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Terry_Dachtel t1_jab8lsn wrote
Love the quirk of it. Adds to the LL Bean vibe. I'm still rocking my comfortable Bean flannel top every winter and it never disappoints.
Philngud t1_jab7ofb wrote
Reply to comment by Muncie4 in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
Debatable though I'd you get solid cast iron like lodge or other quality non enameled, unless dropped on the floor (and even then) that might actually be BIFL. Heck, even if it rusts, you can sand it down, treat it 2-3 times in the oven and boom, good as new.
I love le Creuset, but if someone is visiting and happens to use it and scrape it with a metal something. That's ruined. Can't get it back unless you want to pay a bunch of money to get it re enamled and even then, it will likely be a poor enamle job and have weak spots that will get ruined again.
That or, like me, chuck out all metal anythings other than utensils, have mostly wooden spatulas, and that solves you running into that possible mistake, OR be that person yelling at people to "step away from my kitchen!!!"
scummy_shower_stall t1_jab5yaq wrote
Reply to comment by TripleBanEvasion in Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins
take my angry upvote and show yourself out! ;D
LowBeautiful1531 t1_jab5vfj wrote
Reply to comment by FunkySjouke in Corona 17-DK Kerosene Heater. Older than me(1987) and wonderfully heats my garage every winter. by biggswiggins
Aren't you?
JunahCg OP t1_jab5j4f wrote
Reply to comment by Redneck-ginger in Looking for a company like Everlane, but for women's cargo pants. by JunahCg
They have a pair that look just like my old favorite pants, now deceased. I don't think I can wait lol
redbucket75 t1_jab5h3q wrote
Reply to What are some items where looking for the "commercial" versions is the way to go? by SignificantViolinist
Couches, if you can find commercial couches that aren't ugly. If they're expected to hold up to the general public (and their kids, their spilled Starbucks, etc.) for years in a bank, they're gunna hold up forever in your home.
Hellsnells666 t1_jab5fr8 wrote
Reply to Looking for an automatic pour over style coffee maker that lasts over a year… by aarond9760
Bonavita 8-Cup Connoisseur or anything else certified by the SCA (specialty coffee association).
[deleted] t1_jab5ep6 wrote
Reply to comment by JunahCg in Looking for a company like Everlane, but for women's cargo pants. by JunahCg
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Grompson t1_jab5do4 wrote
My 9-year-old's Columbia winter jacket has an extendable sleeve; when his arms get too long I can take out a line of stitches in the sleeves and they extend an extra 1.5 inches! I also scored the jacket new/unworn in a consignment shop last spring for $25, I have no idea how nobody else snatched it up.
Redneck-ginger t1_jab5aia wrote
Reply to comment by JunahCg in Looking for a company like Everlane, but for women's cargo pants. by JunahCg
They run a really good black Friday sale. Thats when i buy them
954kevin t1_jab4lrh wrote
L.L. Bean makes some great, reasonably priced kids jackets.
Easy_Independent_313 t1_jab462h wrote
Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
I'm starting wonder if it is too. I have a Dutch oven that I've had for six years. Heavy use. Hand washing. It's not looking so great at this point.
JunahCg OP t1_jab44ge wrote
Reply to comment by Redneck-ginger in Looking for a company like Everlane, but for women's cargo pants. by JunahCg
Where have these been all my life
Current_Customer7735 t1_jab43k8 wrote
Reply to Does any one know what brand pack this is? by MathCrank
Definitely a Butfour.
orwellianspy t1_jab40vj wrote
Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
If you like lead it’s a great brand!
dbpsurf t1_jab408s wrote
Reply to comment by FerretFiend in Just bought my first pair of leather winter mittens, how do I care for them to make them last a lifetime? by FerretFiend
That's what I used on mine, works well. Follow instructions and reapply occasionally. Will change the color a bit.
myredditaccount80 t1_jab3tbe wrote
Reply to Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
The cast iron is, the ceramic stuff is not, i.e. the made in France stuff is and the made in China stuff is not.
KeystoneSews t1_jab34ji wrote
Reply to comment by lucidzebra in Hand me down name tag trail on this child’s jacket by Mofomania
I’m sure there are toddlers wearing the winter coat their parent wore out there somewhere. 😂
Sometimes_Stutters t1_jab2acm wrote
SnakeBeardTheGreat t1_jab1zjk wrote
Reply to comment by Sometimes_Stutters in Just bought my first pair of leather winter mittens, how do I care for them to make them last a lifetime? by FerretFiend
Nice mittens, but they don't have the trigger finger option.
Redneck-ginger t1_jab1vsq wrote
Reply to comment by extra_noodles in Not exactly BIFL but good quality and fashionable eyeglasses that can last by extra_noodles
I have the same issue. I got rayban kids frames . Plastic frames but the side/ends of the arm have a little bit of kinda rubbery material on them so they stay in place. No issues getting stuck in my hair or anything like that.
waehrik t1_jab1v68 wrote
Reply to What are some items where looking for the "commercial" versions is the way to go? by SignificantViolinist
Receptacles (outlets) for high use areas
RetroMonkey84 t1_jab1s2o wrote
What style of loafer? I own men’s Alden shoes (since I wear orthotics) and they look great and can be resoled. Procure, but I’ve had a few pairs for over 20 years and resoled 2x. If there is a local shoe store near you (small, local place)- they can get your correct size and get you in the best brand for your feet and work appearance needs.
putinsbloodboy t1_jab19l6 wrote
Old LL Bean stuff is legit
schmidtaaron t1_jab929c wrote
Reply to Hand me down name tag trail on this child’s jacket by Mofomania
Pretty sure a lot of my coats growing up and stuff from osh-kosh. Also had a reusable lunch bag from Eddie Bauer that had the same thing