I just wanted to throw out there that I spoke with Jim Scott today.  Jim is a member of the Central States club that is offering the repro Pith helmets that you see in the magazine.  I called Jim and left a message and he responded quickly, and we spoke for some time, just about Olivers and the like.  It was truly refreshing to remember that you can strike up a conversation with a complete stranger, due to an organization like this.  I am writing this to reinforce the idea that the HPOCA is a good club, and a great organization, and that we must all work hard together to keep it that way.  I know that there hasnt been much said on this topic lately, and maybe sleeping dogs should be left to lay, but I felt strong enough about my encounter today that I felt I needed to say something positive.  Have a good day fellow Oliver enthusiasts...I am. <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->