Nataly 38 #1 February 13, 2014 My work colleagues have been making fun of my gloves and think I should bin them... They may be a little tatty, but they are still perfectly warm!! Would you throw these out??"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #2 February 13, 2014 If I liked them that much, I'd take a needle and thread to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddnkaya1 0 #3 February 13, 2014 I would color them with a black ink marker, but not time for the trash yet. Do they have somewhere you can donate them? Goodwill? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 February 13, 2014 I can put up with a little rattiness, but that is *way* beyond my acceptable level. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #5 February 13, 2014 Depends. If you just need them from time to time and don't want to spend the money on new ones, you could keep them. You could keep them for yard work or something where appearance isn't necessary. If you need gloves on a daily basis and you are wearing them to work, you should shell out a few bucks for new ones.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 February 13, 2014 This is disturbing: "Would you throw these in the trash?" and the top pick is "boobies". "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #7 February 13, 2014 ryoder This is disturbing: "Would you throw these in the trash?" and the top pick is "boobies". ETA: I *do* wear them every time I ride in the winter (which is practically every day)... I have 2 other (practically new) pairs, but they aren't as comfy (or warm) as these. My thought is that if they serve their purpose (protect and keep warm), why should I throw them out just because they look a bit ugly?"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #8 February 13, 2014 Hi Nice Lady If they were my only pair of gloves I might add some duct tape. But since you already have two other pair of gloves, personally I would bin them. Beware of hoarding!,One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #9 February 13, 2014 Krip Beware of hoarding!, So true!! But I just hate waste... "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #10 February 13, 2014 I'd either sew or duct tape them too. If nothing else, sewing them means that wetness won't get inside as easily. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogers 0 #11 February 13, 2014 As long as they're functional, I wouldn't give a darn what they look like, or what other people think of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #12 February 13, 2014 Nataly Would you throw these out?? I dunno, but I do know I've never needed to get advice about it on the internet. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #13 February 13, 2014 I was thinking rip-stop tape! Just so long as she doesn't take them to a rigger. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #14 February 13, 2014 Quote rip-stop I always had to stitch around the edge to make it stay. I'm sure you saw all those canopies with oily-looking spots around the holes too . Might as well just sew them in the first place. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #15 February 13, 2014 wmw999 Quote rip-stop I always had to stitch around the edge to make it stay. I'm sure you saw all those canopies with oily-looking spots around the holes too . Might as well just sew them in the first place. Wendy P. Those oily looking spots would get brittle. When something like that was given to me, what could've been a small patch turned into a big patch. I never really have cared for rip-stop tape. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #16 February 13, 2014 NatalyMy work colleagues have been making fun of my gloves and think I should bin them... They may be a little tatty, but they are still perfectly warm!! Would you throw these out?? Gaffers tape.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #17 February 13, 2014 Nataly ***Beware of hoarding!, So true!! But I just hate waste... yet you wasted your money on two other pair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #18 February 13, 2014 SkyDekker ******Beware of hoarding!, So true!! But I just hate waste... yet you wasted your money on two other pair It's not money wasted... One I use more on the motorway... They are less comfortable but have better knuckle/palm protection. The other pair was a gift."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #19 February 13, 2014 quade ***Would you throw these out?? I dunno, but I do know I've never needed to get advice about it on the internet. I'm not getting advice, I'm just curious what people think. I'm still not throwing them out no matter what the poll says!! ETA - I'm also not throwing away my boobies!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #20 February 13, 2014 Nataly ETA - I'm also not throwing away my boobies!! But if you ever do, let us know; I'm sure someone here would be happy to provide a good home for them, with lots of petting."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #21 February 14, 2014 Nataly ***Beware of hoarding!, So true!! But I just hate waste... Get a cool, meaningful, sew on patch and decorate them.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,406 #22 February 14, 2014 Who bought them and paid for them? Everyone else can shut the fuck up.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #23 February 14, 2014 Nataly ***Beware of hoarding!, So true!! But I just hate waste... You wouldn't be wasting them by throwing them out. You've used them up. It's okay to toss them out and replace them with new ones now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
