tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post116962932005695026..comments2024-03-21T03:56:28.972-06:00Comments on Jill Outside: Nice surpriseJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-1169707961059357592007-01-24T23:52:00.000-07:002007-01-24T23:52:00.000-07:00hmmm -- you could see 800 miles in January -- woul...hmmm -- you could see 800 miles in January -- would that be a personal best?shawnkieltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414687355264886702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-1169662766893737132007-01-24T11:19:00.000-07:002007-01-24T11:19:00.000-07:00Today should be a great day to test out the cool n...Today should be a great day to test out the cool new gear--especially how it works out in terms of temperature/moisture management. It is just warm enough out there, and completely sloppy. I at least went for the "full plastic" Columbia rain gear, but should have just worn the ExtraTufs--I had my hiking boots which usually do the job. And the small gap that formed just above my right ankle, despite reflective wrap and buttons intended to keep it all sealed, means that I'll be teaching with a wet sock (or bare feet?) this morning. (And this gap formed only about 1/2 mile before I got to campus, too...)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, it is 34F at campus right now, and super sloppy and wet. The riding is actually a bit better than yesterday, when there was no shoulder, and the snow piles were just enough I couldn't count on keeping a straight line--yikes. I stopped to wait on traffic at the two tightest spots yesterday, but felt completely comfortable (with traffic, not so much wet socks..).<BR/><BR/>Have a great ride out there! And I can't wait to hear how the gear works--I'm guessing the socks will be perfect today, but the cool new mitts may be too much warmth today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-1169662553810256962007-01-24T11:15:00.000-07:002007-01-24T11:15:00.000-07:00Good to hear you got those pogies. They definitely...Good to hear you got those pogies. They definitely work better than any winter glove. You might want to sew the opening up a little bit. I did about three inches and they seem to stay put on my arms better. It also helps to hold the heat in. Hope you like them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-1169649315408510362007-01-24T07:35:00.000-07:002007-01-24T07:35:00.000-07:00Way Cool...Camo isn't your color ;)wouldn't match ...Way Cool...<BR/><BR/>Camo isn't your color ;)<BR/><BR/><BR/>wouldn't match the yellow and orange =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-1169646519695554592007-01-24T06:48:00.000-07:002007-01-24T06:48:00.000-07:00I have never used cycling pogies but have used the...I have never used cycling pogies but have used them extensively for sea kayaking in the winter. I had tried all kinds of neoprene gloves and mits and my hands always got cold. But I can wear the pogies with no gloves on and paddle in temps where water is freeing on the paddle shaft.<BR/><BR/>I will bet those will be great for cycling. Let us know how they work out.<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/><BR/>KMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-1169635276875783912007-01-24T03:41:00.000-07:002007-01-24T03:41:00.000-07:00Oh, just go for tacky, tacky.Oh, just go for tacky, tacky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com