BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / SocksBatch!

**Posted by SusiGo** February 26, 2014 3:34 pm

I just bought my son five pairs of colourful socks at Jack & Jones. So in case there is one those near you - 5 pairs for 10 Euros.

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** February 26, 2014 3:37 pm

SolarSystem wrote:
This Is The Phantom Lady wrote:
I've never bought socks for a man before. This is all so cool!
Oh my God, that is soooo cute, Phantom...!

Maybe I should put that in my personal note?

**Posted by Mattlocked** February 26, 2014 3:40 pm

SusiGo wrote:
I just bought my son five pairs of colourful socks at Jack & Jones. So in case there is one those near you - 5 pairs for 10 Euros.

I don't think there is... but they are online and send for free. Thank you.

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** February 26, 2014 3:41 pm

I think my friend might be in on this too; Yay! I think I'll invite her to go look for socks with me

**Posted by Le Bear Polar** February 26, 2014 3:58 pm

I just got cautioned by my boyfriend not to overdo this. I might be paranoid here but...d'you think Ben would be okay with us drowning him in socks?

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** February 26, 2014 4:00 pm

There are much worse things we could do. I think the socks is a pretty 'harmless' thing to do...

I mean we could send him... I don't know, but something that seemed way more personal.

**Posted by Le Bear Polar** February 26, 2014 4:10 pm

That's true! Phew thanks Phantom. I was worried if we were stepping out of line. Not too familiar with where the definition of fan stops and where stalker-ish begins.

**Posted by clareiow** February 26, 2014 4:10 pm

I think socks is fine! I think it's quite sweet and I don't suppose we are the only ones!

He always sounds genuinely touched by any gifts, so I know he'll be touched by ours

How mental must I sound right now but I know exactly what to give him when I meet him (when, not if!). I have the whole scene played out in my head!!! I'm a saddo....

**Posted by Le Bear Polar** February 26, 2014 4:11 pm

More socks!

**Posted by SolarSystem** February 26, 2014 4:13 pm

clareiow wrote:
If we set it for April Fools Day maybe, so we would all aim to have it reach the agency by April 1? That would make it extra funny?!

Btw, I just wanted to say that I like the idea! So we all know how much time we'll have from today to get our stuff together.

**Posted by SolarSystem** February 26, 2014 4:15 pm

Le Bear Polar wrote:

More socks!

Ha! Tiny dots!

**Posted by SolarSystem** February 26, 2014 4:18 pm

Two different colours, anyone...?

**Posted by clareiow** February 26, 2014 4:18 pm

SolarSystem wrote:
clareiow wrote:
If we set it for April Fools Day maybe, so we would all aim to have it reach the agency by April 1? That would make it extra funny?!
Btw, I just wanted to say that I like the idea! So we all know how much time we'll have from today to get our stuff together.

How does everyone else feel about that?

It gives us time to sort all the finer details. How about they're all wrapped in stripes or spotty paper as well?

**Posted by SolarSystem** February 26, 2014 4:21 pm

**Posted by SolarSystem** February 26, 2014 4:22 pm

clareiow wrote:
How about they're all wrapped in stripes or spotty paper as well?

Perfect! I second that!

**Posted by clareiow** February 26, 2014 4:25 pm

Well I think we need to theme it as much as possible, so it's clear it's all from the same group from the outset!

I'm so excited about this!!!

**Posted by Tinks** February 26, 2014 4:34 pm

Loving the socks pictures - I might join you and send some nice stripey ones!
Wouldn't it be nice to send them a little earlier though? By April he might be busy working on something and they might take an age to reach him?
It's up to you guys though, of course

**Posted by TeeJay** February 26, 2014 4:41 pm

Le Bear Polar wrote:
Okay this is a silly question, but as I live in a tropical climate I don't really have a good grasp of what type/material of socks are preferred in England! Any tips guys?

Depends on the time of year. For spring/summer/autum I'd say normal cotton socks. For winter, woolly socks might be better indicated, but I guess it depends on what type of shoes you're wearing. What I wouldn't go for is the stocking type (i.e. that go up to your knee).

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** February 26, 2014 4:49 pm

April 1st is a great day!

And the idea of dotted or striped paper is perfect too!

**Posted by Tinks** February 26, 2014 5:20 pm

This Is The Phantom Lady wrote:
April 1st is a great day!

And the idea of dotted or striped paper is perfect too!

Ok
Will see if I can send some.
Hope you didn't mind me butting in?