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Diamond_Dog

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31. I always thought mittens were more for children
Sat Dec 21, 2024, 11:10 AM
Dec 21

But, as usual, I am learning from above posts that I’m wrong!

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Im going with gloves DaBronx Dec 20 #1
Thank you very much. I didn't know about the other types of gloves/mittens. debm55 Dec 20 #3
Ah, I like that mixed one. Will look for it. electric_blue68 Dec 20 #13
gloves in general, but... Eugene Dec 20 #2
Thank you Eugene. I will have to look into them. as they sound interesting. debm55 Dec 20 #4
Depends on what you're doing. Ocelot II Dec 20 #5
Thank you Ocelot II . It does depend on the job, When I walk Dolly I wear gloves. debm55 Dec 20 #6
Depends on what the task is...but just for casual wearing... MiHale Dec 20 #7
Thank you very much MiHale debm55 Dec 20 #8
Knitted gloves down to 15F or so. Added reflective wind-breaker mittens on top below that to 0 degrees F... hlthe2b Dec 20 #9
Thank you hithe2B, I will have to look into the deerskin shearing's. Thank you very much. debm55 Dec 20 #10
My WW2 vet dad crud Dec 20 #11
I think you can find those at Army Navy stores Nittersing Dec 21 #23
Thank you very much crud, They sound interesting and warm debm55 Dec 21 #24
I have 2 pairs of winter gloves. Niagara Dec 20 #12
I wonder if you could glue a thin strip of leather on the palm side of the finger electric_blue68 Dec 20 #14
That's a brilliant idea! Niagara Dec 21 #18
Aw, you're very welcome! Good luck. I'm a crafter, and artist...it might help certain thinking. electric_blue68 Dec 21 #20
Yes, Isotoner does think of things soldierant Dec 20 #16
Thank you Niagara, I will look for both at the store debm55 Dec 21 #25
I usually wear gloves. Maybe I should get a pair of mittens, too. electric_blue68 Dec 20 #15
Thank you electric_blue68. Going to look for mittens. debm55 Dec 21 #26
Gloves ProfessorGAC Dec 20 #17
Thank you ProfessorGAC , Those snowmoble mittens sound like a good idea. debm55 Dec 21 #27
I prefer gloves, but if the temperature falls below -5, I go with mittens. catbyte Dec 21 #19
Thank you catbyle, I am going to buy some mittens. debm55 Dec 21 #28
Gloves, I like being able to use my fingers. Emile Dec 21 #21
Thank you Emile. That's how i feel too. especially when walking the dog. But are going to look into mittens debm55 Dec 21 #29
Gloves for normal cold. Mittens for very cold. Clouds Passing Dec 21 #22
Good idea Clouds Passing. Got to get some mittens. debm55 Dec 21 #30
I always thought mittens were more for children Diamond_Dog Dec 21 #31
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