I own a Drizabone. That’s basically an Australian oilskin
for stockmen. No… I’m not a stockman. I don’t even own a horse…anymore. But I
did, and my Drizabone is so totally awesome for keeping the rain off I even
wear it into the Sydney CBD when we have heavy rain.
OK, so I probably look like a noob. Actually, I’m not 100%
sure on that, because I stole noob from a pre-teen boy, and I don’t really know
what it means. I am sure it’s not flattering.
So there I am, in Sydney CBD, in a sea of suited and
briefcased people, flooding around the skyscrapers, wearing my Drizabone and
looking like I just rode into town. It’s got straps to buckle around your legs
– so, you know, your coat doesn’t blow up while you’re astride your horse and
soak your legs. It’s got an expandable flap at the back; plenty of room to
accommodate your horse’s rump.
And I’m horseless.
But you know what? Those features are just as great for
keeping you dry while walking as riding a horse. The leg straps keep the oilskin
close, so your coat doesn’t flap open in the wind while you’re walking, helping
to avoid the usual umbrella phenomenon of being soaked from the knees down in
heavy rain. I’m even so short my Drizabone goes all the way to my ankles!
So maybe I look like a noob. But I’m a dry noob, so
when you get right down to it, maybe I’m less of a noob than the people who are
wet.
I love my Drizabone! And I love my hubby, who gave it to me.
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12 comments:
Rock on with your noobish self. :-)
My DRY noobish self ;-) It keeps the wind out too. In fact, it's kind of like walking around snug in bed. Almost.
dude i love those things. i'd kill for one at the moment
Psst! Google. You can buy them online... maybe someone will ship one to you internationally?
i like your driz too! and your horse!
and that you dont care if you look like a noob!
nice to meet you =)
That is a serious raincoat. No shame in that!
Alas, that's not my horse, but I did once have one that looked a bit like it! Thanks for commenting, glad you don't care I'm a noob ;-) Lovely to meet you.
Oh boy yes! I rarely ride in the rain, but horses need things like feet done and sometimes it's raining... I came home froma 6 week holiday and had my farrier comingthe next day. It poured. Evidently I brought the rain back from the UK! Slipping and sliding around in mud in ammering rain, I really appreciated my Drizabone. In fact, I appreciated it at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, too, where it rained for the whole performance!
I'm really enjoying your blogs Ciara. Thanks for a different perspective on life. I could use a Drizabone too some days.
My pleasure, glad you're enjoying. thanks for stopping by!
I want one for when I'm up in Wyoming. not a noob coat- looks mysterious
Awesome! Mysterious is so much better than 'noob'. :-)
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