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12-28-2020, 11:02 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Wouldn't that happen in the airport to avoid the extra luggage weight charge?
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12-29-2020, 12:01 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Underwear follows the same rules as all other clothing. They get sent to the garbage when they are unable to perform their function due to wear and tear.
I have cast off 18 garments in 2020. I keep track.
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12-29-2020, 12:26 AM
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I think the cotton wears away in 50/50 blended fabrics even when there are no holes, giving a false sense that they're OK. I've kept 50/50 blend pillow cases far too long when they were too thin. But I keep my 100% cotton briefs until there's a hole in the butt or there are too many tears under the elastic. The elastic never stretches out too much for me.
Socks are different. I keep some with elastic that no longer keeps them up, but I make sure I have enough in good shape so I get cushioning for long walks.
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12-29-2020, 05:07 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Underwear and socks are so cheap. Every fall, I buy a large new batch for everybody during the holiday sales. The old stuff goes out to make room in bureau drawers for...drawers.
I feel sorry for ladies whose budget decrees they must keep old brassieres in rotation...
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12-29-2020, 05:18 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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The older you get (and the older the elastic), the higher your underwear – sort of like rings on a tree. One day you're 80-90 years old with underclothes made from 1999 – and your breasts are inside your underwear.
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12-29-2020, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Stormy Kromer
It would be easier for me to give up coffee, beef, bacon & eggs and hard cider than it would be for me to throw out underwear before its worn out. Worn out by definition means different things to some folks.
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Yes, worn out, is more than 3 patches! 
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12-29-2020, 05:45 AM
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When there are holes in their heels, knees and elbows it's a hint to consider underwear replacement.
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12-29-2020, 05:55 AM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
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Throw out! NEVER! Underwear goes on to it's next life. First a cleaning rag, then a waxing rag, and finally a paint or oil cleanup rag.
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12-29-2020, 06:07 AM
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You can do it, Audrey! New underwear is instant LUXURY and old stuff just, suddenly, one day makes you feel impoverished when you fold it. Time to feel RICH!
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12-29-2020, 06:15 AM
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We have a fun little game here.... if we see the other with a wore out or torn old item...
Its a sign to attack and rip it off....
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12-29-2020, 06:15 AM
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I hope you washed it first. Nothing like a polishing rag which leaves a sticky residue.
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Originally Posted by Catawba Chuck
Throw out! NEVER! Underwear goes on to it's next life. First a cleaning rag, then a waxing rag, and finally a paint or oil cleanup rag.
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'There is only one success – to be able to spend your life in your own way.’ Christopher Morley.
Even a blind clock finds an acorn twice a day.
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12-29-2020, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by audreyh1
As a resolution for the New Year, I’m finally going to throw out my old underwear. Why have I kept it around so long? I have plenty of new underwear, but when at home (not traveling) I tend to keep reusing the old and “saving” the new. The old is thinner, not as soft, elastic is stretched out, not as comfortable. This has gone on for years, so enough already!
DH needs to buy new underwear!
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We did this for Christmas presents!!
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12-29-2020, 07:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by audreyh1
DH needs to buy new underwear!
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DH never "buys" new underwear or socks. They just magically appear in the house. Just as his older ones magically disappear...
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12-29-2020, 07:17 AM
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Tighty-Whities. Ack!
Was working with a buddy splitting firewood when the splitter developed a leak spraying hydraulic fluid all over the play. Shut the machine down and set about to repair the leak. Said buddy left and returned with a shopping bag full of used underwear.
Ack! I excused myself mumbling something about needing a cup of coffee, leaving him to do the cleanup.
I've heard of people doing a ceremonial mortgage burning. I'm inclined to suggest same for used undies that have given their all.
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12-29-2020, 07:24 AM
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gone traveling
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And I thought it was only me 
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12-29-2020, 07:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Amethyst
Underwear and socks are so cheap. Every fall, I buy a large new batch for everybody during the holiday sales. The old stuff goes out to make room in bureau drawers for...drawers.
I feel sorry for ladies whose budget decrees they must keep old brassieres in rotation...
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In 2020 my bras have stayed like new!
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12-29-2020, 07:53 AM
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Love the idea, OP!
I'm all in on this.
Time to blow some dough! But I'm not sure where...
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12-29-2020, 08:23 AM
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THis thread is useless without pictures.
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12-29-2020, 08:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ls99
THis thread is useless without pictures.
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12-29-2020, 08:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Christine
Love the idea, OP!
I'm all in on this.
Time to blow some dough! But I'm not sure where...
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Soma!
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