Going across the pond

[JohnRoberts]

James Bond is a fictional character...

JR

 

[ruffrecords]

The crowded traffic makes me wonder how James Bond would be able to get the little sports car up above 15 km/hr

I read a book by an guy who used to work for MI5 or MI6 (whichever one looks for terrorists on home soil). He was a highly trained driver. In emergency situations they are permitted to "steel badge" which means they don't have to worry about hitting other vehicles.

Cheers

Ian

 

[pucho812]

James Bond is a fictional character...

JR

Ok they I would fictionally get into trouble.

 

[pucho812]

Ok gents, I fly out Friday.

What is the weather temps? While i imagine it changes enough based on location, am I looking for heavy coat weather, light sweater weather or just shirt weather. I won’t talk about sandals or shorts as that is out of the question for work.

 

[ruffrecords]

Ok gents, I fly out Friday.

What is the weather temps? While i imagine it changes enough based on location, am I looking for heavy coat weather, light sweater weather or just shirt weather. I won’t talk about sandals or shorts as that is out of the question for work.

It is colder and windier now than when you first asked. It is definitely coat weather outdoors.

Cheers

Ian

 

[Tubetec]

Were just getting lashed by a storm here now ,
around 10C is the average temp lately . ,
If you'll be making your way around on foot waterproof hiking boots are probably a good plan ,
as well as rain jacket and waxed hat . A company called Barbour do a good selection of styles
A waterproof cover for your rucksack could come in handy too if you end up caught out in the storm ,
I think you can safely leave the big flower vaccation shirt ,shorts ,sunglasses and sombrero at home -)

 

[AnalogPackrat]

Safe travels, Pucho.

 

[Tubetec]

A Barbour Bushman hat and you'll look like something from the Unforgiven when you arrive into the tavern out of the storm ,
Definately pack a water proof poncho too ,
Have your friends play the theme music from a Spaghetti western on the juke box as you arrive in

 

[JohnRoberts]

If you know what cities you will be visiting you can probably find weather forecasts on the internets....

JR

 

[pucho812]

If you know what cities you will be visiting you can probably find weather forecasts on the internets....

JR

True, but I prefer to get the reports from the diy folks, they make them more interesting.

 

[Gold]

Get a wax coat so you fit in.

 

[rob_gould]

Get a wax coat so you fit in.

Tobacco pipe compulsory, monocle optional.

 

[ruffrecords]

Get a wax coat so you fit in.

Most regular folk in the UK do not wear wax jackets unless they are on the set of Downton Abbey

You should definitely invest in an umbrella.

The good thing about the UK is that the only rain we get is that which managed to get past Ireland without falling there first (that's where Tubetec lives).

Cheers

Ian

 

[Rob Flinn]

James Bond is a fictional character...

JR

James Bond is a fictional character...

JR

Are you sure ? If the Queen was happy with his protection ....

 

[Gold]

Most regular folk in the UK do not wear wax jackets unless they are on the set of Downton Abbey

It did seem like it was the Range Rover set who wore them. Hampstead Heath was ground zero for wax jackets last time I was there. Which was about 20 years ago.

 

[pucho812]

Other notes.
The fez will make the trip with me.
For those that have not seen it, I have a fez made of velvet that has a flying vacuum tube on it. It’s quite eye catching

 

[ruffrecords]

It did seem like it was the Range Rover set who wore them. Hampstead Heath was ground zero for wax jackets last time I was there. Which was about 20 years ago.

These days they call them Chelsea Tractors. Any massive SUV will do.

Cheers

Ian

 

[pucho812]

This is my fez except mine has a black tassel.

 

[ruffrecords]

This is my fez except mine has a black tassel.

You should sell them. I would buy one.

Cheers

ian

 

[pucho812]

You should sell them. I would buy one.

Cheers

ian

A company out here makes and sells those exact ones. Here is the link.

https://fez-o-rama.com/collections/low-fezzes/products/flying-vacuum-tube-low-fez
Sadly the fez will not make it to abbey road. A friend was setting up a tour of the studio on an off day of mine but due to Covid, can’t make it happen.