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[mistikat]

Brilliant! And lucky you for needing it. I use my older scarves as belts quite often. They are great to tuck in a suitcase for a headscarf, a little color around my face or as a belt.



I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope it rains soon! Congratulations though on your move-in. I hope you are getting settled in.



I love cats but DH is allergic. I've heard though that Bengal cats are not quite as allergy producing. I don't know if that's true.



I'm heading over to look at your spreadsheet. I love the 140s but I never know what to do with them.



I love the look of silk jersey. There is a beautiful purple and red jersey at the Real Real right now. They would probably work well for me as they appear to lie more flat.

I just returned a moussie, I'm sorry to say. I was so excited about it, and I have romantic visions of being surrounded with silk chiffon, but I couldn't make it work. Maybe it was the color. They scare me a little too, although everyone says that they are not delicate.

How long does the smoke hang around after the fires die out?

Please continue any scarf discussion here.... or one of the many other scarf threads. Thanks.

 

[momasaurus]

I am going to leave tpf if I have to check multiple threads just to have a conversation that touches on different topics. I already spend too much time here.

 

[mistikat]

I am going to leave tpf if I have to check multiple threads just to have a conversation that touches on different topics. I already spend too much time here.

There have always been multiple threads for different topics. The Café and Chat threads are intended as off-topic threads. As in, not really Hermes product related. When there are pages of discussions about how to wear your scarf, as there have been recently, of course those are of interest to scarf wearers and collectors but we already have many pertinent threads on those topics. And it prevents others from participating here, based on the feedback I've been given. It's a bit of a delicate balance trying to please everyone in a single thread like this one that does cover so much ground. We aren't trying to micromanage discussions. No one has the time or inclination for that. But I've received many reports from members asking if this thread can please go back to what it was when it was first launched, and that is what we are trying to do. Hope this explains it to your satisfaction.

 

[EmileH]

I am going to leave tpf if I have to check multiple threads just to have a conversation that touches on different topics. I already spend too much time here.

Honestly I thought this was an open topic thread. And I thought the important point of your post was about your pants being loose. I didn't see it as off topic.

So to be clear we can not talk about shoes, bags, scarves jewelry or ready to wear because there are other threads for that? I'm completely confused by this. Did someone complain? I thought we were having a nice discussion.

 

[mistikat]

Honestly I thought this was an open topic thread. And I thought the important point of your post was about your pants being loose. I didn't see it as off topic.

So to be clear we can not talk about shoes, bags, scarves jewelry or ready to wear because there are other threads for that? I'm completely confused by this. Did someone complain? I thought we were having a nice discussion.

Please see my response above. The thread is intended to be a positive discussion overall, not strictly related to Hermes items though of course given the nature of the forum, those come into play. There were several customer service issues which took a negative turn and yes, other members did not like them and reported them. But several pages asking how to wear scarves does put off other members who come to this particular thread for a different discussion. And no one is being stifled or discouraged from posting. There are many many scarf threads in which this particular discussion can take place and yet another new thread enables that.

I want to add that moderators do not sit online eagle eyeing threads. We respond to member reports and complaints. And there have been a lot recently about this particular thread. I've encouraged those members to post about what it is they want to discuss but they have felt it's difficult to get an opening with all the (recent, for example) scarf discussion. We are trying to be fair to everyone. And that can be difficult.

 

[cremel]

I saw on the evening news how crazy hot it is in the northwest including CA. And to have smoke on top of that. Jeez. I can remember living in San Diego when there were 3 fires burning in the county. The gray smoke and the smell made the whole city seem like hell. I feel for you.

Do you have air conditioning? That may seem like a stupid question but Mark Twain did say the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.

Ha ha ha so true!!!! It's all about mindset or expectations? You go to San Francisco with summer dress and end up freezing to death. The winter in San Francisco is fairly warm and less windy.

Yeah we use AC every single day. We are on the top list per PG&E. we were wondering how other people manage their AC in our neighborhood. There are bigger houses or mansion. How come we are top ones? We would never know.

I grew up in a place where there are four seasons. Here in CA we have two. [emoji23]In my childhood I remember using a standalone electronical fan for like a whole night then my parents would remind me to let the machine "rest" for some time before turning it on again. PG&E's friendly reminder does sound a bit like that. [emoji1]

I refused to visit Yosemite this weekend. I prefer to be lazy and vacation at home for one hot weekend. DH didn't insist much. [emoji301]️[emoji300]️

 

[cremel]

Hi Moma, Do they not open up when you click on them? I am clueless when it comes to adding pics. It asked me if I wanted thumbnails and I assumed they would enlarge once clicked . I can add full size if you would like!
We just moved in today, I am having some horrible asthma from the poor quality air. There was a fire in the hills today (no structures & mostly contained) & it's burning hot out. Need to install a pool asap.

Oh so sorry rainneday. I am behind news as we got rid of our cable TV since five years ago. Haven't followed the local news lately. Hope it gets put off soon!!

If it gets bad perhaps think about spending a weekend at Lake Tahoe?

 

[cremel]

Moma as far as H goes I love their scarves and bags! I also like some of their shoes and perfume. In addition to these I occasionally fall for their ready to wear. But if I have to count everything the scarves is certainly the winner!!

I think their China and blankets could be very nice as well but haven't invested too much - probably for good. [emoji1]

H shop is sending me catalogs but frankly most of them are not helpful. I have a much better idea when seeing things for real, the shoes for sure. I fetched one bottle of Kelly Caléche when I picked up my xyz(haven't got a chance to review/photo it). We will see how I like it in Fall.

 

[lulilu]

Have people read any good books recently? I've gotten some great recommendations here. Does anyone use a kindle? My daughter gave me one and it's so convenient. I am reading an Amy Tan book called The Valley of Amazement. I don't know when it was published because I buy most of my books from emails I get everyday highlighting various books. Very interesting so far.

 

[mistikat]

Have people read any good books recently? I've gotten some great recommendations here. Does anyone use a kindle? My daughter gave me one and it's so convenient. I am reading an Amy Tan book called The Valley of Amazement. I don't know when it was published because I buy most of my books from emails I get everyday highlighting various books. Very interesting so far.

I just finished The Child, a mystery/police procedural. Picked it up at the airport in San Antonio and finished reading it in hours. It's good summer reading!

 

[chicinthecity777]

Ha ha ha so true!!!! It's all about mindset or expectations? You go to San Francisco with summer dress and end up freezing to death. The winter in San Francisco is fairly warm and less windy.

Yeah we use AC every single day. We are on the top list per PG&E. we were wondering how other people manage their AC in our neighborhood. There are bigger houses or mansion. How come we are top ones? We would never know.

I grew up in a place where there are four seasons. Here in CA we have two. [emoji23]In my childhood I remember using a standalone electronical fan for like a whole night then my parents would remind me to let the machine "rest" for some time before turning it on again. PG&E's friendly reminder does sound a bit like that. [emoji1]

I refused to visit Yosemite this weekend. I prefer to be lazy and vacation at home for one hot weekend. DH didn't insist much. [emoji301]️[emoji300]️

I miss Yosemite! Loved it there when we visited a few years ago. But I totally get the wish to stay at home and be lazy!

 

[nicole0612]

...Wow. I need to call my mom and make sure she's doing ok with her asthma.

I know just where you are! (unless that was taken from I-5. not stalking you) I worked for 9 years in my company's office just below the right end of that bridge.

It actually WAS taken from I-5, but by my husband and not by me. (I do not approve of this). We live very close though, in Wallingford if you know that area. I'm sure you do if you worked right below the bridge for 9 years! How long ago did you leave Seattle?
Hope your mom is OK. They are advising people to stay indoors with air filters for sensitive populations.

 

[nicole0612]

Have people read any good books recently? I've gotten some great recommendations here. Does anyone use a kindle? My daughter gave me one and it's so convenient. I am reading an Amy Tan book called The Valley of Amazement. I don't know when it was published because I buy most of my books from emails I get everyday highlighting various books. Very interesting so far.

Do you get the Goodreads email book recommendation list? I subscribed to that a couple of years ago, but now I tend to delete it before reading it because my preferences have changed somewhat. I think I need to refine my profile.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

I saw an excellent movie today: "Lady Macbeth". It has nothing to do with Shakespeare's play.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

After the movie, I stood under a tree and played with my iPhone camera while I waited for the bus to my favorite oasis