WoolWeenies Club

I went comparison-shopping for other softshells, thinking that if I found a cheaper one I'd consider that instead. (I really do think a softshell will solve my sweat problem)

Didn't find any for much cheaper.

I think the Ibex is singing its siren-song for me....

Don't forget TrickyTiger said it runs a bit small, she was wearing a Medium but usually wears a Small. I'm looking at XL, so it will fit over my other L Ibex stuff.

My resistance is breaking down. I'm talking myself into it.
(maybe I'll go to the LBS first, and see if I can be tempted by anything else. I do want to get a new pump.)

Edit: Trek420 talked me out of it. But I still want it. But I don't need it. Sigh, wool-lust is a terrible thing...

AAAAAAH!!!!!

Look at this! http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=30562

AAAAAH!

I go to TE shopping to look at a PI Whisper jacket or the Sugoi that is similar, and look what temptation comes my way! There is no escape!

Oh, fine.... just fine...

then there's THIS! http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=30586

Ooh, man, I'm in trouble now!

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

AAAAAAH!!!!!
Look at this! http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=30562
AAAAAH!

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I love the fish t, but I could never spend $75 on a t-shirt, even in Merino. Mebbe if it goes on sale for half price! :D End of season sale??? :D Of course, will I remember to check back? :confused: Not unless you enabling wooly gals remind me! :p

Emily

I am naughty.

I am very very naughty.

(don't tell Trek420)

I've looked at the fish T for awhile.
Thankfully they don't have any x smalls. I did see this somewhere (STP?) for a lot less money.
I just spent 83.00 at STP, using the coupon someone here recommended. I bought a pair of longish board style shorts that come with a cycling liner. I know I will wear those all the time, without the liner. I also got 3 pairs of merino cycling socks and 2 wicking t shirts for hiking/paddling or short commutes into town.
Can't go more than 2 weeks without buying something.

I've been pretty good the past couple of months, my wool buying has really slowed down. I have a big merino stash at this point though, so it's not like I'm 'suffering' or anything. :rolleyes:

Hey, how do you woolweenies store your wool in the summer? I want to protect mine.

Our Shaks were perfect for the weather we had while traveling for the wedding. After we got home, dear hubby couldn't find his. Somehow it got over in the dirty clothes bag. He was almost in a panic!

I have told myself quite firmly that I am not allowed to buy ANY more jackets.

The jacket purchasing must stop!

(but that's all I'm limiting at this time...;))

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

I have told myself quite firmly that I am not allowed to buy ANY more jackets.

The jacket purchasing must stop!

(but that's all I'm limiting at this time...;))

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Oh yeah, sure....easy to say -probably right after you've bought yet ANOTHER jacket!
Kinda like vowing to give up alcohol when you're still loaded from the night before... :cool: :D

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Hey, how do you woolweenies store your wool in the summer? I want to protect mine.

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'Storing'??....hmmm. Here in the northeast we'll likely only have about 6-8 weeks where most of my wool will be actually too hot. Probably not worth the trouble of 'storing' it elsewhere. I'll mostly just be digging within the motherlode for the shorter/lighter stuff for the summer.

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Originally Posted by sandra

Hey, how do you woolweenies store your wool in the summer? I want to protect mine.

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I live in the PNW, so I wear my wool in the summer too.... :rolleyes:

But next time I go to a variety store or to Ikea I will buy bits of cedar that go in the drawers. I don't want the mites chewing holes in my lovely Ibex!

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Originally Posted by Crankin

I've looked at the fish T for awhile.
Thankfully they don't have any x smalls.

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Oh good -- I can't be tempted, then - I need XS too. Whew! :D

Emily

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

Oh yeah, sure....easy to say -probably right after you've bought yet ANOTHER jacket!

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<whisper> yeah, that's exactly what happened. don't tell Trek... </whisper>

I told my mom that a package will be arriving @ her abode for me & should she wish to try the jacket on, she can :) If it doesn't fit me then at least it will have a home..

I have the Pingo too...and I LOVE it. It's another of those multi-purpose jackets. Great on the bike, great walking the dog, great wearing to work...etc.

DH and I got sucked in at the Icebreaker store on Saturday. We both walked around drooling over things before looking at price tags. Of course the new spring stuff was super pricey...so that cooled us off a bit. Then the super helpful sales dude just HAD to point out that all winter was 50% off! ;) We spent almost $200! I ended up with a great T, a camisole, a pair of longjohn bottoms and an adorable striped hat that I've worn daily since then! (Seriously...when is spring supposed to come??) DH got gloves, a hat and socks.

I'm now lusting after the zip boucle on sale at Ibex. I wear my carrie hoodies almost daily, and that boucle top looks to be the same material but without the hood (and in a different color). Someone stop me! :rolleyes: