The Fisherman Sweater
The Fisherman Sweater Fisherman sweaters used to be something that were seen as items of warm and rugged work wear, but much as changed, and fisherman sweaters have followed jeans to make that transformation from work wear to a 20th century fashionable clothing item.Fisherman Sweater HistoryRooted in our common heritage, commercial fishermen, weekend sailors, farmers and in fact people from all walks of life love the fisherman sweater. At sea, and in town, it is a symbol of simpler times when you could look good in something that was designed just to be practical and keep you warm, not to show off a label in order to be some kind of status symbol like many garments manufactured today.The fisherman sweater has its origins in Brittany. Surprisingly it was not the fishermen that started to wear them, but merchants who during the 18th century travelled to England to sell onions, these merchants wore an item of knitted wool clothing that made them recognizable from a distance, the garments were made with very tight stitching, using a stitch designed for warmth, water proofing, and considerable resistance to the wind.The fisherman sweater first worn by fishermen was a long garment, tightly fitted, designed to protect a sailor's back and keep the body warm. Highly practical, it had buttons on the side to aid quick wearing and removal, and was made from unwashed sheep wool, which still contained the sheep's natural oil, which had protected the sheep from the elements; this oil is removed from modern wool, as it can smell a bit. The fisherman's sweaters were made in many colours like red, white, blue, and fancy patterns were eventually woven into the sweaters to depict ropes and ladders etc.The future of the Fisherman Sweater It has been a long journey for the fisherman sweater and it has survived many changes in fashion.
In these times of high-tech clothing made in some cases from materials that were first invented for astronauts, it is nice to know that a garment made from good old fashioned wool which has been knitted in a design which has not changed much in hundreds of years ago is still as popular as ever and probably will still be for some time yet..
Mark Shenton Owner of www.woolovers.comHOW D' YA LIKE THEM APPLES?
HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES? -- Or, things you might have said to Eve had she tricked you into eating the apple --Copyright by
2004. All rights reserved.There are a few things that you might be tempted to say, if you had the chance, (especially if you're a fly on a wall in the proverbial "Garden of Eden").Speaking of flies, here are some choice lines you wish Adam might have told Eve before chomping into that fateful apple on what appears to have been another perfectly twee day in paradise.-- I don't do "bobbing for apples"!-- Let's share the guilt.-- You know I hate "Little green apples in the summertime", so play something else!-- Before we get down to business -- when was your last dental check-up?-- Not now, I'm busy killing the bugs, worms, and Trojan Horses in my frigging PC.-- I can't imagine why you think I'd want to read your new diet book, "How to Be Happy on 500 Calories or Less a Day ? Lessons From A Tart With A Heart".-- If eating an apple a day keeps the doctor...
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Escaping "Paid Slavery"
February 3, 2003 I remember that day well. I even celebrate it every year. That was the day I finally decided to make my escape from the Rat Race. For Ten years I lugged Welding Equipment up and down Train Car Ladders, doing the repair work on them so the company could make a fortune in their shipping business. Corporate downsizing required me to work 12 hours a day 6 to 7 days a week to fill the void of layed off workers.
And any complaining I did was met with the same response: "You should be lucky you even have a job". But the pain in my legs and back were telling me something different. It was telling me to GET OUT, NOW!
So I did (God Forbid we should listen to our own Instincts) But every ending is a new beginning. Thus started my two years of Internet Marketing Purgatory. Buying every product promising me financial freedom.
Throwing failed project after failed project out there on the internet while I paced the floor at 4:00 A.M. wondering how I was going...
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The risk from working at Heights
In 2004/ 2005 53 people died in the UK and nearly 3,800 were seriously injured as a result of a result of a workplace fall. Falls are the most common cause of death at work.
If you work at height for any task then your employer has a duty under the Working at Height regulations which places a duty of care on employers to protect their employees safety at all times who may be at risk of personal injury from a fall from height.
Latest projects launched by the Health and Safety Executive highlight the risk to the health of workers who conduct duties whilst at height but do insist that this does not mean a ban on the use of ladders as previously reported in the media.
The working at height regulations do not outright the ban in the use of stepladders but place emphasis to employers that they must carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of risks connected with the working duties. This also entails finding reasonable alternatives if possible...
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Quality Time?
From the book Spider's Big CatchGary Andersonwww.abciowa.comThere's a phrase that's become popular over the past few years that fills me with wonder. That phrase is "quality time." We've all heard it, and we all seem to accept it as a real concept. But to the average country person, that phrase is difficult to comprehend.Here's what I mean. Last summer, my 10-year-old son Cody and I spent an entire day walking the fields, checking fences. When we saw a post that needed straightening or a strand of wire that needed to be tightened, we set right to work.
Sweat poured across our faces, our shirts grew soaked from the hard work we were engaged in. But as we strained against the task at hand, we talked about his little league baseball team and how he could improve his hitting to the opposite field. Then, as we walked a little farther down the fence line, we laughed till we cried when a covey of quail nearly gave us a heart attack as they...
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Residential Playground Equipment
Residential playground equipment that can be installed in your backyard includes: swings, trapeze bars, slides, tunnels, rope ladders, rock wall, trampolines, spring swings, tire swings, baby or infant swings, bucket swings and bubble panels and is generally meant for encouraging interactive play. Residential playground equipment is being installed in waiting rooms, reception areas, retail outlets, show rooms, restaurants, and other places where parents need something to entertain bored children.
Residential indoor equipment, which can also be installed inside the house includes tumble n roll, ball pool, cars, tunnels, small trains, blocks, mountains, arch climber, rocking ducks, freight truck, caterpillars and more. These are meant for toddlers and small children in the age group of 2-5 years. The prices range from $150 to $1500 or more, depending upon the size and the complexity.
When buying residential playground equipment, check: the manufacturer's commitment...
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Pool Accessories Buying Guide
Every year, thousands of homeowners decide to buy a swimming pool. A great number of these swimming pools are in-ground pools, while others are above ground pools.
No matter which type of pool you plan to buy, there is one thing that you should remember. It is frequently hard or even impossible to buy just a pool. In addition to a pool, you can buy pool accessories or supplies.
Lots of people are unsure exactly what pool accessories are, and where to purchase them.If you going to purchase a swimming pool, you should learn about the most popular and most needed pool accessories and supplies.
One of the first things that you should consider buying is cleaning supplies. Generally, cleaning supplies are included in the price of your pool. You must buy your own.
When buying a swimming pool, it is critical that you check all of the fixtures that are included in your package. Nearly all swimming pool packages will include...
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Create Your Own Garage Storage Design with Storage Systems Solutions From Slide-Lok Garage Storage Cabinets. Get Organized Today in Texas, New York, and All Across the United States and Canada.
The Slide-Lok Garage Storage Cabinet Dealer Network, continues to expand in New York and Texas as well as across the U.S. and Canada.
"This is a direct result of increased sales," says President, Gary Smith, "and, since we make house calls, expansion is necessary to insure the perfect storage system for your home regardless of the configuration of your garage."
Smith asks the question, "Where do you put all the stuff that accumulates in the garage?"
"We have designed so many garage storage solutions that we remember to ask the questions that custom garage cabinet makers forget to ask.
This means the Slide-Lok Garage Storage Cabinet Systems that we design include all the things that the custom cabinets guys forget to include.""And what do the custom cabinets guys forget?"Clean Up Your Garage First - This means decide what you want to keep, and keep only what you use.
That which you do not use is just taking up space.Develope a Plan or Garage...
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FX Solutions Announces Second Annual Final Forex Trading Championship
Ridgewood, NJ (ContentDesk) March 8, 2006 - FX Solutions (www.fxsol.com), a leading foreign exchange brokerage that executes more than 99 percent of its customers trades with no human intervention, today announced details of the Second Annual Final Forex Trading Championship (www.finalforex.com). Requiring a small initial account balance of only $250, the one-month trading contest is meant...
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Santa Taking Requests LIvVE Online!
King of Prussia, PA (ContentDesk) December 17 2003--LIvVE, Inc., a Live Interactive Voice & Video Entertainment community serving as a premium content partner to Verizon DSL and Comcast high-speed cable Internet subscribers, will bring Santa Claus to Internet users on the three days leading up to Christmas. On December 22, 23 and 24 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. EST, jolly ole St. Nick will appear on the voice and video chat service to read Christmas stories to children of all ages, as well as hear the...
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Private Rail Cars Joins Train Chartering?s Rail Charter Services
Train Chartering ? www.trainchartering.com - announces the purchase of the Private Rail Cars website www.privaterailcars.net. Private Rail Cars allows business and private clients to hire private train cars or carriages in the USA and Canada, whether attached to scheduled trains or made up into private trains. Private Rail Cars offer the pinnacle in North American travel,...
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