Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate View Post
Sorry, Lisa, I didn't see that you intended humor in the hand warmers on the roads statement, just like I don't see any humble discussion in "Meanwhile, I use lots of layers of wool and other insulation materials and do the best I can with that." I truly read it as superior martyrdom based on environmental concern rather than concern for someone's health and safety. I thought Sarabeth shared a product that helped her with this and you criticized it for environmental reasons. ....That's how I read your statement.
Well, I don't want to argue about it, especially since it's concerning another thread, but since you are quoting me and interpreting my words, then just to clarify myself:
I very clearly stated at the beginning of the post you are referring to (and yet again in my follow up post after that) that my intent was NOT to criticize other peoples' views or choices on the subject, but merely to express my own personal feelings about using chemical hand warmers. If you see my small personal choice of preferring to wear heavy wool socks and do the best I can with that while waiting for a more eco-friendly alternative product to become available as 'superior martyrdom' ( ) instead of 'humble discussion' ( )- well that is your interpretation. I did my best to make myself clear, as I said in that thread: "I'm not criticizing or judging others' views or valid reasons behind their decisions. I'm posting my own personal views on the subject as it pertains to my life." I was not telling anyone else what they should or shouldn't do, nor was I compromising anyone's health or safety. (!)
If I post a thread about some product I like and use, and a bunch of people agree that they like it too and a couple of people say why they don't like it or use it themselves- well what's the big deal?

I would be happy to discuss this further with you if you like, but at this point I would invite you to PM me so we can avoid further hijacking this thread.