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There has been some discussion of Macabi skirts here recently so when I opened my email this morning and saw that they are having a sale I thought I should put the details here...
Hi Ian,
It's that time of year again: There's a chill in the air, lights are twinkling, fireplaces blazing, and the spirit of giving is all around.
'Tis the season to give great gifts and we're giving you 20% off on Macabi Skirts and 49% off on Macabi Jackets!
Macabi Skirts and Macabi Jackets
NOW ON SALE
for holiday travel and gift-giving!
One Week Only
Macabi Skirts are $61.50!
Macabi Jackets are $45.00!
The Macabi Skirt is a great gift to the traveler, trekker, hiker, backpacker or gardener on your list.
What a great way to travel !!
With use of Pant Clip or Wading Snaps, you can adjust your Macabi Skirt for hiking, then presto-chango, adjust to skirt mode for dinner in town.
Roomy pockets carry a camera, notepad and snacks while the zippered security pocket stows money and passport.
Macabi Skirt is a must for travel in many parts of the world. One customer wrote, "you should get the diplomatic seal of approval for creating a skirt that helps me show my respect for the people I am visiting."
Wherever an easy care, cool, comfortable, convertible skirt is desired, Macabi Skirt fits the bill.
ORDER NOW while color and size selection are good.
Thank you, Ian, for being a part of the Macabi community--those who love to wear skirts for all their adventures!
When you need a travel skirt with big pockets that converts to pants or shorts, you can trust Macabi Skirt to deliver. There's never been a better time to buy . . . you don't want to miss it!
Happy Holidays and Warm Wishes from all of us at Macabi.
Sincerely,
Michael Engberg
Contact Information: 2179 S. 300 W. Ste. 2A Salt Lake City, UT 84115 p:888-550-7540
Have fun,
Ian.
Do not argue with idiots; they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Cogito ergo sum - Descartes
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum - Ambrose Bierce
"YES SKIRTING MATTERS"!
"Kilt-On" -or- as the case may be "Skirt-On" !
WHY ?
Isn't wearing a kilt enough?
Well a skirt will do in a pinch!
Make mine short and don't you dare think of pinching there !
Well, that offer pushed me over the edge. I've been contemplating a Macabi for quite some time now, and all that was required was a gentle push. A long "Firebrick Red" should do nicely for sailing next year.
Retrocomputing -- It's not just a job, it's an adventure!
The Macabi looks like a good skirt that would suit my needs, and at sale price I'd be tempted to buy one, although postal charges to the UK may take the gloss off. However I've just had some spare material made into another (Mk 4) wrap around skirt, and ordered a cheap kilt from Tartanista. The latter caused my wife to comment that I had more skirts than her, so I think I'll leave it for this year !
I have 4 trousers, sorry, 2 pairs. Also one suit which doesn't fit. I have 4, sorry 2 pairs of jeans with a third pair missing in bedroom. I have at least a dozen skirts and a pair of kilts. What gives?
Is this why women need vast wardrobes to fit their clothes in while the man normally gets 6 inches of a clothes rail at one end?
Could it be the variety of types of skirt? when a pant is a pant is a pant? (or pair thereof)
I am the God of Hellfire! and I bring you truffles!
I have 4 trousers, sorry, 2 pairs. Also one suit which doesn't fit. I have 4, sorry 2 pairs of jeans with a third pair missing in bedroom. I have at least a dozen skirts and a pair of kilts. What gives?
Is this why women need vast wardrobes to fit their clothes in while the man normally gets 6 inches of a clothes rail at one end?
Could it be the variety of types of skirt? when a pant is a pant is a pant? (or pair thereof)
One thing I've noticed for myself at least, whereas a pair of pants or shorts seems to feel pretty much the same as any other pair of pants or shorts (although shorts seem to have a bit of variety of feel depending on the cut and the material they're made from), it seems like each skirt feels a lot of different than another skirt, unless it is similar or identical in cut and fabric. So maybe it's the variety of feeling when you're wearing them that makes them interesting...just speculating.
Happiness arrived via the US Postal Service today in the form of my new "Long Firebrick Red" Macabi Skirt. It's an interesting garment, and one that will likely see a fair bit of use come summer and will likely become a quick favourite for the occasional sailing trip. It's not something, however, that I'd wear to work; it's just too rugged and "outdoorsy". I love the pockets!
Sapphire was quite fascinated and I'll be getting one for her for Christmas. (She already knows, so there's no secret to be blown.)
Retrocomputing -- It's not just a job, it's an adventure!
Thanks to this thread and the link above, I knew what I was seeing when I saw my first Macabi skirt being worn on the streets of San Francisco today. Being worn by a woman though.
Stuart Gallion
No reason to hide my full name
Back in my skirts in San Francisco
Yay! A new post! *pounces on it like a cat on a mouse*.
I had seen the Macabi advertised and had thought about buying one but for about $60 or so I could buy an econo-kilt, or about 15 skirts from a thrift shop. Must be my Scots blood speaking, ha ha ha. However, I may eventually get one yet as they do seem to be really cool (cool as in neat, good, but also the other kind of cool too if the weather turns hot). OK, I'm done.
Well, my Macabis arrived today, Just trying them on before heading for work. They fit well, the lengths are what I was after, the fabric feels a bit like a light waterproof jacket, quite sort of nylonish, also a bit clingy. They are just out of the packet though, not washed yet.
I think I'm going to like them, specially on the boat next year.
I am the God of Hellfire! and I bring you truffles!
Big and Bashful wrote:Is it the newness? they seem to have quite a static cling to them.
It may be the newness of the garment as I've noticed the same thing. In my case, I ascribed it to the fact that I was wearing synthetic stuff under it as I just put it one when I got home from work; I suspect the garment is designed with bare legs and stout cotton socks in mind not synthetic tights.
Ian (Milfmog) should be better able to shine a light on the matter as I believe he has his "worked in".
Retrocomputing -- It's not just a job, it's an adventure!
