I have everything I need to spin, sew, knit, or weave, but have been too jittery and distracted for a couple of months to focus on any of it.
Was checking e-bay for a cardigan, since I don't own a heavy one, and won't be knitting anything in the near future. E-bay has been a good source for thick, beautiful 100% wool blankets, a good hatchet, a down vest, men's wool shirts, wool jacket...and other sundry end-of-the-world stocking up type items. I realize people need money, but why the heck would anyone sell a good, thick 100% wool blanket?? Ditto, nice down vests, and all wool sweaters. there is a seemingly endless selection of very nice men's lambs wool sweaters up there. Lost a recent bid on a Men's Harris Tweed coat (admittedly, I have a minor obsession with Scotland's tweeds and tartans), but I can always ferret another beautiful example that is reasonably priced. None of this has even added up to much outlay in money - all within budget over the last several months, a piece at a time.
I was thinking the internet auction bounty was due to Miminalists who haven't considered the risks of downsizing a perfectly good wardrobe. However, the person I live with insists that people are just getting desperate. OK, granted, maybe some of both, but the good cold weather gear would be the last things I'd ever sell. Every time I place an order, I want to message the Seller, "Either you, or someone you love is going to NEED this! What the heck do you think you are doing??"
Was checking e-bay for a cardigan, since I don't own a heavy one, and won't be knitting anything in the near future. E-bay has been a good source for thick, beautiful 100% wool blankets, a good hatchet, a down vest, men's wool shirts, wool jacket...and other sundry end-of-the-world stocking up type items. I realize people need money, but why the heck would anyone sell a good, thick 100% wool blanket?? Ditto, nice down vests, and all wool sweaters. there is a seemingly endless selection of very nice men's lambs wool sweaters up there. Lost a recent bid on a Men's Harris Tweed coat (admittedly, I have a minor obsession with Scotland's tweeds and tartans), but I can always ferret another beautiful example that is reasonably priced. None of this has even added up to much outlay in money - all within budget over the last several months, a piece at a time.
I was thinking the internet auction bounty was due to Miminalists who haven't considered the risks of downsizing a perfectly good wardrobe. However, the person I live with insists that people are just getting desperate. OK, granted, maybe some of both, but the good cold weather gear would be the last things I'd ever sell. Every time I place an order, I want to message the Seller, "Either you, or someone you love is going to NEED this! What the heck do you think you are doing??"