WoolWeenies Club

[Triskeliongirl]

Thanks Lisa for answering although I even deleted my post when I realized how silly it would be after trying them on this morning!

So, DD woke up, after spending the night in her woolie bottoms and loppet jersey, and is now the proud owner of a pair of arc'tyrex tau pants (thank goodness I got them for 50% off at backcountry outlet), and my old columbia 3 in 1 parka. When I showed her the pant, again her eyes lit up, and she said I would soooooooooo wear those hiking......... So, thanks again Catriona for another great suggestion!

The columbia parka has a very nice omnitech shell that she can wear with or without the zip in fleece. I loved this jacket, but its an M and just hangs on me after losing weight. We decided to stop there since she too is still slimming down. But she arrived here in baggy old clothes, and will leave with 2 woolie bottoms, a loppet jersey, a hooded shak, a patagonia down vest, and a columbia parka. Not a bad haul for thanksgiving weekend!

[Crankin]

I just came home from a 3.5 mile walk in 30 degree sleet. I tested out my new Ibex boxers under my Ibex tights. Perfect! I never could keep my azz warm when it was still too warm for long underwear. I might get another pair. I think I could take a medium, though. They fit, but my cyclist thighs are just popping out all over. Not attractive, but hey, who will see? The rear fits well, though.
When I came back, I realized that I was entirely dressed in wool, except my bra: Besides the 2 Ibex bottoms, smart wool ski socks and micro weight base layer, Icebreaker half zip, and wool hat from EMS. Well, I did have a Craft rain jacket on. I never wear it cycling because it just gets too hot. It was perfect for today.

[elk]

My new joke ...and what a joke it is....is that I don't care about the stock market....I invested all my money in Ibex...

[PamNY]

I snagged some merino blend tights for $12. Not bike tights; just regular tights. Not sure how they will work for cycling, but at that price I had to find out.

Pam

[Triskeliongirl]

I snagged a beautiful WOOl dress coat absolutely free!

Actually, I spent thanksgiving weekend helping my daughter visiting back from college clean out her closet. For me, I found the wool dress coat, a silk suit, and a wonderful evening dress that I can wear on New Years Eve. I really lucked out. She paid me back for all the new Ibex she got to take back to school!!!

While the coat is old, it is a very classical tailored double breasted style that fits me beautifully and it is still in very good condition.

[malkin]

My lightweight smartwools have also been prone to holes, which I have lovingly mended, rendering them slightly off-kilter.

Haven't had the holey problem with them since I started sticking them in lingerie bags for the wash. Even my mends have not torn out. I think they just like the extra attention, or else they are tired of my needle sticks.

[Triskeliongirl]

Well, the ibex alpstar pants arrived today and they are keepers...........

They fit beautifully, a tad loose in the waist, but since I always have the waist covered with my shak its not a big deal. Overall the fit is slim and trim just like I like, layered over my woolies, and still very comfy to stretch and move in (i.e. ski). I also like how versatile they are, while I can ski in them, I can also wear them as a sporty casual walking around winter pant. That is what clinched the deal, since the only other cold weather pants I have are wool dress pants, and I just wanted one pair of sportier vacation pants. They are clima-wool, so warm and water repellent, but they are relatively thin so I won't overheat indoors in them, and can even wear them in San Antonio, especially in my underheated cold house! I am tempted to wear them tomorrow (lows in the mid 30's) but I already put them in my suitcase so they don't get dirty before my trip.

Thanks Catriona, for suggesting I exchange them! Having the right size made a huge difference. So, I just got my return order boxed up, with free return shipping thanks to their mistake (and Catriona's suggestion to ask for it)!

I also ordered the pretty smartwool hat, scarf, glove, set in the attached pic from REI, on sale at the outlet plus a 20% off coupon (OUTLET25), as well as some smartwool ski socks, also at a great price. So, I am finally set for my trip, at least for clothes. Now, I just have to finish preparing my talks!

But right now, its time for coach troy. I won't commute when its below 40, which its supposed to be tomorrow am.....

p.s. now its tomorrow, and it is so cold here (actual temp 37, with wind chill 30!) that I had to test the alpstars. so far so good. i layered them with woolies, and was comfy in my cold house this morning, in the windy outdoors on the way to work, and in my heated office. just what i was looking for!