Bike Winter Fleece Cutting Party in Time Out Chicago! (2009)

Not sure how my cat got press since he didn't cut anything, but he did model a new scarf.

Here is the article.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on November 13, 2009 at 9:50am

Go Tony, Willow and John too!

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on November 13, 2009 at 3:28pm

That cat is a cutie with her very own balaclava!

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Permalink Reply by Dottie on November 13, 2009 at 7:48pm

Ha, nice!

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Permalink Reply by buddaa38 on November 14, 2009 at 1:50am

Yeah just trying kick back. Thanks it just comes natural...

Duppie said:

That cat is a cutie with her very own balaclava!

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Permalink Reply by buddaa38 on November 14, 2009 at 1:51am

It was very hard ,But somebody had to do it.

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Permalink Reply by Gin on November 14, 2009 at 8:37am

See exciting to see the production explosion! The old balaclava pattern is in good hands. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on November 14, 2009 at 8:43am

I love the expression the cat's face!

2. Thanks for posting this Julie! (and congrats on the press). Consider me inspired. Here is my problem: I have the largest (human) head on planet. It is > than a size 8. Finding helmets that fit is nearly impossible. Solving the what to wear in winter under the helmet that barely fits is even harder. For me, what gets cold is my giant forehead getting blasted by the wind*, and to a lesser extent, my ears. I run really hot, so even on the coldest days I don't really need anything on the top of my head. A headband has been my solution, and it works, but the cheap $5 knit things one can get at dollar stores let too much wind through. The fancy $20 versions at bike shops or REI or whatever all run too small and of course, I lose a couple a year, which, at $20 a pop is pretty painful.

I need to make my own headband(s)! But fleece seems to be both too bulky for my giant head and barely large enough helmet and not sufficiently windproof.

Any suggestions for fabric? (As a south-sider, I'm partial to the fabric stores on Roosevelt or that treasure trove on 21st Street in Pilsen.)

*anyone else get a headache from cold wind on the forehead?