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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
Thanks for the info, Lisa. Dry cleaning is a deal breaker for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
SInce they aren't carrying my colors right now, it's easy for me to say no and buy stuff for my husband instead.Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
It's best you don't know.Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
Yeah- how come the men get all the great colors??? :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Well, it's saving me money too, Mimi....especially since B. claims he doesn't need anything else. He's a guy who can wear the same sweater 1000 times and not seem to need variety in the least. :rolleyes:
Well, Steve used to be like that when I met him. Then he caught on. Now I call him the male Imelda, with all of his shoes. He doesn't have as many cycling clothes as me, but has been buying a steady stream of casual/hiking/wool stuff since someone here introduced him to it...
He's been in Miami for a work thing and he called me to me he bought some new bathing suits, since his were like 10 years old. He said they were "not so baggy." I had to clarify that he didn't get Speedos, or our sons would tease him relentlessly. According to him, his new items are sort of a cross between baggies and Speedos. Then today, a package arrived from Longs Cycles. Hmmm. Not for me, because they don't sell women's clothes.
Maybe they're jammers...guess you'll find out soon enough. As for Speedos, you wouldn't believe some of the guys I see wearing them at the Y. I used to be on swim team and so am used to seeing guys in Speedos, but come on. There are some guys who just shouldn't wear them!Quote:
Originally Posted by Crankin
Well, I'm sad to say that the full-zip Shak is going back -- my sister and another friend have seen me try it on, and they both agree it doesn't look quite right. So back it's going to REI, unless anyone here is interested in it. It's black, size small; I paid $69.93 for it (and yeah, at this price, it's killing me not to be able to keep it). PM me if you're interested -- not sure when I'm making the trip back to REI.
On the other hand, I really love the Carrie hoodie. Sister-approved too. :-) Also the Alpstar pants that I recently ordered, less bulky and better fitting than the Backcountry pants. Tried to convert the SO to wool by buying him the softest shirt Ibex makes (the Nelson in 17.5), but he's resisting so far. Oh well, more wool for me...
Thanks to Cat, I'm finally a Shak owner. I understand now why yinz guys love them! The mocha brown one I now have is lovely and versatile enough that I can dress it up for work.
Yes, Jolt I guess I will be surprised. He called me from the cruise ship last night and he said he's seen way too many co-workers in Speedos than he cares to...
On my way to Northfield x country wearing my Ibex backcountry pants and icebreaker full zip hoodie. I have my jacket, but I think later I will be able to ski in just the Icebreaker.
Great, I'm glad you love it! I so wanted to...Quote:
Originally Posted by mickchick
You didn't like the color? I really like that cocoa brown. Anyway, thank you!! I got it on my birthday (Friday), so the day was even more special. :)
I liked the color, it just didn't look very good on me. Black would have been a safer bet, but I'd decided when I ordered it that I have too much black...Quote:
Originally Posted by mickchick
I went for a bike ride yesterday (god it was beautiful out), in my ibex bike shorts + ibex knee warmers + wool socks + smartwool jersey + ibex skyline full zip sweater (that's become my favorite layering piece recently). I have some kids smartwool neck gaiters that work really well as ear warmers or a headband that I used.
I was quite the wool weenie.
Ha - My H bought two thin merino wool sweaters at the GAP just after Christmas. He accidently threw one of them in the dryer so now I have a new merino wool sweater! :D Actually, I feel badly, because he really liked this one and it looked really good on him. I, on the other hand, don't really need more wool...
Speaking of which, I'm wearing my new dark cranberry full zip shak today and I LOVE it. It's a fabulously flattering color for me (if I do say so myself) and of course, super comfy. :)
I went for a 1 hour ride at about 32F today. I was super comfy and toasty!
Had on my insulated hiking boots with 2 pairs wool socks, Ibex Ribbie and Smartwool midweight zip turtleneck, a screaming yellow lightweight jersey and then a screaming yellow windbreaker on the outside, two winter tights, layered 3 pairs gloves, a thin balaclava and a windstopper beanie under my helmet. It was all just right!- probably would have been fine without the extra jersey though....my core felt a bit warmer than necessary.
This was only my second ride of the new year thanks to the crappy weather. :o
Ibex ought to be paying you royalties for all the stuff of theirs you wear!
Apparently in August there will be a wool Buff available http://thegearjunkie.com/gear-junkie-scoop-wool-buff. Sounds good; I just hope they make them in the smaller size as well as the "regular" adult size, to fit those of us with smaller heads!
I just bought a buff for small heads... special woman's sizing. From the original buff company, in Canada. A wool one would be good, though.
My head is so teeny that the buff I bought from Terry is like a veil.
I use a smartwool kid's neck gaiter as a headband/ear warmer, helmet liner:
http://www.moabsports.com/web-pid-12...aiter-item.htm
IT's not as long as the buffs, that's for sure... but I haven't quite figured out the advantage of all that extra stuff on the buff. I bought one after seeing that some people on here really liked them.
I succumbed. After months of resisting temptation, I ordered Ibex's Juliet.
I blame my Catriona cocoa brown Shak. Wearing it to work yesterday infected me w/a desire for another Ibex piece. I was tempted to get another shak but the black wasn't on sale. Plus I've really loved the Juliet and have pondering purchasing it since it came out.
I suggested that they make the Juliet in a black w/pink diamonds next year. I'd buy that one at full price.
For my birthday, my DH got me a black Ibex Rhyme sweater. I love the sideways zipper!! Haven't worn it yet but plan to next week, when the weather turns cooler.
Psst, the black shak is on sale here. (I just ordered another one yesterday so I can leave one at the office. And a cranberry one, too.:))Quote:
Originally Posted by mickchick
I love you, but I'm really hoping that they don't have it in my size. :p If they do, it must be fate.Quote:
Originally Posted by divingbiker
oh, no....they do!!!!!!!!!!!!! aaaaahhh, I bought it!!!!! DH just came in and said, "you bought something? you have that guilty laugh."
Ha! Glad to be of service!Quote:
Originally Posted by mickchick
I am such an enabler...:D
I went ahead and sent back a pair of Serenity tights I'd just gotten from REI, to appease the guilt. The tights were full price and the Shak was on sale. ;)
anyone here have a Zephyr? Do you like it? does it look like underwear?
(on sale at Ibex)
I've never had a zephyr.
I picked up an ibex serrano jersey last night:
http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/787622
I absolutely love it. Very soft, great fit.
I have a zepher. It does not look like underwear, although it does have flat lock stitching which dresses it down a tad. It is similar in weight to the smartwool midweight zip Ts. I like it very much, its very soft. It layers nicely over a norgie crew, and I have a set in the same color I do that with. The absolute dressiest looking top they offer is the Razzel, and the green is a beautiful color. I have it in red too, but its a bit dark for my taste.
I had a zephyr zip turtleneck. I traded it for a Ribbie with a friend. It was fine- soft, medium weight, and has a squarish relaxed cut that is not as form fitting as the woolie for instance. It's thicker than a woolie, thinner than a shak. Smooth texture.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
thanks ladies. I have (gasp) resisted this time. I didn't want yet another over $100 bill on my visa card .
My Ibex Juliet arrived yesterday. It is simply lovely, very soft. Nice enough that I can wear it w/slacks for work. The sleeves are styled in a special way at the wrists. I love it!
My black shak arrived, too. I've resisted getting a shak in cranberry but have dropped serious hints to my DH!
Sorry to say but I have a zephyr and I love it. I bought it to replace another blue zip-zip that was getting worn down and had a few bleach stains on it. I get lots of compliments on the color. It is not an underweight thickness.
Don't be sorry; I just have plenty of clothing and lots and lots of wool. Sometimes I look at all my stuff and wonder what's going to happen when a wool eating moth flies in! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
i don't like those elbow patches ( i have never worn through the elbows of a sweater!)
Psst...see that little face with the winky eye?...click around the rest of that site
DH and I like to be about 1" apart for 24/7....but those clothes would be incredibly annoying! :cool:
the sale ended 2005!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
oh what a bizarre website. LOL!!!
I scored an Ibex vest at A and J Ski Shop in Stowe. I forget which style.... I considered a Carrie Hoodie, but this was less money. Everything was 50% off. My husband got his first Ibex top, an orangy/red full zip Shak. He's very happy. I also got an Isis shirt and a Terry cargo skort and Eurohalter, all for half off. It made up for the poor snow conditions!
I found a nice washable black, white and gray argyle merino wool sweater at Goodwill over the weekend--it was even half price! The only bummer is that when I got it home and washed it, I noticed a small hole in the shoulder area that I missed when looking it over at the store. So, I decided it was time to learn how to darn. This turned out to be pretty simple although the darn is a little more noticeable than I would have liked (darn it!). Another random skill to add to my repertoire...
I made the mistake of cutting my son's hair while wearing a wool pullover top. I kept putting the comb under my arm while cutting and ended up with a huge amount of hair clippings embedded in my wool pullover. I can't figure out how to get them out - they are firmly attached to the fuzzy wool. Tried the vacuum cleaner and that didn't work. I can try washing it but that probably won't work either. This is an off-white top with dark hair attached to the left upper quadrant. Any suggestions?
Have you tried wrapping masking tape around your hand (sticky side out) and patting the sweater gently?Quote:
Originally Posted by DebW