Tuesday 3 April 2012

Country Goes City


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:

Amberr Meadows said...

Rock on with your noobish self. :-)

Ciara Ballintyne said...

My DRY noobish self ;-) It keeps the wind out too. In fact, it's kind of like walking around snug in bed. Almost.

Lori said...

dude i love those things. i'd kill for one at the moment

Ciara Ballintyne said...

Psst! Google. You can buy them online... maybe someone will ship one to you internationally?

Tara Tyler said...

i like your driz too! and your horse!
and that you dont care if you look like a noob!

nice to meet you =)

Stephanie Scott said...

That is a serious raincoat. No shame in that!

Ciara Ballintyne said...

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.

Ciara Ballintyne said...

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!

Pauleen said...

I'm really enjoying your blogs Ciara. Thanks for a different perspective on life. I could use a Drizabone too some days.

Ciara Ballintyne said...

My pleasure, glad you're enjoying. thanks for stopping by!

Caroline Gerardo said...

I want one for when I'm up in Wyoming. not a noob coat- looks mysterious

Ciara Ballintyne said...

Awesome! Mysterious is so much better than 'noob'. :-)

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