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*Farmgirl Barter™:  In search of Wool Pants!  |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 02 2008 : 12:52:31 PM
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I know this is kind of a long shot, especially since they can be a pricey item, but just in case anyone has some sitting in their basement or attic just waiting to be eaten up by moths. . .My husband really needs a new (to him!) pair of wool pants, kind of thick (not like suit pants). He likes to wear wool for hunting and ice fishing, etc. and his current ones are very threadbare and have been patched beyond what they should have! His size is 32 waist, but anything larger would be fine too, as I can take them in/fit them to him.
I could barter or pay (within reason) if anyone has something of the sort just taking up room in their house! I've been looking at Goodwill for a couple of years to no avail, so . . .
Thanks and hope I'm not overstepping by asking for something "big" |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2008 : 1:23:34 PM
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| Have you checked your thrift stores? I see heavy wool pants there all the time. JoAnn |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2008 : 2:30:48 PM
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| I've been looking at our two thrift stores for several years (Goodwill and Lutheran Center) but haven't found a single pair. Maybe a difference is that you live in WA and we're in OH. (NY transplants, can't give up that playing in the outdoors all winter!!) We've found that not too many Ohioans around us at least enjoy the outdoor winter weather! Their loss, I suppose! |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2008 : 7:46:03 PM
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| Thanks Karin, I'd appreciate it. |
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MarySueK
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Susan
Richland
WA
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Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 09:27:31 AM
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Do you have an army surplus type store in your area? We usually get wool pants for winter camping, etc from that sort of place, and not too expensive.
Sue in Richland WA |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 10:06:27 AM
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| Not that I know of. This is pretty much a farming area. There IS an air force base about an hour and a half away, but we don't get down that way usually. |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 8:45:56 PM
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Sheila,
I have seen wool pants at the thrift store too so I will watch for some for you. Thanks for the size so I will know what to look for. I don't go there too often but it is usually especially good shopping just after Christmas. Hope the farmgirls out there are able to help you find some. We have to keep our hubby's happy and warm.
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 06:01:37 AM
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| well, we're still looking for these, if anyone has seen any lately. Thanks! |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
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USA
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 5:34:00 PM
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I have checked all the thrift shops near me sand was very surprised to not find ANY wool pants. It has been especially cold this winter, maybe that is why.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 5:45:40 PM
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| The ones I saw were a size 44--that would have been a lot of taking in: ) JoAnn |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2009 : 7:46:03 PM
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| So. . .just in case anyone sees some at yard sales this season, we're still looking for some! Thanks! |
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Especially For You
True Blue Farmgirl
541 Posts
Tina
Watkinsville
GA
541 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2009 : 05:31:01 AM
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I start looking in Athens. We also have a Army, Navy surplus store. I will check there. I have some wool cloth about 7 yards, how are you at making mens pants?
Tina |
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tamer08
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Tami
Spearfish
SD
USA
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Posted - May 22 2009 : 7:04:55 PM
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Tina...I e-mailed you.
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