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  • October 26, 2015 at 4:14 pm #75701
    Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    I’ve recently discovered that tubular support bandage is ideal to help keep my knees and legs warm now that the cold weather has started.

    I bought mine in Boots [Superdrug also sell them], cut it in half and put one half over each leg, from my ankle to just over my knee. They stay up better than long socks and are warmer. Obviously, you have to make sure you get a size that’s right for you, as you don’t want to impair your circulation.

    Granted, they don’t look sexy but under trousers, nobody can see them!

    Sybylla 8-)

    http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Pharmaceuticals-Tubular-Bandage-Size-F_1281593/
    http://www.superdrug.com/Superdrug/Superdrug-Tubular-Bandage-Size-G/p/779758#.Vi5RL9LhBIc

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    October 26, 2015 at 6:44 pm #97049
    Re: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    Neat idea.

    I have some ‘armies’ I wear them when I go to bed and read, they keep my arms warm while holding the kindle/book.

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    October 26, 2015 at 8:20 pm #97050
    Re: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    @amgmod wrote:

    Neat idea.

    I have some ‘armies’ I wear them when I go to bed and read, they keep my arms warm while holding the kindle/book.

    So we have armies and leggies!
    :lol:

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    October 26, 2015 at 9:39 pm #97051
    Re: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    I am wearing my bright pink armies right now! :yes:

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    October 26, 2015 at 9:42 pm #97052
    Re: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    Do have a few armies and leggies! Also my long legged and long sleeved thermals
    that I wear for the winter months.

    For years have had good old hot water bottles, but There are accidents. My “Tipper” kettle
    and MD affected hands and arms are a disaster recipe. Boiling water and skin do not mix well.
    Always hid the hot water bottles from the O.T. Lady.

    Now found a wonderful replacement that is SAFE!

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dreamland-Size-Thermo-Therapy-Heatpad/dp/B00BNAEIKE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445895033&sr=8-1&keywords=heat+pad+dreamland

    The heatpad……. Three hours of heat for 1 Penny!

    Even put them in the washing machine.

    This week even a cheaper one at Lidl £ 15.

    "Even if you are not paranoid, it does not mean they are not out to get you!".

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    October 27, 2015 at 12:25 pm #97053
    Re: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    @sybyllascarlett wrote:

    @amgmod wrote:

    Neat idea.

    I have some ‘armies’ I wear them when I go to bed and read, they keep my arms warm while holding the kindle/book.

    So we have armies and leggies!
    :lol:

    Sexy, everything about you so sexy

    or

    Put your left leg in – your left leg out
    In – out – in – out shake it all about.
    Do the Hokey-Cokey and you turn around

    :rollover: :neener:

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    October 27, 2015 at 12:35 pm #97054
    Re: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    I tried in vein to explain the Hokey-Cokey to my Estonian Wife recently, whilst demonstrating sat in me armchair.

    Let’s just say it’s a good job she loves me cos she was in a mixture of tears & laughter.

    Altogether now #WHOOOOOA HOKEY COKEY COKEY :wave: WHOOOOOA HOKEY COKEY COKEY# :guitar:

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    October 27, 2015 at 3:31 pm #97055
    Re: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    :Post:

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    October 27, 2015 at 9:54 pm #97056
    Re: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    :rollover:

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    November 28, 2015 at 12:24 pm #118927
    Reply To: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    have yous seen this years JML slanket. they soo cute the have legs in em this year.

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    November 28, 2015 at 12:59 pm #118928
    Reply To: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    Oh those “specially designed foot pockets” …. :lol:

    JML Footsie Blanket

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    December 8, 2015 at 7:20 pm #119251
    Reply To: Keeping legs a bit warmer in winter

    we could have a MD talkmd SACK race. last man still standing

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    December 9, 2015 at 1:17 pm #119287
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    LOL, we would need one of those high speed cameras, so the footage could be slowed right down to find the winner, lol

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