[nagdu] two quick questions

[Linda Gwizdak]

Hi Julie,
I've found some nice leather purse-like backpack in stores where you can buy 
leather stuff and luggage.  They tend to be smaller than a conventional 
backpack - they're purse sized and look like a purse as well.  They look 
very professional if they are black or dark brown leather. This woould not 
take away from a professional look.  Sometimes you can find these in 
Walmart, Target, or any other department store that sells purses and 
backpacks.

One thing I have found with these bags is that the shoulder straps are 
rather thin and narrow and do come apart from the bag after alot of use with 
alot of heavy things in them.  I do have a screaming orange plastic one I 
got in a thrift store and that has outlasted TWO nice leather ones!!!  I 
don't use that one for times I want to look professional and dressed in 
business attire.! (grin!)

However, many working people do carry the conventional daypacks that you can 
find at Walmart or sporting goods stores.  At least they do this here in San 
Diego.

Linda and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at qwest.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] two quick questions


> Not sure how to answer first question. I just usse a back pack and then
> carry a fanny pack to get at things I need in a hurry.
>
> Cindy
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:22 AM
> 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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