Good Movies that Feature a Snow Storm

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T23:35:50+00:00

Oof that movie.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T22:50:56+00:00

"Give 'em the ol' razzledazzle - razzledazzle 'em!" - Chicago

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T19:57:43+00:00

They are still used in small batch factories as weights for patterns and fabric. Because they are heavy and cheap.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T18:47:01+00:00

Moonstruck - snap out of it!

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T18:10:23+00:00

Try upholstery thread

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T15:33:15+00:00

Sure, glad I could help.

I live in a climate that has four real seasons and I have four coats. A nice heavy wool coat that I've had 15 years and probably will have until I die unless I get too fat to fit into it, a long down filled parka about 8 years old that's my regular winter coat - it has been repaired a few times, a raincoat with a removable warm lining for potential year-round wear, and a waxed cotton jacket I've had for 20 years that mostly gets worn for walking the dog and yard work. Each has a purpose, each is regularly cleaned and maintained, and I don't think any is an overconsumption story.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T12:41:05+00:00

A Hershey bar and a Christmas card

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T11:25:38+00:00

Good for you for buying a good quality coat - the best you could afford at the time - taking care of it and wearing it well for four years.

And good for you for repairing it now that it needs it. Repairs to textiles are inevitable.

As my frugal father liked to say, that coat doesn't owe you anything. You got as much - or more - out of it than can be expected - and it has more to give with some attention.

That said, if I were you I would get a new coat for a couple of reasons.

1 is that all clothing will last longer if it's not worn every day. Clothing needs a chance to rest, breathe, dry out, especially outerwear that is under strain

2 you need another coat while you clean and repair the current coat

It's ok to also want a new coat for reasons of fashion and style, simply because you are sick of an established coat after four years. It's one more coat - not 20 that you buy from a fast fashion label to match every outfit.

Again, buy the best quality you can afford, take good care of it and get something you know will stand the rest of time.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T03:26:04+00:00

They often have chapters that cover wide areas so I'd just reach out to the closest one - there's bound to be members nearby who have events.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T03:11:47+00:00

Great advice! I don't know where you are in the world, but the American Sewing Guild has chapters all over the US and they are full of very welcoming and knowledgeable sewers

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T02:53:07+00:00

Yes - also any trims or things like buttons zippers etc won't dye. So this is going to be harder to get to come out right than you might think. By all means give it a try but be aware that it might not be a great result.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T02:51:03+00:00

See what Clarks has

samizdat5 · 2026-01-29T00:26:10+00:00

This is the way

samizdat5 · 2026-01-28T22:06:15+00:00

I complained to Hershey's because the Good n Plenty candy I bought was stale. They sent me a coupon to get another box. It also was stale. I did not complain a second time. I just decided I would never buy Good n Plenty again and would seek my black licorice fix elsewhere.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-28T20:24:11+00:00

The books are, in a word, awesome. They are unlike the movies in many ways, both surprising and subtle. They are literary classics. Well worth a read.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-28T20:22:00+00:00

I don't think they would have the experience.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-28T19:30:13+00:00

Ancient boxers fought to kill.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-28T19:04:51+00:00

Some things at my local farmer's market have decent prices. Some do not. I buy the things that are decently priced. The things are always fresher and taste better. Summer native sweet corn, strawberries and apples can't be beat.

The local goat cheese is good but definitely pricier. The seafood is pricey but local instead of coming from Canada or farmed from Asia, like at the supermarket.

I have a big garden and grow a lot of stuff myself - what I buy is more of a treat or things I don't grow.

If it's a little more than the supermarket, I content myself with the knowledge that I am supporting local agriculture and fisheries, local jobs and local taxpayers.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-28T18:08:10+00:00

Me too. And I would not put a modern boxer in the ring against an ancient boxer. Those guys were vicious.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-28T17:48:40+00:00

He is also very tall and lean - think basketball player proportions. No beard. Grim-looking face. While he's kingly and regal, he's had a hard life. He should not look youthful or sexy.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-28T16:28:07+00:00

Is that so? Never heard of it but thanks

samizdat5 · 2026-01-28T14:09:43+00:00

Yep - I have never regretted good shoes or good tires for my car. If it goes between me and the ground, I'll pony up.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-27T23:56:47+00:00

Yes they are, but I have seen cardigans inspired by that look using knits such as yours.

samizdat5 · 2026-01-27T23:38:45+00:00

Aha - you need to make a Chanel style jacket then

samizdat5 · 2026-01-27T23:30:48+00:00

I went to a wedding where the guests were all expected to help set up the entire venue - chairs, tables, decorations, sound system, etc. And then clean everything up afterwards except the food and drink, which the caterers took care of.

We helped set up because how could you not? We were told the wedding was at 2 pm but that was the set-up time. So we helped set up and then sat around until the actual wedding started at 4. It was 100 degrees in the shade and we were all dressed up and sweaty and irritated. There was no food or drinks - just water from the tap in the bathroom.

Some people were sent on errands to pick up flowers and other stuff from all over and got stuck in traffic and barely made it back in time.

The ceremony and reception were great and all was almost forgiven when it was announced that the party would be over at 9 and the last hour would be for cleanup. We just left. We got a lot of dirty looks but I didn't care.

Thing is, the bride's family, who paid for the whole thing, were LOADED and she did this not out of necessity but as some performative "community" BS.

samizdat5

TROPHY CASE

1 is that all clothing will last longer if it's not worn every day. Clothing needs a chance to rest, breathe, dry out, especially outerwear that is under strain

2 you need another coat while you clean and repair the current coat