Since here is the Juniper High Desert we zap cars no matter what, I haven't thought about this. We regularly see warnings about touching the car to de-zap before filling the gas tank.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jolt
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Since here is the Juniper High Desert we zap cars no matter what, I haven't thought about this. We regularly see warnings about touching the car to de-zap before filling the gas tank.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jolt
Handknit items can fit better than store bought. Join Ravelry, then join the two forum groups, Top Down and Seamless Knits, and you'll get some wonderful help. Read the book suggestions. Perhaps start with Wendy Bernard Custom Knits.Quote:
Originally Posted by staceysue
I knit everything in the round except scarves.
/hijack
I think those warnings are at all gas stations. My question is, how does one NOT discharge their static when they get out of the car? It pretty much just happens (and some cars seem to have more than others--even without wearing wool, mine is pretty shocking)!Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
I'm talking about TV PSAs and the news shows. We never had those in CA even though we had low humidity summers there.
<public safety announcement>If your door handles are plastic (as many are), or get back in but don't shut the door, you could conceivably not discharge. This is why you shouldn't get back into your car while pumping gas, especially during the winter. If you do, make sure to touch something metal- the car, or the metal part of the gas pump- before touching that nozzle or the filler cap. If there's a fire, never remove the nozzle, but run for the emergency stop switch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAA5w8PLs-0 <end public safety announcement>Quote:
Originally Posted by Jolt
I work in the petroleum equipment field- there'a reason that we all wear blue jeans and Carhartts when at a site! Static is a very real danger.
(Sorry for the threadjack!)
Believe me, having that big a stash of smartwool socks isn't all it's cracked up to be.Quote:
Originally Posted by PamNY
:cool: :D
I'm with you as far as "crack." ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
If I spend a day without wool socks when the outside temperature is below 50°F, I remember why I try not to do that any more.
Then I do laundry. Or buy some more socks.
If you can knit on the round I think you would be fine with a sweater. I've only ever knit a sweater with help. And I mostly just did the straight parts :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by staceysue
I found this sweater pattern last night and it seems to give good instructions on how to knit a basic raglan that fits. http://www.knitting-and.com/wiki/Fro...e_Basic_Raglan
I think I'm going to start with a few pairs of socks and then try to do a sweater by myself.
Let me know if you start anything!
I tried one at REI. Wanted a thin neck gaiter to pull up over my chin when riding. Found it was too big around (circumference) for this purpose. It wouldn't stay up. It didn't work for me as a neck gaiter either, just too wide. But then I have a really long thin neck. My TurtleFur neck gaiter is fabulous for keeping my neck warm, but it's a tad too heavy for bike riding.Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
I apologize if this question has been posted previously. I did a search but didn't come up with any answers. I'm in the process (and nearly finished) of upgrading my wardrobe for the cold weather. After reading this thread, I decided to purchase a Smartwool base layer shirt. It arrived today - 2 minutes before my ride (karma! :) ). I loved it! It was comfortable and kept me really warm. I could almost feel it wicking the sweat away from my body. But...when I finished my ride and I took off my jacket, wow...what a smell! :eek: I just washed it and even after I took it out of the washer, it reeks. It is now hanging in my bathroom and the whole room smells. Is this common? Or is my nose ultra-sensitive? ;)
If it smells like wet wool, that's normal. :) It goes away when it's dry.
Spend a lot of time organizing your sock drawer, do you?Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
More like trying to yank back the socks that are swarming like suicidal lemmings out and over the back of the drawer into the no man's land of the inner bureau depths, desperately seeking to avoid being crushed by their sock brethren.... :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by PamNY
In fact, just this morning I had to get DH to work the weird release gizmo so I could remove my bottom bureau drawer in a fruitless attempt to locate a 'missing in action' SmartWool sleeveless base layer vest. I know it's got to be in there somewhere!..... :cool:
My cycling socks (and hiking and running and ski socks) now occupy the 2 drawers in my nightstand. Mostly, the wool ones take up the space.
My dresser only has my "regular" socks.
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Originally Posted by OakLeaf
On a related note:
When we replaced all the carpet in our last home, we opted for the expensive real wool berber for the main downstairs room figuring that it was the most visible room and worth the splurge.
When we left the house empty and moved to Oregon, we steam cleaned that carpet before we left (on a Thursday). The house remained empty and closed up until Sunday when our realtor held an open house.
The report from the open house said that most buyers were turned off by the strong 'pet' smell in the living room. I was stunned - neither of our dogs had EVER messed in that room!
When he told me that it was so bad that the carpet was still wet, I realized what the problem was. I explained that it was a wool carpet and that wet wool smells like wet dog and that it would go away once dry. He immediately went over there and cracked the windows for a few days so that it would dry. The house actually sold to the next couple to look at the place.
I was so annoyed that 1) he didn't know quality wool carpet when he saw it and 2) that he assumed that we'd leave we dog pee on the carpet when we moved out :eek: and 3) that he didn't bother telling us about the smell that same day so that we could explain (and he could tell the open house people). :mad:
Stupid non-wool-weenie. :rolleyes:
Heheh. This reminded me of the, uh, characteristic, uh, aroma, in the drying rooms of the mountain chalets here. Entering a small hot room filled from floor to ceiling with wet wool that has been xc skied in all day is quite a kick in the head :rolleyes:
The smell in my very small bathroom from one wet Smartwool shirt was almost...toxic. But I'm happy to report that the shirt is dry and now there is no smell. I can't wait to wear it again.
You will learn to love that smell. :D
Today I got a compliment on my "vintage" Cortina jersey, some 22-24 years old. "That's worth some money," the guy said, "people are into that retro stuff now." :D:D
Really I am amazed at how the color has held up. It's still as bright, bright red (with white and blue accents) as it was the day I bought it.
My first attempt at wool was a pair of low cut Smart Wool footies this past June. No welting or itching. Loved the feel and bought a second pair. They quickly became my favorites.
Ventured a little further up my leg with two pair of SW cycling footies in October. The skin under the higher cuff is still happy.
Purchased two pair of merino dressy crew socks on Saturday. Wore a pair to church today. Still no welts or itching.
I feel ready to test out the torso area.
The wooliferousness of my house is so embedded that I think I no longer notice it. I make felt, spin, knit, dye with many types of wool. I have loads of wool in my stash. I imagine I have wool fibers in my lungs.
But I want to mention that alpaca is a good choice for people who prefer an even softer, and possibly less odiferous, fiber. It is silkier and even warmer than merino wool, which I love. Alpaca is best for sox, hats, etc. as it is expensive and not as elastic as wool.
My dog, a low shedding labradoodle, smells very different. He gets Truly Stinky!
beth
Sahalie has merino wool buffs, for anyone that's interested.
I think I'm going to put some Ibex on this year's Santa list. Maybe another Shak! I really wish they'd have done the full zip Shak in the purple color offered in the jersey version:
http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/product...ns-shak-jersey
The cherry red color in the full zip is nice, though. I might go ahead and ask for the jersey in the purple. Be a rebel and wear it with skirts to work!
Icebreaker Olympia Zip Top for $49 right now on SAC. I am so very tempted.
After browsing through this topic, I decided to keep a lookout for merino wool tops at my local thrift stores. I scored three tops on Wednesday for a total outlay of $14!
Will try one out on tomorrow's ride.
Good for you! You're in my neck of the woods (NoVa). I've got to keep my eyes open at consignment shops, too. (BTW - who would EVER want to give up a nice wool top?????)Quote:
Originally Posted by hoffsquared
I ordered the black top yesterday. Can't wait for it to arrive. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by greenbeanvw
Woohoo! Score!Quote:
Originally Posted by kmehrzad
I love that sheepy wet wool smell!
Me too!Quote:
Originally Posted by malkin
I think I could get used to the smell but I hope that my co-workers can :). I wore my Smart wool shirt last week on a morning commute when it was chilly. I sweat a lot so I had to dry it on my space heater under my desk. Let's just say that there was a unique smell eminating from my office:D. I'm waiting for someone to ask what it is.
Were you cooking it? :eek: :eek:
I love the smell of lanolin and wool.
Our wool Buffs arrived today. Yahoo, they're actually @ 28.5" x 9.6” so they can be nicely doubled or worn balaclava-style without leaving a gap at the back of the neck. Since they're about the same weight as the microfiber version this is perfect for our cold winters. Thin, soft and yummy.Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
BTW, the red (grana) is a sort of dark cranberry in real life. The grey is a bit variegated so it isn't boring.
I can't stop laughing! Maybe I'll turn the heat down next time. ;)
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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
Especially if it starts smelling like mutton stew. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by pfunk12
Thanks for the review! The Grana one is going on my Xmas list!Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
I've done a search here and googled - still can't find it. What is SAC? :confused: Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by greenbeanvw
Presumably it's Steep and Cheap. I wish I'd never heard of it.
Pam
Thanks Pam!
Has anyone tried merino base layer pieces by Kombi? It's less expensive than Smartwool or Icebreaker, but I don't want inferior merino.
Pam
News flash - for the male wool weenies in your lives...
Twin 6 is having a 25% off sale today only and it applies to their long sleeve wool jerseys. I'm debating - they are nice looking and I know Twin 6 does good quality work.
http://www.twinsix.com/gear/mens-tech/wooly-gray
Says their merino wool items are from China.Quote:
Originally Posted by PamNY
I personally won't support and don't trust '100% merino wool' from China, and I just won't buy it no matter how cheap.