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Kim's avatar

Many thanks for the timely tips!! I broke down yesterday and bought myself a new and sturdy pair of insulated leather boots with traction soles. For the last six snowless Colorado years my leather and synthetic fabric Merrill boots worked fine. I no longer will be taking those delicate daily barn trips to feed only supplement to my horse. Now I live where it's cold and snowy! Yay!

The other clothing recommendations I have. Mostly. Gloves however....I learned years ago to purchase at least three pairs each year. As you state, your favorite pair will be sold out if you go Back for more.

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Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

Good job!

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Idlewild Farm & Fiber's avatar

There are so many things I love about this post!

Having the adjustable wrench in the pocket is something I hadn’t thought of, but will be employed forthwith - I keep box knives in all my coat pockets. I’m less pissed when I invariably lose them than I am one of my good everyday pocket knives. I’m washing my bibs and heavy carhartt as we speak and the tip about the boot brand is noted - I’ve been debating a pull on for a few years now.

I absolutely ADORE the pictures!

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Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

Hehehe my sad attempt at pillsbury dough boy pin up’s.

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Romana Shaikh's avatar

Good!

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Romana Shaikh's avatar

You look so cozy. But this life is definitely not for me 😊

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Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

I was quite comfortable today until I got my gloves wet filling stock tanks. Luckily, I have extra!! No, this life is not for everyone. It's a hard life for sure.

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Anne Kadet's avatar

This was fascinating! Thank you! I’m also thinking this sounds a little pricey--not on a per item basis but the sheer number of layers and items. Any idea of the total?

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Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

Thank you! The outer layers alone are about $300.00. Luckily I did not have to buy them all at one time LOL. I wore a lot of my husbands clothes while I acquired mine a bit at a time. Bless my husband, he was one to firmly believe in wearing the right clothes for the job.

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Faroe's avatar

Red canvas! Very fetching. I just finished knitting a couple of hats, and now husband wants another in beige - he says it'll be for "cammo." ....whatever.

Happy farming,

Faroe

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Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

😂

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