As well as attending to minor details about Trixie's looks (see previous blog), I can also report issues concerning my own appearance. During the occasional long-distance jaunts I undertook last year, for example, I had borrowed son #2, Adam's, leather jacket (see left). It was great for deflecting the wind; in particulatr, at higher speeds. (Although I tend to keep to A and B roads most of the time, there have been occasions when I venture onto the motorway system and I was surprised to discover that Trixie could tootle along in the high eighties (MPH) with gay abandon).
In time, my better half sensed that, although the arrangement suited me rather well, it might not have met with the unbridled approval of the aforementioned #2 son. So, as is her wont, she kept her eyes open at the assorted jumble sales, car-boot sales, and visits to various charity shops......
In time, my better half sensed that, although the arrangement suited me rather well, it might not have met with the unbridled approval of the aforementioned #2 son. So, as is her wont, she kept her eyes open at the assorted jumble sales, car-boot sales, and visits to various charity shops......
..............and, in time found a rather swish looking Italian job (see right) which appeared to be brand new and fitted the bill quite well. Interestingly, a search on Goggle revealed that this particular brand had been involved in some sort of a scam in the USA and Ireland.
From my own point of view, it was warm and comfortable; however, whilst on the trike, it wasn't quite as efficient as Adam's because - since it had buttons, rather than a zip - the wind did tend to find a way inside the jacket.
So, with her usual tenacity, Bea found another jacket...........
From my own point of view, it was warm and comfortable; however, whilst on the trike, it wasn't quite as efficient as Adam's because - since it had buttons, rather than a zip - the wind did tend to find a way inside the jacket.
So, with her usual tenacity, Bea found another jacket...........
..............which is absolutely perfect; and so it should be, because it was designed specifically for motor-cycle use. In addition to the zip, the absence of a large collar enables the helmet to fit more comfortably and, although the Italian jacket seemed quite substantial, the leather used for the motor-cycle jacket is significantly thicker and heavier. So, I'm well pleased and the Italian job is now used as a fashion accessory.
More importantly, however, the clever little woman managed to get both of them for less than thirty quid (not each - but in total).
