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neadods ([personal profile] neadods) wrote2009-11-07 09:50 pm
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Well, frell

I had an image in my mind of exactly what would constitute good cold-weather gear for hanging around a clinic parking lot for hours in the winter. An image that derailed a moment ago when I discovered that LL Bean stops making flannel-lined jeans *one size below mine.*

The hell, Bean? I've been this size for a long time now, and it's the first year I *couldn't* shop from your catalog. Reducing your customer pool in a bad economy is a really bright idea, there. (Well done Winter Silks, because I can get the long underwear I wanted from you. Also glove and sock liners; at least one merchant is giving me one-stop shopping.)

Now the question is, do I want to start from scratch or will it be easier to get a pair of jeans and add the lining to them? And shall I go ahead and make/adapt a denim jacket while I'm at it?

[identity profile] neadods.livejournal.com 2009-11-08 01:40 pm (UTC)(link)
You have to be a member, though. :(
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[identity profile] drho.livejournal.com 2009-11-08 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
They'll give you a free one day pass to try it out. And friends can take people in for free. (But bring cash. They only take checks and American Express from members, and they don't accept visa/mastercard.)

[identity profile] neadods.livejournal.com 2009-11-08 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
That's odd - most places take Visa/MC rather than AmEx.

[identity profile] wendymr.livejournal.com 2009-11-08 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
They have a business arrangement with Amex.

And, yes, if you have a friend you can get in, or just ask for a one-day pass. Mind, that's no guarantee that they'll actually have them - you never know with CostCo. Land's End might be a better bet.