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   Frodo liked post by Ground Control On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

   I actually have a foot in each camp when it comes to synthetic vs natural fibres . I grew up with Wool and still like it in some applications, but the truth is that synthetic materials have improved...

   Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:42 PM

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   Frodo liked post by XR500 On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

   Yeah, wool used to reign supreme. Back at the end of the century before last, just before the large Aussie sheep stations came on line, our wool was fetching $65/kg equivalent. Back then if you...

   Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:41 PM

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   Frodo liked post by bumblefoot On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

   I often go to the saleyards and hear drystock farmers saying that people should be wearing more wool. While wearing their farm fleece tops...... ;)

   Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:41 PM

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   Frodo liked post by Tentman On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

   I treasure a set of mittens my mother knitted for me when I was 17. They have been frozen solid on the outside (and used to hammer tent pegs into snow crust) and are still usable (although sort of...

   Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:34 PM

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   Frodo liked post by tiroahunta On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

   My M-I-L knits. I wear a couple of jerseys she’s knitted from time to time. It’s poetry in motion watching her knit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

   Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:34 PM

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   Frodo liked post by outdoorlad On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

   MKM do some possum/wool blend and they are bloody warm https://www.mkmoriginals.co.nz/modules/SP_Webshop/shop.php?product_details&product=36

   Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:34 PM

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   Frodo liked post by Ned On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

   Living in Wellington some of the old timers still out there doing it would talk about surfing or spearfishing in woollen garments. No fancy pants neoprene back then. That's a pretty solid endorsement...

   Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:34 PM

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   Frodo liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

   I've got one of those MKM possum blend hoodies and whilst it is very warm and comforaltable it is not hard wearing at all and I wrecked it pretty quick on farm, sleeves started fraying away and wore...

   Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:34 PM

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   Frodo liked post by Sarvo On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

   My wife does amazing knitting - made many with Possum/Merino yarn she orders in Also Angora Does all the fancy piping etc too (thank that the right term) Knitted a Jersey once - on a trip from St...

   Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:33 PM

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    Frodo liked post by canross On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

    My personal wool go-to has been a "stanny" ( https://stanfields.com/collections/mens-apparel/products/mens-heavy-weight-wool-henley ) and have been wearing the same one for 10 years now for bush...

    Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:33 PM

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    Frodo liked post by SiB On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

    I bought raw lanolin grease, diluted it in white spirit then dipped my swannie, beanie and Norsewear fingerless gloves In the ‘soup’ then air dried them. Absolutely brilliant results for...

    Liked On: 19-08-2020, 06:32 PM

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    Frodo liked post by gonetropo On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

    since swandri moved its manufacturing to china its crap. the good old bush shirt is now so thin and light its see thru (would be great if your hunting buddy is paris hilton otherwise its no good)

    Liked On: 19-08-2020, 01:59 PM

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    Frodo liked post by XR500 On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

    Its hard to draw parallels between clothing that works in super cold, super dry conditions like in Russia, Canada, Scandinavia etc and little ol NZ where temps will hover around zero on a bad day,...

    Liked On: 19-08-2020, 01:59 PM

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    Frodo liked post by timattalon On thread : Wool, wool, wool.

    For comfort, keep an eye out for Merino/possum blend wool. The hollow fibres of the possum fur and the fineness of the merino make for a soft and slightly lighter product. I have had my wife knit me...

    Liked On: 19-08-2020, 01:59 PM

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    Frodo liked post by Ryan_Songhurst On thread : Finally made rabbit edible...

    Keep it simple always works for me.. 2x bunnies cleaned and quartered, into a pot with: 2 cups chicken stock 3 or 4 sliced carrots Bunch of diced celery 1 cup white wine (or if you are...

    Liked On: 18-08-2020, 09:55 PM

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