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Words: Dr Octane
ne of my New Year’s resolutions for 2014 is to make a bit more of an
effort with my wardrobe. You see, I’ve been lured into the slovenly trap
that many folk who frequently work from home oft befall. Now, don’t
in a tracksuit and wellies, but I do tend to fall back on a staple of
well-worn cardies, cords and Campers when I’m stuck at the keyboard
during the daytime. As MotorPunk grows in stature, and our audience
and dress as our readers might expect of a self-proclaimed modern gentleman.
Of course, a well ironed shirt should be de rigueur when out and about meeting
However, we MotorPunks are also quite practical fellows: if called upon the hidden
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modern gentleman should never wear his
impressive résumé of party tricks on his sleeve,
but maybe just the one won’t hurt. Imagine
the scene: you’re at the CAMRA Christmas do,
merrily chatting to an outdoorsy young gal about
real ale and rural issues in general (pheasant
Cripple Dick you’ve just handed her when you notice
card. “Let me handle that dear,” you smile as you slip
the bottled ale to your sleeve cuff and crack off the
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48 | MotorPunk January 2014