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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / April 2005The Wardrobe Incident
I know I just said I'd post more pictures of Frank and Nikki but then this happened. I opened the wardrobe to look for something, and I left the door open as I always do, because I didn't have time to check right then that none of the cats were inside the wardrobe. I turned around and then back to the open wardrobe and saw a pair of long skinny silver legs hanging from the bottom of my shirts. I rushed for the camera and when I came back, this is what I saw: http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/album?.dir=/4ba1 (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.)  SignatureMarina, Frank, Nikki, and introducing: Mere! marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >I know I just said I'd post more pictures of Frank and Nikki but then >this happened. I opened the wardrobe to look for something, and I left [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/album?.dir=/4ba1 That is too funny. I have to hyperventilate <gasp gasp> >(Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) And what color they're going to be. :P Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>I know I just said I'd post more pictures of Frank and Nikki but then >>this happened. I opened the wardrobe to look for something, and I left [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >And what color they're going to be. :P PS That tail is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It reminds me of one of these: http://www.scc.net/~rodl/TamaZoo/RingTailLemur-1.jpg Or one of these: http://www.blue-n-gold.com/halfdan/osito.htm Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com I'm very late with this but I've only just seen it, dont know about the colour of your clothes Marina but I love the colour of Mere, she's beautiful . I believe last time I tried to look at her photo's I couldn't get them. I'm sure that was Mere's photo's, some I can get and some I can't Jean. > >I know I just said I'd post more pictures of Frank and Nikki but then > >this happened. I opened the wardrobe to look for something, and I left [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh > My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Oh my gosh how CUuuuuuuute!!!!!!!!! > I know I just said I'd post more pictures of Frank and Nikki but then > this happened. I opened the wardrobe to look for something, and I left [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) > (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) I think grey cat hair goes great with black clothing! :) SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) > > I think grey cat hair goes great with black clothing! :) And that's what they make those sticky-roller clothes brushes for :) Jill >> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) > > I think grey cat hair goes great with black clothing! :) Don't the fashion police keep telling us Grey is the new black? Time for more wardrobe Marina. You know I always pictured you as someone who would wear a lot of black? Jo >>> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Jo After reading what I wrote, I think maybe I should qualify it. To me black clothes are "city clothes" and I think of you as a city person for the most part. When I travel I like to think I can tell where people are from by how they dress. Boots are South/Southwest US. Athletic shoes are MidWest/West US. Dress shoes are East Coast US - City. Really nice shoes Europe. Really really nice shoes. Italy. Jo >>>> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>> [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Jo LOL Well, I live in the Southern U.S. and I don't wear boots. Unless I'm just running to the grocery store or something, I wear nice heels. In fact, I wear nice heels even with bluejeans, which is something John finds endearing (I've always done that, I'm fairly short). I'm afraid I can't afford Italian shoes. And, I wear a lot of black. I'm a very fair-skinned blonde (at least, I continue to be thanks to Loreal!) and it sets off my hair and skintone quite nicely. But I tend to make assumptions about things too. And have you ever gotten to meet someone you only talked on the phone with (as in, through work) and they looked completely unlike what you thought they would look like? It's often a shocker! Jill >>>>(Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > clothes are "city clothes" and I think of you as a city person for the most > part. I guess you're right, though I love being on the island, too. But most of the year, I stay in the city. > When I travel I like to think I can tell where people are from by how they > dress. Boots are South/Southwest US. Athletic shoes are MidWest/West US. > Dress shoes are East Coast US - City. Really nice shoes Europe. Really > really nice shoes. Italy. LOL. We do wear bad shoes in Europe, too. SignatureMarina, Frank, Nikki, and introducing: Mere! marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >>>>>(Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>>> [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > >LOL. We do wear bad shoes in Europe, too. Hmm, I remember men in sandals with black socks. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>>>>> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>>>> [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh > My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com LOL! John wears sandals but no socks (thank you!) However, when he puts on regular shoes... lord I need to take him shopping! His choice of shoes makes me think of Herman Munster. Big, clunky brown ugly lace-up shoes. Jill <--telling herself NO! I will not try to change his shoes. His shoes are not HIM >>>>>>> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>>>>> [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] >Jill <--telling herself NO! I will not try to change his shoes. His shoes >are not HIM As you know, I live in NYC, where tourists (from everywhere) are immediately distinguishable from the natives. ;) And I went to graduate school with a lot of foreign students, and people from other places in the US. It was amazing how quickly the female students blended in, and were indistinguishable. But the guys-- oh Gawd help us. ;) -* Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>>>>>(Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>>>> [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Hmm, I remember men in sandals with black socks. ;) I'll take men in sandals with black socks over most men in just sandals any day. I very large part of the world wears some sort of sandals and the majority of them have truly ugly feet. And I really don't mean that to be as critical as it might sound. If a person has worked hard outdoors most of their life with poor shoes or no shoes, they have a right to have "ugly" feet. Its a kind of badge of honor. Jo >>>>>> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>>>> [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Hmm, I remember men in sandals with black socks. ;) Get a lot of that around here. but then again, this is a college town. This time of year you can tell which students hail from northern climates, and which from sout. The northern ones are wearing summer clothes: T-shirts, tank tops, shorts, sandals (with or without socks). Southern ones are just now shedding their down-filled winter coats & ski-pants for sweatshirts & jeans. It's been getting to the near-80's F (26C) for the about the past week. I think we skipped spring and hyperjumped into summer! --? The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep >>>>>(Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>>> [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > LOL. We do wear bad shoes in Europe, too. Oh I'm quite sure. But Europeans who travel in the US usually dress pretty well while they are here. I've got a feeling the same can't always be said about us when we travel in Europe. Jo >>>>>>(Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>>>> [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > >Jo Khaki pants, polo shirt, fanny pack, running shoes or Teva sandals= American. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>>>>>> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>>>>> [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh > My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. I did see some really nice leather purses at one show designed to be worn across both shoulders like "backpacks" but my thought was, anyone could come up behind you. While they can't snatch the purse off both shoulders they could certainly reach into the drawstring pouch in a crowd and grab whatever. Fashion doesn't always dictate good sense. John is always after me to put my purse strap over my head so it can't be yanked off my shoulder. That feels so "I'm 80 years old" to me, but I do it to appease him if we are in a crowd :) He's also the only man I know who is completely comfortable carrying my purse for me when we do a lot of walking. He first did that when we were in the Dallas Museum of Art and we'd been walking for an hour or so. I'm used to carrying a purse but he thought I was getting uncomfortable (actually, I was tired - we'd been up for HOURS the night before!) He said, "Here, let me take your purse for a while." I felt a little funny with him walking around with my purse on his shoulder but he wasn't concerned about it so I adjusted my thinking. Jill >>>>>>>> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>>>>>> [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] >certainly reach into the drawstring pouch in a crowd and grab whatever. >Fashion doesn't always dictate good sense. If there is one completely stupid fad (and there are quite a few), it is people in New York City wearing backpacks, and what should properly be hand and shoulderbags designed like backpacks. This is a pretty common pet peeve on the subways, but apparently not enough to stop people from using them. People wear backpacks that take up almost as much room as another person on the subway, and it does not occur to them to take off the backpack and put it on the floor. People are constantly getting clocked or knocked flat by some idiot with a backpack who suddenly turns around. :P Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > If there is one completely stupid fad (and there are quite a few), > it is people in New York City wearing backpacks, and what should [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > People are constantly getting clocked or knocked flat by some idiot > with a backpack who suddenly turns around. :P Don't blame the backpacks; blame the inconsiderate people who don't put them on the floor! Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> If there is one completely stupid fad (and there are quite a few), >> it is people in New York City wearing backpacks, and what should [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >Don't blame the backpacks; blame the inconsiderate people who don't >put them on the floor! Oh, I do. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > Don't blame the backpacks; blame the inconsiderate people who don't > put them on the floor! I adore backpacks, and haven't carried a purse in years. I can't get one big enough (lunch, library books, groceries, etc etc). It's been a long time since I knocked someone over with one, though! SignatureCheryl I use a fanny pack just because I'm so scatterbrained I know I'm going to lose my stuff unless its attached to me Kristi Just think of the purse thing as urban rather than old. I've carried a purse with a shoulder strap over my head and with my left hand holding on to the strap or usually the purse itself since I was in my teens. Jo >>>>>>>> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>>>>>> [quoted text clipped - 61 lines] > > Jill > Just think of the purse thing as urban rather than old. I've carried a > purse with a shoulder strap over my head and with my left hand holding on to > the strap or usually the purse itself since I was in my teens. > > Jo I think it's more comfortable to wear the purse with the shoulder strap over my head (= across my body). That way the purse doesn't keep slipping off my shoulder, I don't have to keep lifting it back up again and I don't walk at a funny tilt trying to keep one shoulder higher up to keep the purse from falling off the shoulder. And then, of course, there's the security factor too, as already mentioned. SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 >> Just think of the purse thing as urban rather than old. I've carried a >> purse with a shoulder strap over my head and with my left hand holding [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > purse from falling off the shoulder. And then, of course, there's the > security factor too, as already mentioned. After a couple of incidents in the grocery store, I got two of those "backsaver" bags to wear that way. I use the red one in winter and the black one in summer. They are convenient to use. MLB >> Just think of the purse thing as urban rather than old. I've >> carried a purse with a shoulder strap over my head and with my left [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > to keep the purse from falling off the shoulder. And then, of course, > there's the security factor too, as already mentioned. I carry a small purse. Actually, it's more like a wallet with a long strap. The strap removes so you can carry it like a clutch or stuff it into a larger bag/purse likea wallet. It has a velcro pocket on one side for cell phone or sun glasses. I also wear mine across the chest, it keeps it from slipping off the shoulder & it is more secure. Unless someone with a sharp pocket-knife takes a go at it, that is, since the strap ius only about as thick as a pencil, if that. I started carrying a backpack in the late 70's, while in junior high school. My locker was in the basement (!!!!) of a three story building - and I hated trudging all those stairs twice every hour... go down, swap books, go back up to class, nap for an hour, start all over again. Carry the days books all day, and do homework during study hall, throw the backpack in the locker at the end of the day. Nuttin to carry home! --? The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > Just think of the purse thing as urban rather than old. I've carried a > purse with a shoulder strap over my head and with my left hand holding on to > the strap or usually the purse itself since I was in my teens. We were at the wedding of Tom's boss this past weekend and we sat with a lesbian couples who are friends of ours. I noticed they didn't have purses so I asked them, half-jokingly, where their purses were. They looked at me as if I were crazy and said "Purses? We don't do purses". :) SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. Purses seem to be so convenient, so it's unfortunate that we men can't really carry them. Fanny packs, yes, those don't go well with anything either. Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the UK? > >I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the > UK? Here in Oz, they're called "bum bags" although, oddly, they are always worn at the front. You can't say "fanny pack" here without at least one person sniggering ala Beavis and Butthead. Yowie > > >I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > You can't say "fanny pack" here without at least one person sniggering ala > Beavis and Butthead. That's hilarious! I keep everything I need in my pockets. > >I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the > UK? I *hate* having to carry stuff with me, and despise those strappy bags that are supposed to go over shoulders. I think my shoulders must be deformed or something, because they *never* stay on, and they aren't the sort that are supposed to go over sholder & neck. Its gotten to the point that If Joel and I go anywhere, our plastic cards and my driving licence goes in his wallet and he carries the keys. If I'm by myself, I tend to just carry my keys, driver's licence and the cash card of interest. And they slip into my pockets so both hands are free. So it drives me nuts that most women's slacks (I don't do skirts) dont have pockets. Hence, i tend to live in jeans. I wish having a flat man's wallet rather than a big bulky purse was not considered the definitive sign of a butch lesbian (the fact I'm really tall, "solid", have short hair, dress in men's clothing (out of necessity) and rarely wear makeup doesn't exactly help) There are advantages to having a baby though. These days those, my crap just gets thrown in the baby bag with everything else Cary needs when we go out. Yowie > > >I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > men's clothing (out of necessity) and rarely wear makeup doesn't exactly > help) We are much the same this way--as far as not carrying bags, anyway. > There are advantages to having a baby though. These days those, my crap just > gets thrown in the baby bag with everything else Cary needs when we go out. > > Yowie You can do that with briefcases, too! > There are advantages to having a baby though. These days those, my crap just > gets thrown in the baby bag with everything else Cary needs when we go out. I used to miss that. However I graduated to carrying a large purse because everyone would hand me stuff and ask me to carry it for them. A couple of months ago, I decided to replace my old tired out shoulder bag purse. I asked the kids to help me pick a new one out. Surprisingly, they took to the project with enthusiasm. The winner, a denim bag with brown beading on the side (which keeps coming off BTW) was selected by Jim. His comment, "here, you need a big bag with all the stuff you carry." I didn't have the heart to tell them that I was hoping to go back so something smaller than a suitcase. Pam S. who has smuggled cans of soda into the movies in her purses >> There are advantages to having a baby though. These days those, my crap >> just [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Pam S. who has smuggled cans of soda into the movies in her purses My sister, who had five kids and has I do not know how many grands and greatgrands really impressed me with the contents of her purse. She was with us when we were taking my youngest grandson to the zoo. He got sick and threw up and she just calmly pulled a roll of toilet paper out of her purse and cleaned him up. And I thought I carried nearly everything. Jo > > There are advantages to having a baby though. These days those, my crap just > > gets thrown in the baby bag with everything else Cary needs when we go out. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Pam S. who has smuggled cans of soda into the movies in her purses I am starting to think we are confusing hte terms "purse". Here it is the thing you carry your money, licence and credit cards in. Your handbag is what you put your purse, keys, mobile phone, lipstick, brush, "hygeine items" and all the other crap you carry around with you in. I often carry my purse around, but wish it was smaller like a man's wallet so it was more pocket-friendly. Since I almost never wear lipstick or worry about my hair, I don't usually need a handbag, except at certain times of the month. But I just as often take my licence and credit card out of my purse, stick them in Joel's wallet and let him carry all the necessaries around. The baby bag, being a necessity at the monent, also means I cart more of my personal crap around too - I may even have a hair band at the bottom of it, and I haven't had long hair in over 6 months! Yowie > > > There are advantages to having a baby though. These days those, my crap > just [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > I am starting to think we are confusing hte terms "purse". Here it is the > thing you carry your money, licence and credit cards in. That is what we call a wallet in the US. Your handbag is > what you put your purse, keys, mobile phone, lipstick, brush, "hygeine > items" and all the other crap you carry around with you in. That is what many in the US call a purse. > I often carry my purse around, but wish it was smaller like a man's wallet > so it was more pocket-friendly. Since I almost never wear lipstick or worry [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > more of my personal crap around too - I may even have a hair band at the > bottom of it, and I haven't had long hair in over 6 months! The term "purse" used for what you call a handbag seems to me to be becoming outdated in the US as more people use the term "bag" or "handbag" to refer to the thing we put out wallets in. Even more outdated is the term "pocketbook," which to my grandmother was what my mother called a purse and you in the UK call a handbag. :) I have seen that a pocketbook is actually a 19th-century term for what we call a wallet and you (in the UK) call a purse! I'm sure that is crystal clear!! <G> > Even more outdated is the term "pocketbook," >which to my grandmother was what my mother called a purse >and you in the UK call a handbag. :) Not in NYC it isn't outdated, though DH and her friend Marianne, two transplants from Long Island, rarely use pocketbook any more unless they are speaking to each other or someone else from NY. Regards and Purrs, O J > > Even more outdated is the term "pocketbook," > >which to my grandmother was what my mother called a purse [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Regards and Purrs, > O J As a matter of fact I think I do hear "pocketbook" more often from Northeasterners. I love our regional differences. > > > > There are advantages to having a baby though. These days those, my > crap [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > I'm sure that is crystal clear!! <G> Depends what crystal you are talking about :-) hematite, perhaps? Here in Commonwealth speak, a wallet is what men use to keep their cash and credit cards. They are flat, square, almost always black or brown, most often made out of leather, and fit in the back pocket of trousers. Women, on the other hand, have purses, and I'm probably not hte only woman who judges the desirablity of the purse on how many different slots and compartments it has. They are much bigger than men's wallets, have much larger capacity to hold change, as well as recipts, bits of paper, doohickeys and thingabobs. I have a "half size" purse which is always bulging at the seams, but many women have a full sized purse, which means you can fit a whole checkbook and/or the highest denomination notes into them without having to fold them (either to get into the purse or when the purse shuts). In my purse, I have 6 slots in the front part for major credit cards, and another 10 slots for other credit-card sized items in the other side. It has 2 zipped compartments, one of those sipped ones has a divider down the centre giving it two effective compartments for change. It has another 8 compartments for various bits of paper, a slot for a pen or pencil, and one large comaprtment through the centre that is note-sized when the purse is stretched out (but will fold around the ouside of hte purse when the purse is fully shut).I don't tend to use that compartment for keeping usuable cash, because if I go shopping and gets notes and change, its awkward to have to put the coins in one area of the purse and then turn the purse over to put the notes in another, so I just fold my noes and put them in one of hte fron compartments. I use the big compartment to store my emergency cash, because it stays out of sight when I'm using my purse in the usual way When my friend and I used to play betting card games against each other, but were in an establishemnt that didnt' allow gambling on card games (or we didn't have enough coins / chips / beans / chits etc) we used to empty our respective purses of all the items in our purses bar actual money and played for those instead. There used to be a princely pile of paper on the table! Example of what I call a wallet: http://www.australiagift.com/crocodile_shop/wallet_1.htm Example of what I call a good purse: http://www.wallets.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=229 (its a full size one) Example of a handbags: http://chaylor.com/handbags_&_accessories1.htm Example of a tote bag (also known as a shopping bag) http://www.extonaustralia.com/category315_1.htm Does that make it at least smokey quartz crystal clear :-) Yowie > Example of what I call a wallet: > http://www.australiagift.com/crocodile_shop/wallet_1.htm Yes, I'd call that a wallet too. But I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the price! I should get into the import/export business. Those wallets are pretty common here in Thailand, I could get one for $20. Real croc leather. > Example of what I call a good purse: > http://www.wallets.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=229 > (its a full size one) In Canada-speak, I would call that a wallet too. Big wallet, the type women have. I have one that width, but it is thinner and only folds over once and has no snaps. Stingray skin, very nice :-) > Example of a handbags: > http://chaylor.com/handbags_&_accessories1.htm Yes, I'd call that a handbag but it could also be called a purse. Same thing in Canada-speak. Although purse seems a bit old fashioned and isn't commonly used anymore. > Example of a tote bag (also known as a shopping bag) > http://www.extonaustralia.com/category315_1.htm Yes, tote bag, shopping bag, beach bag. I've heard all 3, but they generally seem useless and I hardly ever see anybody with one. -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album Yowie wrote:<snip> > Example of what I call a good purse: > http://www.wallets.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=229 (its > a full size one) This is technically a "clutch", or "clutch purse". They genrally don't have handles (except maybe for a small one off to the side that you can tuck in) and must be "clutched" to carry them. -L. > Yowie wrote:<snip> > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > have handles (except maybe for a small one off to the side that you can > tuck in) and must be "clutched" to carry them. I doubt it is called a "clutch" in Australia or Britain. Folks? > > Yowie wrote:<snip> > > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > I doubt it is called a "clutch" in Australia or Britain. Folks? A clutch is different again. Its about the size of a handbag, but tends to be stiff-sided and doesn't have a strap. You have to stick 'em under your armpit, carry them in the crook of your arm, or hold them in your hand to carry them. They strike me as the most useless bit of equipment to me, but hten again, I don't wear high fashion or flutter around in the highest social circles where such things are a necessary part of the image. You often see the women of the British Royal Family with them when they go to formal dinners and such. Yowie <snip> > Example of what I call a wallet: > http://www.australiagift.com/crocodile_shop/wallet_1.htm > Example of what I call a good purse: > http://www.wallets.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=229 (its > a full size one) Here in Canada, I'd call both of those wallets. See http://search.sears.ca/sears/srch?se_l=e&se_q=wallet&se_cmd=searchWithLinguistic s&cqon=true&se_cat=wallets&se_res=QIR_ShopOnline or http://snipurl.com/dyl3 although Sears is basically a US company, so it may use US terms. Still, that's what I'd use too. > Example of a handbags: > http://chaylor.com/handbags_&_accessories1.htm Also sometimes referred to as 'purse' by Sears. http://search.sears.ca/sears/srch?se_l=e&se_q=purse&se_cmd=searchWithLinguistics &cqon=true&se_cat=handbags&se_res=QIR_ShopOnline or http://snipurl.com/dyl6 > Example of a tote bag (also known as a shopping bag) > http://www.extonaustralia.com/category315_1.htm Both of those would be the same. I'd use 'purse' as kind of the default term for the larger item, although 'handbag' is also very common, especially in ads. I have never used, or heard anyone use 'pocketbook' for a handbag (or purse, NA style), although I've read it in a book and knew immediately what was meant. It was used by an uneducated rural character, and I wondered if it was some kind of dialect term added by the author to add to the impression of lack of education of the character in the book, or if it was just a dialect term common to the area in which the book was set. (East coast, about halfway up IIRC) > Does that make it at least smokey quartz crystal clear :-) Yup. -- Cheryl "Cheryl Perkins" <cperkins@mun.ca> wrote : > although Sears is basically a US company, so it may use US terms. Still, > that's what I'd use too. > > > Example of a handbags: > > http://chaylor.com/handbags_&_accessories1.htm Oh my, they are prettier than any I've seen around here for a while! [...] > I'd use 'purse' as kind of the default term for the larger item, although > 'handbag' is also very common, especially in ads. I have never used, or [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Does that make it at least smokey quartz crystal clear :-) > Yup. You know there is no "right or wrong," it's all colloquial. I call them all "bags" except the wallet that goes in my bag and that is my wallet. However, if is is a clutch that looks like a wallet only bigger it is a bag. :) > I *hate* having to carry stuff with me, and despise those strappy bags that > are supposed to go over shoulders. I think my shoulders must be deformed or > something, because they *never* stay on, and they aren't the sort that are > supposed to go over sholder & neck. That's how I am with purses - I despise them now. <sniP> > There are advantages to having a baby though. These days those, my crap just > gets thrown in the baby bag with everything else Cary needs when we go out. > > Yowie How the heck can you find what you want when you need it though? When I did this, I ended up digging through tons of baby junk to find whatever it was at the bottom of the zipper compartment - and if I sequestered *my* stuff in its own section, eventually baby stuff ended up on top of it. Plus, I hated lugging the bulk out every time I needed to answer my phone or write a check. That's why I switched to a fanny pack for my stuff - now I can get to it easily when I need it. We also fly a lot, so I need my ID and passport handy - no way was I gonna dig through onesies and pacifiers to get to them. -L. >> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > > Purses seem to be so convenient, so it's unfortunate that we men can't > really carry them. Men do carry 'purses' now, except you will find them in the luggage/backpack section of the store, and they're called "messenger bags". Sort of a cross between a laptop case (softsided) and a attache'/breifcase (store all the office stuff), and a backpack minus one strap (more comfortable than a regular strap). --? The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > Purses seem to be so convenient, so it's unfortunate that we men > can't really carry them. Fanny packs, yes, those don't go well with > anything either. For reasons I can't explain, I can never keep track of a purse, but I can manage a backpack, even though I usually only use one strap of the backpack. I've never been a big fan of feminine trappings, and I always thought my mom's gargantuan purses were just crazy, so it's likely a psychological thing. While my parents were in town for our wedding, mom bought me a nice leather mini-backpack. As per usual, I'm behind the times, because for the first few years that one saw small backpacks, I thought they were just stupid. Now I've found that at least mine has plenty of room for my PDA, cellphone, wallet, all of my "buy 10 get one free" type cards, and a USB keychain drive, plus my ipod and ... well, I guess I'm a convert. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > > Purses seem to be so convenient, so it's unfortunate that we men > > can't really carry them. Fanny packs, yes, those don't go well with [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > always thought my mom's gargantuan purses were just crazy, so it's > likely a psychological thing. We live with our backpacks. It's all I carry, usually. But we hike a lot and do day trips, so they're convenient. -L. >>I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > >Purses seem to be so convenient, so it's unfortunate that we men can't >really carry them. Sez who? > Fanny packs, yes, those don't go well with >anything either. > >Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the >UK? I doubt it. :P Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > >Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the > >UK? > > I doubt it. :P Er, no :-) 'Bum bags' is the normal phrase. Even when they are worn over the stomach area instead, LOL. 'Fanny' generally means a very intimate part of the female anatomy :-o Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield >> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the > UK? Most people call them "bum bags" SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. >> Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the >> UK? > > Most people call them "bum bags" Especially as "fanny" has an entirely different meaning on this side of the pond ;-) Cheers, helen s > >> Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the > >> UK? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Especially as "fanny" has an entirely different meaning on this side of the > pond ;-) What does it mean? >>>>Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the >>>>UK? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > What does it mean? IIRC in the UK it's the female genitalia (equal to the Am. c-word)... but any UK resident can correct me if I'm wrong. SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 > >>>>Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the > >>>>UK? [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > IIRC in the UK it's the female genitalia (equal to the Am. c-word)... > but any UK resident can correct me if I'm wrong. Oh my! > >>>>Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the > >>>>UK? [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > -- You are not wrong :) > > >>>>Speaking of which, I wonder if they call those "fanny packs" in the > > >>>>UK? [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > You are not wrong :) hahahaa! How you must have laughed when you heard that fanny packs are all the rage with mothers in the '80s! OMG! This is way too funny. > >> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) > A house is not a home, without a cat. I have never seen anyone wear it on the bum. Most people wear them on the front or side, as far as I can tell. -L. > I have never seen anyone wear it on the bum. Most people wear them on > the front or side, as far as I can tell. > > -L. I've seen bicyclists wear them on the back side here, especially if the bag has a bottle holding pocket. SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 > I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. This sentence really stands out to me. I only rarely choose form over function, and in some situations (like hiking or being a tourist), they truly are functional. You'd probably cringe if you saw me in my day to day clothing. Ah well. I think part of it's dictated by my feet. No, really. I have massive feet, long for women's feet and wider than most men's, so it's almost impossible to find nice shoes. I'm a perfectionist, so I can't stand wearing something nice without having shoes to match ... so I end up not wearing nice clothes most of the time. I did catch a snippet on Paris Hilton while folding my laundry the other day -- they said she has size 11 (my size, though mine are surely wider!) feet and has to get her shoes custom-made. Now I don't feel so bad about being unable to find good shoes, if a primo shopper like that can't manage to do so, either. My feet are great barefoot; they're awful in shoes, though. And let's not even talk about ice skates and ski boots. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > You'd probably cringe if you saw me in my day to day clothing. Ah > well. Wasn't trying to single anyone out, Monique. I guess I'm talking about people who run around with fanny packs who are in business-ware rather than student-type clothing. I dunno, they just look silly to me with something strapped to their "fannies". Jill > >> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > student-type clothing. I dunno, they just look silly to me with something > strapped to their "fannies". I have to tell you folks, 'fanny' is not such an innocent word here in the UK :-))) Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield >>>> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. >>> [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Deb. Oh, it's not here, either, which is why something strapped to your butt doesn't conjur up an image of professionalism... unless your "profession" happens to involve you lying on your butt! LOL Jill >> I have to tell you folks, 'fanny' is not such an innocent word here >> in the UK :-))) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > butt doesn't conjur up an image of professionalism... unless your > "profession" happens to involve you lying on your butt! LOL Is this a regional thing, I mean within the US? Fanny's pretty innocent to me ... Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >>> I have to tell you folks, 'fanny' is not such an innocent word here >>> in the UK :-))) [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Is this a regional thing, I mean within the US? Fanny's pretty >innocent to me ... it means pretty much the same all over the US, but it refers to an entirely different body part in the UK. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>>>> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. >>>> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >Oh, it's not here, either, which is why something strapped to your butt Jill, it's an even *less* innocent word in the UK. Different body part. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>>>>> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look >>>>>> stupid. [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh > My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Dang, my Scottish heritage shows through again! And I'm an American! Remind me to tell you of the time my Scottish grandmother put on a girdle on top of her panties and stockings... oh, I'm already telling it :) So she's walking to church and her girdle slid down her onto the sidewalk. She quite properly bent down, picked it up and tucked in her pocketbook and continued walking on to church. I assure you, she wasn't wearing a fanny-pack! Jill >>> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jill Oh, I didn't take it that way! I knew that came out wrong even when I typed it =/ It's just interesting to me the variety of people I meet online. Clothing is just clothing, but a lot of times you can form impressions about people from the way they dress ... but you can't do so here! Then there was a lady I worked with ... always dressed to the 9s and had long, professionally painted fingernails with charms, the whole deal. Well, when our team went to play paintball together, she whupped our butts. Those long fingernails didn't get in her way at all! Of course, she was retired Army, so I guess I should have known she would ... Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > > I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > My feet are great barefoot; they're awful in shoes, though. And let's > not even talk about ice skates and ski boots. I feel for you, sister! I had a size 11 foot until I got pregnant. Now I have a size 12 foot. My options are: mens shoes, hideously expensive and exceptionally boring women's shoes that are the right size, wearing shoes without toes and/or heels, squeezing my poor feet into shoes that are too small, or going to cross-dressing shops and also paying a hideous price but at least they are are nice and fancier than a black court shoe. I live in men's trainers or go barefoot. Yowie > I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. When you have to carry a 28-odd pound 14-month old furless baby around, they are a lifesaver. I always had one in the late '80's when I was a Sporto type. I recently switched back because of the baby. Other than that I have always been known as "The Teeny Tiny Purse Lady". Purses are just a PITA. -L. > > I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > > When you have to carry a 28-odd pound 14-month old furless baby around, > they are a lifesaver. I always had one in the late '80's when I was a > Sporto type. They really do look stupid. Nobody actually uses these any more, do they?? Do they even make them any more? >> > I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >They really do look stupid. Nobody actually uses these any more, do they?? >Do they even make them any more? I still use one on a daily basis. Having lost a previous blood-sugar meter after its velcro strap released and it dropped off my belt, I carry my blood-sugar meter, daily medications, and cell-phone in a fanny pack. Yes, they are still on the market. SignatureJohn F. Eldredge -- john@jfeldredge.com PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria > >> > I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > >> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > carry my blood-sugar meter, daily medications, and cell-phone in a > fanny pack. Yes, they are still on the market. Now I can see this for a man with these kinds of health concerns. > They really do look stupid. Nobody actually uses these any more, do they?? > Do they even make them any more? I think some of that has to do with a person's body type. If they are extremely over or underweight, fanny packs don't look as good. I couldn't get away with one, but then I don't need one. I use a purse and carry all of the various things I need in the course of a day in it. That includes my blood sugar testing equipment, an air horn In case of trouble, wallet, pens and pencils, check book, note pad, sales receipts, glucose tablets (just in case), medicines, and the usual garbage that one collects. Pam S. > > They really do look stupid. Nobody actually uses these any more, do they?? > > Do they even make them any more? > > I think some of that has to do with a person's body type. If they are > extremely over or underweight, fanny packs don't look as good. I > couldn't get away with one, but then I don't need one. I'm not so sure anyone looks good in one! Well ... maybe Halle Berry. :) > I use a purse and carry all of the various things I need in the course > of a day in it. That includes my blood sugar testing equipment, an air [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Pam S. I have a combo laptop bag/briefcase that I take with me on trips and for work and everything fits in it. For short trips to the store etc. I stuff my pockets and carry my wallet in my hand. The problem I have with purses is that they are generally really ugly. Same with most lamps I see. >> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > -L. Probably, but I've never elected to carry around a furless baby. And at my age, never will. More power to ya, but don't you still have to dig around in that thing belted around your waist just the same as if you were digging around on a purse hanging from your shoulder? What's really the difference where the strap is? Jill > Probably, but I've never elected to carry around a furless baby. And at my > age, never will. More power to ya, but don't you still have to dig around > in that thing belted around your waist just the same as if you were digging > around on a purse hanging from your shoulder? What's really the difference > where the strap is? Purses keep sliding off your arm (or shoulder, unless you sling it across your chest a la cautious old lady style). And they're at just the height to wap an unwary child (one who's walking, that is!) across the head or knock everything off a counter. That being said, my mother gave me a fanny pack some years back, thinking I'd find it ideal (like she does!), and although it's a nice fanny pack, as these things go, I've used it once, slung over my shoulder like a mini-purse. Wrapping it around my middle, adding to what's already there by nature, makes me feel too big. And in spite of that, it's far too small to get my lunch in, much less the library books, exercise clothing, groceries, etc. SignatureCheryl >> Probably, but I've never elected to carry around a furless baby. And at my >> age, never will. More power to ya, but don't you still have to dig around [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >to get my lunch in, much less the library books, exercise clothing, >groceries, etc. Now that I'd like to see! ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > >> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > around on a purse hanging from your shoulder? What's really the difference > where the strap is? If I had baby I'd put my stuff in the baby bag. >>>> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. >>> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > If I had baby I'd put my stuff in the baby bag. Does that include the baby? ;-) SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > >> I've never used a fanny pack in my life; I think they look stupid. > > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Jill LOL...yes, actually, it does. :) When I had my regular purse over my shoulder, DS would grab onto it, chew it, etc, and it was forever falling off my shoulder, onto the ground - a total PITA. He's fascinated with the thing. He can navigate stairs but not well enough to do them entirely by himself, so I still have to carry him quite a bit. So now I have the pack on my waist in front to the right, I can quickly reach into it with my right hand if I need to without even disturbing him, and it carries my essentials only - my phone, check book, ID, etc. It's incredibly convenient. Besides, he has his own set of "luggage" I have to tote for him, as well - either his drink bag (bare essentials) or his backpack (for an extended outing). The fanny pack instead of a purse is one less thing to have to carry/worry about. -L. >>Oh I'm quite sure. But Europeans who travel in the US usually dress pretty >>well while they are here. I've got a feeling the same can't always be said [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Khaki pants, polo shirt, fanny pack, running shoes or Teva sandals= > American. ;) Yes, I'd say American tourists are mostly fairly obvious. ;o) SignatureMarina, Frank, Nikki, and introducing: Mere! marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > >>Oh I'm quite sure. But Europeans who travel in the US usually dress pretty > >>well while they are here. I've got a feeling the same can't always be said [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Yes, I'd say American tourists are mostly fairly obvious. ;o) When I travel in Italy and France, they think I am English (which I take as an insult coming from both hahaha!) , I think because I don't have on the "uniform" of sweats or jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers. I don't wear sweats, t-shirts or sneakers in public. >I guess you're right, though I love being on the island, too. But most >of the year, I stay in the city. When you go to the island next time, I wonder what kind of adventures Mere will get into? Will she see her sibs? Will she climb trees? Will you even be able to make it to the island carrying three cats? :) >>I guess you're right, though I love being on the island, too. But most >>of the year, I stay in the city. > > When you go to the island next time, I wonder what kind of adventures > Mere will get into? Will she see her sibs? Will she climb trees? > Will you even be able to make it to the island carrying three cats? :) She will probably see her brother Emil, as well as her mother and her unka Kasper. We'll see if they remember each other - probably not. I'm planning to take Frank and Nikki out ahead of time, as usual. I take them to the island for Midsummer, come back to town for one more week of work, then I start my holiday and take Mere with me. That way, F&N will get a little break from the brat and I don't have to worry about taking three cats on the bus. My sister has already promised to look after Mere, as she works over Midsummer (it's a bank holiday and big feast here in Finland). SignatureMarina, Frank, Nikki, and introducing: Mere! marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >>>> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>> [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >Dress shoes are East Coast US - City. Really nice shoes Europe. Really >really nice shoes. Italy. Or Brazil or other South American countries. Which they wear EVERYWHERE. I remember hiking on Mount Rainier, and coming across a couple of Italian ladies hobbling around on their high heels. We're on a mountain? So what, I will NOT be seen in public in those hiking boot things!!!!!! Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > After reading what I wrote, I think maybe I should qualify it. To > me black clothes are "city clothes" and I think of you as a city [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > MidWest/West US. Dress shoes are East Coast US - City. Really nice > shoes Europe. Really really nice shoes. Italy. Trail running shoes or hiking boots -- Boulder, CO =) Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >>>> (Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > After reading what I wrote, I think maybe I should qualify it. To me > black clothes are "city clothes" and I think of you as a city person > for the most part. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Jo Flip flops - Thailand -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album >>>>(Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) >>> [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Jo No shoes = Australia > >>>>(Yes, it's very obvious what colour clothes I prefer.) > >>> [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > No shoes = Australia hahaha! > After reading what I wrote, I think maybe I should qualify it. To me black > clothes are "city clothes" and I think of you as a city person for the most [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Jo Birkenstocks, Simple Clogs or Earth Shoes (with socks in the Winter), PNW. (Personally, I prefer to wear sport clogs all year, unless hiking.) -L. > Birkenstocks, Simple Clogs or Earth Shoes (with socks in the Winter), > PNW. > > (Personally, I prefer to wear sport clogs all year, unless hiking.) > > -L. That's the western part of the states, the eastern parts tend to wear tennis shoes, cowboy boots or flip flops (aka shower shoes). It depends on the time of year and a person's inclinations. Pam S. who wears tennis shoes |
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