[nagdu] two quick questions

Wed Nov 25 18:40:15 UTC 2009

Tracy,

Yeah, we don't want to look fat and lumpy, do we?  That would be dreadful!
/grin/

So Daisy's Dad turned out to be a perfect personal shopper when I was
desperately looking for ways to come up with two complete professional
looking outfits for my consulting gig.  And he spent the entire time
lecturing me about how I was absolutely, positively forbidden to put dog
treats and dog bags and etc. in the pockets of each and every item.
Including the nice leather purse that holds everything but won't stay on my
shoulder.  It does match the shoes, though, and that's what's really
important, isn't it?  /smile/

Added to the conspiracy of it all is the fact that we need to carry around
so much junk just to maintain our appearance!  Everything must be just so,
makeup must be fresh...  I used to mutter to myself constantly back in my
younger days because it was all so ridiculous and all that stuff we need to
do and carry take up ridiculous time and money...  It's all overpriced!  We
will not talk about nylons!  But, back then at least, a woman on the up and
up would be seriously dinged in her career progress if she didn't dress for
success.  I still don't see how wearing blue jeans and sneakers could
possibly affect my ability to work on my computer in a back office out of
view of the public.  /smile/

Ah, well.  I'm looking into the same options Julie is, for when I do get
work.  I'm still looking at getting into consulting, which means I will need
to carry my office with me along with everything else.  Along with adaptive
tools.  Whenever I try to problem solve there, I find myself picturing a
nice sturdy pack pony.  /smile/

Let us know what you decide on, Julie, especially if you find something
suitably professional and useful that doesn't take up your entire paycheck
to buy!

Tami Smith-Kinney

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Tracy Carcione
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 6:38 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] two quick questions

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"
> <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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