Legendary Dutch Wool blankets back in stock
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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!
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?
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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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?
Yup If people want one for sure, go with the Endicotts route.....
My comments were with refference to this from LBL....
no need to worry about it.
My comments were with refference to this from LBL....
no need to worry about it.
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.
Littlbiglane did mention it but said it would be January-ish
If you want one contact endicotts direct.
I've managed to get two blankets couple of weeks ago an am delighted. They really are what they say.
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....
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....
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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
Dave
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
I'm hoping to use them in an ancillary sleeping capacity with a lightweight down bag, or for warm summer camping.
Sorry for the hijack LBL, when Kev rang me I said "how many you got?"
"How many are sold or reserved?"
"Want me to warn the guys Bcuk?"
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
HTH
Red
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
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