Legendary Dutch Wool blankets back in stock

[JohnC]

I put my name on the list for one of these , I got one a while back and use it as a matchcoat, very warm, now the wife wants one...

 

[zarkwon]

Just nipped in to see Kevin at the shop and he kindly sorted me out with one of these beauties and a HH fleece. Both gorgeous (blanket and fleece, not Kevin. Not that he's not a handsome chap of course. Errr. I'll stop talking now). Come on then Jack Frost. Let's have it! Your mother was a warthog and your father smelled of elderberries!

 

[British Red]

Aye Mr Red, you could add your name to a safe secure and predictable waiting list...but a GB is a GB...

Yes i know this is not the correct thread...but you catch my drift?

and this has what to do with me?

 

[Mojoracinguk]

to be clear, when I said "add your names to the waiting list" I meant with Endicotts rather than LBL

I feel a miss communication afoot?

 

[JonathanD]

Come on then Jack Frost. Let's have it! Your mother was a warthog and your father smelled of elderberries!

Never, ever provoke Jack Frost! Believe me, it's no fun seeing him at your window when you close the curtains at night.

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[British Red]

I feel a miss communication afoot?

I'm completely lost here.

To be clear

Endicotts have been keeping a waiting list for these blankets since February to my knowledge. The first half of their new stock has been consumed by that list. If you drop them an e-mail they can add you to that l;ist for when the next batch arrive

Okay?

 

[Mojoracinguk]

Yup If people want one for sure, go with the Endicotts route.....
My comments were with refference to this from LBL....

Looks like if I am to do a GB on this one it will be January. I'll keep you posted.

no need to worry about it.

 

[lucifer93]

Red can you add me to the list, for three of these Dutch Army Blankets please

 

[Mojoracinguk]

lucifer193......British red is not the one who mentioned the Group buy......i'd re-read the thread...no one has set one up as this is not the group buy forum...

Littlbiglane did mention it but said it would be January-ish

If you want one contact endicotts direct.

 

[tobes01]

Blast. Just called Kev and he's got no blankets left, and the HH fleeces are only available in smaller sizes. Should have moved faster...

 

[lucifer93]

I just got off the phone with Endicotts, HH fleeces nothing over a 42 inch chest now.

 

[Rumcajs]

I've managed to get two blankets couple of weeks ago an am delighted. They really are what they say.

 

[littlebiglane]

Okay....I have taken the time to read this thread now and have previously over-reacted. Sorry guys. What a twit. Grrrrrrr

Hey. No miss communication by either BR or myself. If you read the thread I posted that they were available. BR (and a few others) have expanded on this by explaining that most have been allocated and a fresh batch of 100 are coming in...sometime in January. I'd have thought a GB was an option and I did say IF...and I say again IF I was to do one then it would be January (when they arrive). Please note that I was not the first one to suggest a GB either.

Also - note - this is not under the GB section of the site - so it ain't a GB...As BR says....a sensible 'other' option may be to drop Kev an email and I am sure that he'll drop you a line when they are in stock - but I'd rather not second guess his arrangements as its Kev who has to deal with all the extra admin, not me . When January comes I'll drop him a line and have a conversation about them. No promises. None made.

For those who have done GBs...... will know what a nightmare they can be. So...give people who organise things like this some slack: especially when they get emotional at the end of sh*te day

And there is no list that I am holding for this so please don't PM me to go on a list. IF i do...then everyone will know about it clearly and unequivocally. Okay?

Sheesh, I know I should have not given up drinking for Christmas....

 

[tommy the cat]

Brilliant thread it reads like a monty python crossed with a some mothers do av em sketch!!! Well funny....... are they any good them blankets then?
Dave

 

[littlebiglane]

Soooooooooooooo glad you are entertained

Blankets are the best ones I have used. I use them to carpet my tentipi 9 but others have made Bush-shirts from them (see the GB thread), poncho liners, mittens and even gilets with them. They are dense, warm and have a very slightly felted quality to some of them. On the downside they are heavy and rather drab. But I am sure that you'll get many glowing reviews on here. There are few of these left and will get rarer. There is a reason that Kev ran a waiting list on these and people were prepared to wait months and months to get one.

 

[TeeDee]

For those who are after a blanket , may i suggest thinking about what you want it for? The Dutch ones are indeed great bits of heavyweight kit. They are also Very thick , a bugger to stitch ( apparently ) and very , very heavyweight.
The Polish/Russian One Endicotts also have in stock also look good , lighter fabric I think and possibly worth considering.

 

[littlebiglane]

For those who are after a blanket , may i suggest thinking about what you want it for? The Dutch ones are indeed great bits of heavyweight kit. They are also Very thick , a bugger to stitch ( apparently ) and very , very heavyweight.
The Polish/Russian One Endicotts also have in stock also look good , lighter fabric I think and possibly worth considering.

Spot on observation. Stitching these you need an industrial machine and plenty of stamina!
Am unsure though if the Russian ones are 100% wool. Should check first.

 

[Silverhill]

Sorry for thread jacking a little...........But how do they compare to the Belgian blankets? Any ideas anyone?
I'm hoping to use them in an ancillary sleeping capacity with a lightweight down bag, or for warm summer camping.

 

[British Red]

Sorry for the hijack LBL, when Kev rang me I said "how many you got?"

100

"How many are sold or reserved?"

100

"Want me to warn the guys Bcuk?"

Yeah please - I'll have another 100 in January but they are going fast

Wasn't trying to store up controversy - just pass on the message from Endy's

FWIW I also use Belgian army blankets (dark green), in Kevs own words

If a blanket is rated 0-10, British Army are a 2, Belgian 6 or 7 and Dutch 8 or 9

HTH

Red

 

[littlebiglane]

Sorry for the hijack LBL, when Kev rang me I said "how many you got?"

Red

Not at all. Not hijack. I value your input very much. In fact you have helped paint a much fuller picture as to the situation. Better than I could

Cheers,

LBL