I have quite a few of the things. Woolly ones, straw ones, big ones and small ones, felt ones and faux fur ones. Many of them hang in a row on the pegs in the Boot Room. I look at them, occasionally try one on, then put it back on the rack. Occasionally I put one into my coat pocket, just in case and if the weather is really cold I will even put one on my head before I go out to walk the dog.
However, unless it is freezing cold, or absolutely tipping down with rain, sleet, or snow, I whip the hat off at the earliest possible moment. Nothing wrong with the hats, they look neat and presentable, but I dislike having my head cocooned in warmth.
The joy of being able to snatch my hat off, then feel the wind blowing my hair around (slight exaggeration, my hair is fairly short) almost makes it worth the trouble of putting the hat on in the first place.
How about you? Are you a hat wearer?
This photograph has absolutely nothing to do with hats. It is one of my favourite walks though, always done on a day when wearing a hat is not necessary.
