western australia

I score a pair of fingerless gloves

@JudyEv (382240)

Rockingham, Australia

December 17, 2019 7:05am CST

Last Friday, my writing group held their Christmas wind-up. We all had to wear red, white and/or green and wear a funny hat. We took a plate of food to share and a small gift. We were encouraged to purchase our gift from a thrift store. We hold our meetings every fortnight at the local library. A competition had been organised and we’d all written a one-page piece on any subject we liked. The writing was judged by the librarians. It was a really hot day and the air-conditioning in the library wasn’t working properly so it was quite hot. Luckily the fans were working well. We were given a number and, in turn, we chose a gift from under the Christmas tree. I scored these fingerless gloves which one of our members had knitted herself. I will be able to type with these in the winter so I was very pleased with my gift. Of course, at the moment, I can’t think of anything worse than wearing gloves but give me a month or three and I’ll be pleased to have them.

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@LadyDuck (502569)

• Italy

17 Dec 19

I never tried to type with gloves on, it was pretty hard when I had a bandage on my left hand.

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@LadyDuck (502569)

• Italy

18 Dec 19

@JudyEv My fingers were free, my palm had a bandage, but I could not type well even if the fingers were free.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 19

@LadyDuck If the gloves are too thick, they get in the way a bit too.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

These will be good because the fingers will be free. Yes, typing with bandages or even a band-aid on a finger can be difficult.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

17 Dec 19

I always wonder where the fingers go.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

These only have two holes (well, three actually). The thumb goes in one and the fingers poke out the other. I have had some which just like proper gloves but with the very tips of the fingers cut off.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

@DocAndersen They cuddle together and keep each other warm.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

17 Dec 19

@JudyEv so what happens with the homeless fingers? :-)

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

17 Dec 19

aw, what fun! i really need to get out'n meet me some folks i reckon. havin' a really diff'cult time tryin' to get 'nto the spirit 'f thingies. no doubt this heat-wave y'all've been havin' 'tis puttin' quite the strain'n those a/c's. congrats'n those gloves! yes ma'am, gonna come'n handy. heck, ya could e'en wear those'n still snap pics durin' those endurance rides when the weather aint bein' too kind.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

18 Dec 19

@JudyEv i reckon i'm gonna need to start readin' through all the responses/comments, lol. time...such's so limited these days 't seems.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

True. I just mentioned that in a comment - that I could even take photos when wearing these. And it is often very cold when we're out on a ride.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 19

@crazyhorseladycx I wasn't being critical. I very rarely read other comments on a post. It's mostly never crossed my mind to do so. I didn't want you to think I was copying and pasting replies. I'm on a writing website and we're supposed to review other people's writing. But, when you go to their review page later, you discover they've copied and pasted the exact same 'thank you' response to everyone. I find that a bit rude.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

17 Dec 19

Those gloves will come in very handy when it gets cooler in your country.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

17 Dec 19

@JudyEv I’m sure they will come in very “handy”!

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 19

@DianneN haha - well done.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

They'll be ideal in the winter.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

18 Dec 19

@JudyEv That is a nice gift. I love fingerless gloves. I sleep with mine.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Dec 19

I haven't needed to do that yet but it's a good idea for winter.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 19

@Hannihar They are very nice to wear in the cold weather.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

19 Dec 19

@JudyEv I have both fingerless and those with fingers.

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@amitkokiladitya (171988)

• Agra, India

17 Dec 19

Haha...this is something I do need at present

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

True whereas I will have to wait ages to wear them.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

@amitkokiladitya Because it is summer here and 100 degrees in the water-bag.

It is 100 degrees in the water-bag / myLot

On my side of the world, in Western Australia, we’re in the middle of a heatwave. Perth, our capital, is about two hours’ drive away and has had three or four...

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@amitkokiladitya (171988)

• Agra, India

17 Dec 19

@JudyEv why so

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@snowy22315 (208994)

• United States

17 Dec 19

Fingerless gloves are great and you can type or text with them. The ones I have give you the option of wearing them fingerless, or you can cover your whole hand with them..They have a detachable cover.

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@snowy22315 (208994)

• United States

17 Dec 19

@JudyEv You will love them in the winter. My hands get cold on occassion and I have worn them in the house before.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

That would be handy. These are like a mitten with the top cut off but I have others that are like proper gloves with just the very tips of the fingers cut off.

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@xFiacre (14790)

• Ireland

17 Dec 19

@judyev I'm reading this in my local library. I'm tempted to suggest they set up a writing group like yours.

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@xFiacre (14790)

• Ireland

18 Dec 19

@JudyEv You’re very kind.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

You could set it up yourself and stun them with your wonderful lyrical writing. The first bit is tongue in cheek as I don't suppose for a minute you'd join them but the second bit is meant sincerely.

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@moffittjc (128837)

• Gainesville, Florida

17 Dec 19

I'm sure those will definitely come in handy during the colder months! You scored a winner with that gift!

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@moffittjc (128837)

• Gainesville, Florida

17 Dec 19

@JudyEv I'm glad you like them and will get plenty of use out of them. I hate to see good gifts go to waste!

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

I'm really pleased with them. Just made for me I reckon.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

17 Dec 19

They look very nice. I remember you saying your computer is in a cold room in winter. Those will come in handy.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

They will indeed. I'll be able to type quite easily while wearing them.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

17 Dec 19

@JudyEv That's wonderful.

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@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

17 Dec 19

It is a nice gift; very useful during cold months.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

I will love them during winter as I'll be able to wear them while I type.

@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

17 Dec 19

I like to have one pair, I can use them during my treatment in the center.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

So you get cold during your treatment?

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

17 Dec 19

@JudyEv Yes, it’s too cold inside the treatment area.

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@porwest (112876)

• United States

22 Dec 19

Hot in December. I am not sure I would be complaining about that. Either way, I have never seen the point to fingerless gloves. The part of my hands that get cold the most are my damn fingers.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Dec 19

I can type with these though and it takes longer before your fingers really freeze up.

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@porwest (112876)

• United States

24 Dec 19

@JudyEv Hmm. I guess.

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@Butterfingers (66603)

• India

17 Dec 19

These r very useful in winters like we r having now

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

I won't need them for a few months but they'll be great once winter comes.

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@Butterfingers (66603)

• India

17 Dec 19

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@shaggin (74987)

• United States

17 Dec 19

I love how many things do Christmas parties. How nice you got such a lovely gift. I love handmade things.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

It was nice to celebrate with these ladies. Some of us go back a number of years.

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@bunnybon7 (50970)

• Holiday, Florida

17 Dec 19

oh I sure like those. good for you.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

They will be perfect for me in winter.

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@wolfgirl569 (135819)

• Marion, Ohio

17 Dec 19

They look warm.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

I think they'll be very handy in the winter.

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@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

17 Dec 19

Look ma, no fingers!

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

Yep, no fingers.

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@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

17 Dec 19

I still have a pair of mitts knocking around, but haven't worn them in years

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

I've discovered I can type in them and I'd be able to take photos with these too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Dec 19

How nice, and they are handmade, very special.

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@JudyEv (382240)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Dec 19

I like the fact that someone bothered to knit them too.

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