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Joined: 15 Jun 2008
Posts: 23
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:04 pm
Post subject: skill levels
Lets all remember the skill level definitions. Open is well under par, advanced is close to and under par, intermediate is par. Lets play far and give each other the best shot at winning. Sign up for the correct skill level it can only benefit you.
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Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:06 am
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I am not sure who you are "calling out" here, but in defense of the last tournament winners, here is my two cents. Mark finished 1 under par for the entire tournament which, on average, would be 53.5 per round. I think thats close enough to par (it is par if you round up) to be a Intermediate player. The last tournament I went to just yesterday the Intermediate winner would have cashed in Open. Now, thats a true sandbagger. But Mark wouldn't have even cashed in Advanced had he moved up. If he wins the series this year, he should move up next year.
The only difference between an Advanced Amateur player and an Open player is consistency, and to tell you the truth, the Open players were expected to shoot as well or better than Drew did. Drew had a great day and the Open Division did not. Also, Ross Park is such a short course that it tends to create the sandbagger cry from the croud undeservedly.
Now let me say this. Freeman Park in Idaho Falls is a much more challenging course with holes ranging from 200 feet to 600 feet and I will guarantee Mark will not finish under par and Drew will not shoot 7 under par. A longer and more challenging course will show our "true colors". So, let's see if old Mook knows what he is talking about when we get down to business this weekend.
It sounds like what really needs to happen is the creation of a "Novice" division for those who really aren't getting a shot in any division. Maybe that is something to look into for next year.
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Joined: 28 Aug 2006
Posts: 461
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:47 am
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There has been more than one debate/ argument about this on the forum and i'm starting to think its really pretty pointless. No one is going to move up in the monthly events because they want to win there division in the series. The only person i know of off the top of my head that had the balls to move up divisions in the monthly series was Austin P. last year. It might not have worked out for him but i admire the fact that he tried.
I agree with Brandon that Ross Park evens the playing field a bit because its soooo short and that the Open players including myself did not play that well. The results should look more normal in IF.
I'm of the opinion that there is an element of fear in these (sandbaggers) or people that don't move up. Either they're afraid they will lose all their entry fee money in the next division up or they don't think they can shoot the same scores when playing with the guys in the next division up. Maybe they would get nervous playing in a group where they don't trounce everyone else.
I think the best way to avoid sandbaggers is play a lot and then play Open. There are
sandbaggers in the Open Division because there can't be.
I'm not calling anyone out because i don't really care about sandbaggers. Like i said, they can't affect me. I think that these discussions are depressing. People that want to play
should push themselves to play in the highest division they can and play to the best of their ability. Not be pressured to move up by others because they're baggin.
If you want to just play for fun thats a totally different story. Sometimes i can't decide if i should only play casual rounds or if i should take discing more seriously
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Joined: 02 Jun 2008
Posts: 34
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:07 pm
Post subject: skill levels
How about using the PDGA skill levels instead of some nebulous "shoots under par" method. Ratings are empirical and can be compared across the spectrum of players and courses. By having an SSA (Scratch Scoring Average) on our courses, we can compare players' abilities in a fair and objective manner.
I'm on my way to Calif for a National Tour event, but when I return, I'd be glad to sit down with anyone interested and run the numbers on our courses and come up with a true assessment of what par should be and what SSA calculates out to be. Then, those players with PDGA ratings can just about figure dead on what division they should be playing in.
BTW. Open is a division that anyone can play in. It typically is a pro division, but an Am can also play there.
By standardizing the way we talk about divisioning and rating and handicapping, we will know that we are playing in the right divisions for our skill levels.
And by running the numbers as we design and install new courses (and on older courses) we get a true look at just what to expect when we play there.
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Joined: 15 Jun 2008
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:46 pm
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i am not calling out anyone in particular. Mook maybe your are right we need a novice level. My frustration comes from a lot of things: my own injury, always losing to the same people by big margins, and my lack of consistent play which is the difference between me and the "better" players. I just feel like i don't have a chance to win a tourny at any level that is offered.
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Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:18 pm
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I agree with alot of these comments. The PDGA doesn't fix sandbagging. The bottom line is that people are gonna play where they feel comfortable. Let's not complicate it anymore. These tournaments are designed for: 1. Increase competitive events in the area, 2. Create non stressed events for both the player's wallet and time and for the tournament director, and 3. Help increase disc golf skill level.
So, I would say this. You are not helping increase your skill level if you are playing with those beneath your skill level. This is something that you need to determine on your own.
The next thing I will say. Less than half of a tournament makes it in the money, so you should never expect to always be paid out. On the other hand, I don't want ANYONE feeling like they do not have a shot at all to cash at any event because of the divisions that are offered. Whats the point of playing if you cant win? Adam, your situation is completely different. You finished 2nd at Walcott, then you had an injury. How long till you will be able to throw right handed again?
I want to offer a Novice division, but if I do, it will only be to players who have started playing within 6 months of the start of the series in that calendar year and have not cashed in Intermediate in any of the prior SIMS tournamentts. If I do offer Novice, then reg fees will go up as well Novice $10, Int $15, Women $15, Advanced $20, and Open $25.
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:44 am
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As far as walcott goes i would call that a fluke. You saw my first round score. I have only been playing for 2 summers,counting this summer, so not yet a full year. I have to say that its one thing to go into a round, tourny or whatever and say to yourself i am going to cash out today and it is another thing to say i am going to finish in the middle of the pack.
As far as i go next years sims i will probably play up in the advanced division. i feel like just playing with the "better" players and talking with them will make me a better player. I also know that i won't cash out in that division but i am ok with that because i am going to be getting better as a player.
I guess i can't see why somebody would want to play at a level that they know that they are going to win all the time. that doesn't seem fair for everybody involved. i agree with your three reasons for the sims. but they are also a competition and i think it is safe to say that most of us disc golfers who play in the sims are competitive.
On another topic i was wondering if anybody had any pointers on how to throw a roller and get the most out of it?
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Joined: 19 May 2008
Posts: 34
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:14 am
Post subject: nice
good to see the trash talking forum back up and running.
I have always wanted to see a fake lefty taking on a dude with two fingers! good stuff.
I think a novice category would be an appropriate division to let some newbies get a win under their belt early on. I took me about 4 years to get an intermediate division win. Heck, it took 3 years to crack the top half.
I don't thinkl PDGA division work for us in POKY because pocatello area would be left with 1 or 2 true open players, a handful of true advanced, a few more intermediates and a bunch of rec/novice (including me, I think).
and finally I moved up from int to advanced mid season in the series last year- if I remember right.
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:15 am
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forgot to log mindy out, sorry this is lance trash talking.
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Joined: 20 Mar 2008
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:23 am
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Let's make this very clear ....no need to dance around the issue here...mark is is made of sand.
Did you guys know he throws really light discs...ya seriously like 146 to 160...hmmm I have to check the rules again but I think that might be cheating.
Don't hate the messanger here ...I'm just saying what we are all thinking.
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Joined: 22 Aug 2006
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:06 pm
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OK, after this post I am not commenting anymore about sandbagging. I am sick of talking about it. My personal opinion is that "sandbagger" is a word someone came up with long ago to justify that they either had a bad tournament or they just aren't good enough yet. How many people do we have to call a sandbagger before we are satisfied? NOT EVERYONE CASHES! In fact, most don't cash. I can't reasonably see anybody in any of the SIMS events being a legitimate sandbagger. I have gone back and looked at ALL the scores. My recommendation to anyone who feels they can't HAVE FUN (notice I didn't say "compete") at a tournament level because they didn't cash would be to go out and practice. Ross Park League, Bengal Ridge League, and Idaho Falls League are all handicapped so that you have a chance to win no matter what your skill level is. These are great places to play with higher skilled players and better your skills.
I am not discouraging anyone from coming to the tournaments. It's only $10 to play! You lose that just driving out to a casual round of golf. Come out and ENJOY the experience. If you lose $10 because you didn't cash, I am sorry. Go home, get out and play, borrow one of my baskets and practice putting in your back yard, borrow one the clubs videos and learn new techniques, or get online and learn new stuff. Get better! Thats what you want to do anyway, isn't it?
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Joined: 14 Aug 2006
Posts: 202
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:25 pm
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Just go pro and nobody can say anything.
See you on the course!
Caleb Wolfe
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Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 621
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:50 pm
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Look, all of us talk trash at tourneys about sandbaggers and generally it is aimed at a few select folks. But that is only because they constantly beat us pretty badly. But harassment is 30% of the disc golf tournament. It is just how we enjoy ourselves. If you are genuinely upset because you think someone is a sandbagger, I've got a surefire solution for you to feel better immediately. Beat them.
The only people I listen to on this issue are players in Open. Of course people in your division and lower are going to call you a bagger. You just beat them. Players in a division sbove yours have no reason to call you a sandbagger unless you're actually being one.
If you need to cash out to fell better about your abilities, fine. Play wherever you can win the most. For the rest of us who simply enjoy playing the game with friends, we'll play where guys with the same skill level are. They're the most fun anyway.
God is happiest when His children are at play, so PLAY.
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Joined: 22 Sep 2006
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Location: Pokytella
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:22 pm
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I wanted to add that I really don't think drew is bagging in advanced in local tournaments or intermediate in big PDGA events. although he is getting pretty freaking good...next year maybe. P.S. strong showing at riverpark all.
judging total skill from ross park scores is tough. you can have good control of mids (drew) and have the course hard wired (mark). but not have the distance to hang on a big-boys course (me). Go play with caleb or james at bengal. they drive crazy far AND accurate, every time. advanced players can drive far and occasionally accurately, intermediate players can drive sort of far and not really accurately. then there's putting........
One flukish good round (or even two) can make a guy look better than he really is- but that is what it takes to win a tournament, playing above your normal skill level. Look at the old lake walcott results and you can see me and kerry struggling for a long long time. Even in 07 I played the back 9 something like 7 under but couldn't hold it together and followed it up with a string of 5's. I seemed advanced for a few holes. but no.
I will likely play advanced from now on at PDGA to get better. But I will not likely move up to open in locals until I learn to putt.
I think everyone is moving up the ranks appropriately so far, but that bottom rung doesn't exist yet on the tournament scale locally because of a relatively small player base.
Look at the size of that pill, I can't swallow that.
Good news everybody! it's a suppository.
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Joined: 29 Apr 2008
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Location: Pocatello ID
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:22 pm
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drewpy101 said it best! Damn I go out of town for a few days and I almost miss all the action!
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78 rue de Seine, 33-1-4326-4650, ciretrudon.com
Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle
Known in the industry as "the nose," scent genius Malle oversees four lab-like Paris perfumeries offering his sleekly bottled fragrances, home scents and innovative olfactory gadgets. At the crimson-shelved Mont Thabor locale, I recently picked up the Fleurs Mécanique perfume diffuser—a beautifully crafted machine that makes my house smell wonderful.
21 rue du Mont Thabor (1st arr.), plus other locations, 33-1-4222-1689, fredericmalle.com
Before a vacation, I dash to Fragonard. They have a pretty selection of little embroidered pouches to hold your shoes, lingerie, bathing suits and God-knows-what.
196 Blvd. Saint-Germain, plus other locations, 33-1-4284-1212, fragonard.com
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Mere yards from the Tuileries, this narrow, ultra-modern fragrance destination (white surfaces, chrome, lots of glass) offers scents for all occasions plus fun, blowable pear-scented bubbles and laundry soap that smells so heavenly it makes washing my sweaters actually enjoyable.
5 rue d'Alger (1st arr.), 33-1-4260-0707
Top designers routinely cruise this glamorous, three-story vintage spot—bursting with floral-print A-line dresses, crystal-encrusted brooches and patent pumps from the '30s through '70s—for runway inspiration.
73 rue de Rochechouart (9th arr.), 33-1-4282-0998
This accessories hot spot's gilded display cases are laden with of-the-moment, everyday jewelry I want to wear right now, like bejeweled woven friendship bracelets, bow-shaped stud earrings and stackable gold and colored-stone rings. I always leave with a sparkly little something.
104 rue Vieille du Temple (3rd arr.), 33-9-5315-8334, hod-boutique.com
La Paresse
Given its name ("lovely idleness"), it's not surprising that this dreamy store induces in me a desire to trade in my heels for its fluffy sheepskin slippers, slink into some of its cashmere pajamas, cocoon myself in its soft linen sheets and succumb to absolute indolence.
97 rue du Bac (7th arr.), 33-1-4222-6410
George Hogg
There's no sign outside this new boutique (I was led here by a savvy journalist friend), but inside, a kaleidoscopic collection of crazily affordable Shetland sweaters (30 euros for a navy or blush pink pullover) guarantees this young label—a Benetton-backed venture—won't stay a Left Bank secret for long.
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli's boutique is the epitome of luxury. Its pale pink walls, mirrored tables and 17th-century pillars make you think you're in a couture salon. It seems appropriate, given that his ready-to-wear collection fits as if it were custom-made. – By Anne McNally, contributing editor at CoutureLab
30 rue Boissy d'Anglas, 33-1-4017-0588, giambattistavalli.com
Isabel Marant
Her name? Globally synonymous with "bohemian cool." Her embroidered smock dresses and eclectic knits? Coveted by style arbiters worldwide. Still, there's something about the contemporary, understated Saint-Germain outpost of Ms. Marant's internationally beloved line that feels so distinctly French.
1 rue Jacob (6th arr.), plus other locations, 33 1-4326-0412, isabelmarant.tm.fr
Jeanne Danjou Et Rousselet
A legendary legacy (the founder is Parisian costume jeweler Louis Rousselet's daughter) and majestic Pont Neuf view mean this costume jewelry outpost is as full of history as it is of vintage-inspired Sévigné pearl drop earrings and papier-mâché bead necklaces.
15 Place du Pont Neuf (1st arr.), 33-1-4354-9932, maisonrousselet.com
Karry Berreby
For the coolest vintage jewelry, visit Karry Berreby. She has a very specific, stylish eye. You go to her house in the very fashionable Eighth Arrondissement and choose your piece. I got my incredible Balenciaga cuff from her, as well as a gold necklace from the '30s. She makes her own unique jewelry too. – By Anne McNally, contributing editor at CoutureLab
By appointment only, 33-1-778-25-27-50, karryberreby.com
Journal Standard Luxe
Bare nails as hooks, tree branch clothing racks and partially whitewashed brick walls perfectly mirror the rustic, lived-in feel of this Japanese import's stock, including faded boyfriend jeans and muted striped tees plus boiled-wool cardigans from in-house line Roots.
Jardins du Palais Royal, 10-12 Galerie de Montpensier (1st arr.), 33-1-4020-9083, journal-standard.jp
Kerstin Adolphson
In summer, I slip on a pair of the shop's painted clogs; in winter, I cozy up in the chunky knit sweaters; but the real standouts at this tiny Swedish boutique are the natural leather cross-body bags. All year round, people stop me on the street to ask where I bought mine.
157 Blvd. St.-Germain (6th arr.), 33-1-4548-0014, kerstinadolphson.fr
Khadi and Co.
Spun from khadi (a cotton-like Indian textile), Danish designer Bess Nielsen's blankety scarves and featherweight tunics are carried by such forward-thinking retailers as Barneys. But only here is the collection available in its exquisite entirety.
37 rue Debelleyme (3rd arr.), 33-1-4274-7132, khadiandco.com
There is no menu at L'Entrecôte. It offers only steak, but it's the best on the planet. It's served with a salad, fries and dessert. They do not take reservations, and it is the only place I will ever stand in line for. – by Anne McNally, contributing editor at CoutureLab
20 rue Saint-Benôit, plus other locations, 33-1-4549-1600, relaisentrecote.fr
Twenty years after its opening, the Middle Eastern bazaar–meets–Saint-Tropez looks at this sophisticated Lebanese boutique still captivate. Find the summery (pastel leather sandals, lithe embroidered tunics), the decorative (pounded silver vases) and the sumptuously luxurious (metallic fabric cushions, silk duvets).
8 rue St.-Sulpice (6th arr.), 33-1-4326-0740
Marie-Hélène De Taillac
Ultra-luxe bohemian jewelry may sound like an oxymoron, but Madame de Taillac pulls it off with rock-candy-colored tourmaline rings and rubellite drop earrings designed in India and displayed in her shop's mirrored cases amidst lipstick-red velvet couches and spherical chrome chandeliers.
8 rue de Tournon (6th arr.), 33-1-4427-0707, mariehelene detaillac.com
What was once a textile factory is now a light-filled, 6,000-square-foot charitable shop filled with an eclectic mix of clothing, stationery, home goods, gardening tools and more, all of it gorgeously designed and contributed by its makers. Sales of everything from Marni and Stella McCartney tops to '30s-inspired light switches benefit a youth co-op in Madagascar.
111 Blvd. Beaumarchais (3rd. arr.), 33-1-4277-0033, merci-merci.com
Nessim Attal
Choose the leather and color and this old-school shoemaker will craft you any made-to-measure pair you like, from open-toe T-straps to gladiator sandals. Design wisely—and early: The shops waiting list spikes as soon as the temperature does (I've ordered pairs as early as December).
122 rue d'Assas (6th arr.), 33-1-4634-5233
Wanting to impress a visiting posh American fashion editor, I whipped up a shopping itinerary composed entirely of the city's fanciest stores. Imagine my delight when, instead, she insisted we head straight to this super-affordable, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-style chain for fistfuls of faux-diamond bangles and menswear that looks better on us.
21 Ave. de l'Opéra (1st arr.), 33-1-4261-7808, monoprix.fr
Palais Royal Serge Lutens
Perfumer Lutens designed his own house of beauty, outfitting the 15th-century Palais Royal space with glowing purple marble floors, a grand central spiral staircase and intricate celestial stenciling. Go for his playful fragrances (I enjoy the spicy Ambre Sultan) or simply to take in all the opulence.
Jardins du Palais Royal, 142 Galerie de Valois (1st arr.), 33-1-4927-0909, sergelutens.com
Pierre Barboza
Founded in 1934, this antique jewelry dealer is one of the oldest vendors on the elegant rue Saint-Honoré and a favorite amongst the city's most elegant matriarchs, who come for 1830s heirlooms and impeccably restored pieces that glitter with newly added stones.
356 rue St.-Honoré (1st arr.), 33-1-4260-6708, barboza-bijoux-anciens.com
Roger Vivier
Inspired by Vivier's mantra—"all that is beautiful can go together"—I outfitted the store with Picasso paintings, blush pink walls and velvety flea market sofas. Customers who come for the pilgrim buckle flats and glossy leather handbags have asked if the decor hails from Vivier's own former living room—and to me, there is no higher compliment.
29 rue du Faubourg St.-Honoré (8th arr.), 33-1-5343-0085, rogervivier.com
As famous for its owner (the great Parisian vintage dealer Françoise Auguet) as it is for its stellar designer clothing from decades past, this packed shop features '30s silk chiffon gowns and Dior dresses that aren't cheap but come in near-pristine condition.
23 rue de l'Echaudé (6th arr.), 33-1-5624-0036
Roses Costes Dani Roses
Cult rocker–turned-florist Dani recently opened this, her third flower shop, within the famed Hôtel Costes. She spends most of her time at this moodily lit location, creating brilliant rose-centric arrangements that transform any occasion into a special one.
239 rue St.-Honoré (1st arr.), 33-1-4244-5009, hotelcostes.com/rosescostes
Though aimed at chic youngsters (my teenage daughters go nuts for the floral tie-strap tops and distressed denim cutoffs) the nouveau bohemian wear here has been known to make mothers—myself included—go nuts too.
88 rue Bonaparte (6th arr.), 33-1-4634-1933,
A trip to this pea-size hosiery store—the Japanese brand's first French branch—is the most delightful route to a refreshed sock drawer. Pick from a Pantone array of cotton and cashmere options and--my favorite part--have pairs embroidered with a monogram.
15 Rue Vieille du Temple (4th arr.), plus other locations, 33-1-4278-2038, tabio.fr
I love an English-style schoolgirl satchel and—strangely—no one does them better than this heritage French handbag company. Shapes and colors range widely at the flagship—from plaid and messenger to flannel and cross-body—but they're all consistently affordable.
5 rue St.-Benoît (6th arr.),
33-1-4015-1075, upla.fr
Chez Jeannette
In the 10th, everyone goes to lunch at Chez Jeannette. It's a very classically Parisian café, and it plays good music because all the studios in the neighborhood give it their records. 47 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, +33-1-47-70-30-89
Le Richer
One of the best restaurants is Le Richer. It's one of those places where the menu changes every day—I had the most amazing pork with honey once. It's quite elaborate without being pretentious; gourmet but still affordable. 2 rue Richer
Castor Club
For drinks, I like the cocktail bar Castor Club. It's been kind of a secret until now. Downstairs there's a cave where you can dance. Upstairs it looks a bit like a Swedish sauna. 14 rue Hautefeuille, +33-9-50-64-99-38
To shop, I head to L'Eclaireur. There are a few of them in the city, but my favorite is in the Marais. It looks like a big industrial loft, and it sells everything from furniture to art to clothing. I buy a lot of men's shirts there. <i>40 rue de Sévigné, +33-1-48-87-10-22</i>
It's nice to spend an afternoon walking around the Palais-Royal gardens. If you go during the weekend, there's a string orchestra. You can't get more Paris or romantic than that. Afterward get a coffee or fresh juice at Café Kitsuné nearby. 51 Galerie Montpensier, +33-1-40-15-62-31


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You can read part one of this interview here. Yesterday, we discussed the tempers of General Managers, Henry's career, social media in journalism and Michael Lewis's potential Stockholm Syndrome.
I'm not much for predictions, so let's do some reverse predictions here if you don't mind. Who do you think will finish in last place in the National League West next season?
I think the Padres will finish in last place. I think that structurally, with their revenues they just can't compete. I think everyone's gotten a little better- I mean, the Dodgers didn't do very much to improve, but their pitching is so much better- that I think they'll end up in last.
And which team do you think will be the first to be eliminated from the playoffs?
Well, remember this year there will probably be a one game playoff between two wildcard teams, so it's really going to depend upon who's pitching for those teams.
It's such a crapshoot, with a one game playoff.
It is. But it's a funny question so I'll say… Atlanta again, I think.
Always! So, with the offseason coming to a close, which team or teams would you call the winners in the game of the offseason? Which would you call the losers?
I think you'd probably have to say the Marlins in the National League and the Angels in the American League. I mean simply, for the Angels, from the fact that they got Pujols. They still don't have a great great lineup but Pujols can be such a difference-maker and I can't say Detroit, because they picked up Fielder, but they lose V-Mart. And Miami just had a lot of money to spend and they weren't an awful team to begin with. They went out and got Reyes, for starters and spent some other money, picked up some other folks. I think probably the Marlins did more to help themselves than any other team.
So what do you think of the CJ Wilson deal with the Angels? Do you think it will pay off or do you think CJ will fade?
What was it, a four year deal?
I think it was longer. Five, maybe? [Editor's note: Five, indeed.]
Yeah, I'm not a big fan of long term deals for pitchers, but if you're going to give a deal to somebody, somebody like Wilson would be a good guy to give it to. I don't think he's had much history of arm trouble, if I'm not mistaken.
No, that's right about him.
The other thing is that, like the Giants, the pitching staff is so strong that Wilson can come in and he doesn't have to be number one, because they already have Weaver, so it's a lot less pressure when you can come in and you don't have to come in and be number one. You can just come in and do your thing.
Of all the baseball players and executives you've interviewed over the years, who was the most fun or easiest to interview and why?
I get that question a lot. I loved dealing with Rod Beck, he was a heck of a lot of fun and Omar Vizquel, too. I know a lot of your blog readers will be happy to know that he was really a sweetheart to work with.
There really aren't a lot of executives. It's not that they're not nice, they're just wary and they really don't want to be friendly with reporters too much. Same with managers. You have a respectful relationship with them, but you don't go out and hang with them.
On the current team, I like dealing with Matt Cain. He's dry, you're not going to get an inflammatory quotes off him, but he's a really good guy to deal with. In fact, he and I have this running thing going, because he has such a dry sense of humor and such a good way of doing a straight face. He gives me grief all the time and I keep telling him to this day, "I never know when you're being serious or when you're joking." And then he just smiles and walks away, like, "I gotcha." So Matt is good, that way. I liked dealing with Andres Torres also, he was great. He would always end each interview by thanking us and we would say, "No, we should be thanking you."
Just to name a few!
Honestly… do you think we will ever see another commissioner of Major League Baseball who is not named Bud Selig?
The reason he keeps getting rehired is that he's making the owners a lot of money with the TV deals. Really, everything Bud has done helped the owners, who are reaping bajillions of dollars, so they love him. But in answer to your question, I think there's going to come a time when Bud really wants to spend his last years not dealing with all of these thirty owners every single day and all of the headaches. I'm shocked that he signed this extension- they must have had to talk him into it, I would think, because he doesn't need the money. There's no real issue hanging fire, aside from how they're going to redo the playoffs and they certainly could have continued that, they're already on that path. So I would think this is going to be the last extension. He's not a young guy.
So how do you feel about playoff expansion- an extra wildcard, one game playoff, all of that?
I don't think there's a problem with the ten teams getting in, because it's still ten out of thirty, which is still the fewest teams in major sports and I have no problem with creating more excitement. I just don't like a one game playoff. I mean, I don't even like a one game playoff that has been in place in case two teams tie for the division in a 162 game season. What I would rather see them do is shorten the regular season to 154 games, which is what it was like before expansion and have the first wild card round be a best of three and then make the other three rounds the best of seven. It's like what we were talking about earlier, when you asked me who was going to be the first team eliminated. Let's say you're the Giants and you need Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum to win the last two games of the season, just so you can get to that one game wildcard playoff. Now, all of a sudden, you have to have your third starter. I realize that in the case of the Giants that is Madison or Vogelsong, so it's not chopped liver, but after six months and 162 games, I would want my best pitcher at least involved in the process of the playoffs.
Or at least for the team to have a chance at more than one game.
Exactly. But they'll never go back to an 154 game schedule, because of TV.
Who do you think us Giants fans should be watching closely in Spring Training, in particular?
I think it's the same guy as last year and that is Brandon Belt. He's such a wildcard on this team right now and he could be anything from the Opening Day first baseman in San Francisco to the Opening Day first baseman in Fresno. He supposedly fixed some hitches in his swing in the Dominican and he had a good Dominican League season, so I think he's going to be a guy who will constantly have eyes on him.
You didn't ask for two, but the other guy would be Wilson, because he has really spent the last six months with a bad elbow and trying to get that back into shape, so until we actually see him throw and throw consistently, we aren't going to know who the closer is.
I read your blog with tips to Fan Fest (you can read that here, if you missed it), so I am wondered if you have any other tips you would add to that, for Giants fans who are going on Saturday?
Well, I know I sound like one of those radio traffic reporters, but I think the key thing is to take public transit. Don't try to drive. You're either going to be in a long car line or you're going to pay an arm and a leg for parking in a private lot, somewhere.
I would also say, although it might not be high on most people's list, but take a tour of the press box and the broadcast booths and the clubhouse as well. Those are kind of behind the scenes things.
And like I said on the blog, stay away from the autographs. It's not worth your time. Unless you happen to be one of the lucky few to get a Lincecum or a Wilson when they happen to be at the station you happened to be standing in line at for two hours.
And bring water, too. It'll be a warm day.
In a similar vein, for fans who are going to Spring Training this year, any pro tips?
First of all, if you don't have accommodations or tickets now for the two busiest weekends which are the weekends of the 9th and the 17th, then it's probably too late. People always tend to come around those two weeks because the Giants have their investors down there one weekend a year and because of that they schedule nothing but home games for the whole weekend, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday so a lot of fans pick that time because all the games are in Scottsdale and everything is a zoo.
So if you have the time and you're available, I would actually recommend coming for the first weekend of games because not only will it be less crowded, but you'll get to see a lot more of the kids coming up. You might actually get to see Andrew Susac catching an inning or Gary Brown playing four or five innings in center field, which you might not get to see later on.
Another tip which I don't know if I've ever written is that if there's any restaurant that you've heard of or think you might want to go to, make your reservation now. Like if you want to go to Don and Charlie's, the steak and rib place that a lot of baseball people go to, don't wait to make a reservation.
Another tip is that I know everyone wants to hang out in Scottsdale, but it can be a lot easier to get tickets and autographs if you go on the road, with the Giants. If you happen to be in town when they're playing the Reds in Goodyear, because Goodyear is so far out and you don't have a lot of people from Cincinnati living in the Phoenix area, it's fairly easy to get tickets and then the team shows up an hour or 45 minutes before the game starts and they've got nothing to do and no clubhouse to go into, so they'll stand out there and sign autographs.
I don't know how closely you've looked at the schedule yet, but what is one matchup in the coming season for the Giants you think we should looking out for?
The first one that jumped off the page for me was that we're in Florida, right off the bat, in late May or so and it's the one year anniversary of when Cousins ran into Posey, so that's the one that jumped out at me.
Opening Day is also going to be intriguing for me because we're opening in Arizona and the Giants always tend to start with the Dodgers, more years than not, and it always seems to be Lincecum and Kershaw (or for a while it was Zito and Kershaw) and Lincecum doesn't do very well against Kershaw so, it'll be interesting to see what it's like on Opening Day, Lincecum against Kennedy.
What is one thing nobody asks you that you wish they did?
I think one thing is how long I want to stay at the Chronicle. I'd be honored to stay there as long as I'm still kicking. I've been the Giants beat writer at the Chronicle longer than anybody else except Bob Stevens who was the first Giants beat writer there and Bob was kind of a saintly guy to me, so if I could actually catch him, which would probably take another six or seven years, I'd be thrilled.
Lastly, what do you think is the rewarding part of your job and what is the most difficult part?
I always answer the second part of the question first, so I would say the most difficult part is the travel, there's no question about that. It's just very wearing, the constant being on airplanes and in hotels. It sounds glamorous, but when you're in Cincinnati for the 34th time… you can see everything in Cincinnati the first time, no offense to them. But that's really the hardest part. I'm not married now, but when I was married it was difficult, always being away.
And the most rewarding part is that I really do not only give people information they want but I entertain them as well. The feedback I get from readers like yourself is great. Sometimes when I write a 30 paragraph story and I say something in the 30th paragraph that's controversial and then I get an email from someone saying, "What the heck are you talking about?!" I realize that person read the whole story. Really, a whole generation of Giants fans at various papers kind of grew up with me as their main conduit between the players and the readers and that's the most rewarding part, no question.


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Welcome to the website of The Postal Regulatory Commission. Skip directly to the content.
1. What is the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC)?
2. What happened to the Postal Rate Commission?
3. What authority does the new PRC have?
4. What is a proceeding?
5. What is a Docket?
6. What do the Docket letters and numbers mean?
7. Who can participate in a PRC proceeding? How?
8. How are postage prices set?
9. What is an Exigent Rate Case?
10. Where can I find current postal price information?
11. What role can the public play when the Postal Service wants to raise postage prices?
The Postal Regulatory Commission is an independent agency created by the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) in 2006, as successor to the former Postal Rate Commission, to provide strengthened oversight of the United State Postal Service. The Commission promotes high quality universal mail service for the American people by ensuring Postal Service transparency, accountability and compliance with the law.
The PRC is composed of five Commissioners appointed by the President with consent of the Senate, for a term of six years. No more than three Commissioners may be from one political party. Assisting the Commission is a staff of about 70 people with expertise in law, economics, finance, statistics and cost accounting.
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The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) enacted on December 20, 2006, created a modern operating structure for the Nation's mail Service. The United States Postal Service was given new flexibility to become more market-oriented and competitive and the former Postal Rate Commission became the new Postal Regulatory Commission with strengthened oversight authority to promote the transparency and accountability of the Postal Service and to ensure that it operates in compliance with the law.
The PRC has broad regulatory oversight related to Postal Service:
The PRC also issues regular and special studies such as:
The PRC also has new enforcement tools, including:
The PRC also:
A proceeding is a formal, public process conducted by the PRC to examine an issue and produce a decision or product. For example, when the Postal Service decides to raise postage prices, it submits a proposal to the PRC, which conducts a proceeding to ensure that the proposal meets the requirements set by law. Other proceedings might examine service complaints, proposed nationwide changes to service, proposals for new products and services, or suggestions for new rules and procedures. In any case, PRC proceedings are judicial in nature, with strict rules of procedure and practice. Proceedings are conducted to define the issues, clarify the facts and ensure due process for all parties so that fair and timely decisions are reached.
A docket is the formal name for a public record that holds all documents and materials related to a PRC proceeding. Documents may include Commission orders, interventions, transcripts, testimony, evidence, comments and other information submitted on the record.
When the PRC establishes a docket it assigns it a unique identification tag that indicates the specific proceeding, the nature of the issue being examined, and the fiscal year in which the proceeding began.
The nature of the proceeding is abbreviated by a letter code. For example, "R" stands for a Rate case, and "RM" is a Rulemaking case. The letter code is then followed by the current year and the number of the case for that year. For example the 2nd rate case for FY2009 would be Docket R2009-2. For example, the Docket for the 3rd Rulemaking case of FY2010 would be RM2010-3.
Here are the Docket abbreviations currently in use:
7. Who can participate in a PRC proceeding (Docket)? How?
Anyone may participate in a public proceeding before the Commission, subject to the PRC's rules of practice. The easiest way for individual customers to participate is to follow the proceeding online at www.prc.gov and to submit comments through the Contact PRC button at the top of the Commission's home page.
In view of the judicial nature of Commission proceedings and to ensure that individual and household customers are represented, an Officer of the Commission is designated to represent the interests of the general public in public proceedings that come before the Commission. For detailed information on more formal ways to participate in a proceeding, click here.
Under the law, the Postal Service operates essentially two business lines, one for "market dominant" products and one for "competitive" products. Each line has its own regulations and pricing rules that are administered by the Commission.
Market-dominant products comprise 99 percent of mail volume. Specifically, this includes First-Class Mail letters and sealed parcels; First-Class Mail cards; Periodicals; Standard Mail; Single-piece Parcel Post; Media Mail; Bound Printed Matter; Library Mail; Special Services; and Single-piece International Mail. The Postal Service dominates the market for these products because of its letter-mail monopoly and its position as the national mail service provider. Consequently, the law established an inflation- based price cap (Consumer Price Index for Urban consumers, CPI-U) on price increases for these product. For example, in 2008, the CPI-U cap was 2.9% and in 2009 it was 3.8%.
The Postal Service can change market-dominant prices following a 45-day public notice and review by the Commission. Under the Commission's rules, the public is provided a 20-day comment period on the Postal Service's proposal and the Commission will issue its decision within 14 days thereafter. Generally, public comments should address whether the Postal Service proposals meet the requirements of the law.
If the Commission finds that the Postal Service's proposals do not meet the statutory requirements, the Postal Service must correct the deficiencies and resubmit the new prices. These prices, assuming they meet statutory requirements as determined by the Commission, cannot go into effect sooner than 45 days after they are submitted.
NOTE: In cases where the Postal Service implements prices that are lower than the price cap, the law provides that they may "bank" the difference and use it at a later date, subject to some limitations. Consequently, in a given year market dominant prices could be raised above the current cap up to the amount that had been previously banked. Also see 'What is an Exigent Rate Case?" below.
Competitive products include Priority Mail; Expedited Mail; Bulk Parcel Post and Bulk International Mail. The Postal Service is perceived to face competition for these products from private sector companies. Consequently, the Postal Service generally can price these products to the market as if they were a private sector company. However, competitive products are subject to a price floor to ensure against cross-subsidization by market-dominant products. Under rules established by the Commission, competitive product prices must cover all of the costs attributable to the product and additional cover 5.5 % of institutional costs (general overhead).
The Postal Service can raise Competitive prices no sooner than 30 days after it has presented its proposal to the Commission and provide public notice of its proposal. The Commission will complete its review within that time.
The new postal law recognized that the Postal Service might need to raise market-dominant prices above the CPI-U price cap due to extraordinary or exceptional circumstances. In such circumstances, the Postal Service may file a proposal with the Commission for an "exigent" rate increase. Among other requirements, the Postal Service proposal must:
Upon receiving an exigent rate proposal from the Postal Service, the Commission will establish a docket, provide for public comment and conduct a hearing on the record. Interested parties may suggest relevant questions to the Commission that might be posed during the hearing. The Commission will issue its decision within 90 days of the Postal Service filing.
For current postal prices please click here. If you are inquiring about price proposals that currently are pending before the Commission, please refer to the appropriate docket, which can be found among the open dockets listed near the bottom of the Commission home page, www.prc.gov.
Individuals may file their concerns and views in response to a Commission request for comments when a postage rate increase proposal is pending before the Commission. These comments will be made a part of the official record and can serve to highlight issues – such as unfair or unlawful increases - that can be addressed during the review. It should be noted, however, that the 2006 postal law sought to provide the Postal Service with increased pricing flexibility and to promote simpler, quicker and more efficient process for changing postage prices. So long as the postal service meets its statutory requirements, the Commission does not have authority to deny or amend the price proposals.


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Chris Capuano tells a good comeback story
Baseball June 2nd, 2010
The state of Brewers pitching in 2010 is not good. Jeff Suppan is a twelve and a half million dollar mop-up man, who doesn't actually know the difference between a mop and a sandwich. Manny Parra continues to prove that it's more likely that people will stop talking about Brett Favre than it is for him to figure it out and become an effective starter. Trevor Hoffman continues to make us hate AC/DC and Randy Wolf has been solid, but completely unspectacular, interesting, intriguing, surprising or interesting. It's not been a fun two months, to say the least.
In search of pitching, Brewers fans have thrown their hopes behind young men with mustaches, freakishly tall men with 7-foot boa constrictors and a guy named Zach with a goatee from New Jersey. However, some people (your author included) are throwing their hopes and dreams behind another. A man who once won 18 games in a season, but also pitched in 22 straight losing games in another season. A former All-Star who hasn't pitched in three seasons and once appeared as a Brewer on The Young and the Restless. A pitcher who is very likely an insufferable douche based on where he went to college (it's Duke, as if I had to clarify) and actually owns a Segway. The pitcher is Chris Capuano and after 32 months away from the major leagues he is poised to start his first game for the Brewers since Amy Winehouse was relevant. To say the least, it's been awhile. Read the rest of this entry »


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Conditions InDepth: Low Back Pain and Sciatica
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is an ache or discomfort in the lower part of the spinal column. It may radiate down into one or both legs. The lower spinal column consists of small, stacked bones (the vertebrae) that surround and protect the spinal cord and nerves.
Cross-section of Vertebral Canal with Spinal Cord in the Center
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There are many possible causes for low back pain, including:
- Sprain or strain of muscles or ligaments in the area
- Herniated disc or ruptured disc—the cushions between the bones of the spine bulge out of place as a result of age-related changes or trauma.
- Disc degeneration—caused by arthritis or aging
- Lumbar spinal stenosis —bony narrowing of the spinal canal in the low back area
- Spondylolysis —fracture of part of the a bone in the back
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- Benign or malignant tumors
- Infections
- Arterial problems, such as hardening of the arteries
Lumbar Disc Herniation With Pinching of Spinal Nerve
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Sciatica is irritation of the sciatic nerve. It leads to pain that starts in the lower back and spreads to the buttocks and down the back of each thigh. The sciatic nerve is composed of several nerve roots that start from the lower part of the spinal cord. These nerves form a network that lead to individual nerves. These nerve bundles travel deep in the pelvis to the lower buttocks. From there, the nerve passes along the back of each upper leg and divides at the knee into branches that go to the feet.
Anything that causes irritation or puts pressure on the sciatic nerve can cause sciatica, including:
- Herniated disc (ruptured or slipped disc)
- Disc degeneration
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Piriformis syndrome
In rare cases:
- Benign or malignant tumors
- Infections
Low back pain is very common. Over the course of a lifetime, almost 80% of Americans will suffer from at least one episode of back pain. Every year, about 15%-20% of the adults in the United States will report back pain. Most back pain gets better with time. About 5% to 10% of patients will continue to have pain for longer than three months. About 5%-10% of people with low back pain will have sciatica.
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by Brenna
October 17th, 2014
Matching stripes across styles!
We've gone through all the main colours this year in our monthly focus posts and now with black under our belts, let's take this colour matching to the next level: matching stripes across brands and styles! It's something we see a lot of you folks doing as you put the final touches on your Halloween costumes, so I figured it'd be timely to talk about it now.
As we've learned, if you want to keep your colours matching, it's best to stay within a brand or style, particularly in the Dream Stockings, since we use the same yarn for each colour. So, naturally, the M Sleeves and the Super Warmers short or long, match their corresponding colours in the Color Knees and Super Stripes (with some cross-pollination between all of those styles, plus the Neapolitans and Rainbow Dreams!).
Top row: M Sleeves, M Sleeves, Super Warmers – Short
Bottom row: Super Stripes, Neapolitan Stripes, Pink Knees
Ditto the Sorcerer Socks and Sleeves, the Chevron Sleeves and their various levels of coverage. And Leg Avenue offers the Neon Rainbow Gauntlet Gloves to go with the tights and Neon Rainbow Striped Fishnet Tights to go with the fingerless gloves.
Top row: Sorcerer Sleeves, Chevron Sleeves, Neon Rainbow Gauntlet Gloves, Rainbow Net Fingerless Gloves
Bottom row: Sorcerer Socks, O Chevrons, Neon Rainbow Tights, Neon Rainbow Striped Fishnet Tights
Oh! I can't forget the Foot Traffic Rainbow OTKs and the Cuffed Rainbow Leg Warmers! Because you can totally wear those "leg warmers" on your arms, since they're simple, smaller tubes.
And matching black and white arm whatevers with things for your bottom half is easy, even if black is sometimes secretly trickier than you think.
But what about rainbows, or black/purple and black/red? What if your perfect sock to match your arm warmers is made of a totally different fiber? Well, we have good news and bad news, depending on what colours you're talking about.
by Brenna
October 10th, 2014
Colours: Black
Black is black, is black, unless it's "Caviar" or "Nero"—although "Caviar" and "Nero" are just some more words (the former being descriptive, the latter being Italian) for "Black."
As you can imagine, this colour focus post is going to be a little different. Black is pretty much black (an absence of colour). There are shades of black that are darker and shades of black that are blacker and yes, that is an actual distinction! Sometimes we can't portray the true level of darkness while still showing you guys what the texture of a sock is.
So, this time around, we'll do the regular thing of looking at some representative versions of black across suppliers (though it'll not be an exhaustive list, because there are so many!), but then I'm going to look at a few distinctive aspects of this hue and the problems one can encounter in trying to properly convey black socks online.
Disclaimer time! I'm not trying to define black. If you want some poem-like lists of names for shades of black, both Wikipedia and the Color Sorting Wiki are kind of amazing resources. I've done my best to accurately represent these hues in relation to each other, so you can gather a good idea of what matches and what doesn't. That said, let's get down to it!
Let's get down to the suppliers, then. I apologise if your monitor decides to display the following images as Stygian rectangles from which no light escapes.
Dream Stockings & Dreamer Socks
Wool, nylon and cotton blends, our house brand styles are nicely and reliably black across the fibers, though the N40s and O Woolies have the slightest sheen that can add to their dark depths.
From left to right: Cotton Slouch Socks, O Woolies, N40s, Extraordinary Thigh Highs
Using "Caviar" to mean black most of the time (though sometimes black is just black), they're also nicely black, with the Erika Microfiber Tights being a little less dark and the Meg having the slightest green tint.
From left to right: Bess Cashmere Slouch Rib Knee Sock, Gregorio Wool Bootsocks, Ribesi Wool Dress Sock Midcalf, Erika Microfiber Tights, Meg Unconstricted Top Crew, Bastia Comfort Top Crew
Either wool or cotton, they're black, with the Simone's Sleeves being a good match for the Cotton Overknee.
From left to right: Cotton Overknee, Simone's Sleeves, Ribbed Wool OTK
EG Smith
Though their black remains the same in their boot socks, the Socklings are softer than their taller OTK and thigh high cousins.
From left to right: Ribbed Bootsock, EG Smith Original Bootsocks, Solid Thigh High Stockings, Socklings
Foot Traffic
With a style in almost every fiber combo, they keep it pretty on-point, with the Textured Cable Acrylic OTKs a little softer and duller than the rest.
From left to right: Bamboo Ribbed Tights, Wool Rib Tights, Ribbed Knit Leg Warmers, Solid Acrylic OTKs, Textured Cable Acrylic OTKs, Solid Opaque Thigh High, Microfiber Stirrup Legging, Fleece Lined Knee Highs, Signature Cotton Thigh High
Leg Avenue
They seem to deal in textures (fishnet, lace, satin) so for their image I'm using one style that has satin, ruffle and nylon, and another that's a black sheer. Pretty much all of their black styles are nylon or polyester and are textbook black.
From left to right: Opaque Stockings with Ruffle and Bow, Sheer to Waist Pantyhose
Another pretty straightforward series of black, with the Color Tights a little bluer than the rest!
From left to right: Harajuku Scrunchy Socks, Harajuku Arm Warmers, Color Tights, Cotton Tabi OTK
Of course, there are a lot more suppliers who have styles available in plain ol' black, but these are some good, representative examples.
From left to right: Long Orkney Angora Leg Warmers, Celi Hollywood Trouser Socks, Fleece Flip Flop Crew, Silk Knee High
Whew. Okay. I'm just gearing myself up for some 'splaining. Like with Teal & Turquoise, how we have to deal with black as a "colour" when editing can get tricky. Alright, let's go!
by Brenna
October 3rd, 2014
Let's dye petticoats!
Petticoats are wonderful. But they come in such limited colours, really. Even the Layered Tulle Petticoat's seven colours and the Mid-Length Petticoat's three new colours still don't add up to enough colours. What about brown? Or grey?!
Well, for science, I grabbed three different fiber blends of petticoats to see how well they dye. Here are the petticoats I picked:
As you can see, they cover the bases from 100% nylon (easy enough to dye) to 100% polyester (much trickier to dye).
Now, I've dyed things for the Sock Journal before, pretty much always using RIT dye. I like using RIT because you can pick it up at big supermarkets or tiny local craft stores. It's pretty accessible and not that expensive, when it comes to dye. It's made to work best on nylon and cotton blends, which means I had to get fancy for the polyester fiber in some of these petticoats. That means I finally had an excuse to use iDye Poly, which is made for nylon and polyester fibers!
Let's dye!
With all my dye and dyeables at hand, I was ready to add some colour! Or, um, grey. Specifically RIT's Pearl Grey liquid dye. Because I really wanted a grey petticoat. The 100% nylon Lace Petticoat was my control. I've dyed nylon bunches, so I had an idea of how it'd turn out.
Here's a quick guide on the weight of the petticoats I'm using.
- The Lace Petticoat and Puffy Chiffon Mini Petticoat are both just around one-third a pound.
- The Mid-Length Petticoat is about 4/10ths a pound, but I'm treating it like a half-pound for math easiness.
Remember, folks who dye, you can always drop us a line and ask how much something weighs, so you can calculate your dye. Since we ship things, we always have those numbers at hand!
Due to the sheer fluff of the petticoats involved, I had to use the "big ol' bucket" method of dyeing, which is putting the hottest water safe for the fabric into a five gallon bucket and adding your dye to that. I also added vinegar, which helps dye sink into and stick on nylon fiber.
As a refresher: thoroughly wet what you're dyeing, prep your dye, add the thing you're dyeing, agitate & wait! I gave this petticoat 20 minutes in the dye bath.
How did it turn out? Oh, you will see!
by Brenna
September 26th, 2014
My First Thigh High
It's getting cold and you want a taller sock or stocking. Either under pants, or with shorts (because summer never dies in our hearts!), or so you can keep wearing skirts but keep covered. For style, comfort or curiosity reasons, you want to try a thigh high. You've got your measurements in hand and the Advanced Search limited to "thigh high", so now what?
We haven't had a "What is a . . ." breakdown of thigh highs yet, partly because they're so mutable! Personal taste, inseam and thigh circumference all come into play when walking that definition between a sock that falls "over the knee" and a sock that is truly "thigh high." So, for the sake of this imaginary shopping plunge you're about to take, let's say you want a sock that falls at least in the middle of your thigh.
Extraordinarily Longer styles
Let's start with a gimmie. The Extraordinarily Longer Thigh Highs have a length and stretch that we've yet to beat. Their cuffs stretch to 27 inches comfortably and are nice and wide, so they aren't as prone to biting into those soft spots on your leg. At 31 inches from heel to the top of the cuff, unstretched, they have enough length to go up even long, full legs (the more a style stretches around, the less length it often has). They also come in stripes!
I know, they also cost $20, which is a big investment. You can get packs of three knee highs for $8 at your local department store. But our Dreamer Socks are made to our specifications, based on observations on sock fit made over a decade. We really love and believe in our Extraordinarily Longer Thigh Highs and when folks ask us "what should my first thigh high be?" the first reaction of a Dreamer is "these!!" With a foot size range that goes from a US women's shoe size 7 (a men's 5) to a men's shoe size 12 (a women's 14), they're kind of a sock dream come true.
I asked my fellow Dreamers what thigh high (excluding the Extraordinarily Longers) what they'd recommend to a person looking for their first truly tall sock and I've got their answers for you after the jump!
by Brenna
September 19th, 2014
A harvest of socks!
Last year I showed you folks some "night & day" versions of styles, in honour of the season's change! This year, let's think about the harvest and how some things have to go away so others can grow. This time of year is when we start finding out which styles aren't being made any longer, but it's also the time of year when a lot of things we've been waiting for all summer start being available!
It's always sad to talk about the Zap! Section, because it is full of beloved styles that we won't see again once the last pair leave our doors. So I'll temper it with some new favourites from our What's New category, because though favourites can never be replaced, their memory can always be shared with a new love.
As the mornings get colder, I've been relying more on arm warmers. The Space Dyed Long Perfect Arm Warmers are wonderful for this weather, because they're nice and long and mitt-style! But they're going away, and are only available in Green Zebra now. I think the Flower Field Arm Warmer will be a good replacement for cold hands, as they're nicely long (longer than the Space Dyed Long Perfect Arm Warmers, actually!) and just as beautiful.
I'm seeing more tights too, as folks start layering up against the incoming season. The Midnight Garden Sheer Printed Tights are a great light layer, but they're also in Zap! Another bright, lightweight layer that is new (well, the colour is) are the Codori Crochet Tights in Orchid. The Codori are a classic, but their Orchid version is a new addition and I'm pretty smitten. It's a great pink, and I'm picky about pink!
Speaking of light layers (and refusing to think of the coming winter) nothing is lighter than a sheer anklet. And the little bits of sparkly nothing that are the Shimmer Seashell Sheer Crews are leaving us as quickly as Summer. The Lace Foot Wraps are just as lovely and light and look luscious layered over something a bit warmer.
This is also the time of year when Cronert is rejuvenated and we see some styles going away, like the Tonal Wide Stripe Over the Knees, while others return or are renewed, such as the Multi Stripe Over the Knee.
Some styles we know are going away almost as soon as we get them. We try to note that they won't be around long in the Additional Info on each product page. Terms in the Additional Info on a product page like "Limited Availability" and "Quantities Limited" mean a style isn't long for this socky world. Because sometimes we can get more, they don't always make it into the Zap! Section.
I've put together an Advanced Search for you to spy out these seasonal socks, so they don't slip away! Below are just a few:
• Laced & Lace Top Sheer Knee Highs •
• Lace Topped Over the Knee •
• Melissa Double Net Leggings with Lace Cuff •
But we're always adding new styles! I wish I could show you the thrilling queue of new products we're working on shooting and entering, but I can't, so you'll have to just keep an eye on What's New to make sure you don't miss all the wonderful things that come in as the leaves turn.
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