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crud

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11. My WW2 vet dad

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2024, 12:59 PM

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came home with sheepskin mittens, that had the index finger separated so the airforce gunners could pull the trigger. They were brand new, but all us kids used them in the Cleveland winters and they got totally worn out. I keep looking for them in storage, but they disappeared.

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This or that. mittens or gloves? I like gloves. [View all] debm55 Friday OP

Im going with gloves DaBronx Friday #1

Thank you very much. I didn't know about the other types of gloves/mittens. debm55 Friday #3

Ah, I like that mixed one. Will look for it. electric_blue68 Friday #13

gloves in general, but... Eugene Friday #2

Thank you Eugene. I will have to look into them. as they sound interesting. debm55 Friday #4

Depends on what you're doing. Ocelot II Friday #5

Thank you Ocelot II . It does depend on the job, When I walk Dolly I wear gloves. debm55 Friday #6

Depends on what the task is...but just for casual wearing... MiHale Friday #7

Thank you very much MiHale debm55 Friday #8

Knitted gloves down to 15F or so. Added reflective wind-breaker mittens on top below that to 0 degrees F... hlthe2b Friday #9

Thank you hithe2B, I will have to look into the deerskin shearing's. Thank you very much. debm55 Friday #10

My WW2 vet dad crud Friday #11

I think you can find those at Army Navy stores Nittersing Saturday #23

Thank you very much crud, They sound interesting and warm debm55 Saturday #24

I have 2 pairs of winter gloves. Niagara Friday #12

I wonder if you could glue a thin strip of leather on the palm side of the finger electric_blue68 Friday #14

That's a brilliant idea! Niagara Saturday #18

Aw, you're very welcome! Good luck. I'm a crafter, and artist...it might help certain thinking. electric_blue68 Saturday #20

Yes, Isotoner does think of things soldierant Friday #16

Thank you Niagara, I will look for both at the store debm55 Saturday #25

I usually wear gloves. Maybe I should get a pair of mittens, too. electric_blue68 Friday #15

Thank you electric_blue68. Going to look for mittens. debm55 Saturday #26

Gloves ProfessorGAC Friday #17

Thank you ProfessorGAC , Those snowmoble mittens sound like a good idea. debm55 Saturday #27

I prefer gloves, but if the temperature falls below -5, I go with mittens. catbyte Saturday #19

Thank you catbyle, I am going to buy some mittens. debm55 Saturday #28

Gloves, I like being able to use my fingers. Emile Saturday #21

Thank you Emile. That's how i feel too. especially when walking the dog. But are going to look into mittens debm55 Saturday #29

Gloves for normal cold. Mittens for very cold. Clouds Passing Saturday #22

Good idea Clouds Passing. Got to get some mittens. debm55 Saturday #30

I always thought mittens were more for children Diamond_Dog Saturday #31