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Jaie · 03-11-2009, 01:47 AM

Actually,I have a 17 year old. 18 in September. I'm a non trad student. And Oswego isn't a metropolis, that's for sure, so the public transport actually has even LESS reason to be crowded, so the huge bags are even more of an issue because people set them on a seat and insist that they have a right for that bag to be there. If the bus is crowded that day, or the bus system is using the mid size buses, this can become a real issue. And again, I have had my nose broken because a women was toting bricks in her "purse". She was every day of 50, had no children in sight, and no diaper bag, and I'm very proud to say that my nose gushed all over her bag. And for some odd reason, after my yelp of pain the first time, she swung around, huge bag on shoulder and slammed my face again.(that was when it broke) No, not on purpose, but lets face it, those mid size buses are small, she was a daily rider and knows this, and probably needed half of what was in that bag.

I did the diaper bag thing, and yup, I'm organized enough that I offended fellow parents by managing to carry all of what Tarquin (the boy child) needed in a fairly small diaper bag. I'll admit I'm good at packing. I can do two weeks in Toronto and manage to have only 2 pieces of luggage (one for each of us).

And I don't do just public transport either. And climbing into someone's car or truck is (and yes I know whine whine whine) a pain if its cold, raining and etc and I have to wait while someone shoves their carry on daily purse from the front to the back when I know for a fact that in that bag there are maybe 10 things she NEEDS to carry.

Again, I don't hate purses, or women, or women who carry purses. I dislike anyone male or female that insists on carrying a ton of things that they don't really need that day. Legitimate things you need for you kids, yourself or a trip are hardly the same thing. But really, flower bulbs?? I'm still figuring THAT one out.

lilac_jive · 03-11-2009, 08:17 AM

My bag is big, but it squishes flat, so it doesn't attack people. It's not too heavy either, thank goodness.

I can safely say I never carried flower bulbs in it either...

pilotbob · 03-11-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Unlike men, we' can't just 'shake it off' and walk away from a urinal. Sometimes we need other things. Unlike men, we can't just run a comb thru our hair and split. Unlike men, if we walk around not made up, we're 'hags'. Unlike men, SOMEONE has to carry stuff for the baby/kids. Unlike men, women have to take care of stuff......sheesh!)
I feel better now..........

Gee... it sounds like you are saying that without women human kind would just vanish...

Well that's just.... erm... nevermind.

BOb

kazbates · 03-11-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

Gee... it sounds like you are saying that without women human kind would just vanish...

Well that's just.... erm... nevermind.

BOb

Good save!! But, I think men are pretty important too.

I mean, who would do all the heavy lifting (my big purse not withstanding)?
Kaz

busy91 · 03-11-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Problem with living in a city and having to take public transportation?

When you are crowded together like mice in a cage, every square inch becomes precious.

You'll always have the ones who are not considerate.

I think maybe thats your true complaint......not the purses themselves.

Try not to judge what people do or do not need. Thats a personal decision. When you have a baby of your own, you might have stuff in your bag that someone else doesn't think you need to have there, but it'll be there for a reason. Same for stuff in a purse.

As women, purses contain our lives a lot of times. You apparently have it together, and nicely so. Thats a good thing.

As you grow older, marry and have a family, you might find it won't be quite so easy.

I've noticed as I got older (and so did the kids) my purse got smaller. I used to carry around a huge bag too. Now I carry around a small back pack. I have my wallet, book/kindle, phone, ipod. That is it. If I need anything else, I carry a small tote. It is awful to be on the subway with a big bag, uncomfortable to. I'm glad those days are behind me now.

busy91 · 03-11-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaie

But really, flower bulbs?? I'm still figuring THAT one out.

LOL! Well maybe she was giving or recieving them. We have to transport those things somehow.

03-11-2009, 01:47 AM	#31
Jaie Connoisseur Posts: 78 Karma: 24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oswego New York Device: JetBook, Aspire One Netbook (UMPC)	Actually,I have a 17 year old. 18 in September. I'm a non trad student. And Oswego isn't a metropolis, that's for sure, so the public transport actually has even LESS reason to be crowded, so the huge bags are even more of an issue because people set them on a seat and insist that they have a right for that bag to be there. If the bus is crowded that day, or the bus system is using the mid size buses, this can become a real issue. And again, I have had my nose broken because a women was toting bricks in her "purse". She was every day of 50, had no children in sight, and no diaper bag, and I'm very proud to say that my nose gushed all over her bag. And for some odd reason, after my yelp of pain the first time, she swung around, huge bag on shoulder and slammed my face again.(that was when it broke) No, not on purpose, but lets face it, those mid size buses are small, she was a daily rider and knows this, and probably needed half of what was in that bag. I did the diaper bag thing, and yup, I'm organized enough that I offended fellow parents by managing to carry all of what Tarquin (the boy child) needed in a fairly small diaper bag. I'll admit I'm good at packing. I can do two weeks in Toronto and manage to have only 2 pieces of luggage (one for each of us). And I don't do just public transport either. And climbing into someone's car or truck is (and yes I know whine whine whine) a pain if its cold, raining and etc and I have to wait while someone shoves their carry on daily purse from the front to the back when I know for a fact that in that bag there are maybe 10 things she NEEDS to carry. Again, I don't hate purses, or women, or women who carry purses. I dislike anyone male or female that insists on carrying a ton of things that they don't really need that day. Legitimate things you need for you kids, yourself or a trip are hardly the same thing. But really, flower bulbs?? I'm still figuring THAT one out.

03-11-2009, 08:17 AM	#32
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	My bag is big, but it squishes flat, so it doesn't attack people. It's not too heavy either, thank goodness. I can safely say I never carried flower bulbs in it either...

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