WoolWeenies Club

[Catrin]

All right, I have a question.

Where is the line between "this is too nice to sleep in" and "it's too cold to take it off" ????

Oooo, I know - If you have to ask the question, then it is too cold to take it off

[Selkie]

Since it's pouring outside (I'm on leave this week and next), I decided to do the most loathsome task of all---the change of seasons clothing switch in my drawers/closet. This year I was serious about tossing out stuff that I never/rarely wear or is too big, and packed up several bags of stuff to donate. Included among the soon-to-be-donated items are some Ibex baselayer tops.....unfortunately, they make me itch, so I can't wear them! Also am giving away several cashmere cardigans and sweaters.

When organizing my cedar drawer, I was surprised how many Shaks I've accumulated! I will wear those until they fall apart. I still need one in a navy blue, though.....

[GLC1968]

Since it's pouring outside (I'm on leave this week and next), I decided to do the most loathsome task of all---the change of seasons clothing switch in my drawers/closet. This year I was serious about tossing out stuff that I never/rarely wear or is too big, and packed up several bags of stuff to donate. Included among the soon-to-be-donated items are some Ibex baselayer tops.....unfortunately, they make me itch, so I can't wear them! Also am giving away several cashmere cardigans and sweaters.

When organizing my cedar drawer, I was surprised how many Shaks I've accumulated! I will wear those until they fall apart. I still need one in a navy blue, though.....

Wait, what?!? Ibex baselayers and cashmere and you are giving them away to strangers??? Offer them up to us woolweenies! Hell, we'd probably even pay you for them!

[Selkie]

Sorry, GLC. They are now at a local charity..... My husband wanted to get everything out of the house before I changed my mind and started thinking, "hmmm, I might want to wear those again..." LOL

I'll let you know if I decide to offload any of my other wool stuff.

[Cataboo]

If anyone wants an ibex rossa hoody in coconut brown with red trim, size medium, I have a medium new with tags for $36 shipped in the US:


It just didn't quite fit me right.

[Cataboo]

I also tried kuhl's merino wool recently, it's quite nice and soft (I've been wearing this sweater for 2 days now and yes I slept in it. And yes, I'm gross)

http://www.6pm.com/product/7338323/color/2247

TJ maxx had a bunch of merino wool sweaters for $20-30 a few weeks ago when I was in there.

[Catrin]

I experimented with my smartwool base layer, merino wool jersey, and smartwool glove liners today. Am trying to back off the bike for a couple of days to let my leg heal a bit, but still need to exercise so I went for a hike this afternoon. Only for three miles and it is a rather flat set of trails, but pretty and usually very quiet.

It was 50-something, damp and windy - and I didn't want to break out a coat, so I pulled out all of my wool layers, the few I have, tossed a fleece sleeveless vest over everything and went hiking.

I was nice and warm without getting too toasty - though that changed afterwards when I was on the way home in my car... I am really looking forward to trying out all of these things on my bike.

I was especially impressed at how well those wool layers kept the wind out - even when I was warm enough to unzip the lightweight fleece vest! I was surprised by that, actually. The base layer and jersey are so thin...but apparently that doesn't matter