Published on 12, July, 2020
I've noticed that if I log out of the forum and log back in (not something I always do) then the landing page is an open thread from years ago.
Hence, I believe, this is why some members are answering very old threads - because it's there in front of them and they don't notice that the thread is donkeys' years old.
How old (long) is a donkey's year?
On the theme of donkey, when I was at college many moons ago I had a donkey jacket because they were in fashion- no longer have it though. I wonder where that name comes from too.
Homebird said:I wonder where that name comes from too.
In 1888 George Key designed a new type of coat made of a hard-wearing material developed for those who were working on the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal. Some of the navies worked on donkey engines (a steam-powered winch or logging engine), providing the inspiration for the name of George Key’s new coat: the Donkey Jacket.
https://www.bennevisclothing.com/bring-back-the-donkey-jacket/#:~:text=Some%20of%20the%20navies%20worked,Teddy%20boys%2C%20Rockabillys%20and%20skinheads.