<p>The Ramada is the one place we haven’t stayed, but your review rings true.</p>
<p>As for the all-important JACKET, what I’ve seen over the years is a recommendation to sit tight, then buy or order one at the December break. He can consult with he buddies and pick one up there or figure out where to get it. If he hasn’t budged, write again then, and people will nudge you towards the usual suspects. Not to worry though–they figure out how not to freeze.</p>