MrsMoose2001

Thanks everyone,

 

I was in a funk, thanks for your support. I am in between terms. It is a merry-go-round 12 weeks on 1 week off, only 9 more terms then my dissertation. I do put extra pressure on myslf to keep my 4.0.

 

Mom, thanks for your concern.:) I do not have diabetic neruopathy, I have nerve damage in my neck and right foot due to automobile accidents. Sorry about your pain and suffering. The pain and sensations in my foot are the same the difference is the cause. Talk with your doc, there are new meds for neuropathic pain. For me it's not just the pain but the other sensations like electric shocks and the feeling that something is crawling up my foot that drive me nuts.

 

Jane, Thanks,for the kind words and thoughts. I can't wait to take out my olive YSL. I'm still using my Fiore and Gucci Flora, but as soon as it feels like fall, oh wait a minute, it's cool out!:cool:

 

Mrs Moose, You are so very kind and caring. Thank you for reaching out to me.:)

 

Linda

No problem, Ryansmom, I hope you are "feeling better" and I hope you wear your new YSL bag in the best of health and happiness, ENJOY!!

BTW, it's not to early to start wearing it now. Go for it no time like the present to enjoy something new.:)

I'm one of those people who always stays in a suite and enjoys designer bags. For me, I'm compensating. My life is pretty restricted. I am disabled and I can't enjoy a lot of the things people take for granted like running or dancing or just having a pain free day. So when I go on a cruise I want to be in the most comfortable accomodations possible. I spend a lot of time in my cabin, can't drink or take excursions, don't gamble so there is not much to spend my money on. I like the creature comforts of my suite. I have nerve damage so I can't even get a massage.

 

As far as handbags or shoes, shoes are for comfort. Less expensive shoes are just not comfortable. Handbags I admit are just a real splurge. I don't change mine very often. I buy one for fall and one for spring and my evening bag is my Leiber. I guess my rationalization is I'm not depriving or hurting anyone by my indulgences so why not.

 

I don't think anyone has to justify or explain why they choose to spend their money on the things they choose to buy or defend their prioirties. We all have our reasons for the choices we make. For some reason, in the US, we have this ethic that to indulge oneself is something that needs to be justified and sacrifice is noble.

 

It was hurtful to me that no one responded to me earlier in this thread. It should not have been, but it was. For some reason, I felt that way right now. I have been around long enough to know better than to take things personally, but I just had to let all of you who know me know how I feel.

 

I know I have been busy. But I try to check in when I can. Sorry if that has not been often enough.

 

Linda:(

Hi, sorry, I honestly didn't have anything to say really plus I've been a bit out of it with this nasty cold. I appologize if I caused your feelings to get hurt in any way.

You should not have to justify anything, how you spend your money is your business.

No one should have to justify why they spend or don't spend.

Momofmeg you are 100% right and I agree with all you said.

Lois, good luck achieving your goal, I hope you get your heart's desire.

I love nice purses! Favorites of mine are Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Prima Classe, Brahmin.

 

I must have 12 designer bags I have picked up over the years, most in Italy.

 

I like to have options!

I like options too.

Can't say I have a favorite really, I like those CaviarGal mentioned plus I love Tods and Chanel, and D&G has some nice animal print ones too.

Chloe also very nice although the Paddington while nice was way to heavy empty to be practical.

Have a great shopping trip, I hope you find oodles and oodles of stuff . Enjoy:)

Curt, the way you wrote in one of your above posts, it sounds like you are directly connected to the "project runway show"?

this isn't a flame, just an honest, statement question:confused:

Just remember that cabs from downtown to the airport are a flat rate.

If your flight is at 4pm you will have to be there by 2:30 or 3 so it won't be rush hour yet. Traffic maybe but not rush hour yet.

I don't think you can get a train to the "airport", to Dorval yes as there are people who live in the "Dorval" community, and once off the train, how will you make it to the "airport"?

Shuttle buses will take the same route as a cab.

To the best of my knowledge there are no places to store your luggage at the docks, unless the cruise ships has made allowances for this.

Happy, healthy, safe travels.

At the dock in Juneau is the Northern light candle store, they will have the northern lights candels.

Andiamo and there is another company (their competition) that is lightweight and very durable.

I bought a set of Andiamo for myself, hubby bought another brand but his is heavier than mine.