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Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing.
Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope with with muddy hands and draught proof. I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et. Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing. Not me in the picture, http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30 Several firms make and sell them. David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay. |
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After 40 years of landscaping in the north east monsoon region, I have
finally found the perfect waterproofs, Army Goretex, ebay is awash with them. Ok they are camoflage but you can work all day without getting wet, including condensation. Tops and bottoms average £25.00 for both, cheaper if your lucky, don't worry about repairing if they rip, get some duct tape cut a square out and iron on with damp tea towel on top. Mike," singing in the rain" Northumberland. |
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On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote:
Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing. Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope with with muddy hands and draught proof. I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et. Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing. Not me in the picture, http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30 Several firms make and sell them. David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay. I love the look of those open patch pockets. I tend to use up old jackets in the garden, but the pockets always have annoying flaps over them to keep the weather out .. a real pain when you briskly reach for your pocketed secateurs. I can't justify buying a new garden smock just yet, so I think I'll cut off my pocket flaps for now. One day I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform for gardening. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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On 12/02/2012 10:29 PM, David Hill wrote:
Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing. Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope with with muddy hands and draught proof. I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et. Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing. +1 for me too. I've got a larger size to fit over, erm, myself. I also use a standard coverall sometimes, zips up the front and has a teflon treatment which really repels rain. |
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"RiversideRed" wrote in
: After 40 years of landscaping in the north east monsoon region, I have finally found the perfect waterproofs, Army Goretex, ebay is awash with them. Ok they are camoflage but you can work all day without getting wet, including condensation. Tops and bottoms average £25.00 for both, cheaper if your lucky, don't worry about repairing if they rip, get some duct tape cut a square out and iron on with damp tea towel on top. Mike," singing in the rain" Northumberland. Outstandingly good for working in wet conditions. Not much sweating inside. £25 is good, I paid much more than that for mine 2 years ago. Mine have not ripped yet but I have some duct tape if they do rip. Thanks for the info. Baz |
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In article , RiversideRed
writes Army Goretex, ebay is awash with them. Ok they are camoflage but you can work all day without getting wet, including condensation. Could have done with them in the 70's in the Army!! -- Janet Tweedy |
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On 03/12/2012 12:25, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-12-03 11:43:39 +0000, Spider said: On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote: Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing. Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope with with muddy hands and draught proof. I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et. Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing. Not me in the picture, http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30 Several firms make and sell them. David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay. I love the look of those open patch pockets. I tend to use up old jackets in the garden, but the pockets always have annoying flaps over them to keep the weather out .. a real pain when you briskly reach for your pocketed secateurs. I can't justify buying a new garden smock just yet, so I think I'll cut off my pocket flaps for now. One day I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform for gardening. I've had one for years and they are indeed, a boon to the gardener. Some companies make a gardener's smock with three pockets across the front for tools. http://www.cornishwear.com/products/...#sailors-smock I bought the most fabulous striped one for our grandson at a local farmer's market. The cotton is like sailcloth and had to be washed a couple of times to soften it up for younger skin but it's terrific! (The pic is not our grandson!) http://shorelinesmocks.myshopify.com...product-search Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that? -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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On 03/12/2012 14:40, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-12-03 14:29:20 +0000, Spider said: On 03/12/2012 12:25, Sacha wrote: On 2012-12-03 11:43:39 +0000, Spider said: On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote: Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing. Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope with with muddy hands and draught proof. I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et. Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing. Not me in the picture, http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30 Several firms make and sell them. David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay. I love the look of those open patch pockets. I tend to use up old jackets in the garden, but the pockets always have annoying flaps over them to keep the weather out .. a real pain when you briskly reach for your pocketed secateurs. I can't justify buying a new garden smock just yet, so I think I'll cut off my pocket flaps for now. One day I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform for gardening. I've had one for years and they are indeed, a boon to the gardener. Some companies make a gardener's smock with three pockets across the front for tools. http://www.cornishwear.com/products/...#sailors-smock I bought the most fabulous striped one for our grandson at a local farmer's market. The cotton is like sailcloth and had to be washed a couple of times to soften it up for younger skin but it's terrific! (The pic is not our grandson!) http://shorelinesmocks.myshopify.com...product-search Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that? The one I got isn't waxed and I don't think I'd want that either. It sounds too hot to me. I prefer them to 'breathe'! So where did you get yours, please, Sacha? Can you remember? -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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On 03/12/2012 15:14, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-12-03 14:45:20 +0000, Spider said: On 03/12/2012 14:40, Sacha wrote: On 2012-12-03 14:29:20 +0000, Spider said: On 03/12/2012 12:25, Sacha wrote: On 2012-12-03 11:43:39 +0000, Spider said: On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote: Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing. Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope with with muddy hands and draught proof. I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et. Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing. Not me in the picture, http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30 Several firms make and sell them. David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay. I love the look of those open patch pockets. I tend to use up old jackets in the garden, but the pockets always have annoying flaps over them to keep the weather out .. a real pain when you briskly reach for your pocketed secateurs. I can't justify buying a new garden smock just yet, so I think I'll cut off my pocket flaps for now. One day I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform for gardening. I've had one for years and they are indeed, a boon to the gardener. Some companies make a gardener's smock with three pockets across the front for tools. http://www.cornishwear.com/products/...#sailors-smock I bought the most fabulous striped one for our grandson at a local farmer's market. The cotton is like sailcloth and had to be washed a couple of times to soften it up for younger skin but it's terrific! (The pic is not our grandson!) http://shorelinesmocks.myshopify.com...product-search Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that? The one I got isn't waxed and I don't think I'd want that either. It sounds too hot to me. I prefer them to 'breathe'! So where did you get yours, please, Sacha? Can you remember? I'm really sorry but I can't. It might even have been at Tuckers, or perhaps Mole Valley Farmers, our local country stores. But I've had it such a long time I don't remember with any certainty. It's just a plain navy blue one and I don't remember it being mail order so I think it must have been in a local shop. Not to worry, I'll just keep my eyes open now I know what I'm looking for. I can already think of one or two likely places to start hunting in Spring. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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On 03/12/2012 14:29, Spider wrote:
On 03/12/2012 12:25, Sacha wrote: On 2012-12-03 11:43:39 +0000, Spider said: On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote: Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing. Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope with with muddy hands and draught proof. I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et. Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing. Not me in the picture, http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30 Several firms make and sell them. David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay. I love the look of those open patch pockets... I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform for gardening. I've had one for years and they are indeed, a boon to the gardener. Some companies make a gardener's smock with three pockets across the front for tools. http://www.cornishwear.com/products/...#sailors-smock Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that? For waxed clothing. For washing just hose it down whilst hanging on the line. If it desperately needs a proper wash bung it in the washer with a load of detergent. Then you will /have/ to reproof. To reproof, paint on the melted wax and then smooth it out with a hairdryer. You might need to do a bit at at a time to avoid the overheating cut-out tripping. -- Phil Cook |
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"Spider" wrote
Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that? It's easy to re-wax a jacket. Hang it up, smear on the wax lightly and rub in as much as possible especially into the creases and seams, use a hairdryer on hot and go all over the garment melting the wax into the cloth. Let hang for a while to cool and wipe off any over done bits with kitchen towel. Always worked a treat on my Barbours. They look more lived in once re-waxed. :-) -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
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On 03/12/2012 16:43, Phil Cook wrote:
On 03/12/2012 14:29, Spider wrote: On 03/12/2012 12:25, Sacha wrote: On 2012-12-03 11:43:39 +0000, Spider said: On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote: Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing. Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope with with muddy hands and draught proof. I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et. Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing. Not me in the picture, http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30 Several firms make and sell them. David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay. I love the look of those open patch pockets... I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform for gardening. I've had one for years and they are indeed, a boon to the gardener. Some companies make a gardener's smock with three pockets across the front for tools. http://www.cornishwear.com/products/...#sailors-smock Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that? For waxed clothing. For washing just hose it down whilst hanging on the line. If it desperately needs a proper wash bung it in the washer with a load of detergent. Then you will /have/ to reproof. To reproof, paint on the melted wax and then smooth it out with a hairdryer. You might need to do a bit at at a time to avoid the overheating cut-out tripping. Thanks for the advice, Phil! -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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On 03/12/2012 17:00, Bob Hobden wrote:
"Spider" wrote Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that? It's easy to re-wax a jacket. Hang it up, smear on the wax lightly and rub in as much as possible especially into the creases and seams, use a hairdryer on hot and go all over the garment melting the wax into the cloth. Let hang for a while to cool and wipe off any over done bits with kitchen towel. Always worked a treat on my Barbours. They look more lived in once re-waxed. :-) Thanks, Bob! You and Phil make it sound easy. I ought to wax my gardening hat, so I could have a small-scale practice. My hairdryer will be glad to be used for a change. I hardly use it at all for my hair. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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In article , Sacha
writes Oh! Poor little chap! Wait till he's old enough to choose your retirement home and he remembers being dressed up in that smock ........... -- Janet Tweedy |
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"Spider" wrote in message ... On 03/12/2012 16:43, Phil Cook wrote: On 03/12/2012 14:29, Spider wrote: On 03/12/2012 12:25, Sacha wrote: On 2012-12-03 11:43:39 +0000, Spider said: On 02/12/2012 21:29, David Hill wrote: Which is your favourite bit of gardening clothing. Mine is the Cornish Smock, 2 good pockets, and no buttons etc. to cope with with muddy hands and draught proof. I always get a size larger to fit over sweaters et. Shove them into the washing machine, and re proof after washing. Not me in the picture, http://thesmockshop.com/product_info...products_id=30 Several firms make and sell them. David @ the damp end of Swansea Bay. I love the look of those open patch pockets... I'll invest in what's beginning to sound like the standard urg uniform for gardening. I've had one for years and they are indeed, a boon to the gardener. Some companies make a gardener's smock with three pockets across the front for tools. http://www.cornishwear.com/products/...#sailors-smock Very smart! :~). I confess if I have a problem with them, it's the waxing. I've seen some hideous waxed garments :~(. I'd also be very concerned about re-waxing them *and* what all that would do to my washer/dryer. Do you have any problems with that? For waxed clothing. For washing just hose it down whilst hanging on the line. If it desperately needs a proper wash bung it in the washer with a load of detergent. Then you will /have/ to reproof. To reproof, paint on the melted wax and then smooth it out with a hairdryer. You might need to do a bit at at a time to avoid the overheating cut-out tripping. Thanks for the advice, Phil! -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay To add to Phil's suggestion, might I suggest you apply the wax with a sponge. You could melt the wax slightly before speading. Bill |
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