Wednesday, 5 October 2022
A remarkably quick response?
Out shopping for clothes with Mrs H this morning. Nothing major because we already have bulging wardrobes, but we did notice how much warm clothing there was on display. Lots and lots of it.
Hardly surprising at this time of year of course, but we were both left with the impression that there is more of it than usual. Big fluffy dressing-gowns, thick jackets lined with artificial sheepskin, thick socks with grippy soles for indoors, lots of women’s ponchos and wool throws prominently displayed.
It could all be quite normal and not a quick response to the current energy mess, but maybe the mess was foreseen as an opportunity, and we are now seeing the response. Either way, it’s a reminder that we don’t have to rely on a National Garment Authority. Not yet.
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5 comments:
"I'm sorry Sir, my micrometer gives a reading of less than 1.6 cm.for that shirt and jumper combination, and so, with the powers devolved to me by the Climate Change (Public Order) Act, I am removing you to one of Derbyshire's "Peak Warmth" centres. In your absence, my colleagues from the Atmospheric Guidance Agency (AGA) will enter your property to decomission that woodburner."
When we lived in NZ we discovered that the Kiwis do warm garments made from merino and possum. (They are plagued by feral possums.)
We have such a blanket on permanent standby in our sitting room. Recommended.
Sam - "Meanwhile here is a standard issue recycled Warm Water Bottle for you to use until suitable vacancies occur in your Derbyshire Peak Warmth centre. You will be pleased to know that vacancies occur quite frequently."
dearieme - I've just checked, and it is possible to buy merino possum garments in the UK. Pretty expensive though.
Try M&S for their 'Heatgen' range of underwear. I've reduced room temperatures by 3C by wearing them.
Ed - thanks - I'll look for it the next time we're in M&S. We visit our local M&S fairly often now because there is a food hall too.
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