a waistcoat like Monty Don's

[sphil]

My Dad is desperate for one and it's his birthday next week. Anyone know where I can find one that doesn't cost the earth?

And yes, I know it's not exactly 'style' but he is 74!

dh got the jewel garden out of the library as a joke. turned us both into big fans!

Was blinded by nice muscly forearms, couldn't examine waistcoat.

sphil you will know whether your father is more a leather / nubuck / barbour-type chap.

im going to faint

If only you had him to catch you...

oohmonty show me your black gold compost

I'm glad I'm not alone in my lust admiration of Monty. I was once severely ridiculed for it on thi svery site.

omg! don't get me started on him mmj [pants and looks wild eyed]

Would you really, though? Look how grumpy he is with his missus. And you have Monty/Colin combo at home!!!

Soon as you move to LA we'll be stalking your dh

don't say mean things abuot his wife! they have been married for 18 years and she is looking peed off with the press.

I'd say she is peed off with him for living in LA while she stays at home and look after the children and sees him only when tuning in to House.

Managed to get to end of HL conv. without anyone lighting on fact that I had clearly been reading Daily Mail online.

Control yourselves ladies . Have got my Mum to look at Sheherazade's recommendations - the nubuck one and the weirdy man one. I like Mehegalegs' one, but it's too expensive (and poss a bit short).

Thanks all! (and for the laughs)