FlatSixC- I also can't imagine anyone wearing the pony shoes.
The male company I mix in tends to be of the 'banter' variety and anyone wearing those shoes would be seen as  fair game . I know we shouldn't be too judgemental but even so. Old habits die hard. Ha.
My recent JS shirt purchase has let me down. A button came off and I noticed other buttons were not sewn on too well. And there is no spare button on the shirt. Normally I'm annoyed when a piece of clothing comes with one or two extra buttons because I never need them but in this case when I needed an extra button it wasn't there. As an old boy cub I am useful at hand sewing so no big deal.

Stax- I've just ordered the 'Coronation Baby' book. I think it's something I could relate to as well.

RG - I enjoyed the read, but it's not particularly well written,( TBF GC pretty much says this in the  introduction , a fair amount of grammar & spelling mistakes), I was born in '53 so the same age as GC, as mentioned lots of things in common, IS, Castle, Boat House, Puckpool Holiday Camp (IoW) ! , I could relate to one particular comment when he said he and his mates grew their hair longer around '69 to distance theirselves from skins, he also mentions a couple of times the ' Devonshire Road Gang' from Chiswick, everyone knew of these guys, not very nice people ! I found the period covering his 70's soul boy time interesting, I'd drifted away from soul music in the 70's plus I was married in '74 and a Dad in '76 so my going out was abruptly curtailed ! I finished the book yesterday and on balance I would say worth reading, he comes across as a very nice person, I'll check him out on SBSG's,cheers,

I received my copy of 'Coronation Baby' this morning and have only read the first chapter. Like Stax I was born in 1953. I grew up on the other side of town but I can relate to the book. The grammar is a bit dodgy and there are spelling mistakes but the author left school as soon as he could so I can forgive him the errors. I'm looking forward to reading the book.

Just going back to the 'pony' paraboots, there's a picture on the JS FB page today, someone is wearing them with white/stone coloured trousers, TBH they don't look bad , Like most of us I wouldn't ever consider them, maybe look nice on a lady ?

Unusual Gloverall find today. Certainly something I’d never seen til now.

Mid length wool Tyrol Loden. Heavy as a good duffle, but with shawl collar instead of hood and round wood button through rather than the normal rope/toggle affair.

Nice practical dark grey. Fits me perfectly and even came with a mystery pack of something suspiciously ‘herbal’ carefully wrapped up in tissue in a pocket (which was possibly worth more than the coat but still went in the bin)

I’ll have to spend some time trying to date it but for £20 I’m pretty chuffed.

Robbie - Ha! I know what you mean. Luckily I’ve served my time with that and similar recreation.

It’s a heavy coat so was easier to wear than carry. I was walking through town holding my son’s hand and knew what it was soon as I put the other hand in the pocket. Felt good to toss it in the nearest bin without a second thought.

Pity I didn't know Stax. I would have turned up and pinched it. Ha. By the way I sent you a message.

Robbie - You can take the boy out of Essex ...... but ... ! See your message, agree, thanks,

'We're the sweeney son and we haven't had our dinner'

I watched the 2012 film the Sweeney, a rip off staring Ray Winstone, the other night. And that was  a pile of poo. Don't bother if you haven't seen it.
Watch the original series instead.

I finished the 'Coronation Baby' book today. The grammar did begin to irritate me. Didn't he get anyone to proof read it? Did SW London boys use the term lads? And girls were called young ladies? I'd still recommend the book as the writer has an encyclopedic knowledge of the music, clubs etc.
Based on what he wrote I reckon I was in some of the places at the same time as him (including the Chelsea shed but I was one of those 'Hammers' haha).

I finished the 'Coronation Baby' book today. Did SW London boys use the term lads? And girls were called young ladies? -

In a word ' no ', I spent a good chunk of my youth in Richmond,Twickenham & surrounding areas at the same time as GC,, Young Ladies were ' Sorts' ( 'Right Sort' = attractive young lady),  , or Birds, (or something derogatory if you thought they were 'easy lovers'), Lads - No, Geezers was the regular term, or ' Erberts ', probably the same as in your manor Rob,

A couple of things landed on the doormat this week for me. Firstly from Scotland via France was a rather nice Harley of Scotland shetland jumper in a colour they term Pheasant. It's a Rusty, burgundy-brown, semi-brushed. I'm very pleased with it.
Secondly and probably more interestingly was a shirt that has oft been discussed here, often in soft voices and halllowed tones. It's a Sero The Purist, navy red and beige check, combed cotton. It was a rather extravagant purchase given the current exchange rate but when I found it buried in the depths of the O'Connells website, I could not resist!