and, you were right about the poncho.

degas and BeachBoi,

I salute you and am glad to be able to join the crowd :-)!

I still don't see what's "retro" about being a gentleman and being civilized in general, but never mind. In these days of crazy TV-shows and general decline of human behaviour, some sad truth might thus be reflected.

Degas, would you consider having your cape lined in "heavenly orange glow silk or sateen?" A good seamstress could even make it reversable. This would give you more options and could easily solve the dilemma af whether to bring the windbreaker or smoking jacket.

LynnieD, you may be on to something big. That would cut down on suitcase weight and allow me to take along more beer-flavored pork rinds.

Degas...a neander ...oops retrosexual would never wear sateen...not manly enough.

topping

degas, are you taking your black cape to Europe this winter - perhaps to attend some gala events in Vienna or the Paris Opera? Why don't you post here much anymore? Has Asia seduced you?