tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post5236650022015466551..comments2024-01-24T11:41:28.022+00:00Comments on A Cuban In London: Sunday Mornings: Coffee, Reflections and MusicA Cuban In Londonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-31304771413585324642010-02-24T13:25:59.005+00:002010-02-24T13:25:59.005+00:00Many thanks. Yes, I get the picture about the '...Many thanks. Yes, I get the picture about the 'beater'. Still, another linguistic oddity to learn about. :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-57216609006447734542010-02-24T09:28:34.156+00:002010-02-24T09:28:34.156+00:00Hello London,
Just now catching up with your lates...Hello London,<br />Just now catching up with your latest posts and quite enjoyed the back and forth of this one! You're very <i> polyvalent </i> with your writing, and we're the luckier for it. <br /><br />Peggy's comment caught my eye and made me laugh. She was being politically correct, and good for her - the 'beater' is more fully known as a 'wife beater'. The sort of garment worn by guys who aren't particularly...well, you get the picture.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-77549941716369990892010-02-24T09:20:40.513+00:002010-02-24T09:20:40.513+00:00jajajaja, no comments about it. You make me laugh!...jajajaja, no comments about it. You make me laugh!!LoLMorganahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584503350300103507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-91586585732131320852010-02-23T21:34:43.419+00:002010-02-23T21:34:43.419+00:00Oh, glad you included the definition of "toff...Oh, glad you included the definition of "toff" since I had no clue what it was! So, what is the difference between a regular toff and a seasonal one?<br /><br />I like to think I am a bit of a clothes horse, as well, but I am the best bargain hunter EVer. You would be a fun shopping partner, Mr. Cuban!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-73330038251004176102010-02-23T15:46:27.396+00:002010-02-23T15:46:27.396+00:00This is such an inside job!! I've lost out rig...This is such an inside job!! I've lost out right from the beginning..don't know what a toff is!! Yikes and crikies..<br /> Hope to get in on the fun...Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985979258848310351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-225750009558321842010-02-23T05:23:16.841+00:002010-02-23T05:23:16.841+00:00My Cuban a Metrosexual? I love it!My Cuban a Metrosexual? I love it!Yolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068063513978782703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-70702972227379994662010-02-23T04:12:21.674+00:002010-02-23T04:12:21.674+00:00I know that most of the words were English, but it...I know that most of the words were English, but it might as well have been Greek. Toff? Wellies? Moleskin stretch breek? Should I be channeling Bertie Wooster? I am betraying my hopeless ignorance on all things fashion. Sounds like a fun world but apparently one with strict rules and mockery in the offing. Off to the internet to figure out what this post was all about.Happy Hour...Somewherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006873159933226231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-83875616663652974552010-02-23T00:34:25.688+00:002010-02-23T00:34:25.688+00:00Hee hee. I'd be right there with you at the Br...Hee hee. I'd be right there with you at the Brick Lane Market buying up tweed. Love it. And thanks for the clip. I'd forgotten how much influence Liza had from her mother.Fly Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191335990973494972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-21894818563784992792010-02-22T22:59:58.465+00:002010-02-22T22:59:58.465+00:00Cuban, what an amazing piece of conversation, here...Cuban, what an amazing piece of conversation, here! That was a big laugh! I'm a big fan of wellies, though I think the last time I wore a pair was about 5 years ago. As for tweed, I can't get enough of the stuff. Nice looking and warm, all at once. Who can resist that? You come up with the most amazing ideas, Cuban. You really do! Thanks for a nice read after work. I really needed that!<br /><br />NevineNevine Sultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794887684860140819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-79917744047287236242010-02-22T22:52:23.273+00:002010-02-22T22:52:23.273+00:00Many thanks for your kind feedback.
Indeed, the w...Many thanks for your kind feedback.<br /><br />Indeed, the whole tank top issue is quite confusing. When I bought the garment I called it 'waistcoat', which is the equivalent of 'vest' in the States. However a vest is different here in the UK. It resembles more the tank top (US version). And thus, we're back to where we started. :-)<br /><br />One of these days I will tell you the story about my own experience with the word 'suspenders' in a British and US context. :-)<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-58708745879417115082010-02-22T08:59:03.755+00:002010-02-22T08:59:03.755+00:00Nice and tks for the link...I have no idea what...Nice and tks for the link...I have no idea what's a 'toff' haha :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402753481785047700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-74879509836943372602010-02-22T02:04:07.233+00:002010-02-22T02:04:07.233+00:00Sounds like you are a closet foppish dandy aka Chr...Sounds like you are a closet foppish dandy aka Chris Eubanks?? A photographer ( can't remember who) has done a wonderful series of shots of African Dandies - they are stunning photos - full of monocles, plus fours, tweeds, etc - apparently it is a serious movt???<br />Greetings from Mexico and thanks for a great postCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06255193476024745869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-57560290174989184952010-02-21T22:13:09.027+00:002010-02-21T22:13:09.027+00:00Lovely images here. I think you need to buy a Barb...Lovely images here. I think you need to buy a Barbour jacket for the full effect.Madame DeFargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08172239340844485940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-25936543001560550782010-02-21T20:42:57.574+00:002010-02-21T20:42:57.574+00:00Thanks for bringing a smile to my face.Thanks for bringing a smile to my face.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-28025227665869203522010-02-21T17:25:48.060+00:002010-02-21T17:25:48.060+00:00Cuban, thanks for the definition of Toff. I had no...Cuban, thanks for the definition of Toff. I had not heard this word before. And I say wear what you want. Personally I like to be comfortable yet classy. And I'm with you, I don't want to go bankrupt as result of my shopping excursions. And if I want that shiny new purse or name brand shoes, Oh well I will have to find them at a discounted price or second hand store.<br /><br />Saludos,Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09985918720281634986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-50607897433690671982010-02-21T17:16:56.515+00:002010-02-21T17:16:56.515+00:00Hello from Toronto CiL - and thank you for the wo...Hello from Toronto CiL - and thank you for the wonderful flashback with Carbaret - I had forgotten how fabulous it was.<br /><br />Sounds like you have this Toffism thing under control and fully analyzed. <br /><br />However, your most recent comment has me a bit confused regarding the tank top. Are you referring to what the younger set over here now seem to call "a beater" - my Dad (coming from Ontario farming stock) used to call it an "undershirt" - but it looks like what we women (at least over here) call a tank top. A garment, mainly worn under a shirt (but informally on hot days worn by itself for those not inclined toward Toffism), it is a t-shirt of sort without the sleeves or even shoulders - just sufficient fabric over the shoulders to keep it in place. It does get confusing!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909913811643561413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-16155146645501012822010-02-21T15:53:24.732+00:002010-02-21T15:53:24.732+00:00Oh, yes, climate change. You caught me there, dave...Oh, yes, climate change. You caught me there, dave.<br /><br />Let's just say that Juan Antonio Pesetas does wear trousers... and kilts.... and long trouser/skirts. The guy has a very versatile nature when it comes to fashion. He's probably what Oscar Wilde would have been had the latter been heterosexual. Juan Antonio Pesetas is metrosexual to the last follicle.<br /><br />But I'm happy to have an alter ego like him who keeps me in check and doesn't hold his tongue when it comes to criticising my tastes.<br /><br />And yes, Polly, tweed. I've succumbed to even tank tops. They're different from what people in the States call tank tops by the way. Tank tops over here used to be the geek's regular attire. But not anymore. I'm the proud owner of one. And I love it. :-)<br /><br />Jai, I'm afraid it looks that way. Fingers crossed.<br /><br />Many thanks for your kind feedback.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-18752616492114595932010-02-21T14:29:01.366+00:002010-02-21T14:29:01.366+00:00You got me with that political statement at the en...You got me with that political statement at the end there. I hope you're not right but I have a feeling you're spot on.<br /><br />As for being a fashion toff, I think you should wear what you want whenever you want. Let your alter ego say what he wants. He's not wearing the trousers. Or maybe he is? I'm confused.<br /><br />Wellies are definitely a good idea in this weather though.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-43176404767915429242010-02-21T14:24:52.146+00:002010-02-21T14:24:52.146+00:00Oh dear, tweed? Really? But I'm with you on co...Oh dear, tweed? Really? But I'm with you on country wellies, especially in this weather.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085905065734027788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-72627177664935677852010-02-21T13:03:26.113+00:002010-02-21T13:03:26.113+00:00wonderful
, Liza has us squirting java out our eye...wonderful<br />, Liza has us squirting java out our eyes!<br /><br />good post, Cuban,<br />and thanks for the flashback,<br />(more Joel, please)<br /><br />..<br />.erobARE-eYED sUNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274024134490490172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-84904246983289275072010-02-21T11:41:55.716+00:002010-02-21T11:41:55.716+00:00A seasonal toff? Doesn't that get tricky with ...A seasonal toff? Doesn't that get tricky with climate change and all that jazz?Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.com