Showing posts with label Diamond tweed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diamond tweed. Show all posts

Monday, 16 April 2012

Horse Races at Aintree and tweed

The horse race at Aintree was very timely with my recent jabber on tweeds and sport uniforms.

My Swing Bill came10th in the run and  two other horses had to be put down due to the fatal injuries. But beyond this I have no more  information to impart on you and my nominal knowledge of sweepstaking terminates ...which is fine since I have received my bet collaterally with  my colleagues on benevolence of the company and am happy to contribute a miniscule share in the beautiful tradition.

But in light of the event, along with the plummeting temperatures, I am taking advantage to celebrate tweed, virgin wool and goode olde Scottish weavers.

My choice falls on Houndstooth tweed- only by reason of not having any other in my possession.
Many will probably recognize the twills, recalling despiteful teaching staff at school.
Nevertheless, the fabrics are grand and the names contribude to the culture!