New Posts For Thread: does anyone wear a raincoat.?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoator have they done away with them.in the old days a person would say to themselves"oh,its raining ,i better get my mac."I recently bought a Mackintosh. Its made from a rubberised cotton, patented by General Mackintosh in 1824. They have a shop in London.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoat?post_id=557029317#557029317I recently bought a Mackintosh. Its made from a rubberised cotton, patented by General Mackintosh in 1824. They have a shop in London.Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:51:05 -0500They were very good for a trip to the cinema to watch a risque film.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoat?post_id=557021301#557021301They were very good for a trip to the cinema to watch a risque film.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:31:48 -0500Inspector Gadget helped extend their popularityhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoat?post_id=557014833#557014833Inspector Gadget helped extend their popularityTue, 16 Apr 2019 04:00:14 -0500I blame Columbohttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoat?post_id=557014817#557014817I blame ColumboTue, 16 Apr 2019 03:56:22 -0500Statistical analysis shows that the demise of raincoats has coincided with a decrease in 'flashing'.In the 60's and 70's the local papers were filled with stories of ladies being upset by flashers. Now it is very rare.Research has been unable to dethttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoat?post_id=557014781#557014781Statistical analysis shows that the demise of raincoats has coincided with a decrease in 'flashing'.In the 60's and 70's the local papers were filled with stories of ladies being upset by flashers. Now it is very rare.Research has been unable to detTue, 16 Apr 2019 03:42:46 -0500Men used to be defined by their raincoats at the racetrack.Dave Pipe (Martin's father) must have been the wealthiest and most successful bookmaker in the West Country, but I don't think I ever once saw him without the same ancient, dark, shapeless mahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoat?post_id=557014403#557014403Men used to be defined by their raincoats at the racetrack.Dave Pipe (Martin's father) must have been the wealthiest and most successful bookmaker in the West Country, but I don't think I ever once saw him without the same ancient, dark, shapeless maMon, 15 Apr 2019 18:14:09 -0500A gentleman isn't properly dressed without an umbrella!https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoat?post_id=557013639#557013639A gentleman isn't properly dressed without an umbrella!Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:03:05 -0500HRH prince philip enjoys a rain coat....https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoat?post_id=557013379#557013379HRH prince philip enjoys a rain coat....Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:01:09 -0500Columbo did even when it was sunny in LA!https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoat?post_id=557013297#557013297Columbo did even when it was sunny in LA!Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:48:05 -0500And then someone invented the BIKE mackintosh,this was sort of like a table cloth with a hole in the middle,the idea being that you put your head into the hole and spread the rest of it out like a tent covering the handlebars and saddle of the bike,https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31521505/does-anyone-wear-a-raincoat?post_id=557013249#557013249And then someone invented the BIKE mackintosh,this was sort of like a table cloth with a hole in the middle,the idea being that you put your head into the hole and spread the rest of it out like a tent covering the handlebars and saddle of the bike,Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:35:38 -0500