Now Bring Me That Horizon ~ It Begins P115

[nu2wdisneyw]

Oh I am so sorry that the bag didn't work out for you...I hope I have better luck with mines!

 

[TarzansKat]

Oh I am so sorry that the bag didn't work out for you...I hope I have better luck with mines!

It really is a great bag, just not for the amount of stuff I wanted to carry. I hope it works out for you.

 

[Native NYer]

Thanks on the bag photos. I figured they'd be useful to someone, and at the very least, I'm convincing myself how great that baggalini is.

My summer is going really well, actually. DS and I are getting out and doing a lot of day trips, swimming at my grandmother's, so we're really having some fun. It'll fly by and before I know it, it'll be time for my trip! :

I think a new thread should be started (if it doesn't already exist) about park bags. Your photos of the baggalini and Jackie's photos of the hipster can be first

 

[MRYPPNS]

I took pictures of my new bag tonight I just haven't had the time to post them.

TK- I got the medium size messenger from LL Bean. I think it's plenty big for what you would be carrying. Too small for my two kids....and a bit too big for me solo....but I love to shop so I'll fill it. The only thing I don't like 100% is the length of the strap. But I can live with it.

 

[MegansMom]

Sorry the Baggallini didn't work for you....I thought it might not. I wanted to say something because I had a similar experience years ago when I tried one on for size.....had to send it back due to the pain. I spoke about that once on here, and got flamed. SO, didn't want to create a civil war again. I am glad they work for some, but not for me....and not for TK!

Ahem......Vera does have some GOOD deals on their big backpacks.....just in case you need something for SCHOOL...yeah, that's right school!!!! SO BAD AM I!!!!!! Love ya!

 

[Native NYer]

Heidi, I can't wait for you to post the bag pics.

I'm sitting at home browsing bags online. I need a new one and that Baggalini looks very roomy!

 

[eandesmom]

Thank you so much. I fear you have become my go to person for all these types of questions since your boys are older than my son. I hope you don't mind.
I am TK.

HERE ME ARRRRRR!!!!!!!

awww anytime!

A thought on the initials thing. Call me paranoid but I have this totally irrational fear of ID'ing by creepy people with names/initials on the outside of a backpack. Like somehow they will figure out who my kid is, stalk them, and take them.

This of course has WAY more to do with the fact that the E's have NO fear of anyone, are as social and outgoing as the day is long and while I can talk till I'm blue in the face in their hearts, believe everyone is good and have a very hard time NOT interacting with strangers if engaged.

It gives me major heartburn. Not really an initials issue is it

So for their backpacks one got a pattern, making it easy to ID and the other I took an embroidery place in the mall so he could "decorate" it as he saw fit. But without initials. It's a very interestingly colored car. Not what I'd have picked but hey, it's his backpack. If he wants to do that with the new one, I'll take him again.

Yes, as someone pointed out your DS may well "want" a new character cheapo one each year (same thing with the lunchbox). I have many friends who do this, and go through it. And many of the same friends who end up going through 2 a year b/c they just don't hold up! Or the kid decided they don't like the character half way through the year and "need" a new one (said power rangers wallet lol! replaced by a cool DC one....doesn't stop him from eying Vans or other "cool" ones. um...not!)

I am letting them both get new ones this year even though really, they don't "need" it. But 3 years for the first one, 2 years for DS10's second, with heavy heavy use, I figure I got my money's worth. DS10 is done until jr high this way and DS8 at least for another 2 years.

DS8 has two different cars lunchboxes that were gifts and a really nice LL bean one. The cheopo ones have each lasted about 6 months whereas the other one, now 3 years old, still looks brand new.

you know....you could just wait on the wallet until you are there....I bet you'd find some (and now that I think about it, bet DS10 asked for at least one while we were there lol!)

 

[eandesmom]

oh and BTW I am totally going to try your recc on the Burts Bees Bug Spray, DS8 reacts to everything. He is not the bug magnet that I and DS10 are but still!

 

[TarzansKat]

I think a new thread should be started (if it doesn't already exist) about park bags. Your photos of the baggalini and Jackie's photos of the hipster can be first

You know, that's really not a bad idea.

I took pictures of my new bag tonight I just haven't had the time to post them.

I'd love to see them when you get a chance.

TK- I got the medium size messenger from LL Bean. I think it's plenty big for what you would be carrying. Too small for my two kids....and a bit too big for me solo....but I love to shop so I'll fill it. The only thing I don't like 100% is the length of the strap. But I can live with it.

Good to know. Length of strap is too short?

Sorry the Baggallini didn't work for you....I thought it might not. I wanted to say something because I had a similar experience years ago when I tried one on for size.....had to send it back due to the pain. I spoke about that once on here, and got flamed. SO, didn't want to create a civil war again. I am glad they work for some, but not for me....and not for TK!

I seriously do not want to disparage the bagg for people who enjoy it. It's just not the right fit for me at all. I'm sorry you got flamed. That's unfortunate. Quite frankly, not everything is going to work for everyone, and it's wonderful that we're all very passionate people, but that behavior is really unnecessary.

Ahem......Vera does have some GOOD deals on their big backpacks.....just in case you need something for SCHOOL...yeah, that's right school!!!! SO BAD AM I!!!!!! Love ya!

ENABLER!

Heidi, I can't wait for you to post the bag pics.

I'm sitting at home browsing bags online. I need a new one and that Baggalini looks very roomy!

I do have to say, it's incredibly roomy. And if you're looking to use it as a normal purse/park bag, I think it would be amazing!

awww anytime!

Thanks!

A thought on the initials thing. Call me paranoid but I have this totally irrational fear of ID'ing by creepy people with names/initials on the outside of a backpack. Like somehow they will figure out who my kid is, stalk them, and take them.

Um, hon? Paranoid? I'm the one who won't post pictures of us on the internet. Same reason. No paranoid here, just cautious.

So for their backpacks one got a pattern, making it easy to ID and the other I took an embroidery place in the mall so he could "decorate" it as he saw fit. But without initials. It's a very interestingly colored car. Not what I'd have picked but hey, it's his backpack. If he wants to do that with the new one, I'll take him again.

I'll just have to see where DS is at when he goes to kindergarten. You know, a nice compromise would really be a good sturdy, LLBean backpack, and a character lunchbox. I wouldn't have an issue replacing a lunch box. Target has them year round, as I discovered a few weeks ago when we went to find a lunch box for preschool.

oh and BTW I am totally going to try your recc on the Burts Bees Bug Spray, DS8 reacts to everything. He is not the bug magnet that I and DS10 are but still!

I love that stuff. It's awesome! And it doesn't stink. It's got an odor, but it's a pleasant one.

 

[shannn]

I'll just have to see where DS is at when he goes to kindergarten. You know, a nice compromise would really be a good sturdy, LLBean backpack, and a character lunchbox. I wouldn't have an issue replacing a lunch box. Target has them year round, as I discovered a few weeks ago when we went to find a lunch box for preschool.

That's exactly what I did. DS has had his Lands' End backpack for 3 years and it looks exactly the same as it did when I bought it. It's been to Disney, Alaska, cruising, and to school every day for 2 years now. We get a new lunch box every year and he can pick out whatever he wants.

 

[MegansMom]

Enabler????? ME?????? Why TK.....I'm SHOCKED you would suggest a thing like that!!!!! Hee hee hee hee hee!!!!!!!!!!! SO, did you go look at the VERAS?!?!?!?!?

 

[MRYPPNS]

The strap is too long....sorry for not posting that the first time

 

[pooh'smate]

If you can't find the right place in my PTR, I can always repost the picture for you. They're the Keen...Newports, I believe. I had to go up a size. I normally wear an 8 in shoes, sometimes an 8.5 in sandals, but to really feel comfy in those I needed a 9, just so you know. I order from places that do free shipping and returns though, so it's easy to exchange sizes.

Thanks I will be looking for some today. I really just needed the name of them.

I seriously wish I knew where mine was. I can picture it in my head, and I'm trying to remember the last time I had it. That would make my life so much easier if I could find it.

Well since you "forgot" where it is you can buy yourself a new one.

$84! Round Trip???? WOW!!!!!!!!

No sorry in my excitement I forgot to say that it is just one way on SW, but that is the cheapest I have ever seen tickets in my area for like the past year or so.

 

[All7OfUs]

Enabler????? ME?????? Why TK.....I'm SHOCKED you would suggest a thing like that!!!!! Hee hee hee hee hee!!!!!!!!!!! SO, did you go look at the VERAS?!?!?!?!?

She calls everyone that! I was accused of being one when I "suggested" T-Shirts for when CSR was in the works. That was you, right, TK??

 

[TarzansKat]

That's exactly what I did. DS has had his Lands' End backpack for 3 years and it looks exactly the same as it did when I bought it. It's been to Disney, Alaska, cruising, and to school every day for 2 years now. We get a new lunch box every year and he can pick out whatever he wants.

It's a great idea. Then they feel like they're getting something new, but you know they'll have a backpack that'll last.

Enabler????? ME?????? Why TK.....I'm SHOCKED you would suggest a thing like that!!!!! Hee hee hee hee hee!!!!!!!!!!! SO, did you go look at the VERAS?!?!?!?!?

Hon, I'm always looking at Vera's. Of course they just had to send me a free shipping code today. Good when you spend $75!

The strap is too long....sorry for not posting that the first time

No problem. That would annoy me too if the strap wasn't long enough. Totally misread, wait, the strap is too long. Sheesh. I've had a long day. So it's not adjustable? I need to go check out your TR and see the pics.

Well since you "forgot" where it is you can buy yourself a new one.

I like your style.

No sorry in my excitement I forgot to say that it is just one way on SW, but that is the cheapest I have ever seen tickets in my area for like the past year or so.

Oh, that's still very, very good. The cheapest I've seen close to use is still....I think $94-99...something like that.

She calls everyone that! I was accused of being one when I "suggested" T-Shirts for when CSR was in the works. That was you, right, TK??

You know, it is often said that we chose friends who are reflections of ourselves....

 

[LegoMom3]

You know, I've never considered myself much of a "bag" person....I'll find one I like that is useful and just wear that one out to death.

But reading all about bags here lately, I find myself lamenting that cute little hobo number I saw at Target last year.....alas never to be seen again....

What is wrong with me??!!

 

[TarzansKat]

You know, I've never considered myself much of a "bag" person....I'll find one I like that is useful and just wear that one out to death.

But reading all about bags here lately, I find myself lamenting that cute little hobo number I saw at Target last year.....alas never to be seen again....

What is wrong with me??!!

I know how you feel. My problem is that I want my same bag that I've had since high school to be okay. I want it to not be falling apart and ripped.

I wonder if I could find one on Ebay. Maybe someone has kept it in pristine condition all these years!!!!

 

[Native NYer]

Where would a park bag thread go? Would that be considered bag porn?

 

[TarzansKat]

Where would a park bag thread go? Would that be considered bag porn?

I guess it could go on the community board. I don't know if the mods would move it off of theme park strategies, although people do talk about that kind of stuff over there sometimes.

Bag porn.

 

[LegoMom3]

I guess it could go on the community board. I don't know if the mods would move it off of theme park strategies, although people do talk about that kind of stuff over there sometimes.

Bag porn.

Ok, I'm going to Target tomorrow...was just browsing their web site and they have bags very similar to the one I loved (and lost!) last year!!...
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