It's a day over 14 years since I bought this Frank Thomas Aqua Jacket.
I originally blogged about it on Blogger way back in 2008.
Over the years it has remained waterproof. It has faded a little and where it was once black with reflective piping it has become a mixture of black and a mauve/maroon.
After losing in excess of three stones (45lbs) in weight it is a little big now. With just a t-shirt today it was very roomy. Plenty of room for a jumper if it turned cold.
But maybe now is the time for the jacket to be retired. Or at least retired from my use.
The elastic in the cuffs has gone and no longer "elastics". The press studs can't make the cuffs tight.
I am going to remove the armour and donate to charity. The Salvation Army have a collection box in Hythe.
Of course. It means getting something to replace it. It needs to be all seasons and of course waterproof.
After such long service it deserves a future. I'll put a note on it to say it is still waterproof.
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