[nagdu] two quick questions

[Tracy Carcione]

Cinchsacks are like backpacks, except that to close it, one pulls the
straps, which closes the hole in the top, instead of using a zipper, like
most backpacks.  Cinchsacks tend to be lighter than backpacks too; at
least my two are.  And, because it's all cloth, it's easy to fold or
scrunch up and shove out of sight when I get to my office.

Yep, that old no-pockets-for-women conspiracy!  So annoying!  I heard it's
because pockets change the outline of the clothes, especially pockets
stuffed with, well, stuff.  Makes unsightly bumps in a woman's shapely
shape, or something like that.  Me, I just want to be able to carry the
junk I need, and not worry too much about shapeliness.
Tracy

> 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"
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> 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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