Been a while since I posted to the VLCC, but here I find myself again.
My commute should only be 18miles RT, but I make it about 24-25 RT by taking a few streets that I deem more "pleasureable".
I just ordered a pair of winter tights from http://foxware.net
Lou was a big help in aiding me to determine what exactly I needed. In the end I got a pair of Power Dry 250 tights. Since I'm a larger person he took my measurements via email, is making the tights for me, and doesn't expect me to pay for them until I get them and am happy. How's that for customer service?
I picked up a pair of winter boots from a department store this weekend. Mid cut and a half size too big so that I can wear a few pair of wool socks when the temps drop. I'll be placing an order from Campmor next week for some waterproofing for the boots, a balaclava, a thermal shirt, and a few other odds and ends. I want to make sure I have all the clothing I need before starting to build my winter bike. Looks like I'll be all set with clothing and bike by the end of November.
My wife is making me a new set of pogies. My old ones, that she made me, are worn out pretty badly. The new ones will have several layers of arctic fleece with a shell of of ripstop nylon with waterproofing. Total material costs, 15 bucks. And the layers will be removeable so that I can adjust them to the temps. I'm pretty stoked about that. She has also shown interest in making me clothing for my winter commutes.

The bike I'm building is an early 90's Raleigh M50. We painted it at work, a really sweet deep green with a blueish tint from an old 32 ford we paite last year, we had a quart left over. It'll be geard and have flat bars. Pretty much the cheapest components I can find online. My LBS is lacing me up a set of 36H Rhynolites for the bike.
I can't wait for all of this to come together.
I'll make more posts as things come to pass.