[nagdu] two quick questions

[Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)]

Julie, 
For the purse, you want one with a strap that will go over your head so
the strap rests on your left shoulder and the purse hangs on your right.
I use this, used the same setup when I was working a dog and it works
well. 
I used to use a replica of a Civil War carpet bag that I loved. Sadly it
got holes, and I am now using a generic purse i got from Target. 
I'd suggest you go to a department store and test out purses to see if
they fit the way you want. You could also try a fanny-pack. 


-----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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