SunBody Hats

Winter with SunBody!

Now I know there are a LOT of folks right now getting a LOT of snow.  What I want to see is pictures of people wearing SunBody hats in the snow. 

Some people have the idea that SunBody palm leaf hats are straw hats - WRONG!  They're palm leaf.  And that they're only for wearing in warm weather. WRONG AGAIN.  That's why they're sold year round in places like Salmon and Medora, Idaho. Just ask our dealers Jaxonbilt Hats and B Braiding.

Cowboys tell me they prefer their SunBody in the snow, over a felt hat, because it doesn't get too wet and heavy like a felt hat does.  And it keeps it's shape. So what are you waiting for???? Christmas is right around the corner! We are also offering free shipping ups ground on orders $50.00 and up.

Don't forget to send us your pictures of SunBody in the Snow and you will get $10.00 off your next hat order!

Jimmy Pryor

SunBody hat saves a roadrunner

Jack Matthews reports that he was able save a roadrunner's life with aid of his SunBody hat.

Here's a link to his story: http://swamericana.wordpress.com/

 

What to do with a SunBody Hat in the Winter-Part I

We received this email from Laurence in Massaschusetts today:

I bought a great Sun Body cattlemen's hat when I was in San Antonio last week. Now that I'm home in the cold, wet Northeast, I probably won't wear the hat on a regular basis until the sun returns in May.  All winter long, of course, my house will be heated and the humidity will be very low. Will that affect the hat in a negative way? Any ideas on how I should store my hat over the winter?

Thank you - and I love my hat!

Laurence

Here's my reply:

Dear Laurence,

I often travel to New England around Christmastime.  Someone told me that people there switched to wool and felt hats in the winter.  Looking around, however, I saw that most people weren't wearing hats at all! 

We have customers in Idaho that buy and sell  and wear palm leaf hats year round, including winter months. 

I've had cowboys from Montana tell me they prefer their palm leaf in wet winter weather to a felt hat because it will shed most of the water, whereas a felt hat will soak it up and become very heavy.

So, why not wear it in the winter? 

As far as the dry heat goes, the hat will be fine.  However, it will likely dry out and become brittle. To freshen it up and restore flexibility before using it, I suggest getting it wet.  You can spray it with a bottle, hold it under a faucet, or dunk it - whichever is most convenient.

Enjoy!
Jimmy Pryor

How are you using your SunBody palm leaf hat now that the days are cooler? 

 

Celebrity Hat Hunt!!

We received a call from a customer wanting a hat like one worn by Taj Mahal, the blues and jazz musician. And that’s not the first time someone has called looking for a hat they saw being worn by a celebrity. Julia Roberts, John Wayne, Tom Selick, Colby (on Survivor), Reata Brannaman. 

                                                             Mary Brannaman  (Reata Brannaman's mother)  

http://www.cedarcreekmedia.com/album/wy2009_9/7.htm

 

                                  Reata Brannaman

http://www.cedarcreekmedia.com/album/wy2009_9/9.htm

This made us wonder what other celebrities you might have browsed upon wearing a cool hat.

Who made you ask yourself, “I wonder how that hat would look on me?” and made you a fan of that hat?

Send us pictures and links to celebrity hat pictures that you like.

Who knows? Maybe one of the eye-catching styles will be introduced to our selection of hats!

Tom Selick: http://www.tnt.tv/movies/movietitle/?tid=334533                                                                                                                                                           

 

Julia Roberts                                                                       Ashley Simpson

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1784715520/tt0163187     http://www.millionlooks.com/tag/ashlee-simpson

It may be a crazy crease, a color combination, a crown height, a brim size, a brim shape or the way it is accessorized. Keep in mind it can also be a local celebrity, an as-yet-undiscovered artist, rodeo performer or horse trainer. It may be someone from your favorite sitcom, a movie star, a sport celebrity, a singer, etc.

 

The more entries we receive, the more fun it gets! It's easy. Just browse the web, find an image you like, go to the address bar and copy and paste the link to our comment page and then post. 

 

Everyone is welcome to participate and comment on the links posted. And we’ll give a $5.00 coupon to each person that sends us a link or picture, usable on your next SunBody purchase.

 

 

Colby (on Survivor)

http://realitytvmagazine.sheknows.com/blog/2010/05/24/survivor-heroes-vs-villains-colbys-rough-rodeo/

 

Is this a SunBody Hat that Taj Mahal's Wearing?

This is Taj Mahal, the blues, jazz and folk musician playing at Yoshi's World Class Jazz House and Japanese Restaurant in Oakland, California. Here's the link where we found this.

We think it's a SunBody Hat.  It sure looks like it.

 We had a customer call us up and ask for "the hat that Taj Mahal wears."  We didn't know what it was. He said, "We'll, it's your hat because he showed it to me and it had your label in it. When I did a google search for images of  "Taj Mahal blues" several pictures of him that came up looked like our hats.

Here's the one our customer sent us:

And the Winners Are....

Well, we've wrapped up the voting for the August contest, and there was a record turnout! The competition was tight in children's category, with the winner being decided by the final vote, while the adult's category was taken by storm.

Congratulations to the Guttery boys and Denise McComb, both of you will be receiving a free Sunbody hat of your choosing. We also have a hatters choice award going out to Stephanie May for her son Canton's photo as well.

       

There were many other fantastic photos submitted, so thank you to everyone that sent one in. Even if your picture didn't win this time, you are still eligible for future drawings, and if you haven't sent in a picture yet, what are you waiting for?  Everyone who sends in a picture will get $10 off their next retail order.

Well, we've wrapped up the voting for the August contest, and there was a record turnout! The competition was tight in children's category, with the winner being decided by the final vote, while the adult's category was taken by storm.

Hi!

We've received tons of fantastic entries in this summer's "How Do You SunBody?" photo contest, ranging from animals to cowboys. As we said at the beginning, we'll have two winners each for June, July and August.

Now we need your help to pick the two August winners! Please go through the many stellar entries here in our photo gallery and let us know which of the finalists you think should win a free Sunbody hat. We'll close voting September 15, and announce the winner the week of September 16th.  We'll have two winners: Best Baby or Child Photo, and best Non Child Photo.                 

Click the photo below to be taken directly to the 2010 August finalist. 

 

Don't Forget To Send In Your Pictures!

If you haven't sent in a picture yet, what are you waiting for? The August 2010 contest is open and will be closing on August 31st, with voting taking place in a couple weeks. Even if you have sent in a picture and you think you have a better one, send that in as well! Everyone who sends in a picture will get $10 off their next retail order.

 

Submit your photos if you haven't already.  Show us how you SunBody and tell us about it.  The stories help make the pictures.

Please send all entries to photos@sunbody.com

July photo contest winners!

Well, we've wrapped up the voting for the July contest, and there was a record turnout! The competition was tight in children's category, with the winner being decided by the final vote, while the adult's category was taken by storm. Congratulations to Noelle Hope and Ryan and Dayton, both of you will be receiving a free Sunbody hat of your
choice.

For the this drawing we are also including a hatters choice award as well. The winner of a free SunBody hat goes to Terry Cameron!

There were many other fantastic photos submitted, so thank you to everyone that sent one in. Even if your picture didn't win this time, it's still eligible for future drawings, and if you haven't sent in a picture yet, what are you waiting for? The August 2010 contest is open now, with voting taking place in a couple weeks. Even if you have sent in a picture if you think you have a better one, send that in as well! Everyone who sends in a picture will get $10 off their next retail order.

Thanks again   

Vote for the July 2010 "How Do You SunBody" Photo Contest!

Hi!

We've received tons of fantastic entries in this summer's "How Do You SunBody?" photo contest, ranging from horse trainers to  burning women. As we said at the beginning, we'll have two winners each for June, July and August.

Now we need your help to pick the two July winners! Please go through the many stellar entries here in our photo gallery and let us know which of the finalists you think should win a free Sunbody hat. We'll close voting August 15, and announce the winner the week of August 16th.  We'll have two winners: Best Baby or Child Photo, and best Non Child Photo.                       

If you have submitted a photo and you don't win this round, we will be giving away two hats for August, and you're still eligible for the last round. Submit your photos if you haven't already.  Show us how you SunBody and TELL US ABOUT IT.  The stories help make the pictures.Cast your vote by leaving your comments here!