Non-motoring > Bespoke	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Armel Coussine	Replies: 28

New Mon 29 Dec 14 15:22   Bespoke - Armel Coussine

The youngest descendant gave me for Christmas seven full-sized fine cotton handkerchiefs, each with my first-name initial embroidered in one corner in dotted-line stitch, in different colours in each case. I'm using the Tuesday one it seems - a blue initial. Monday is green. Apparently I have failed to consult the key inside the card that came with the hankies. I explained though that I often keep handkerchiefs for more than a day anyway except when doing mechanical work. It's extravagant to use a clean one every day. Bertie Wooster stuff. The nipper took that very well. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 15:42   Bespoke - Ian (Cape Town)

Hankies with an initial? Armel, that is so 'school laundry' it is silly. Tis a snotrag, after all. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 15:44   Bespoke - Bromptonaut

Cannot remember when I last used a cotton handkerchief. Tissues or kitchen roll for at least 20yrs. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 15:47   Bespoke - Runfer D'Hills

Yeah but you're some kinda commie or something right? ;-) Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Mon 29 Dec 14 16:07   Bespoke - henry k

>> Cannot remember when I last used a cotton handkerchief. Tissues or kitchen roll for at least 20yrs. >> Only a cotton handkerchief with the corners knotted will suffice to keep blokes bonce from sunburn - or so I am informed . Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 15:57   Bespoke - Armel Coussine

>> that is so 'school laundry' it is silly. Tis a snotrag, after all. I've still got a couple of those, with proper Gorringes labels on them. But these snotrags have been modified with affectionate enthusiasm and effort by a child I'm absurdly fond of. It may seem silly to some but I don't care, capisce? Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Mon 29 Dec 14 16:02   Bespoke - Ian (Cape Town)

Armel, I understand totally. As a gift, tis sacred. As a practical implement... well. The thought counts, and I'm sure for years to come (and I sincerely hope you are with us for many years to come) you'll make sure you have a monogrammed hanky every time you visit the donor. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 16:06   Bespoke - Armel Coussine

I thought you probably did understand Ian. And at least I'm keeping my germs to myself, not leaving horrid bits of stiffened, germ-laden tissue all over the place to give everyone else my diseases. Last edited by: Armel Coussine on Mon 29 Dec 14 at 16:08 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 16:09   Bespoke - henry k

>> And at least I'm keeping my germs to myself, not leaving horrid bits of stiffened, >> germ-laden tissue all over the place to give everyone else my diseases. >> And a kitchen roll does distort the cut of ones suit. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 16:09   Bespoke - Ian (Cape Town)

Do you wear a bowler? Still burns me - some chap/chappess honking and/or hawking in public. Then gobbing something into the street. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 16:11   Bespoke - Dutchie

Some gifts you keep.I've got plenty of wrist watches accumulated over the years from one son. Daughter got me a posh hand made shaving gear set Sheffield steel.All nice things which I enjoy from good kids. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 17:31   Bespoke - Ted

I was presented with an ' Etihad ' T shirt with Manchester City's coat of arms on it for my birthday today. I don't know when I'll wear it..it's a bit tribal living a mile from the so called ' Theatre of Dreams ' If I go near Old Trafford with it on I'll be liable to summary execution with my head used as a ball in their next match. Still, the two bockles of single malt will be used. Well, you're not 'Soixante-Neuf ' every day. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 17:42   Bespoke - Ian (Cape Town)

I dunno, Ted - the average bloke who wears a Chevrolet-branded shirt lives in Surrey, I believe. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 19:32   Bespoke - Robin O'Reliant

I got a pair of socks with my name on them. So there. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 19:35   Bespoke - Runfer D'Hills

Your real name Mark Spencer? Or maybe George? ;-) Last edited by: Runfer D'Hills on Mon 29 Dec 14 at 19:36 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 19:42   Bespoke - MD

L and R in the Wellies. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 19:42   Bespoke - MD

C and A in the Wife's undies. Reply to this message | Report message       2

New Mon 29 Dec 14 20:22   Bespoke - Fullchat

Yeah I know :))) Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 22:53   Bespoke - Ted

I did get the obligatory birthday sox. 'Granpa is great' on them. Probably referring to my size ! Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 23:01   Bespoke - henry k

>> I got a pair of socks with my name on them. >> As a joke I got a pack of three pairs of socks from my son. "Original Penguin" brand. John Snow of Channel four would love them. Each pair have a wide variety of coloured bands on them but not my name. :-( . I now read on the box " We are proud to design collections for people with such great intellect, style and humour." That sounds good but they are an American brand. p.s I need to wear them with sandals to show off their full beauty. Last edited by: henry k on Mon 29 Dec 14 at 23:04 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 29 Dec 14 23:11   Bespoke - Ted

I haven't owned a pair of sandals since I was about 10. Nor will I in the future. Black Oxfords, 3 piece suit, wing collar and tie are gentleman's beach wear ! Well, if it's good enough for Prince Chuck....etc ! Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 30 Dec 14 13:27   Bespoke - Cliff Pope

>> >> I've still got a couple of those, with proper Gorringes labels on them. >> Obviously an upmarket variant of the ubiquitous "Cash's " that we used. On day one we were all told to make sure we had Cash's name tags sewn into our clothes and kit. There happened to be a boy in the school called Cash. Please Sir, said one wag, Won't it be a bit confusing if we all have Cash's name in our clothes? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 30 Dec 14 14:40   Bespoke - Ambo

I feel uncomfortable if I don't carry a multifunction handkerchief. As one paper tissue manufacturer used to claim, "For almost any little cleaning job, one is usually all you need". Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 30 Dec 14 18:30   Bespoke - PhilW

According to the rather nice socks my daughter gave me my name is "Fatface" They are very cosy, woolly and long.......so I like them! Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 30 Dec 14 22:07   Bespoke - PeterS

I think I've now left it long enough to say that there was a time, before my time I hasten to add, when coloured hankies had an entirely different meaning ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 30 Dec 14 22:36   Bespoke - legacylad

Did a red hankie indicate you had got a bloodied nose? I always use a good quality white cotton hankie. Preferably with my initial on. Cannot stand paper tissues. Don't have names on my socks though, although a pal of mine advertises a brand of crisp type things made from sub standard tatties. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 30 Dec 14 22:44   Bespoke - Runfer D'Hills

Tangentially, I have just remembered that I used to favour brightly coloured Argyle socks. Haven't had any for years. I may have to address that. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 30 Dec 14 23:27   Bespoke - henry k

>> I have just remembered that I used to favour brightly coloured Argyle socks. >> Haven't had any for years >> I used to wear long Argyle socks with plus twos when bike riding in my teens. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 31 Dec 14 00:04   Bespoke - Westpig

>> Tangentially, I have just remembered that I used to favour brightly coloured Argyle socks. Haven't >> had any for years. I may have to address that. >> Like these? tinyurl.com/pbg8x28 tinyurl.com/pmfuh9g Last edited by: Westpig on Wed 31 Dec 14 at 00:07 Reply to this message | Report message