Now Bring Me That Horizon ~ It Begins P115

[creativeamanda]

Yeah--I started the PTR--now I have to update the TR. Thank heavens it's summer and I only work 3 days a week. I'd never get all of this Dising done, otherwise.

 

[maroo]

Wow! I think I have update overload!

First of all...DIS meet at the SPA??? I am so jealous!!

Sounds awesome.


The pics of the Baggallini are the best I have ever seen. You are so organized!!

One thing on the Baggallini...I tend to switch mine around. Sometimes I wear it so that it falls on the front of me...sorta like a fanny pack. I don't think it looks all that great, honestly, but I don't care because I won't ever see most of these people again. It helps me sorta move it around so that it is not always putting pressure on my back, shoulder, etc.

I also put it on different lengths...so one hour it may be longer on me and the next I may tighten it up so that it will be tighter. That is just how I wear it. If you decide to keep it, you may want to try some different ways of wearing it.

Your picture in your PJ's cracks me up. I fully expect a cropped Robe picture. You crazy DISers.


I think it is great that you will be getting an AP...because it will expire right about the time that some other special DISers will be in the World...sure would be nice to have a TK DISmeet! Look at me trying to plan DIS meets years in advance.

Awesome update!

Now I am going to bed. He he.

 

[TarzansKat]

Yeah--I started the PTR--now I have to update the TR. Thank heavens it's summer and I only work 3 days a week. I'd never get all of this Dising done, otherwise.

I work 4 days a week year round, and I swear, it's darn near impossible for me to get on the DIS during my work days. That's why I'm so update heavy on the weekends.

Wow! I think I have update overload!

First of all...DIS meet at the SPA??? I am so jealous!!

Sounds awesome.

I'm really looking forward to it. I've been to the Grand Floridian spa before and I absolutely love it there. I'm telling you, that resort is my mothership.

The pics of the Baggallini are the best I have ever seen. You are so organized!!

I just know so many of my readers got involved in that discussion, and I find a lot of times when you're looking at bags online, they don't take extensive photos of all the different compartments, or even offer good descriptions!

One thing on the Baggallini...I tend to switch mine around. Sometimes I wear it so that it falls on the front of me...sorta like a fanny pack. I don't think it looks all that great, honestly, but I don't care because I won't ever see most of these people again. It helps me sorta move it around so that it is not always putting pressure on my back, shoulder, etc.

I also put it on different lengths...so one hour it may be longer on me and the next I may tighten it up so that it will be tighter. That is just how I wear it. If you decide to keep it, you may want to try some different ways of wearing it.

Thank you for the advice! Honestly, I know I'll be switching it to the front when we go on rides, or having it my lap because it just wouldn't be comfortable to not be able to sit, you know?

So your recommendation is a very good one, I could definitely play around with different lengths and see if one works better for me, and then change it up during the day as well.

I fully expect a cropped Robe picture. You crazy DISers.

Of course!

I think it is great that you will be getting an AP...because it will expire right about the time that some other special DISers will be in the World...sure would be nice to have a TK DISmeet! Look at me trying to plan DIS meets years in advance.

Awesome update!

Now I am going to bed. He he.

I am seriously going to have to remind myself of when Maroo is going to the World. I would LOVE to meet you there. Between the trips and the changes, I got confused.

 

[maroo]

I am seriously going to have to remind myself of when Maroo is going to the World. I would LOVE to meet you there. Between the trips and the changes, I got confused.

I don't know why you are getting confused?!

I only change my mind twice a month.

 

[All7OfUs]

I can think of ONE trip she better NOT change her mind about!

 

[eandesmom]

Hee hee.

Well, there was a lot of trip excitement and activity this week.
So since I have two lovely days just the three of us, I really felt okay talking to Mom about going to the spa. It was something I'd thought about doing, because it is my birthday, and it would be a nice treat.


I don't know what it is really. I guess because this is my 30th birthday trip and I'd already made so many compromises on it.
So Mom and I both checked out the website, decided what we wanted, and called yesterday to book it.

We're going to the Grand Floridian Spa (is there any other in TK's world?) on the morning of Thurs, Oct 1st, and we're both having aromatherapy massages and spa pedicures. Now I'm paying my own way, but as a special treat for my birthday, Mom threw in the paraffin treatment for hands and feet for the two of us.

We're going to be pampered. And relaxed. And feeling thoroughly spoiled. And I LOVE IT! We'll get there a bit early, since our appts are later morning, and just enjoy the spa and relax and become acclimated to being pampered.
NOT headless, no less!


"And my daughter will be turning thirty; we're celebrating her birthday."

YOU (and your mom) deserve it. I hope they strew rose petals and you drink fabulous herbal tea and eat a banana. And post a HEAD ON picture!

Ugh.

That's pretty much how I feel about this right now. Big....ole....ugh.

Here's what I've been doing all morning, folks. Taking tons of pics of the different bags I have in my posession in the quest to find the ultimate park bag. The bag that will serve all my needs while hopefully being somewhat stylish, easy to carry, and easy to fit under the stroller.

I'm so close to ready to give up.

Here's the Baggalini. I know a lot of you have either ordered, have, or been thinking about this one, so I took some photos of it empty for you.


And then I tried to fill it with everything. And I have to say, the organization of this bag is lovely.
Here's the catch. I like it. It's sporty. It's cute. But check out how low it hangs on me. Even when I adjust it, it's still pretty low on my back. Now, I know that for the majority of the trip, this will be in the bottom of the stroller. It'll most likely come out briefly while we're on rides, to get the camera, things like that. So it may not be a huge issue. But if I view it as something I'd like to possibly use in the future, I'm not sure. The size of it is perfect, and it really does fit everything I want. The problem that I have with it is the way it pulls on my lower back. Even when I tighten the strap it doesn't seem to help too much. I'm just not quite tall enough, I guess. I'm wondering if there are any other baggalini styles that I might like better?

So then I thought, well let me throw everything in my Vera and see how I feel.

Now I sort of threw everything in, this would be way more organized if it were really packed for the trip.

Then I tried this smaller purse style Travelon Mom gave me a while ago. Everything fits and it's very organized, but it's fit to bursting, no room at the inn.


So my last resort is my little Mickey purse and a tote bag.


Now I won't deny there are some benefits to having my stuff completely separate from DS. And this definitely makes it easy to find things, but I'll need myself or someone to carry that tote bag onto rides with us because I won't feel comfortable leaving it in the stroller. So, most likely, one of the menfolk (my FIL is a gracious helper) would be happy to carry it for me, but on the off chance that's not a possibility, I don't like how it feels to carry both of those. Never mind we'll have our ponchos in the stroller as well.

Decisions, decisions.

I really don't know what to do. I'm not entirely satsified with any of my options. Maybe a pro/con list would help.

Ugh.

um.

you think too hard.

bring more than one

be flexible.

change your mind half way though

It's your birthday.

ok. Seriously. It is a bag. It, nor any replacement, will never be perfect. That's why there are so many options. You are lucky. You have a stroller.

AKA STORAGE

Without the locker fee. Or the go back to the room time fee.


You could (if you wanted) stick the little mickey bag inside the bagallini and then have all options at any moment (but I don't want to confuse the issue)
It has a basket. Does the basket care about cute pockets? Does it actually hinder finding things if you have to drag it out of the basket to find stuff (maybe, but then again, that well could be just me. lol)

All that said. Here is my 2 (5?) cents.

Don't bring a bag you won't feel good carrying on its own. You will resent the bag. If you go into it with the "it's a stroller bag" mentality that's one thing, but if it's supposed to do double duty, love it or leave it. Really. Trust me.

Consider the keeping stuff separate idea. This will happen as your son ages. You might need less than you think you need....

Don't be afraid to make the men carry it ALL in a backpack. It is quite freeing. Capri's with cargo pockets hold....KTTW/ID/lip gloss/camera. What more does one need that can't be schlepped in a backpack by the buys, or stored in a locker?

 

[TarzansKat]

I don't know why you are getting confused?!

I only change my mind twice a month.

I know, right? You're downright predictable.

I can think of ONE trip she better NOT change her mind about!

Darn tootin'!

And post a HEAD ON picture!

Hmm. I will consider this. What precisely are you offering in return?

um.

you think too hard.

bring more than one

be flexible.

change your mind half way though

It's your birthday.

I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing at me. Honestly.

ok. Seriously. It is a bag. It, nor any replacement, will never be perfect. That's why there are so many options. You are lucky. You have a stroller.

AKA STORAGE

Without the locker fee. Or the go back to the room time fee.

And, this is most likely my last year of said storage, so I plan to enjoy it. I also know, however, that the boy likes a combo of walk/stroll (as he did when we went to the zoo) so we may be parking that puppy at a certain point.

You could (if you wanted) stick the little mickey bag inside the bagallini and then have all options at any moment (but I don't want to confuse the issue)
It has a basket. Does the basket care about cute pockets? Does it actually hinder finding things if you have to drag it out of the basket to find stuff (maybe, but then again, that well could be just me. lol)

And in actuality, I could easily carry two totes. One with the ponchos in it, and one empty inside the ponchos. If the bag got too heavy or felt weird, I'm sure I could coerce...I mean, persuade one of the men to carry the tote for me.

All that said. Here is my 2 (5?) cents.

Don't bring a bag you won't feel good carrying on its own. You will resent the bag. If you go into it with the "it's a stroller bag" mentality that's one thing, but if it's supposed to do double duty, love it or leave it. Really. Trust me.

You're right. I know you're right. This is all part of my thriftiness. I can't consciously spend money on something I think I'm only going to use once. It has to be able to last. That's why I get so frustrated with the ten dollar backpacks from Walmart. One trip and they're done.

Par example, my debating over sandals. You see how long it took me to decide on those.

Consider the keeping stuff separate idea. This will happen as your son ages. You might need less than you think you need....

My biggest worry for him is a bathroom accident. As in, not making it in time. It's rare, very rare, but it still happens to us sometimes. And in that case, I would rather carry around a spare outfit than have to buy one.

Remind me to tell you about the time I had to walk the entire World Showcase during dinner because I didn't have enough spare clothes for him.

Don't be afraid to make the men carry it ALL in a backpack. It is quite freeing. Capri's with cargo pockets hold....KTTW/ID/lip gloss/camera. What more does one need that can't be schlepped in a backpack by the buys, or stored in a locker?

See, my husband is totally willing to carry a backpack, which is a huge plus. The problem for me would be finding a backpack that actually fit under the stroller without a lot of fuss, and something that would last.

I'm almost tempted to head over to LL Bean and see what their latest styles are. Those things are indestructible, I had one all through high school and most of college and it was awesome.

In conclusion, I thank you for your take on things. I always love reading your posts, because you look at everything in such a great light. It makes me laugh and not take myself so seriously.

I really do like the baggalini. I think it's adorable, and I'm shocked that it fits everything.

 

[MegansMom]

UGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The quest for the PERFECT PARK BAG!!!!!! I was so hoping I was done with this after last year, but alas, another year, another trip, ANOTHER STINKING BAG to fret over!!!! When I find mine, I'll let you know.....and vice versa, k?!!???!?! At least we are here for each other for good moral support!

 

[TarzansKat]

UGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The quest for the PERFECT PARK BAG!!!!!! I was so hoping I was done with this after last year, but alas, another year, another trip, ANOTHER STINKING BAG to fret over!!!! When I find mine, I'll let you know.....and vice versa, k?!!???!?! At least we are here for each other for good moral support!

I always appreciate a comrade at arms! What are you thinking of?

 

[MegansMom]

Probably something along the way of a Vera.....either the Mailbag or one of their backpack versions. I am working on updating my list of what I am taking with me into the parks this year....it has changed since last year.

 

[TarzansKat]

Probably something along the way of a Vera.....either the Mailbag or one of their backpack versions. I am working on updating my list of what I am taking with me into the parks this year....it has changed since last year.

I was just looking on your PTR and saw you talking with LL about the mailbag. I do love a good Vera. I was so dissappointed when the hipster came and was so defective.

 

[MegansMom]

That is just SO WEIRD!!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

That is just SO WEIRD!!!!

I know! Because honestly, I was more excited about that bag than anything else I've seen or tried, including the Baggalini. I literally squealed with delight when I opened it.

 

[If U Had Wings]

The day at the spa sounds wonderful. I'll be waiting to hear all about it, and I'll be taking notes. I'm dying to do one of the grapefruit treatments in December. I love the idea of wearing the tiaras too. What fun!

I hope one of bags ends up working for you. The only time I've ever found my Baggalini heavy was when I used it to carry my laptop around, and luckily that wasn't in Disney. It does hang a bit low on your back, but for me I actually prefer that a bit. The pockets were just wonderful!

 

[TarzansKat]

The day at the spa sounds wonderful. I'll be waiting to hear all about it, and I'll be taking notes. I'm dying to do one of the grapefruit treatments in December. I love the idea of wearing the tiaras too. What fun!

You should definitely treat yourself. I love going to the spa, I haven't been in years. I can't wait!

I hope one of bags ends up working for you. The only time I've ever found my Baggalini heavy was when I used it to carry my laptop around, and luckily that wasn't in Disney. It does hang a bit low on your back, but for me I actually prefer that a bit. The pockets were just wonderful!

See, I think you might be a little bit taller than me. I'm guessing from your photos, though. I'm 5'4". I actually think the Baggalini would fit my husband perfectly, but he almost gave me the evil eye when I suggested that. If he's going to wear a bag, he wants it to be a straight up, normal backpack.

Honestly, I should probably find myself a Vera and just buy him a $10 backpack I know we'll ruin and call it a day.

 

[MegansMom]

Now THAT is a GREAT idea!!!!! Now is the time to score a great deal on a backpack too.....back to school sales and all!!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

Now THAT is a GREAT idea!!!!! Now is the time to score a great deal on a backpack too.....back to school sales and all!!!!

God bless you for enabling me.

 

[jenjolt]

Well as far as park bags for me I have 2 I will most likely be bringing with me...my new Vera Mailbag which is bigger than the hipster (which I love but can't pack that light) and smaller than the cargo sling (which I also love but don't want to carry that much)! I also have an Eddie Bauer backpack that I purchased at Target for about 30.00 and have scotchguarded it...so far it has made it through 2 Disney trips and I'm loving it!! Plenty of space for all my things that I need, a nice water bottle holder, and the best part the back along with the straps are padded so it doesn't dig into my shoulders!! I love this thing...it has been affectionately named my My Mary Poppins Carpet Backpack LOL...its that awesome!

Of course I will have the Backpack during the day and the Mailbag for lighter occassions where I don't want to carry the backpack around with me LOL!

I hope you find some light at the end of the tunnel that is park bag dilemna!!!

 

[TarzansKat]

Well as far as park bags for me I have 2 I will most likely be bringing with me...my new Vera Mailbag which is bigger than the hipster (which I love but can't pack that light) and smaller than the cargo sling (which I also love but don't want to carry that much)! I also have an Eddie Bauer backpack that I purchased at Target for about 30.00 and have scotchguarded it...so far it has made it through 2 Disney trips and I'm loving it!! Plenty of space for all my things that I need, a nice water bottle holder, and the best part the back along with the straps are padded so it doesn't dig into my shoulders!! I love this thing...it has been affectionately named my My Mary Poppins Carpet Backpack LOL...its that awesome!

Of course I will have the Backpack during the day and the Mailbag for lighter occassions where I don't want to carry the backpack around with me LOL!

I hope you find some light at the end of the tunnel that is park bag dilemna!!!

Your park bag concept is closer to what we usually do. I'm of the same mind about the Veras. The hipster looks like a good size for me, the mailbag is intriguing, and I know I don't want to carry the cargo sling, because it's just too much.

We've in the past used my small messenger bag which has sadly died, and a backpack. The small bag was my purse, and held the camera and autograph book and things that needed to be readily accessible. The backpack held all the stuff for DS that only needed to come out if necessary, like wipes, extra clothes, etc.

I'm just frugal. There, I said it. And I really am now looking at purchasing two park bags, not one. Because of the deaths of our black backpack from last year and my small bag. And the thought is definitely frustrating.

I like the compartments on the Baggalini a lot, but the Vera is more my style. And if I buy a new backpack, and it's black and masculine looking, my DH will carry it, no issue.

Decisions, decisions.

 

[jenjolt]

Your park bag concept is closer to what we usually do. I'm of the same mind about the Veras. The hipster looks like a good size for me, the mailbag is intriguing, and I know I don't want to carry the cargo sling, because it's just too much.

We've in the past used my small messenger bag which has sadly died, and a backpack. The small bag was my purse, and held the camera and autograph book and things that needed to be readily accessible. The backpack held all the stuff for DS that only needed to come out if necessary, like wipes, extra clothes, etc.

I'm just frugal. There, I said it. And I really am now looking at purchasing two park bags, not one. Because of the deaths of our black backpack from last year and my small bag. And the thought is definitely frustrating.

I like the compartments on the Baggalini a lot, but the Vera is more my style. And if I buy a new backpack, and it's black and masculine looking, my DH will carry it, no issue.

Decisions, decisions.

No kidding!!! This is quite the quandry...sort of like me and park shoes LOL (oh wait you've done that too LOL)!!!!

I really like the organization of the Baggalini that was just a slice of heaven how many compartments you had at your disposal. The one thing about a backpack is that its hard to keep organized at times! I try to make it work but it can be frustrating!!!

Maybe you need a trip to Target or Wal-mart and see what they have backpack wise and see if you fall in love with something there...that might be the easiest of the bag issues to solve!