In my local pub there are two men who always wear leather Aussie bush hats. By coincidence they both are named Matt and hence both are called 'Matt the hat'. 'Candy Man' Matt, about 60 years old, stands at the end of the bar, discretely carrying out his business. Our Matt, an old Hungarian (85 years old) 5, sits with us and doesn't usually take his hat off. As a young man he worked in Australia, living in the bush, and hunting crocodiles. He has had the hat a long time. Both hats suit both men.

'Candy Man' Matt, about 60 years old, stands at the end of the bar, discretely carrying out his business.

My first thought on reading this was that he must be a Mississippi John Hurt fan. One of my all time favourite artists. But reading the end of the sentence it sounds more like he's a coke dealer. I'm a little surprised the landlord has not barred him, although of course I don't know the area or any of the people in question.

Bush hats in a pub. Must be something that only happens down South.

I can't imagine seeing that in Brum.

But then again what passes for beer down South is different too. LOL