Packing for London

I leave this Sunday, two weeks in London and Stratford-upon-Avon, my
first trip out of the country. Those of my acquaintance who have
travelled are shaking their heads over my packing list, wincing at my
two checked bags (one's really quite small, just a tote bag), clucking
their tongues at my three pairs of shoes. But most especially, they say,
my long, black trench coat must stay behind, it's far too bulky and heavy.

Well, it is bulky, and heavy, that's rather the point. But not bring my
London Fog to London? That hardly seems right or proper. However, from a
practical standpoint, my only real counter-argument is that I might need
it; sure, it's nice enough now, but arctic cold and bitter rain might
roll in at any time, and then my light leather jacket would be pitifully
inadequate.

Have I got a leg to stand on? Or will I end up much happier if I depart
sans coat?

"Jesse Dunn" wrote in message
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I leave this Sunday, two weeks in London and Stratford-upon-Avon, my first
trip out of the country. Those of my acquaintance who have travelled are
shaking their heads over my packing list, wincing at my two checked bags
(one's really quite small, just a tote bag), clucking their tongues at my
three pairs of shoes. But most especially, they say, my long, black trench
coat must stay behind, it's far too bulky and heavy.

Well, it is bulky, and heavy, that's rather the point. But not bring my
London Fog to London? That hardly seems right or proper. However, from a
practical standpoint, my only real counter-argument is that I might need
it; sure, it's nice enough now, but arctic cold and bitter rain might roll
in at any time, and then my light leather jacket would be pitifully
inadequate.

Have I got a leg to stand on? Or will I end up much happier if I depart
sans coat?

It really depends on what part of the USA you are from. If, for example, you
are a Southern Californian then bring the coat as you will feel cold. But if
you are from Montana you will find England to be sub-tropical.

If you don't bring a heavy coat and find you need one, there are Department
Stores in the UK!!

JohnT

Have I got a leg to stand on? Or will I end up much happier if I depart
sans coat?

Temperatures are close to freezing at night here at the moment.

Not too much wind today, but you never know what is around the corner.

April showers are almosts certain, so waterproof outerwear and plently of
optional layers are ideal.

"Miss L. Toe" wrote in message
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Have I got a leg to stand on? Or will I end up much happier if I depart
sans coat?

Temperatures are close to freezing at night here at the moment.

Close? I needed some effort to open the car door this morning as it was iced
closed. I also made the mistake of washing the windscreen before the engine
warmed up and had to stop as it just froze onto the screen.

Not too much wind today, but you never know what is around the corner.

April showers are almosts certain, so waterproof outerwear and plently of
optional layers are ideal.

It's a funny time of year, at the moment it's not so bad during the day. If
the sun it out you can get away with a light coat, I wouldn't like to try
extended periods without a coat at all. However that can change at any time,
but the trend is in the right direction now.

It's not just the UK, I remember last year I was in Nice at the end of
April, one day was so hot only shorts and t-shirt would do, the next and you
needed a coat.

"Mark Hewitt" wrote in message
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"Miss L. Toe" wrote in message
reenews.net...
Have I got a leg to stand on? Or will I end up much happier if I depart
sans coat?

Temperatures are close to freezing at night here at the moment.

Close? I needed some effort to open the car door this morning as it was
iced
closed. I also made the mistake of washing the windscreen before the
engine
warmed up and had to stop as it just froze onto the screen.


I suspect that you were up earlier than I.

Miss L. Toe wrote:

"Mark Hewitt" wrote in message
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"Miss L. Toe" wrote in message
reenews.net...
Have I got a leg to stand on? Or will I end up much happier if I depart
sans coat?

Temperatures are close to freezing at night here at the moment.

Close? I needed some effort to open the car door this morning as it was
iced
closed. I also made the mistake of washing the windscreen before the
engine
warmed up and had to stop as it just froze onto the screen.


I suspect that you were up earlier than I.

It depended where you were, probably. I was up at 530 this morning, and
it was above freezing where we are, but only just. The nice frosty
fields viewed out of the train window this morning disappeared as I got
closer to Southport, and to sea level.

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On Wed, 5 Apr 2006 10:46:37 +0100, "Mark Hewitt"
wrote:

It's not just the UK, I remember last year I was in Nice at the end of
April, one day was so hot only shorts and t-shirt would do, the next and you
needed a coat.

We basically have the same weather here, and yesterday is was warm.
Today is grey and crappy.
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Following up to Dubiously Fragrant Muffin

Today is grey and crappy.

that's what I hate about Italy, bright and sunny here in London
:-)
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The Reid wrote:

Following up to Dubiously Fragrant Muffin

Today is grey and crappy.

that's what I hate about Italy, bright and sunny here in London
:-)

Even better weather over the weekend in London- sun and showers- I love
it!

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On Wed, 05 Apr 2006 13:54:32 +0100, The Reid
wrote:

Following up to Dubiously Fragrant Muffin

Today is grey and crappy.

that's what I hate about Italy, bright and sunny here in London
:-)

Get that shirt off Mike!
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