WoolWeenies Club

[Biciclista]

Don't be sorry; I just have plenty of clothing and lots and lots of wool. Sometimes I look at all my stuff and wonder what's going to happen when a wool eating moth flies in!

[Zen]

http://www.pantalaine.com/vneckelbow.html

[Biciclista]

i don't like those elbow patches ( i have never worn through the elbows of a sweater!)

[Zen]

Psst...see that little face with the winky eye?...click around the rest of that site

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

DH and I like to be about 1" apart for 24/7....but those clothes would be incredibly annoying!

[Biciclista]

Psst...see that little face with the winky eye?...click around the rest of that site

the sale ended 2005!

oh what a bizarre website. LOL!!!

[Crankin]

I scored an Ibex vest at A and J Ski Shop in Stowe. I forget which style.... I considered a Carrie Hoodie, but this was less money. Everything was 50% off. My husband got his first Ibex top, an orangy/red full zip Shak. He's very happy. I also got an Isis shirt and a Terry cargo skort and Eurohalter, all for half off. It made up for the poor snow conditions!

[Jolt]

I found a nice washable black, white and gray argyle merino wool sweater at Goodwill over the weekend--it was even half price! The only bummer is that when I got it home and washed it, I noticed a small hole in the shoulder area that I missed when looking it over at the store. So, I decided it was time to learn how to darn. This turned out to be pretty simple although the darn is a little more noticeable than I would have liked (darn it!). Another random skill to add to my repertoire...

[Jolt]

Ibex is having a moving sale right now--they're moving their headquarters and so are trying to sell off a bunch of stuff. There are some good deals on their website--I ordered a Shak vest and a neck gaiter yesterday morning and they got here this afternoon. The vest fits great! A little more fitted than the full-zip Shak (which means it fits nicely under the full zip). And I was shocked that the "one size" neck gaiter actually fits me and isn't ridiculously huge! The only problem is that they goofed up my order. I had ordered the blue neck gaiter and they sent me a black one; I'm debating whether to exchange it or just keep the black since there's really nothing wrong with black, I just happened to like that shade of blue.

[Biciclista]

Ibex woolies on sale! at Mountain Gear.com, regularly 60 some bucks each,
they are selling in both men's and women's sizes for $24.00.
Since DH started wearing these, he no longer comes home stinky. they are light enough that you can wear them all day (and protect your skin somewhat)

[Natasha]

Backcountryoutlet.com has ridiculously low prices on some Icebreaker items right now.

[Skierchickie]

Sorry guys, I can't resist.

I do love my Ibex wool bras, but the idea that they keep you warm when they are wet is a TOTAL MYTH. I wore mine skiing (nordic) for most of the winter, until I finally gave up on being completely and utterly frozen by the time I got home. I sweat. When I'd get home and change, I'd always be fairly dry except my bra and my shirt right where the wet bra was. If I quickly changed everything else, I'd still freeze until I got rid of the thing. It is soft. It is comfortable. It is great for biking, working, walking, okay for running (for those of us who don't need much support), and fine for sit-ups and push-ups. It is really not so great for high-intensity workouts in the cold. I've tried, but I just haven't had the "wool keeps you warm when it's wet" experience.

My problem is, I wear a light jacket until I get warmed up. Unfortunately, I've been going straight from "cold straight out of the car" to "cold because I'm sweaty", and end up leaving the jacket on.

Okay, ladies - let me have it! I supposed this will get me drummed out of the Woolweenies.