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Garbadine coat????

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 17:23

My 6 year old needs a navy garbadine coat for school and I can't find one anywhere. Does anyone know of any websites? She needs a long one.

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Slouchy · 21/08/2008 17:24

Bet John Lewis does these. I'll look for you.

JKGrowling · 21/08/2008 17:26

hello ppb.
long time no see.
although I am currently in disguise, so you won't know who I am, but hello anyway.

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 17:27

Thanks!!!!!I did check John Lewis and I got nothing. I would have thought it was a common item but it doesn't seem to be

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 17:28

I know, I know, its been ages. I have been up to my eyeballs. I don't think I've been on here since March.

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JKGrowling · 21/08/2008 17:33

There have been threads pondering your whereabouts!
Good to have you back.

Slouchy · 21/08/2008 17:34

No, not at JL. Am amazed. Still looking..

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 17:36

Really????????????? Didn't think I would have been missed.

Thanks JK, If you can find one you will be my hero

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PoorOldEnid · 21/08/2008 17:44

dont the school tell you?

there is a navy coat here but very ££££££ and not sure if trad gabardine

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 17:51

No the school doesn't know and they aren't sold in the shop where i bought everything else. I'm desperate so price is not an issue

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 17:53

It doesn't sai if that coat is waterproof

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 17:54

Isn't garbadine usually treated?

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Slouchy · 21/08/2008 17:58

Sorry, I am flummoxed. Enid's link looks your best bet paula. Good luck!

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 18:01

I called Perry's and it isn't garbadine.

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Mercy · 21/08/2008 18:04

I doubt you'll find one online tbh.

It's probaly only going to be stocked by a small independent shop these days. Why hasn't the school recommended an outfitter?

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 18:06

apparently their usual supplier stopped making them

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Mercy · 21/08/2008 18:10

Oh dear, that's not fair for the school to insist then imo.

Thb I'd wait until term starts and then ask the school for their opinion/advice.

Because as we all know it will be blazing sunshine for the whole of September and dd won't need a gabardine coat for ages.

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 18:13

It isn't fair and I'm really irritated to be honest.

I know she won't need it right away. I just wanted to be prepared

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 18:23

well thanks for trying

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dilemma456 · 21/08/2008 21:06

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Donk · 21/08/2008 21:08

try googling with alternate spellings
Gaberdine
Gabardine

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 21:12

Thanks dilemma, I'll try calling them tommorow

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dilemma456 · 21/08/2008 21:13

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 21:14

I'll give them a go. You would think that would be the case at my daughter's school but it doesn't seem to be.

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paulaplumpbottom · 21/08/2008 21:20

Thanks Dilemma, I appreciate the help

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marialuisa · 22/08/2008 16:06

Morleys in Derby sell them and (I think) will post out. Their number is: 01332 281311

DD has to have one and although I was horrified at first I'm converted, much better than a duffle coat.