[nagdu] two quick questions

[Julie J]

thanks Susan!

I ordered a new purse yesterday.  Hopefully it will work.  It has the longer 
handle to be worn crossbody.  I looked at the stores here for a bag with a 
longer handle that can be worn across the body, but no luck.

I'm a bit taller than average and prefer longer straps, so finding one that 
long enough was a challenge.   I'll let everyone know if it works after I 
get it and try it out.

I think I may have sorted out the wet pant leg issue.  I think it has to do 
with how fast we are going and where I position my arm.  When we get going 
really fast, I tend to stretch my arm out so that my hand is further ahead 
than is really ideal.  I need to wait until it rains/snows again to see if 
I'm right.

Thanks!
Julie



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Susan Jones" <sblanjones11 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 12:45 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] two quick questions


> Julie,
> I have a nice leather purse with a long handle, goes over my head, left
> shoulder, hangs on right.  Works just fine for me working with Rhoda.
> Sorry, I can't offer any help about the wet pant leg except to keep a 
> towel
> at work.
> Blessings,
> Susan & Rhoda
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Julie J
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:22 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] two quick questions
>
> Hello all!
>
> I am wondering about two very minor things. I'm hoping all you fabulous
> people will have ideas to help me out.
>
> First, when it is rainy or snowy and therefore wet, my left pant leg gets
> very wet and muddy when I'm working Monty.  I haven't noticed this with my
> other dogs.  I'm thinking it has something to do with his height, 27 
> inches,
> or his gait.  I am currently using a straight handle and am very satisfied
> with it.  Any ideas on how to get to work and still be presentable?   It's
> about 8 blocks and a ride isn't an option.
>
> Second, to the ladies... have you found some sort of purse or bag that you
> like that works well for you?  I used to be a purse on the left shoulder
> kinda girl, but that doesn't work so well while working a guide dog. 
> Before
> I generally didn't carry a purse or bag, just stuffing keys and money in 
> my
> jeans pockets.  Now that I'm working I have to carry a lot more junk.  I'd
> really like to find a bag that can be worn as a back pack or diagonal so
> that it will be out of the way of holding the harness handle and still 
> leave
> my right hand free.   I need something professional looking...maybe 
> leather?
> Or perhaps there's some very easy solution that I'm totally missing?
>
> All ideas welcome!
> TIA
> Julie
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