic? Not sure if I know what it is...

it threw me as well when i was living in canada for a short while:
its a basic knit 'beanie'

**bubba** · 17th April 06, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by UmAnOnion

it threw me as well when i was living in canada for a short while:
its a basic knit 'beanie'

Where's the propeller?

**Iolaus** · 17th April 06, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by bubba

Where's the propeller?

You only get that if you buy the "Cecil" doll!

**The Supreme Canuck** · 17th April 06, 12:50 PM

UmAnOnion: That is without a doubt the most hideous toque I have ever seen!

Oh, and as an odd aside, toques with brims seem to be in fashion right now. Think Radar from M*A*S*H:

**Iolaus** · 17th April 06, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by The Supreme Canuck

Oh, and as an odd aside, toques with brims seem to be in fashion right now. Think Radar from M*A*S*H:

Yup. They call them "jeep caps"; I've got one myself. To me, a hat without some kind of shade for the eyes just doesn't make sense. - 'course, with this hair, shading my eyes from the sun, or rain for that matter, is rarely a problem.