Why did men stop using canes?

[ClichéGuevara]

Obviously one for @Accy cyclist


View: https://youtu.be/hPVTePxd5z8

 

[stephec]

I think you'll find that CC's very own 1930's public schoolboy still has one.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I think you'll find that CC's very own 1930's public schoolboy still has one.

One?! I have about ten!!! 🧐

 

[Time Waster]

They're called trekking poles and you see people up in the Lakeland fells using two of them at a time.

 

[Drago]

I'm using one at rhe moment because or my wonky foot. A proper cane, just a walking stick (Mrs D wouldn't let me get a sword stick.)

 

[Drago]

One?! I have about ten!!! 🧐

Ten public schoolboys?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Three canes I bought from Accrington Antiques in March. 🧐

 

[Accy cyclist]

Ten public schoolboys?

Yes. They are my fags!!🧐

 

[ClichéGuevara]

Yes. They are my fags!!🧐

What did you make of his other style tips?

There seems to be a series of videos by that guy.

 

[Accy cyclist]

What did you make of his other style tips?

There seems to be a series of videos by that guy.

I must've watched them all over the last 6 or so years. As with all tips, they are opinions not facts. I like/agree with most of his thoughts, but sometimes he does contradict himself. In the last year or so he's had new presenters on the Gentleman's Gazette. Some are, in my opinion not that clued up about things. 🤔

 

[tyred]

I must admit I did consider buying a proper walking stick when I was hirpling about recovering from my smashed ankle but thankfully I recovered enough to not need it.

 

[Seevio]

Three canes I bought from Accrington Antiques in March. 🧐

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For the love of all that's holy, please tell us that these came as a job lot. The alternative is that you chose to buy the one on the right. If true, that would be an abomination unto Nuggan.

 

[Accy cyclist]

For the love of all that's holy, please tell us that these came as a job lot. The alternative is that you chose to buy the one on the right. If true, that would be an abomination unto Nuggan.

£20 for the three, if I remember rightly. He wanted £10 each but offered me the whole three for 20 quid when I said I just wanted the bone handle one. I haven't used the one on the right yet as I prefer a curved handle rather than a knob/ball type. I think the one with the head is supposed to look like a match. 🤔

 

[raleighnut]

When I was a kid my Father had a pair of 'swordsticks', probably purchased in Singapore when he was in the RAF* they stood either side of the fireplace AFAIK Mum still has them but they're not something I'd want when she 'pops her clogs'

* Dad was stationed on the island of Gan in the early 60's

 

[oldwheels]

I'm using one at rhe moment because or my wonky foot. A proper cane, just a walking stick (Mrs D wouldn't let me get a sword stick.)

Met a guy at a Trade Fair a few years ago who made sword sticks. I resisted the temptation.
Asked him if he did not get aggro from the police and he said no slightly to my surprise.