FOAK: Anoraks

Duffle coats seem to have made a comeback with music types. Although
their association with left wing types might be a bit too much for you
to Paddington Bear.

Alex from Franz Ferdinand
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/68/Duffle_coat.jpg

 

Sure are right, yessirree, saw-noff.

Anyone will tell you that's not my worst, not by a long shot.

 

I saw China Crisis last Friday, and was slightly disappointed to
discover the duffel coats had gone. Now I know who took them.

 

TBF, that picture was taken when he was 12.

 

This ersatz machismo doesn't fool us. A gay assassin would use something
more graceful.

 

On the telly tonight at 11:10, Sky Indie channel 310.
Were the gang bosses supposed to be the Krays?

 

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/1000000046045

Paramo Jacket, expensive but you can afford it. It will keep you dry and
you won't look like a twat. Oh wait. . .

 

http://www.gsmailorder.co.uk/products.asp?code=BLACKSAC

 

exactly.

 

Yeah, like a sexually transmitted, deadly virus.

 

You have no idea the money your post is about to cost me.... you
bastard.

 

Best thing I've ever used was a latex poncho a then-gf got me. Looked like a
right tw*t (I didn't even know you could have gold-coloured latex) so it
might not be what you're looking for, but it was lightweight, took little
space when packed, dried within minutes indoors and was absolutely
waterproof, albeit not long enough, which meant I always had soaked knees
and calves. It was also problematic to wear on windy days as it was a tad
loose. The good part was that I could wear whatever I wanted underneath.

I tried googling for latex poncho, the results however tend to lead to
rather "alternative" German shopping sites....

A bit more research and it looks like the material was PVC rather than
latex. Makes more sense.



Geo

 

If you just want to stay dry, then a good old-fashioned cycling cape
(in bright orange) takes some beating. After the description above,
it would also seem to be relatively stylish and restrained.

 

You've not met Cane have you..

Phil

 

Oh dear, bit fond of the dark room were you?

 

I couldn't find any of the things, didn't even manage to turn the
light on. Gave up eventually.

 

In my defense, I *had* to wear it from time to time or said ex-gf would have
had taken offence. I don't even know where it is now. Still, it worked
pretty well so I have to appreciate that.

I should have taken some pictures...

Geo

 

Erm, I'm afraid not. Do gold-coloured ponchos suit him?


Geo

 

I don't think he's too fussy about the colour of the latex