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I broke down and got him a man-purse!

P: 3/15/2009 10:21:56 PM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	My husband was always going in my purse for change and giving me papers to hold on to or asking for gum....He even started carrying medicines around in his car in a shoe box. And he was constantly leaving his wallet places... That did it. So I went out and found him this great man-purse. It's a nice masculine brown color, has a shoulder strap, and pockets and a zipper. He LOVES it. I kid him to no end about it, but he really likes the thing. Does your SO carry a "purse?" "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/15/2009 10:21:56 PM

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P: 3/15/2009 10:24:18 PM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	I need to add that it is designed to be carried by a man. It's not a purse purse. Ya know? "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/15/2009 10:24:18 PM

P: 3/15/2009 10:48:16 PM
ladypirate Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,560 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/30/2007	It's not a purse, it's a European Carry-All! - Hot chocolate butterflies dance through my heart and tell me you're the one. Come take a sip of this so I can look into your beautiful eyes and say, "Ouch! I spilled some on my lap, burning my leg, but I don't mind. I'm with you."
Posted: 3/15/2009 10:48:16 PM

P: 3/15/2009 11:05:08 PM
choro72 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,443 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 2/11/2008	In Japan all men carry purses. It makes a lot of sense to me! In English "purse" is used for feminine products, but in Japanese it's all "bag" so it's neutral.
Posted: 3/15/2009 11:05:08 PM

P: 3/16/2009 6:43:06 AM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	I know, I know...I just enjoy ribbing him. It took a while to convince him that this was very practical. Kind of like trying to convince John Wayne. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/16/2009 6:43:06 AM

P: 3/16/2009 6:46:51 AM
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,105 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006	Nope, D doesn't carry one. I really doubt he would too. He puts everything in his pockets.
Posted: 3/16/2009 6:46:51 AM

P: 3/16/2009 6:54:26 AM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	Date: 3/16/2009 6:46:51 AM Author: bee* Nope, D doesn't carry one. I really doubt he would too. He puts everything in his pockets. That was my world... Scenerio: Him: Have you seen my watch/keys/money/clippers/mini screwdriver/drivers license/dog collar/pencil/receipt/comb/guitar picks/aspirin/bill/paper with that ph no on it/cell phone....? Me: No. Him: You didn't wash it, did you? Me: (Steam coming from ears) I don't know. Him: That's the third phone we've washed... Me: If you would check your pockets before putting in the bin, it wouldn't happen... Him: If you checked, it wouldn't.... The man-purse European carry all japanese bag has saved my sanity. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/16/2009 6:54:26 AM

P: 3/16/2009 8:22:22 AM
April20 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,072 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/1/2008	It's a murse! My husband won't carry one and doesn't carry more than his wallet, phone and keys anyway. We have a friend that carries one always. It's a beautiful bag.
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:22:22 AM

P: 3/16/2009 8:59:27 AM
geckodani Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,177 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/25/2008	Date: 3/16/2009 6:54:26 AM Author: justjulia Date: 3/16/2009 6:46:51 AM Author: bee* Nope, D doesn't carry one. I really doubt he would too. He puts everything in his pockets. That was my world... Scenerio: Him: Have you seen my watch/keys/money/clippers/mini screwdriver/drivers license/dog collar/pencil/receipt/comb/guitar picks/aspirin/bill/paper with that ph no on it/cell phone....? Me: No. Him: You didn't wash it, did you? Me: (Steam coming from ears) I don't know. Him: That's the third phone we've washed... Me: If you would check your pockets before putting in the bin, it wouldn't happen... Him: If you checked, it wouldn't.... The man-purse European carry all japanese bag has saved my sanity. LMAO - sounds like my world!!! But Adam wouldn't carry a murse if his life depended on it. Luckily he often carries a school bag, which can stand in. Run turkey, RUN! (Little man in the avatar is my nephew.)
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:59:27 AM

P: 3/16/2009 9:14:44 AM
Ellen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 22,894 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2006	Mine carries one, but just for work stuff. It's not really a purse, I think it's technically a small canvas tool bag with straps. And it says Craftsman on it. lol I do call it his "man purse" though. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "It is also important for the State to inculcate in its subjects an aversion to any 'conspiracy theory of history' for a search for 'conspiracies' means a search for motives and an attribution of responsibility for historical misdeeds." -Murray N. Rothbard, in The Anatomy of the State John Swinton [1829-1901] Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Times (Considered "the Dean of his Profession" by his peers), when asked to toast an 'Independent Press' in a gathering at the National Press Club, circa 1880 "There is no such thing in America as an independent press unless it is in the country towns. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dare express an honest opinion. If you express it you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid... for keeping my honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for doing similar things.... The business of the New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon, and sell his country and race for his daily bread, or for what is about the same thing, his salary. You know this, and I know it and what foolery to be toasting an 'independent press.' We are tools, and the vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the strings and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, all are the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
Posted: 3/16/2009 9:14:44 AM

P: 3/16/2009 10:47:02 AM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,341 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	Uh, no. My DH would probably laugh in my face if I suggested he get one...he's just not that type of guy. He carries his money clip, keys and cell phone...that's it, so there isn't really a need for one anyway. However, he does have a computer bag that is stocked full of his work stuff. But that's well contained. ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 3/16/2009 10:47:02 AM

P: 3/16/2009 11:17:03 AM
jewelerman Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,195 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2007	Date: 3/15/2009 10:21:56 PM Author:justjulia My husband was always going in my purse for change and giving me papers to hold on to or asking for gum....He even started carrying medicines around in his car in a shoe box. And he was constantly leaving his wallet places... That did it. So I went out and found him this great man-purse. It's a nice masculine brown color, has a shoulder strap, and pockets and a zipper. He LOVES it. I kid him to no end about it, but he really likes the thing. Does your SO carry a 'purse?' There should be no worry about a man carrying any type of bag these days...20-30 years ago maybe a unique issue,but a man either young or old carrying a backpack,bookbag, messanger bag, briefcase is more then common....its a need.The bag is acceptable to most guys in leather,canvas, or nylon in deeper neutral tones and colors.The bag becomes a purse when fringe,decrative hardware or bright colors are added.When I was in college all guys carried a backpack or bookbag.All the guys I work with carry a bag for their stuff for work.I live in Utah, a very consevavative state and its never been a question of as mans taste or partner preferance if he carrys a bag in the above discription.
Posted: 3/16/2009 11:17:03 AM

P: 3/16/2009 11:51:17 AM
Sundial Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,590 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 3/14/2005	My husband refuses to have one so I have to have a larger handbag so I can haul around his sunglasses and other junk. Good for you Julia getting your hubby to use one!
Posted: 3/16/2009 11:51:17 AM

P: 3/16/2009 12:05:13 PM
jcrow Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,486 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/8/2005	i'd like pics or links i'm looking for a bag to bring with us to our trip to paris. one that both of us can use + sling it across us. one that's not a backpack... sounds like you may have found what i'm looking for
Posted: 3/16/2009 12:05:13 PM

P: 3/16/2009 12:18:11 PM
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,702 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008	There was a trend in America in the 70's for men to carry bags. I haven't seen an American man carry a man purse (other than a backpack) in years. The disco era is over Senior citizens sometimes carry "fanny packs" but it's not a look I would want to emulate if I was under the age of 70 "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." -Gore Vidal
Posted: 3/16/2009 12:18:11 PM

P: 3/16/2009 12:50:41 PM
luvthemstrawberries Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,947 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 6/19/2008	Date: 3/16/2009 6:54:26 AM Author: justjulia Date: 3/16/2009 6:46:51 AM Author: bee* Nope, D doesn't carry one. I really doubt he would too. He puts everything in his pockets. That was my world... Scenerio: Him: Have you seen my watch/keys/money/clippers/mini screwdriver/drivers license/dog collar/pencil/receipt/comb/guitar picks/aspirin/bill/paper with that ph no on it/cell phone....? Me: No. Him: You didn't wash it, did you? Me: (Steam coming from ears) I don't know. Him: That's the third phone we've washed... Me: If you would check your pockets before putting in the bin, it wouldn't happen... Him: If you checked, it wouldn't.... The man-purse European carry all japanese bag has saved my sanity. HAHAHAHAHAHAH, ahhh makes me laugh. My FI keeps spare napkins from places in his pockets ALL THE TIME. "Boy Scout Motto - Be Prepared!" Now I have the habit of checking all pockets, even though I HATE doing that. Slows me down so much when washing stuff. Then when I miss one, it shreds to pieces in the washer and dryer.
Posted: 3/16/2009 12:50:41 PM

P: 3/16/2009 3:23:40 PM
canuk-gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 9,195 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2004	HI: No, my DH just leaves everything behind. Just lost a new blackberry. Pics? cheers--Sharon "People who possess great qualities, do not need to show off".
Posted: 3/16/2009 3:23:40 PM

P: 3/16/2009 4:05:19 PM
musey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,163 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2006	I wish I could get my husband to at least carry a messenger bag to work (he takes his laptop and some papers to-and-from every day). He's still using his backpack from college
Posted: 3/16/2009 4:05:19 PM

P: 3/16/2009 4:15:20 PM
tlh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,060 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/31/2008	No. He doesn't... but... I keep my handbag small on purpose so I don't get stuck carrying everything! HAHA! DH still hasn't figured it out. "I like smiling. Smiling's my favorite!" Will Ferrell ~ Elf
Posted: 3/16/2009 4:15:20 PM

P: 3/16/2009 5:37:39 PM
asscherisme Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,501 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 3/6/2006	Juliia, I love your doggie! My younger son is OBSESSED with Chihuahuas. He wants one so bad. He has told me that when he grows up he wants 2 of them so they won't get lonely. Anyway, We need pictures of your husbands murse!
Posted: 3/16/2009 5:37:39 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:08:53 PM
klewis Cut Rock Total Posts: 380 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/21/2008	Hmmm _ I wonder if it all starts here. A while ago I was talking to 2 preschool teachers who told me they noticed that boys most often arrived at preschool with their mother carrying their bag, and girls most often arrived carrying their own bag. OK, it's not scientific but I thought it was an interesting observation.
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:08:53 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:14:42 PM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	Oh my goodness!!! I am thrilled to see so many responses! It's been a loooooong day. This cheered me up considerably. Ok, first of all, here's a pic.... "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:14:42 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:17:32 PM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	YES, IT's A, A, A, MURSE!!!!!! bwahahahahahaha (love it-too funny) "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:17:32 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:23:00 PM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	Chihuahuas are dear things. Asscherisme, they make great pets. They are VERY protective of their owners but really are just scaredy cats. They snuggle under covers and snore....mine were raised from puppies with our cats, so they clean their faces like the cats do--which is really weird. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:23:00 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:41:39 PM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	Date: 3/16/2009 8:08:53 PM Author: klewis Hmmm _ I wonder if it all starts here. A while ago I was talking to 2 preschool teachers who told me they noticed that boys most often arrived at preschool with their mother carrying their bag, and girls most often arrived carrying their own bag. OK, it's not scientific but I thought it was an interesting observation. Yes it is interesting... What starts it where a man keeps everything but the kitchen sink in his car? Or his pockets? It must be related to being able to escape quickly? Cave man like. Travel light, and all that.. My theory about preschool bags is that the girls have the most fun ones and want to carry them. Mermaids and Tinkerbell and High School Musical...boys just get primary colors... "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:41:39 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:44:50 PM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,467 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007	My DH has always wanted to carry one but couldn't bring himself to until now. Now that we have babies he carries a messenger "diaper" bag which he enjoys thoroughly!
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:44:50 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:47:18 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,231 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	Date: 3/16/2009 6:54:26 AM Author: justjulia Date: 3/16/2009 6:46:51 AM Author: bee* Nope, D doesn't carry one. I really doubt he would too. He puts everything in his pockets. That was my world... Scenerio: Him: Have you seen my watch/keys/money/clippers/mini screwdriver/drivers license/dog collar/pencil/receipt/comb/guitar picks/aspirin/bill/paper with that ph no on it/cell phone....? Me: No. Him: You didn't wash it, did you? Me: (Steam coming from ears) I don't know. Him: That's the third phone we've washed... Me: If you would check your pockets before putting in the bin, it wouldn't happen... Him: If you checked, it wouldn't.... The man-purse European carry all japanese bag has saved my sanity. My husband does this too.. but he would never carry a messenger bag. My son however, loves his for school. I can't list the countless things that have been put through the washer.. including.......... ........... Sharpies that he uses for work. He has RUINED so many pieces of my clothing because of that. Hubby has a valet on the dresser.. it gets covered with garbage and I end up having to go through everything..
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:47:18 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:50:25 PM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	Date: 3/16/2009 8:44:50 PM Author: neatfreak My DH has always wanted to carry one but couldn't bring himself to until now. Now that we have babies he carries a messenger 'diaper' bag which he enjoys thoroughly! Hey, form follows function! If it works, do it! "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:50:25 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:52:00 PM
klewis Cut Rock Total Posts: 380 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 12/21/2008	Date: 3/16/2009 8:41:39 PM Author: justjulia Date: 3/16/2009 8:08:53 PM Author: klewis Hmmm _ I wonder if it all starts here. A while ago I was talking to 2 preschool teachers who told me they noticed that boys most often arrived at preschool with their mother carrying their bag, and girls most often arrived carrying their own bag. OK, it's not scientific but I thought it was an interesting observation. Yes it is interesting... What starts it where a man keeps everything but the kitchen sink in his car? Or his pockets? It must be related to being able to escape quickly? Cave man like. Travel light, and all that.. My theory about preschool bags is that the girls have the most fun ones and want to carry them. Mermaids and Tinkerbell and High School Musical...boys just get primary colors... True. Another scenario could be that neither the girls nor the boys want to carry them but the mothers only give in to the boys?
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:52:00 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:53:30 PM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	Date: 3/16/2009 8:47:18 PM Author: SanDiegoLady Date: 3/16/2009 6:54:26 AM Author: justjulia Date: 3/16/2009 6:46:51 AM Author: bee* Nope, D doesn't carry one. I really doubt he would too. He puts everything in his pockets. That was my world... Scenerio: Him: Have you seen my watch/keys/money/clippers/mini screwdriver/drivers license/dog collar/pencil/receipt/comb/guitar picks/aspirin/bill/paper with that ph no on it/cell phone....? Me: No. Him: You didn't wash it, did you? Me: (Steam coming from ears) I don't know. Him: That's the third phone we've washed... Me: If you would check your pockets before putting in the bin, it wouldn't happen... Him: If you checked, it wouldn't.... The man-purse European carry all japanese bag has saved my sanity. My husband does this too.. but he would never carry a messenger bag. My son however, loves his for school. I can't list the countless things that have been put through the washer.. including.......... ........... Sharpies that he uses for work. He has RUINED so many pieces of my clothing because of that. Hubby has a valet on the dresser.. it gets covered with garbage and I end up having to go through everything.. I can't imagine sharpies in the washer! I would go crazy. I have to be honest and say I have ruined more than anyone...with lipstick tubes left in my pockets. They explode in the dryer... Bad scene there. I hate change left on the coffee table. It's a pet peeve of mine..... "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:53:30 PM

P: 3/16/2009 8:57:59 PM
justjulia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,303 Last Post: 7/23/2009 Member Since: 4/4/2006	Date: 3/16/2009 8:52:00 PM Author: klewis Date: 3/16/2009 8:41:39 PM Author: justjulia Date: 3/16/2009 8:08:53 PM Author: klewis Hmmm _ I wonder if it all starts here. A while ago I was talking to 2 preschool teachers who told me they noticed that boys most often arrived at preschool with their mother carrying their bag, and girls most often arrived carrying their own bag. OK, it's not scientific but I thought it was an interesting observation. Yes it is interesting... What starts it where a man keeps everything but the kitchen sink in his car? Or his pockets? It must be related to being able to escape quickly? Cave man like. Travel light, and all that.. My theory about preschool bags is that the girls have the most fun ones and want to carry them. Mermaids and Tinkerbell and High School Musical...boys just get primary colors... True. Another scenario could be that neither the girls nor the boys want to carry them but the mothers only give in to the boys? Ooooo, evil. Why do moms do that? It's male karma ..."help me I'm helpless." "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." J Keats
Posted: 3/16/2009 8:57:59 PM

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