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Old 17th May 2021, 12:10
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Varley Isle of Man Varley is offline
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After three now (after me. Not after Flanders and Swann!) ....

The British, the British, the British are best. I couldn't give tuppence for all of the rest!

One story is that it was HLM Edward VII's appearance in the Tuxedo club in New York when PoW that made evening dress popular.

(an aside.....)

A late friend of mine was summoned to serve where Morning Dress was required more often than the occasional wedding. He went to Saville Row to enquire. When asked why Sir required such an expensive outfit to own he explained (it was not unrelated to Buck House). He was directed to another of the same company's outlets and told to ask for their 'distressed Gentlemen's' range.

WRT Michelin Stars. At last we agree. Perhaps a Michelin Black Hole? (although the lockdown food parcels I have receive from an Irish Lady in Onchan might qualify).
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