tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post5090151314120303947..comments2023-10-21T03:29:13.119-07:00Comments on Herbal Connection: UnderwearMarionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-85920975015344714262009-10-01T09:17:57.804-07:002009-10-01T09:17:57.804-07:00too chuckled at the same article. Even more so bec...too chuckled at the same article. Even more so because my husband just bought new underwear. I don't think it was because of the economic upturn (if that is what you can call it-things still feel a bit tight over here on the coast). Not only did he buy new underwear, but he changed his style of underwear. No more white jockey shorts, now it's colourful boxer shorts. If I was the suspicious kind, I might think he was showing them off elsewhere, but since we are together almost all of the time at our remote cabin up the lake, I don't think that is it. I believe it is an outward symbol of his inner change. Since moving away from the city to a small town and an even smaller floating cabin on Powell Lake, his attitudes have become looser and more relaxed, so why not his underwear. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-24146312859944239202009-09-07T07:35:24.558-07:002009-09-07T07:35:24.558-07:00Jackie,
When I buy new underwear, I always buy ov...Jackie,<br /><br />When I buy new underwear, I always buy oversize ones. The reason being that women's cotton underwear shrinks after one wash...and I know what being cut in half by elastic feels like, so I sympathize with you. If I bought more expensive ones, perhaps they wouldn't shrink...and then I think about how angry I would be at spending more and then shrinkage occurred anyway.<br /><br />I read the article on Deet. I've always been able to put up with mosquitoes before I moved to the Cariboo without repellent...yet here I cover myself with it. The mosquitoes are very numerous and large here...and hungry! I've found if I slather myself with lavender, it works for awhile...after reading the article, I will try the cinnamon oil, even if it hasn't been tried on humans. It's got to be better than Deet. Wearing long sleeves and pants doesn't work here...those mozzies bite right through the material!<br /><br />Thanks for the info, Jackie!<br /><br />Sheila,<br /><br />Well, there you go...sons follow their mother's lead every time. I'm reading a book about underwear and according to the author, wearing NEW underwear makes one feel refreshed and new within and without themselves. <br /><br />Guess I should try it.Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-33092424828313471642009-09-07T03:20:43.973-07:002009-09-07T03:20:43.973-07:00Well, what a great topic! I am guilty of wearing u...Well, what a great topic! I am guilty of wearing undies until they fall apart. My sons are too. Interesting theory about why.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-24979270140723751122009-09-06T22:57:05.746-07:002009-09-06T22:57:05.746-07:00Reminds me I must budget and look at getting new m...Reminds me I must budget and look at getting new myself. Bought a whole lot of underwear when I retired but didn't allow for weight gain from not being so active and giving up smoking so I get cut in half by elastic.<br /><br />By the way a long time ago we discussed DEET and mosquitoes. Appears it damages brain cells according to current naturalnews.com article (lots of very interesting info there on many health and enviro subjects).Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11400551733221594392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-89027497479803367462009-09-06T07:31:23.231-07:002009-09-06T07:31:23.231-07:00Carmi,
Isn't it amazing to discover that the ...Carmi,<br /><br />Isn't it amazing to discover that the lowly pair of underpants has such power?Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-47072110691348303702009-09-04T10:57:24.267-07:002009-09-04T10:57:24.267-07:00I needed a laugh today, Marion. Thanks for providi...I needed a laugh today, Marion. Thanks for providing it. I don't think I'll ever look at my underwear drawer in quite the same way again :)carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-25647776082021349982009-09-04T09:49:28.865-07:002009-09-04T09:49:28.865-07:00Dave,
Unfortunately, I can only wear this piece o...Dave,<br /><br />Unfortunately, I can only wear this piece of underwear for occasions when I REALLY require comfort, now. They're too worn. There are friends like that, as well...the ones I go to when I REALLY require comfort! They're the ones who have known me and all my idiosyncrasies the longest! And I'm positive sometimes they feel worn...<br /><br />Miruh,<br /><br />The funniest thing! After I wrote this post, I saw something on TV about cleaning out underwear drawers being good for the Soul. Perhaps I'll have to actually throw those old underpants OUT! Wow.<br /><br />Greenearth,<br /><br />The Artist! How wonderful to see you again...it's been much too long! I see you have posted your paintings on this new blog. I so enjoyed your musings on your paintings!<br /><br />Annie,<br /><br />Wow...a husband who buys his own, without cajoling by his wife! (Note I said cajoling and not nagging...I rarely nag, only cajole,lol) <br /><br />I always wear good underwear when I go out in case of an accident (my mother's teachings), so I must have some in good shape. I imagine, when I die, perhaps I'll be dressed in those old underpants.<br /><br />I'd better put them away, now, though, if I want them on my dead body.<br /><br />Mim,<br /><br />Nothing like contributing to the economy, my friend...I recently plunked down a goodly sum on two or three pair myself! That's it for me, though, the economy will just have to rise by others buying new underwear!Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-67642784483283802462009-09-03T16:48:54.929-07:002009-09-03T16:48:54.929-07:00I am laughing at this post because I recently felt...I am laughing at this post because I recently felt a bit flush and went out and bought new underwear. Who knew???Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409455543895086283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-21180875743056307652009-09-03T15:44:57.106-07:002009-09-03T15:44:57.106-07:00I just loved this. Needed a lift. I wear mine to...I just loved this. Needed a lift. I wear mine to death and then I shop. On the other hand, my DH buys his all by himself. Dingy is not good as far as he is concern.Annie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-52961882420297483622009-09-03T14:33:15.287-07:002009-09-03T14:33:15.287-07:00Enjoyed the read. Calling over to say Hi after a l...Enjoyed the read. Calling over to say Hi after a long time.agreenearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309724297531680581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-62498412610144183952009-09-02T21:16:03.625-07:002009-09-02T21:16:03.625-07:00Hello Marion,
Your writing about "unmentiona...Hello Marion,<br /><br />Your writing about "unmentionables" is good theraphy, recession or no recession. There is something soul-cleansing about letting your underwear secrets out of the dresser drawer into the open...lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-34668243702085201242009-09-02T11:50:55.752-07:002009-09-02T11:50:55.752-07:00Yes the old things that bring comfort always bring...Yes the old things that bring comfort always bring comfort. That ratty pair of briefs that always feels right is like that old friend that is always there when need someone. You cannot part with something that brings that feeling of security to you.<br />I too chuckled to think that you can measure the health of the economy by the sales of men's underdrawers. Thank you for putting one million dollar smile on my face. <br />No where are those BVD'S?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10571464333419314695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-91613403770954866102009-09-02T08:41:34.870-07:002009-09-02T08:41:34.870-07:00Snowbrush,
I tried hard to not use either gender ...Snowbrush,<br /><br />I tried hard to not use either gender when I wrote this; yet I find I did it anyway. Of course, househusbands have the same inclinations as a housewife, that of replacing or renewing the old.<br /><br />When I buy men's underwear, I have never been looked at strangely; it seems there is still a double standard here. I have a vision of you in a delicate lingerie shop...you have my deepest sympathies (say I, as I am rolling about with laughter!)<br /><br />Shopping on the Internet would no doubt give you better deals over a wider area. Before I buy any women's underwear, I make sure to take out a second mortgage...<br /><br />Jan,<br /><br />I'll join you in that suit! I think my underpants and your bra might have been made by the same maker. They shouldn't do that...make a brand and then drop it. How on Earth can those of us with attachment issues to a piece of material carry on, constantly fixing and washing with extreme care this item of clothing we so love? Let's get 'em!<br /><br />Leigh,<br /><br />Welcome! I'm at Lot 268. Come and visit anytime for some more pie...we'll have you strong and fit in order to face more of that travelling.<br /><br />You're right...underwear is as good as anything in predicting an end to a recession.<br /><br />Absolute,<br /><br />Chocolate WOULD be huge at the beginning...I haven't checked, but I can imagine it sold big here. Very dark chocolate can make me forget anything!<br /><br />Keep an eye out for a rush on men's underwear in South Africa...you can be assured the recession will be on the run!<br /><br />By the way, congratulations on completing your rewrite!Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-37130859160857103262009-09-02T07:21:41.215-07:002009-09-02T07:21:41.215-07:00Well, here we are in the middle of a huge rise in ...Well, here we are in the middle of a huge rise in chocolate sales - since we've only just hit the recession - will be interesting to see how mens undies to as we start to emerge from it! ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-3492873278089258592009-09-02T02:17:47.781-07:002009-09-02T02:17:47.781-07:00An economic theory based on sales of underwear is ...An economic theory based on sales of underwear is probably as reliable as any other economic theory around . . . !<br />Just called in to say hello. I'm a new neighbour on Blogland Lane - author in residence at number 101 - in residence when I'm not travelling around the country promoting my book.Leigh Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080517449825380527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-77804341442390851552009-09-01T14:11:10.381-07:002009-09-01T14:11:10.381-07:00I don't have any old under pants, but I have m...I don't have any old under pants, but I have mended and re-elasticed old bras because the makers have discontinued the ones I love. I'm thinking about a class action suit.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145008534811435024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-23230667255951654842009-09-01T13:17:46.684-07:002009-09-01T13:17:46.684-07:00You assume that it is mostly women who buy men'...You assume that it is mostly women who buy men's underwear, and maybe you are right, but then maybe you are wrong. I not only buy my underwea; I buy Peggy's underwear. Ideally, I buy them off the Internet. That way, women clerks and customers don't look at me strangely--as if they think I am buying women's underwear for myself. Of course, I try to look masculine to counter such thoughts, but I can't help but think my efforts are unsuccessful.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.com