RogerH Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Hi Folks, Back in the 90's I bought (what the salesman said) was a very nice sheep skin coat. I questioned the very large size and he said that came at no extra cost and allowed room to move The leather was nice and soft, and I grew into it. About 5 years ago the leather started to fail in high wear/bend area. No problem I can sort that and I don't even need an angle grinder. The end result looked like a war ravaged spitfire pilots costume. The next problem was the woolly cuffs. Rather grubby AND thread bare. So I started a search on Ebay for sheep skin. I was surprised to find nothing that fitted the bill. I ordered some but it was more like white Brillo pad. Anyway I was at Dunelm the other day and notice a pile of genuine sheep skin and not too expensive. But. the woolly stuff was a touch too long. At the bottom of the pile was just what I wanted. Short hair, warm and soft and big enough to do a shop full of jackets. At the check out I engaged the young lady in small talk about the rarity of Faux and where did they live. Straight over the top of her head. Sometime this winter I need to get to grips with these cuffs. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Kiwifrog Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 2 hours ago, RogerH said: Hi Folks, Back in the 90's I bought (what the salesman said) was a very nice sheep skin coat. I questioned the very large size and he said that came at no extra cost and allowed room to move The leather was nice and soft, and I grew into it. About 5 years ago the leather started to fail in high wear/bend area. No problem I can sort that and I don't even need an angle grinder. The end result looked like a war ravaged spitfire pilots costume. The next problem was the woolly cuffs. Rather grubby AND thread bare. So I started a search on Ebay for sheep skin. I was surprised to find nothing that fitted the bill. I ordered some but it was more like white Brillo pad. Anyway I was at Dunelm the other day and notice a pile of genuine sheep skin and not too expensive. But. the woolly stuff was a touch too long. At the bottom of the pile was just what I wanted. Short hair, warm and soft and big enough to do a shop full of jackets. At the check out I engaged the young lady in small talk about the rarity of Faux and where did they live. Straight over the top of her head. Sometime this winter I need to get to grips with these cuffs. Roger I was always told as a teenager that it was important to make sure the coller and cuffs match! i will get my coat…. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bleednipple Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 I think at this point a photo is obligatory. With the hat, obvs. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted November 25, 2022 Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Bleednipple said: I think at this point a photo is obligatory. With the hat, obvs. Nigel Wrong hat though…..! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 Attractive woodland scene, but what's the creature living therein? Jacket is very smart - and looks very snug. I'm intrigued by the hat - cannot decipher the logo. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harbottle Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 never looked better. Nice jacket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 Hmm looks like a load of small snowdrops to me with one large, make that XL, snowdrop at the front! LOL Great pic Roger and well done. Alan G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 hour ago, ianc said: I'm intrigued by the hat - cannot decipher the logo. Ian Cornish Club TRiumph RBRR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bleednipple Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 7 hours ago, cp25616 said: Hmm looks like a load of small snowdrops to me with one large, make that XL, snowdrop at the front! LOL I have a feeling that's at Welford Park, near Newbury. Am I right Roger and Suzanne? Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 Hi Nigel, Welford Park is possibly the biggest display of SnowDrops in the South Very Limited variety but beautiful all the same Yes you are right Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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