Hellcat Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 thank you for moderating me. I humbly submit myself to your ministrations and will do penance tomorrow by taking the kids out to buy new shoes Don't mention it. But buying shoes is never penance ! (See if you can slip a pair in for yourself while no one is looking ) In Clarks? I doubt it! (Maybe a summer bag, though. And Monsoons just down the street....) Hope you don't mind, but I have split this from another topic as it was, er, um, off topic! Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Bags Now you'r talking Radley have some fabulous ones this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Had to turn my back on a goreous Radley the other day - just too expensive! Treated myself to a funky little Kipling instead, at half the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 You can't have too many bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Yes you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Yes you can! Typical that those words have came from a man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 But buying shoes is never penance ! (See if you can slip a pair in for yourself while no one is looking ) In Clarks? I doubt it! (Maybe a summer bag, though. And Monsoons just down the street....) Hope you don't mind, but I have split this from another topic as it was, er, um, off topic! Sheila I never go off topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Yes, that's something that women say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I just popped down stairs for a cup of tea and you split the topic. I was quite lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I was quite lost doing it! Did you think you'd dreamt the chat about bags? Hope you didn't mind, but I thought this topic could be fun, and it pulled the other one back on track. Did you bring me a cuppa? (Still on topic ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 " I wasn't nagging...I was just asking....again!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I only started carrying a handbag a couple of years ago after my daughter got potty trained. Now I have to carry wipes around with me and I started carrying a mobile phone I have no choice I have just bought a second bag because my forst one fell to bits and because I don't like having a handbag it has to have a long enought strap to go diagonally across me so I don't actually have to carry it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 " I wasn't nagging...I was just asking....again!" Yes, very familiar I tend to go for the functional bag, like COAM, & haven't ever had one as an accessory, although I think other people's look lovely. I tend to take a shopping bag (one step up from a carrier bag) into town with me. I just wish I'd remember not to hook it over my forearm (like the Queen's handbag) as it makes me look incredibly sad (yes, it's been pointed out to me ) I did use a rucksack for a while. Very practical, but I didn't look far off being an overloaded mule on the way back from market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I was quite lost doing it! Did you think you'd dreamt the chat about bags?Hope you didn't mind, but I thought this topic could be fun, and it pulled the other one back on track. Did you bring me a cuppa? (Still on topic ) Sorry Sheila ! I couldn't find you so I drank it myself Yes I think this thread could be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I tend to go for the functional approach too and rarely change from one to another, cos I'd forget I'd done it and go out with an empty bag!!! I recently decided I could manage with one small enough for a purse cards and mobile and not a lot else, so now it's bursting at the seams with extras I was only able to down size when the children got old enough to not need wipes and spare knickers carried everywhere (for them not me ) Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I have LOADS of bags, different sizes, colours, materials, short straps, long straps, no straps at all, casual ones, posh ones (and some I've never used). BLISS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Oh lucky you L-J! Personally I have a bit of a bag famine at the moment. I just stick to practical, but that means I never have a nice one for a change or going out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Well that should make gift buying for you easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Except it's such a personal thing, isn't it? I wouldn't trust OH to buy a bag for me. Well, unless I wanted a fishing bag. I've just remembered, we were invited to "a bit of a do" one evening last year. I was dressed & ready to go & realised that I didn't have an evening bag. Or even a small handbag. Rucksack, fishing bag? But I needn't something for bits & pieces. So, dashed up the round to friend's house, she loves parties. Buit was at Sainsbury's and her OH looked horified. Happily, he got over the shock, phoned her mobile & came up with a choice of 3 dainty bags. Will def. get one in Oxfam next time they're on display, I felt such a twit asking at the last minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Except it's such a personal thing, isn't it? I wouldn't trust OH to buy a bag for me. Well, unless I wanted a fishing bag. How right Sheila. I always go shopping WITH OH for my presents I'd rather have what I want than a surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I have to say that chosing presents for me is one of my OH's strong points. He always seems to know what I want before I do and chooses what I would have chosen for myself even though we never really go browsing together. I'm a very lucky 'lady' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 You certainly are CoaM. Perhaps he should give master classes on the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I have to say that chosing presents for me is one of my OH's strong points. He always seems to know what I want before I do and chooses what I would have chosen for myself even though we never really go browsing together. I'm a very lucky 'lady' Oh you are so lucky! Although I imagine he's a lucky man too. You must be very in tune. I always feel pleased to hear about some men having these wonderful skills. Restores my faith!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 I bought a new bag yesterday I'm with LJ on the subject of bags, all shapes, sizes and styles . Only outnumbered by the shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
