WoolWeenies Club

**jennrod12** · 01-23-2009, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Catriona

Some of the guys over on goingprepared.com are reporting finding icebreaker ski and hiking socks at TJmaxx lately. Apparently on Jan 22nd, it's going to be 15% off purchases at Tjmaxx or Marshalls nationwide (they're the same store). A friend I saw in Salt Lake had found a really nice smartwool v neck sweater with striped arms at a Tjmaxx in Salt Lake. I let her wear my ibex backcountry pants one night in Jackson Hole, and barely managed to pry them away from her.

I checked out both TJ Maxx and Marshall's on the 22nd. I got a nice black merino wool sweater at TJM with a trendy grey and maroon argyle pattern on it that looks great! I also got a few pieces of Under Armour Heat Gear base layer - my husband swears by them, so I thought I'd try them out. I wore the sweater to work today, but haven't had a chance to try out the UA since it's been raining constantly since then and I couldn't bike commute.

Jenn

**Crankin** · 01-24-2009, 05:13 AM

Yesterday when I went snow shoeing, it was much warmer than it has been, so I experimented with some of my new wool. I didn't have to wear a jacket, so I went with my Smartwool base layer and Shak hoodie in bright red. I had on a light fleece vest over it for awhile, but it got way too hot for that. On the bottom, I had my Ibex boy shorts undies and the backcountry pants, with wool ski socks. Oh, and Smartwool glove liners, no regular gloves. No hat, either!
I felt so stylish being out there with no one to see me...

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 01-28-2009, 05:13 PM

Ugh, we are generally having such a miserable cold winter this year, with lots of messy ice and sleet. No biking, and having to force myself out to do fitness walks most of the time. I would be enjoying the cold more if there was lots of fluffy snow to snowshoe in...but noooooo.

I am just so thankful for my merino wool clothing items- they keep me cozy and comfy no matter what. Have I mentioned how I love sleeping in my yummy Ibex wool tights and merino woolie or ribbie tops? mmmm.....
And thick wool socks slipping into shearling-lined boots....oooooh.....

My wool is making this winter more bearable for sure. And to think just a few years ago I had little clue about the wonders of wool- I used to layer up bulky acrylic sweaters and then wonder why I was still freezing.

**Biciclista** · 01-29-2009, 06:19 AM

just got my women's balance boy short from Arcadian.com. they're awesome!
on sale!

and men's el fito's for only 84 bucks a pair!

**Crankin** · 01-29-2009, 07:28 AM

Going to the Arcadian Shop is like you died and went to heaven. Just looking at everything takes a couple of hours. They have bikes and snow sports stuff, in addition to clothing, and a great cup of expresso...

**DebW** · 01-29-2009, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Crankin

Going to the Arcadian Shop is like you died and went to heaven. Just looking at everything takes a couple of hours. They have bikes and snow sports stuff, in addition to clothing, and a great cup of expresso...

I'm going to heaven this Saturday. Arcadian still has woolies crews in warm green. Since Ibex seem to have discontinued that color, I may have to get myself another green woolie while I can. Robyn, can I pick up anything for you?

**Crankin** · 01-29-2009, 04:47 PM

No, thanks, Deb. I am banning myself from any more Ibex until next season. I have gone from last year at this time with one Ibex hoodie to 2 hoodies, 2 full zip Shaks, 2 Kates, one Icebreaker 1/4 zip, another Icebreaker full zip with a hood, and 2 Smart Wool base layers. I'd really like some woolies, but I don't *need* them.

Have fun, though.

**Eden** · 01-29-2009, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by jennrod12

I also got a few pieces of Under Armour Heat Gear base layer - my husband swears by them, so I thought I'd try them out. I wore the sweater to work today, but haven't had a chance to try out the UA since it's been raining constantly since then and I couldn't bike commute.

Jenn

Be forewarned - the "heat gear" UA is the stuff meant to keep you cool in the heat! "cold gear" is their winter stuff - yeah its confusing....

**GLC1968** · 01-29-2009, 12:52 PM

Ibex is having their winter sale - good prices on lots of things!

Oh, and I just downloaded photos from my camera and found this one. I'd forgotten that I took it last week to post and then never did! Here's me in my black full zip shak (with a violet haze t underneath):

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 01-29-2009, 01:17 PM

Cute!

**Grog** · 01-29-2009, 04:22 PM

Can't wait to receive mine!!!! (It is at my parents' in Florida, so it will wait until mid-March.

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**jennrod12** · 01-31-2009, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Eden

Be forewarned - the "heat gear" UA is the stuff meant to keep you cool in the heat! "cold gear" is their winter stuff - yeah its confusing....

Yeah, I knew that, but had never worn it. My husband wears "heat gear" year 'round, so I thought it would be good. Of course, in the winter, he wears at least 3 undershirts (one heat gear) under his wool jersey.

Anyway, I did a ride with one of the UA heat gear shirts and... it was like wearing an air conditioner! I immediately returned the unworn long-sleeved black UA undershirt. Now I'm looking for a white one to take it's place, since I like to wear long sleeves in the summer to block the sun. I kept the tank and SS heat gear, but put them away for summer.

Jenn

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