[nagdu] winter coats

[David Andrews]

I have a rough and tough Minnesota cane.  He doesn't need any stinkin coat!

Dave

At 09:11 AM 12/5/2008, you wrote:
>Dave,
>
>Have you been able to find any winter coats that fit your cane?  I find that
>most of the ones on the market are much too large, especially in the
>shoulders.  And it is quite expensive to have them tailored.
>
>Ted
>(Just another cane user lurking on this list)
>
>The above is a joke, in case anyone thought otherwise. ;)
>
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>Of David Andrews
>Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 11:11 PM
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>Subject: Re: [nagdu] winter coats
>
>Get a cane *smile.*
>
>Dave
>
>At 11:12 AM 12/4/2008, you wrote:
> >I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas where I can get a winter coat
> >that will fit over the guide harness?
> >
> >I've got an insulated coat that has to be worn under the harness, but
> >that doesn't work out so well.  the harness doesn't fit as well.  also
> >I have to adjust the size every time I change from coat to no coat.
> >It's going to be a major pain to have to take off the harness, the coat
> >and then back on with the harness after changing the size if we would
> >need to go from outside to inside.
> >
> >I did make a sweater that will fit over the harness, but it is very
> >bulky, catches on my pantleg and isn't very effective when it's windy.
> >
> >I'm thinking of altering the first coat so it can be worn over the
> >harness, but I've never done something like that before.  I'd be
> >interested in any sewing tips anyone might be able to offer.  I don't
> >want to ruin the coat.
> >
> >Or is there some easier solution that I'm missing entirely?  and no one
> >had better say move to a warmer climate! *smile*
> >
> >
> >Thanks much!
> >Julie
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