Recently there was long thread about the BCA. I can now post possible answers to some of the questions, such as "Why is the BCA still raising membership prices when there is a significant amount still left in its coffers?"
Hell - I used to have a Goon Suit like the one in the top photo back in the 70's before I could afford a wetsuit. You've just reminded me how silly it looked! (Although I wore a boiler suit on top - and I didn't have the handbag!)