10E2579: GRUNDÉNS "Brigg 38"

This marine smock from waterproof working gear leader Grundens is made of 540g PVC coated cotton and is on the other end of the spectrum from 'breathable'. The definition of waterproof - to 2 atmospheres. Frost resistant too.

Seriously fugly. Love it. $50 from the maker - but v limited sizes in clearance.

10E2578: Huckberry Coal Hard Cash & more

This holiday season everyone who orders from Huckberry is a winner. With every order comes Coal Hard Cash (see what they did there), redeemable for anywhere between $5 and $500 in Huckberry credit, or the prize of a lifetime: a Huckberry Golden Ticket.

One Golden Ticket will be awarded each week, and the prize changes every Tuesday, so be sure to check Huckberry.com each week to see the next big reveal (Round the world travel, check. Sailing adventure, check.)

If new to Huckberry go through here and save $10 immediately.
If an old-timer get 15% off the site with promo GIFT15. You're welcome.

10E2577: SmartWool 'Slopestyle' Socks

OTC (over the calf), cushioned foot and leg for sports impacts [shredding - ed], knit in USA, $25.

By Smartwool. Also available from the home of all good things, LLBEAN.

Sidenote - have you seen this graph, the changing ratio of excitement of socks as a Christmas present over time? Good stuff...

10E2576: Things I Didn't Win On eBay | Warm Pants

Cold weather is round the corner. I have an older paint-splattered pair already but missed out on these crisp 'black tie' winter Carhartt's... 

10E2575: Montana Mittens | Piper and Paisley

Saw this note from a friend, 'gloves' 'wool blanket' - and we are away.

Montana 'lodge' Mittens (mittens made in Montana...) from a homesteader selling as Piper and Paisley.

Made of chunky blanket pattern wool (Pendelton in the case above), deerskin leather, and micro fleece lining. Not your ordinary clumsy mittens. They are designed with a slim fit, and a set-in thumb for high range of motion. Full interior interfacing, double-stitched thumbs, neoprene thumb wipe, side-release clip, and elastic cuff.  Made in Montana, USA $75-85  Shop here.

10E2574: Friends of Acton Libraries pizza night at Anthony's Coal Fired in Littleton MA

 

  
Any Boston readers around Rt495 - tomorrow having an event at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza in Littleton, MA [weei talking to you - ed], mention Friends of the Library and 20% of your bill will go to library services. Yell this at your server.

There has been some talk recently about the importance of an educated electorate. Establishing and securing library services for ALL is a huge part of that. The main thrust of Andrew Carnegie one might argue.   BTW at the Littleton, MA event tomorrow a special Thoreau related event in December will be announced...