The more you pay the better you look after it !

Jim Green

Cartalana , opinacze army boots

No apparently if you do you can be captured by the fairies

That’s for romantic comedies when the director says “ casually turn the washer on”

yep , about five iconic things still made in OZ and that’s about it.

Nether of those brands were sold in Australia in the early 1900 when she would have ether bought them or given them as a wedding gift.

Regardless she lifted the big old Dutch oven on and off the AGA wood stove with ease. Still doesn’t explain why they need to do so much lifting with a pan , when l use mine I put it on the trivet and cook , doesn’t move till I wash it .

I find this hard to fathom as I watched my 90 year old grandmother use cast iron !

What exactly are you doing with it that makes it hard to handle ?

Should have also mentioned that you will find second hand bikes way cheaper in Italy

I would look for a second hand gravel bike for your needs.

I wouldn’t discount old cyclocross bikes even the real old ones , I ride a thirty year old Alan cyclocross every day only cost me €100.00

What I’d be looking for.

GRAVEL: Scott , Specialised , Cannondale , Trek , Kona

vintage cyclocros: Alan , Wilier , Bianci , Peugeot , Motobecane , Eddy Merckx , Colnago

You need to step up your game and buy the trousers with the buttons for suspenders, same place you buy them will sell you the real deal suspenders.

YouTube Dan Becker best down jacket.

The best value for money puffer is the Decathlon.

Yep they have “ no budget “ till they check out the price tag.

Barn coats or wax jackets are probably best for light yard work

I have the one in the second picture but when l bought it it was called a “ water bag “ , it’s over 10 years old now and been all over the world but it’s a bit big for weekend trips.
l also have a briefcase bag but I find it too small for most things so it just stays in my work truck with pens pads and my industry bylaw.

have you looked at Col Littleton leather goods ?

Have a look at “ Saint unbreakable “ denim motorbike jeans , might be a better option.

My go to jacket is a ripstop deck jacket alpaca lined, can buy a second hand one like I did actually i bought two a khaki real McCoy for $300 and a dark blue brand new Eat dust for $200 , iv had both for over a decade and still look brand new however nether have a hood.

Yes why were you living in China with no job ?