WoolWeenies Club

[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!

[Jolt]

After seeing your post, I ordered that Smartwool hat/gloves/scarf set as well (I got the black though) since none of the hats and scarves I have really go with my winter jackets anyway. You enabler, you!