Inverness style rain cape

[ccga3359]

Being a Sherlockian, (yes we do exist) I might be able to clear up (or maybe not) the use of the phrase. The phrase "The game is afoot" comes from Shakespeare's plays Henry IV Act 1 Scene 3 line 276 and it is also found in The life of Henry the Fifth Act III Scene 1 line 32. I can't remember the exact quote but it is a hunting reference "Set the hounds to the quarry the game is afoot!" Holmes used the line in the story "The Adventure of the Abbey Grange".

Sadly there are no kilts featured in the Sherlock Holmes stories, but there are a few Scots (not to mention thier author) in the stories, including the long suffering Mrs.Hudson! As well, it never mentions that Holmes wore a deerstalker cap or an Inverness cape, these were added to the character by artist Sidney Paget.

Sara
Who's books about Scottish history are only out numbered by her books about Mr.Sherlock Holmes

And she drank snow chilled beer in High school!

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

And she drank snow chilled beer in High school!

Darn skippy I did!!
I spoke with a friend who is our local pipe band today. He said that the capes are great to keep out the rain.
Sara

[James MacMillan]

I got e-mails from three band members (don't know why they didn't post?) and all three swear by Mr Anthony's Band Spec cape. Yesterday, I also e-mailed Mr. Anthony, and he answered promptly with the below stateside sources.

Here. for $79.00 plus shipping.

and here. also $79 plus shipping.

and here. for $95 plus shipping.

and finally here. for $98 plus shipping.

So I am going to do a little research on these suppliers and then order one, probably from J Higgins.

Oh, and it's raining right now, so I need to plug the holes in my crocs....

[ChattanCat]

So I am going to do a little research on these suppliers and then order one, probably from J Higgins.

Oh, and it's raining right now, so I need to plug the holes in my crocs....

1) I like J Higgins, I can drive to them if I want.
2) Don't plug the holes in your crocs, you will either float away or they will fill up with water.

[turpin]

I seem to remember Basil Rathbone saying that in one of his movie's with friend Nigel......?

Nigel Bruce.