[nagdu] two quick questions

[Julie J]

Tracy,

Are the cinch sacks an over the shoulder sort of thing?

Thanks for the outdoor equipment store idea.  I'm going to poke around a bit 
and see what I can find.  I only buy a new purse/bag every 3 to 5 years or 
so when I absolutely just can't use the one I have anymore.  I guess I'm 
just super picky because I have always had difficulty finding one that I 
really like.

I'd like to know why only men's clothes come with lots of pockets?   Because 
really if my dress clothes had pockets I'd have this figured out.  It's a 
conspiracy.  *smile*

Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] two quick questions


>I used to use a purse with a long strap, as Rebecca suggests, until I got
> a herniated disc in my neck that makes it painful to have anything pulling
> on it.  Now I have a nice leather fanny pack.  I also have a couple
> cinch-sacks.  One came from my employer, and has their logo on it.  The
> other is from The Seeing Eye.  Both are nice, but not fancy.  I've had a
> hard time lately finding a backpack that's not for kids. Stores that have
> camping and sports supplies have a few, though.
>
> I don't know what to do about your pants getting dirty walking to work,
> except maybe wear something casual and change when you get to the office.
> I understand people who bike to work sometimes do that.  I change my shoes
> when I get to work, from walking shoes to something dressier.
> Tracy
>
>> 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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