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Title: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roger Norris on March 17, 2025, 07:08:32 PM
St Patricks Day was always a fun day for Fred and Teresa. ALWAYS, they would watch The Quiest Man. So did I. Fred and Teresa visited that area, and I have reatives from that locality. If I spoke with them on 3-17, either Fred or Teresa would always say "what time are you watching The Quiet Man?"

Last night my little neighborhood theater played the classic film, I was saddened to miss it.....but driving by and seeing the title on the marqui reminded me of Fred....prompted me to call Teresa. Neither of us have watched it yet today. I am not sure if we will.

It is not lost on me the "quiet" as it relates to everything Fred did. Quiet in demeanor. Quiet strength. Quiet in the woods.

Teresa has a great St Patricks day sale.....so check out her version of "quiet strength"....WOOL.




Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roger Norris on March 17, 2025, 09:26:00 PM
Would love to order one. Wonder when I'd get it. :archer2:

~Kris

You would get it pretty quickly :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: NCPA Kris on March 17, 2025, 09:35:49 PM
Wishing that were true Roger. Still waiting on an unfilled order of mine from last July. Luck of the Irish, even on this day, appears to hold no hope.

~Kris
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roger Norris on March 17, 2025, 09:39:08 PM
Wishing that were true Roger. Still waiting on an unfilled order of mine from last July. Luck of the Irish, even on this day, appears to hold no hope.

~Kris

Wow.....you have been on this site long enough to make 5 posts.....and you use number 5 to complain about my friend. That's all I need to know buddy.

[email protected] is my personal email address. Send me the details and i will look into it for you.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: NCPA Kris on March 17, 2025, 10:11:49 PM
Agreed! It's unfortunate to have to use #5 on this. Much rather be reading posts and learning. Some may call it a complaint, but unless 8 or 9 months lead time is normal for a jacket that was promised in 2 weeks, followed by empty promises on the phone, why, a little business etiquette constructive criticism just might be due. She has my name, phone number and order. Talked to her a couple of times now... says she'll get to it.   

~Kris
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roger Norris on March 17, 2025, 10:18:46 PM
Agreed! It's unfortunate to have to use #5 on this. Much rather be reading posts and learning. Some may call it a complaint, but unless 8 or 9 months lead time is normal for a jacket that was promised in 2 weeks, followed by empty promises on the phone, why, a little business etiquette constructive criticism just might be due. She has my name, phone number and order. Talked to her a couple of times now... says she'll get to it.   

~Kris

I have asked you politely to send me the details to my personal email, and I would help resolve the issue. You haven't done that. Now you are hijacking my thread.

Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roger Norris on March 18, 2025, 08:53:20 AM
Well well well it's awesome when I dig a little and find out the truth. You were rude enough to post your BS here, so allow me to respond with facts.

You never placed an order. You never spent a dime. What you did was hand a note to one of Teresa's booth helpers at ETAR, listing a complicated custom jacket and water bottle combo and you wrote in your own(discounted) show price :laughing:

Later you called Teresa, and you were so rude that she said to consider the order canceled, that she didn't want to work with you on anything custom. You then shifted gears and pleaded with her to do it. She asked you for a credit card, and you told her that your Dad was paying, and that she could call him.

That's not how Teresa does business.....but she did call....got a voicemail, and never heard from your "Dad".

So here is the final answer:

Your fictional order does not exist. You paid no money. You are either a liar or a scammer, and you are banned from buying ANYTHING from Asbell Wool or Traditional Woodsman in the future.

Other than that, have a great day.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Cory Mattson on March 18, 2025, 09:26:49 AM
Roger Thanks for your report
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Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: NCPA Kris on March 18, 2025, 09:47:36 AM
Interesting turn of events. Her recollection, and your conveyance of the history and notably, the last phone call isn't quite reality. Thankfully, knowing enough to have written documentation and recorded audio of what was said when things start going sideways has saved me in the past, so glad to have it here. Teresa, face to face personally wrote specifics of the order on a slip of paper she had. And by specifics, it wasn't very complicated.. a 2" shorter sleeve for my jacket, and whatever sort of piece of fabric she could stitch to the inside jacket of my dad's saying "Custom made for...". And SHE wrote down that she'd honor the show price.

After leaving several voicemails and sending text messages, when I finally did get her on the phone after calling and being sent right to voicemail but then texted her asking how to order and surprisingly my phone rings, I simply asked to understand the status with the order and why messages were going unanswered. "I'm very busy, I'll get to it" is all I got. She said she had questions about the custom label my dad wanted. I told her to call him.

Thank you for checking into it and confirming our suspicions. And fear not, neither of you will have to worry about any future orders coming your way. Apologies for hijacking your thread.

~Kris
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roger Norris on March 18, 2025, 09:49:38 AM
Interesting turn of events. Her recollection, and your conveyance of the history and notably, the last phone call isn't quite reality. Thankfully, knowing enough to have written documentation and recorded audio of what was said when things start going sideways has saved me in the past, so glad to have it here. Teresa, face to face personally wrote specifics of the order on a slip of paper she had. And by specifics, it wasn't very complicated.. a 2" shorter sleeve for my jacket, and whatever sort of piece of fabric she could stitch to the inside jacket of my dad's saying "Custom made for...". And SHE wrote down that she'd honor the show price.

After leaving several voicemails and sending text messages, when I finally did get her on the phone after calling and being sent right to voicemail but then texted her asking how to order and surprisingly my phone rings, I simply asked to understand the status with the order and why messages were going unanswered. "I'm very busy, I'll get to it" is all I got. She said she had questions about the custom label my dad wanted. I told her to call him.

Thank you for checking into it and confirming our suspicions. And fear not, neither of you will have to worry about any future orders coming your way. Apologies for hijacking your thread.

~Kris


Nope....and I suggest that you stop digging yourself in deeper.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Jegs.mich on March 18, 2025, 10:28:22 PM
I have always found Mrs. Asbell to be sweet as pie and very accommodating to her customers. I have seen customers get impatient during the summer season when the Asbells were making their rounds at the various shoots and shows and consequently weren't home to send something out. I really like Asbell wool products and am looking forward to a new Pathfinder this year it seems mine has suffered some closet shrinkage  :goldtooth:. I keep looking at the Northwoods anorak. Thanks Teresa for excellent products.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 19, 2025, 10:00:29 AM
Jed, my clothes shrunk in my closet too:)

And I've never had a problem ordering from the Asbells.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on March 19, 2025, 10:39:59 AM
Thank you Roger for telling Ms. Teresa's side of the story.  :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 19, 2025, 12:58:34 PM
Closet shrinkage or stomach growage?

Could get Theresa to cut out the kangaroo pockets and install a spandex patch for future expansion issues. 
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Pappy 1 on March 20, 2025, 08:17:08 AM
Can't please everyone, she has always went out of her way to help and accommodating in all my dealings with her.Sweet lady for sure. I deal with a lot of people and some you just can't satisfy no mater how hard you try. Love her stuff by the way.  :)
 Pappy
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Terry Green on March 20, 2025, 12:01:34 PM
Now that I know the whole story, and the only reason for registering and posting here all 5 times was for grievance against a longtime Sponsor, here's my response.  AND sent me a rude email.

Some people are a disaster looking for a place to happen.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: NCPA Kris on March 20, 2025, 05:45:23 PM
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Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Terry Green on March 20, 2025, 05:58:21 PM
Roger,  he just couldn't put down the shovel.   :readit:
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Terry Green on March 21, 2025, 07:51:44 AM
Has someone predicted earlier they thought that the Canoe coat would be our most popular item.  After wearing it in Texas earlier this year and the reaction that my wife has, I have to tend to agree.

You can have a one directional zipper or a dual directional zipper.  You also can have a drawstring  for your hood if you like. You just simply request either or both when placing your order.



Canoe coat yesterday afternoon....

Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: MnFn on March 21, 2025, 09:59:29 AM
Can’t speak for other’s experience but both Roger and Theresa have been very good to deal with. I would have no qualms about ordering from either one. I thought about ordering another anorak but the one I have has served me well for about ten years now and is still very serviceable.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 21, 2025, 10:16:57 AM
I’d like to see some pics of the jackets.   Without the hoods or kangaroo pockets.  I see one there, plaid 01 I like
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 21, 2025, 11:01:50 AM
https://asbellwool.com/t/mens
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Terry Green on March 21, 2025, 11:49:23 AM
Collared jackets....

https://asbellwool.com/t/jacket-wcollar
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 21, 2025, 01:28:24 PM
Yes. Sorry. Should have clarified. Most personal pictures I’ve seen are the hooded versions.  I haven’t seen any pictures of the jackets with the exception of the Asbell site
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: charles m on March 21, 2025, 01:33:05 PM
Yep, I've seen the kamikaze members come and go over the many years I've been around.  Word has it that his 'daddy' didn't pay and everyone else is the bad guy. If he's gone, good riddance and I hope he doesn't cause y'all anymore grief.  Good work all around guys.  :clapper:

Nice looking Canoe coat the Miss Model is donning. I remember seeing the Green one that was showcased at the LTR earlier this year, and the Asbell Wiseguys that were posted.  A lot of those were the collared jacket as well.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Terry Green on March 21, 2025, 01:35:11 PM
VROOM, did you not follow the LTR thread earlier this year?

If not check it out, I posted lots of guys with their collared Jackets.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 21, 2025, 01:40:57 PM
No. Sorry must of missed it or wasn’t paying attention to the thread.   LTR?    I’ll search shortly for it.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Terry Green on March 21, 2025, 02:01:34 PM
Vroom, it ran for a month, 3 weeks of hunts in a row. Laredo Tusk Roundup 2025.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Terry Green on March 21, 2025, 02:20:18 PM
Vroom, I just bumped the thread up for you. It has 14,466 views.

More Canoe coat for those that missed the Laredo thread...

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Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 21, 2025, 02:46:52 PM
Thanks.  Taking a look now. No doubt, the anoraks and canoe jacket  might be more functional for me.  I’m wet all the time, day and night walking the country home each fall and the hood, lengths and weight might be better in those models.   But I do like the simplicity of the regular collared jackets.   Only concern is weight mostly though. I see some of those othets are the blanket heaviest weight. While the collared jackets are heavy weight only.   Wondering if there’s much of a difference. 

I primarily wear wool .  Right down to socks.  Rubber boots up hear is the dress shoe in the fall.  GF gets crazy.   But theres water most places you walk. I will not put rubber boots on without my aunts thick thick wool socks. Even in the summer. They keep your feet dry by absorbing most moisture.  Also keeping the boots snug preventing chafing.  Pants, quiet passing by brush as well as jackets.   It’s harder to come by. And these Asbell wool jackets I’m only just getting acquainted with.  They are good prices for wool products.    When wet, it’s more tolerable than material made from petroleum products that are clammy on the skin when wet.  Every material has its place, but I’m wet so much that I generally go with wool.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Terry Green on March 21, 2025, 02:51:54 PM
My collared jacket is NOT heavy, its the lightest weight material I've ever owned from Asbell. The Canoe coats we have are, mine heavy, my wife's mid weight.  Anorack heavy.

I'd give he a call and discuss what she can use for a collared jacket. I know you can get a one way or two way zipper.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 21, 2025, 03:15:11 PM
I have this one, warm as hell...

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Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 21, 2025, 03:16:11 PM
Which model is that. That’s the blanket weight I’d imagine. 
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 21, 2025, 03:18:32 PM
https://asbellwool.com/t/anoraks
Yes blanket weight..

The Timber Ghost is very sharp.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 21, 2025, 03:38:56 PM
Thought you looked familiar.  Archer and a model
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 21, 2025, 03:57:13 PM
LOL, not me in the picture:)
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 21, 2025, 04:11:49 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Buck350 on March 21, 2025, 04:19:05 PM
Nice looking wool garments being posted here. I also saw all the pics on the LTR.

Sorry threads take a turn like this one did, then he apologize for hijacking when he knew he was. Word is already getting out to vendors about this guy. I use to say, where do these people come from, what are these people thinking, how do they get through the day. Now, nothing phases me anymore. I can see why his daddy didn't pay.

I've had my Asbell stuff for years. If I ever need more, I wont hesitate. (I'm eyeing that canoe coat)

 :campfire:
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: BAK on March 22, 2025, 12:01:53 PM
I bought one of the heavy grey pull over Anorak's with the Kangaroo pocket.   I couldn't get used to the pull over design, just didn't like it, then I took to a local seamstress and had a full length zipper put in the front, now it is my go too for most of the season.   :clapper:
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: MnFn on March 22, 2025, 12:28:59 PM
Sent you a pm Roger.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Roger Norris on March 22, 2025, 03:16:01 PM
Teresa and I never doubted the loyalty of our TradGang family for one minute.  :thumbsup:

Best forum on the internet!!
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Momma Kohunna on March 24, 2025, 01:31:25 PM
I don't post here much, but meant to earlier after Terry took that pic last week.  It was a day here that was overcast, windy, cold, and looked like it was going to snow any minute.  First thing I grabbed was this new coat.

You guys should look at getting one of these for your wives.  We like cozy, hoods, deep pockets and all.  However, we also like for our tails to be warm when we sit down.  I absolutely LOVE the length of this coat!!!

You did well Miss Teresa!!! TY TY
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Bamboozle on March 25, 2025, 01:20:12 PM
These are great looking coats, and I don't know of anyone doing this type of long coat in wool.  This is certainly on the list.

BTW, getting banned as a customer is bad new. I'll be spreading the word also. Not sure what he's rambling about elsewhere about some email send, but I don't see the relevance.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Terry Green on March 25, 2025, 02:58:43 PM
As far as the email, he was VERY missleading in his wording.

He is claiming that I removed his thread after I emailed him who it was.  That part is true. That left 'as is' would lead you to believe the he replied to me THEN I moved it.  Not so.

He never replied to me, never.  So, after days of not receiving a reply I move the thread to Admin.  I had no clue who the vendor was.

I hope everyone takes note of this guy, his ways, and his intentions.
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: RIVERWOLF on March 30, 2025, 04:51:45 PM


Excellent products and customer service for me as well. :thumbsup:
     Love the fit-quality-feel of these finely crafted hunting clothes. It is very clear once you wear them that Fred likely heavily influenced the hunter friendly design that Teresa  does such an excellent job with . Hats off ! :clapper:

For  those searching for a hoodless version. Do not forget Teresa's LaClair  "Longhunter" pullover !  This is one of my favorite late season wool pieces .  I lucked out and got the optional hood which when  worn with the hood down does a great job of adding warmth without bulk. Layer if you will...Couldn't dig-up field pics , but this (with my best RobinHood look ;^)) shows of what I speak.   Very much like the Anorak without the hand pouch , (and ""if"" Teresa still offers them) having the hood separate  is a great option . With these you get a little more coverage in length .  Great product !
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: Jegs.mich on March 30, 2025, 05:33:28 PM
Looking good Ralph I've never seen the hood separated before. Definitely gives you the Robin Hood look!
Title: Re: Asbell Wool St Patricks Day!
Post by: RIVERWOLF on March 30, 2025, 06:27:36 PM
Thanks Jed !
I talked with Ron yrs ago about the longhunter. Ron first offered these yrs back.  Ya, you  feel a little Robin Hood-E when you put the hood on ;^)) 
...but, that being said , You soon realize why it's such a great design . Blanket weight , yet very light and comfortable .  I actually love the simplicity of this design. No pockets-no pouch...I usually wear some sort of vest (plenty of pockets and extra layer of warmth without bulk be the beauty of vest)   so the design just works for me . The added length in the Anorak , the Longhunter, and now the Canoe jacket is a very nice asset (no pun intended;)late season .

So I just thought I should add a little info for those on the fence or chewing on options.
Do like most....get you a few  different styles . I'm sure you will love them all ! :campfire: