Originally Posted by
MacMillan of Rathdown
Velvet is, indeed, possessed in equal measure of all the virtues and vices enumerated above, chief of which is that they are hot. That, however, won't dissuade me from having a velvet dress Argyle jacket made (hopefully) in time for the up-coming winter season.
A jacket that retains the heat is a distinct advantage when visiting some large and even not so large households in Scotland, even with several "Titanic" sized boilers fighting an ever loosing battle with the cold and damp-----and I am talking about summertime! A full Arctic survival suit and full knowledge how to use it is not a bad idea for a winter visit to these establishments. Oh how I just love central heating that works and double glazing! 
Last edited by Jock Scot; 21st July 11 at 02:03 PM.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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