Minnesota State Fair Report: Bike Caps

[Liesl]

Hi local friends,

Now that I have been called a Rivenista (thanks tim!), I feel compelled to provide some insider fashionista tips from the state fair again this year.  Like last year, the best socks are still available--mohair socks--from Heim-Made.  My own testimonial written on the side of a display crate is featured on their facebook page; they're located under the Grandstand toward the front.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151173404291096&set=o.246654482041627&type=3&theater

But the biggest find was that Gretchen, proprietor of Heim-Made, is making an 8-panel bike cap, and she made about 4 out of an old army surplus olive drab blanket.  Erin and I each came home with one and I think there are two left as of yesterday afternoon, both fairly large (enough bigger than 7 3/8 to not consider for the biggest noggin in our family).  There were other fabrics too.  Gretchen took a picture of Erin and I wearing them, but as of this writing it's not posted yet.  Do not be deterred by the felt "flapper" hats in the facebook photos; these bike caps are about as dapper as they came--"pretty damn dapper" pipes up Erin.  Locals, take a look.

Liesl Rivenista Chia Warrior!!!! 

[Doug Magney]

Dang, I was just there yesterday and in the grandstand and missed it! I'll have to catch her someplace else...