[AT] Denim Barn Frocks

[charlie hill]

Steve I should have thought of that.  I get Duluth's catalog every now and 
then.  They should have it.  Seems like they have a coat like that on the 
front of the catalog some times.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve W." <falcon at telenet.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Denim Barn Frocks


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>
> Bob McNitt wrote:
>> Charlie -
>>
>> Thanks to you (and everyone else) for doing some investigating. There's a 
>> bunch of barn coats (men's frocks, if you want) available but the 
>> majority are in shades of tan, brown, etc. and most come in canvas (a few 
>> in denim). Those old ones were just your basic blue with heavy stitching, 
>> 4-6 pockets, brass rivets and certainly nothing fancy, but they certainly 
>> served the purpose.
>>
>> I can get along nicely with what's available today, but just for 
>> nostalgia's sake, I thought it would be nice to wear something that 
>> served so many of our forefathers (and foremothers) so efficiently. Heck, 
>> I might even have started a new "yuppie farmette" fashion style. Times 
>> change, and so do products.At least I can still buy new "old-style barn 
>> boots" to quickly slip into when I head outdoors for a short time in the 
>> wet or snow.
>>
>> Thanks everyone.
>>
>> Bob in NY
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>
> Take a look at Duluth Trading for some HEAVY DUTY work wear. Be advised 
> that most of their sizes run a bit large for size. The Long Tail 
> Tees/polos they sell are worth their weight in gold. They are 4" longer 
> than a standard shirt so they stay tucked regardless of how you bend.
>
> duluthtrading.com  if your interested.
>
> -- 
> Steve W.
> Near Cooperstown, New York
>
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