Thanks, all!
Carter, that is really good information. I was just eyeing the black ones... I do think some of it might be GAP's crazy sizing, period. I sized up one size, hoping for a bit of ease. Well, with 2 months of a lot less exercise than usual (and a lot more eating) -- I admit I am up a few pounds. But these fit more or less like my regular size when I first put them on. After a day's wear they are just very slightly slouchy -- what I was hoping for.
Joy, i am chuckling -- I think you need these jeans. Great bookenders for you.
Lisa, I will check out the lighter blue ones, thanks! I have a darker pair (made into shorts after I tore the knee out in a fall a few years ago.) I like that they are not calf-sucking skinny.
Karie, that is Lake Ontario, and Wolfe Island with its windmills behind me.
gryffin, you enabler, you!!
Karen, the snow is gorgeous when it is fresh and new. It was -11 C (about 12 F) so keep that in mind! We get used to it, though...
Sveta, you don't want these jeans -- they are too short for you for sure. So I have just saved you some money!!
Beth Ann, we need serious puffers here. For reals. And thank you!
Ingunn, Shedev, thanks to you, too.
Tanya, can't wait to see your outfits -- hope you get a chance to post. I am missing you!
Angie, thank you! I felt as stylish as it is possible to feel in a casual puffer outfit!