tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5186301973002021998..comments2024-03-29T05:26:30.522+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Glove Weather.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-8598163527908652312013-02-28T04:56:57.911+00:002013-02-28T04:56:57.911+00:00Ain't that the truth, Susan.Ain't that the truth, Susan.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-7647621131975563292013-02-28T03:04:42.795+00:002013-02-28T03:04:42.795+00:00I guess most of us who hang around your blog are (...I guess most of us who hang around your blog are (ahem) mature. We can still remember when companies and workers took pride in their products, and those products were made to last. Nowadays, most people are more interested in "inexpensive". The trouble with that is, when we buy on the cheap, we get exactly what we paid for. Darn it. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-83580613097676596462013-02-27T18:39:31.913+00:002013-02-27T18:39:31.913+00:00I go with Megan - either wool (preferably with pos...I go with Megan - either wool (preferably with possum in it) or polar fleece.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-67892517445335931862013-02-27T17:09:36.629+00:002013-02-27T17:09:36.629+00:00I have to say that when it comes to gloves. My pre...I have to say that when it comes to gloves. My preference has always been to have a pair of soft leather gloves, as I find them good and supple when working outside during the cold months.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12339257363733779922013-02-27T16:52:57.074+00:002013-02-27T16:52:57.074+00:00I vote for wool, it keeps you warm even when wet! ...I vote for wool, it keeps you warm even when wet! Gloves offer better dexterity, but mittens are better for warmth. <br /><br />I have some polar fleece gloves that are good, too, but when i've got a lot of shovelling, my double-knitted mittens are my hands-down favourite.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35006277683731097012013-02-27T15:40:39.701+00:002013-02-27T15:40:39.701+00:00In the UK, such shops are everywhere. Here, there ...In the UK, such shops are everywhere. Here, there is none!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-25484016305235420182013-02-27T15:26:41.144+00:002013-02-27T15:26:41.144+00:00I often shop at the thrift store near us where all...I often shop at the thrift store near us where all clothing is pre-worn and 99cents. A large amount of crap lives there but from time to time I will find a beautiful sweater or other piece from a well known designer. So yes, qulaity can be found for less if you are willing to give up a Saturday morning to find it. Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91437759350078172822013-02-27T13:41:37.474+00:002013-02-27T13:41:37.474+00:00Yes, mittens. Keep some rabbits; stew and mittens ...Yes, mittens. Keep some rabbits; stew and mittens xbugerlugs63https://www.blogger.com/profile/08598249255143939365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-83820879996780176342013-02-27T13:08:35.477+00:002013-02-27T13:08:35.477+00:00Mittens Cro! Gloves only separate the fingers and...Mittens Cro! Gloves only separate the fingers and divide the heat in your hands....I say woollen mittens - works for me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00728645243327906117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-83827693328885395552013-02-27T12:54:12.253+00:002013-02-27T12:54:12.253+00:00The cheapest is not always the best....hubs bought...The cheapest is not always the best....hubs bought a pry bar a few years ago, brought it home and tried to use it and it snapped in half. You get what you pay for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-66561316461544528572013-02-27T12:51:52.383+00:002013-02-27T12:51:52.383+00:00I hear you - its a constant grumpy old woman gripe...I hear you - its a constant grumpy old woman gripe of mine!! Things just ain't built to do the job any more. That old adage is true - you buy cheap you buy twice! Trouble is, faced with instantly accessible and cheap - or save up for a month and buy better quality - the cheaper option usually wins. Bake more bread - that will keep your handies warm! ;) x<br />Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008689476612298969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-17426550991970351502013-02-27T12:42:16.353+00:002013-02-27T12:42:16.353+00:00Lady M was given some a few years back, but they&#...Lady M was given some a few years back, but they've stayed in the box. I think my best solution is simply to buy a better quality pair of gloves. I shall make enquiries.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14948046133745652272013-02-27T11:39:00.161+00:002013-02-27T11:39:00.161+00:00Have you ever used Hand Warmers? My husband and t...Have you ever used Hand Warmers? My husband and two of my children have Raynaud's Syndrome so we buy a large box of them every fall to get us all through the cold weather. We put them in our gloves and boots and they help enormously. Inexpensive and a great help in winter. They are also made in the USA so I have confidence in their quality.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-3284925263709874532013-02-27T09:36:20.024+00:002013-02-27T09:36:20.024+00:00Re. OW's comment, we're not even building ...Re. OW's comment, we're not even building humans to last these days. With talk of us outliving our children, Toys R Us will have to morp into Wrinkes R Us.<br /><br />LLXlettice leafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17637631435776710877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-1617940491262054942013-02-27T07:23:15.923+00:002013-02-27T07:23:15.923+00:00I don't work anymore, but I'm using kitche...I don't work anymore, but I'm using kitchen tools that are older than I am, and do.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-81448872603106704552013-02-27T07:20:25.151+00:002013-02-27T07:20:25.151+00:00Sad; innit!Sad; innit!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41525781892690802682013-02-27T07:15:27.487+00:002013-02-27T07:15:27.487+00:00It's the throw-away society that does it - not...It's the throw-away society that does it - nothing is made to last or perform well these days - my friend is still using a non-steam iron that was her mothers and it's still going strong. elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57548006105004562622013-02-27T07:12:42.184+00:002013-02-27T07:12:42.184+00:00My sentiments exactly, unfortunately "build o...My sentiments exactly, unfortunately "build once, build well, build to last" goes against all quick-profit-now industrial mentality. With seven thousand million souls on the planet (and that's nowhere near seven billion yet, despite rumours) there's always a fresh supply of suckers.<br /><br />Besides, what else would keep eight trillion tons of container ship plying the high, and low, seas if not useless tat being moved from pillar to post?The Owl Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484484539144369129noreply@blogger.com