Man, I love being able to walk to work in the morning. But in the dog days of summer, that sun really beats down! I think I'm going to need to invest in some kind of dude-suitable parasol, if I'm going to keep it up.
It's worth the investment. My carbon footprint is freaking enormous, something needs to be done.
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I've been thinking about one of those umbrella hats.
Then again, maybe just a big hat.
I don't want hat-head when I get to work. Hats are all sweaty and constricted.
Maybe one of those wide conical Chinese field worker hats. I don't think those are tight at all. Would that be offensive? They're so damn practical-looking!
I'm damn sure not going to risk a sombrero.
How about a pith helmet like the postal dudes have?
I think those look proper and dandy.
OH NO.
I just read limom's comment. Shit! :)
Don't say I never do anything for you, man. That should keep you looking splendid and cool all summer.
@limom - I love the pith-helmet style, but again it's going to give me a band around the head, matted and a bit sweaty. No good!
@Veg - I would never say you never do anything for me! You're almost always doing something for me. Shoot. Things I can't even begin to describe.
In any case, thanks for the pic - it gives me a good idea of what that looks like. Still has the band! I need something without the forehead-encircling band, and a very wide shade area.
Maybe a special kite, that would hover between me and the sun. I will see if there's a patent.
"Shade Kite"
I have no suggestions to make re: dude-suitable parasols (to be honest, all that came to mind is those caps that have beer cans and plastic tubes/straws attached.
BUT
If you do find an appropriate personal mobile shade that is non-head-banding, then you could further reduce your footprint o’ carbon by strapping one of these to your good self as you stroll along to work.
http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/10/index-awards-wing-personal-windmill/?browseByDate=Browse+By+Date
How great would it be for individuals to be able to power their devices through their own personal, portable windmill?
PRETTY FREAKING GREAT! – TELL ME MORE!
The name alone has an air of freedom and mobility
IT SURE DOES! – PLEASE CONTINUE!
Inclement weather? Unfold umbrella. Urgent email? Unfold Wing. The packable design is complete with a sling-back canvas carrying case.
SEND ME TWO STAT!
Wing considers modern life as a nomadic, independent experience with high-tech communication possibilities.
Man, I was only just saying the exact same thing yesterday to a friend. They said, “Mel, what is life?” And I said: “Life is a nomadic, independent experience with high-tech communication possibilities *sage nod of head*”.
Good luck with the hat/kite/whatever search Joe, it's not easy. Within minutes of wearing a hat I get a red line along my forehead that resembles a lobotomy scar.
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