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Tuesday, January 28. 2020

Christmas for a man who needs and wants nothing but peace of mind and moments of delight

My book stack is high enough for another 6 months. I have enough outdoor clothing (I do like to do outdoor things) for a lifetime. I have enough gym clothes for daily workouts if I do the wash weekly. For hunting and fishing gear I am ok. Too many firearms too, really. 


So the family got me some of the usual rare stinky cheeses I love along with exotic jams to go with them. Also, a cool spy boardgame:  Codenames.  It makes you think about words.


They also gave me a trip, but to where remains a secret surprise to me. I hope it's low on museums, medium on quaint or historic architecture, and high on hiking, cafes, and vino. Provence might hit the spot, and I think the Hadrian's Wall hike is in the pipeline. I never know.


They did identify one thing I didn't really need but is an excellent layer: that featherweight Patagonia quilted vest. I don't like sweaters - too constricting -  but I do like to feel relatively comfortable outdoors. A bit chilly is fine with me. Yeah, fleece is great too but heavier than this thing.


Next year I think I will get one of them for my lad.

Posted by Bird Dog in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 14:12 | Comments (9) | Trackbacks (0)

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I love Patagonia products, but I dislike their politics...a real dilemma.

That said, the vests are sweet.

I've sent my windbreaker back twice in 35+ years of ownership, once for new cuffs, another time for a new zipper.

Customer service as good as LL Bean's.
#1 browndog on 2020-01-28 14:41 (Reply)
There's lots of alternatives to Patagonia these days.

Try Eddie Bauer (they have both "waterproof down" and primaloft version of some of their stuff).
#1.1 William O. B'Livion on 2020-01-29 19:27 (Reply)
that's a douche vest.
#2 tim ferrell on 2020-01-28 20:04 (Reply)
Try it
#2.1 Bird Dog on 2020-01-29 08:13 (Reply)
Board games are serious fun in my house. Codenames is supposed to be a pretty good one. Does it play well as a two player? There's no telling what the kids will like so I like games that also pare down well to two players.
#3 Jack Walter on 2020-01-29 07:09 (Reply)
Problem is that it's a 4-person
#3.1 Bird Dog on 2020-01-29 08:12 (Reply)
My husband calls them Patagucci, but still likes their products.
#4 Texan99 on 2020-01-29 09:24 (Reply)
I like this vest and have an older version- but I REFUSE to buy Patagonia anymore (along with Gillette, Nike, Levis, Et al). They are liberal, preachy, and don't support my views or my lifestyle.

There are similar vests from other manufacturers who keep their political opinions to themselves.

As the saying goes "Get Woke - Go Broke"
#5 jg123 on 2020-01-29 10:54 (Reply)
Several manufacturers make these - I got a North Face one as an employer giveway, and was surprised what a difference the thin layer of down made.
#6 Ben David on 2020-01-30 14:08 (Reply)

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