The earliest recollection I have is when I was about 4 or 5 years old, being made to wear a unisex rubberised mac.
I recall that I pretended to hate wearing it in public, but at home I would sneak into my bedroom and secretly try it on. I think it was the combination of the cool rubber lining and that divine smell. Even at that young age, something sensual was happening but I didn't know what it was.
The years went by and as I got older, I was always really excited whenever I saw a girl wearing a mac. As I have recounted on the "Chronicle" page, at my grammar school in the '60's those thin unlined nylon macs were all the rage amongst the girls. I was now in a position to appreciate the excitement they provoked in me. I used to love embracing a mac wearing girl for the feel and the lovely whispy noise they made.
I started dating a girl who owned one, but to my disappointment, she never wore it when out on a date with me. After a while, we split up. A couple of years later I bumped into her, and she was wearing the latest fashion - a lovely shiny PVC mac. I tried to rekindle our friendship, to no avail.
By now shiny PVC macs were everywhere, but I never managed to date a girl who owned one.
About this time I discovered, quite by chance, the original "Pussy Cat" magazine, which for about 5 years from 1970 was the best magazine catering for the rubber and rainwear market.
A few years later, I started to experience the first signs of a debilitating illness. I realised that my sex life would come to an end in the not too distant future. I often visited London on business, so I determined to visit a prostitute who specialised in macs. To my great surprise, she was quite attractive and younger than me. She owned a lovely collection of PVC macs. I won't go into any more detail. However, for anyone in the same position that I found myself then, I would strongly recommend it.
Now, as expected, I am confined to a wheelchair, and am beyond the help of Viagra. I still love the sight of a girl in a mac.
I have found many websites catering for my tastes. One. www.shinymac.com, has a comprehensive collection of all kinds, including many of the nylon macs which I loved at school.
I also spend quite a bit of time on your website. I also acquired a full set of Lakeland Monsoon/Element catalogues, which I unfortunately had to dispose of before moving into sheltered accommodation.
However, nothing can take away my memories.
Maclover
Dear Maclover
Thank you for your memories. Sound like a miserable illness, I'm so sorry. Can I send you any back number brochures? They can't give offence, surely! Or is it that they take up too much space?
Thank you so much for writing.
Best wishes
Lorraine
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