Having two people in the house in walking 'casts' (boots), one on crutches because it is much faster, presents all kinds of previously unconsidered challenges. The simple act of carrying mail or for that matter, anything, up two flights of stairs is daunting. In typical fashion, I'm figuring out systems, cheats, to get us through. Getting that big can of bird seed up a flight.. there's one that hasn't happened yet. Each of us have a large Guatemalan crocheted bag that hangs from our shoulder, an extra large pocket to keep our hands free as we lurch around the house. There are no graceful movements. Thanks to Cheryl, I have a pair of boots that I realized only this morning, were the right height to balance off the orthopedic boot. That makes it so much more comfortable and lessens the limp. Nice boot(s), huh?
Last weekend, my friend Cindy, took me to the Harvest Fair at Coggeshall Farm. It was a glorious day. We sat and spindled outdoors on an immense green lawn overlooking salt marshes. Also, it was a learning experience. Everything is. My folding chair doubled as a cane. I carried my knitting bag on my shoulder. But oh, was it heavy. I love my Ellington bags and carry them everywhere.
This one has pockets within pockets, too many to keep track of their contents without a written inventory. Sunday afternoon (that accounts for the incredibly contrasty light) I dumped it out to see why it weighed what it did. Can you believe that?
This only goes to reinforce my feelings about "sealing" a woman's bags upon her death. A friend emptied her's one night as an illustration to me. When she'd pulled out the third loaded pistol… well… that's when I knew.
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13 responses to “what’s in the bag..”
holy cow! that’s a lot of stuff!
hope your foot is beter soon.
3 loaded pistols, must have been a heavy bag 😉
No wonder your bag was heavy! Although not as heavy as it would have been with 3 loaded pistols!!
Walking without the limp will help keep you from further injury. Lessening the load you carry may, too. Why is it we think we need all that stuff. Your bag looks a bit like mine!
hmmm… that reminds me I can carry concealed here *lolol*
Seriously, I carry alot in my knitting bag but I think you’ve got me beat!
I recognize that Spindle Carrier/Wine Bottle box! I have two of my own for spindles, plus a Bushmills tube. Don’t you just loooooove Job Lot? (Not for Bushmills, obviously.) Good solution on the boots. I still hope to get down to take you to lunch, as soon as I can plan on a workday that actually ends at noon.
Hey, I found bobbins and a new whorl for the CC wheel already. Detta’s Spindle has them, as she says, “until the Country Craftsman woodshop run out.” Sounds ominous, doesn’t it? Someday there will be no more. I may order yet another couple of bobbins from her next pay day, just in case…
Loaded pistols are really heavy. I’ve always been opposed to large bags because weight is proportional to size. But small bags don’t cut it anymore!
Not only are the boots hot, they are utilitarian 🙂
…at least you are prepared!
Oh, good thing you figured out you needed to balance the higher “heel” of the boot with a tall shoe. We didn’t figure that out until hubby ended up with some hip pain.
It sounds all very inconvenient there! Hope your feet heal up nicely! (And quickly!)
The idea of having three pistols in a bag is YIKES! to me. My bags simply accumulate snack bar wrappers and receipts. And little tag ends of yarn.
When I was on crutches for about 5 to six weeks this summer (followed by a walking cast for three weeks and not being able to carry anything for the first month after being released from casts…) I used a small (less than 12″) backpack for everything I needed. Plenty of room for a sock, my wallet, small scissors, tape measure and a chibi. I could also carry a small bottle of water, and a small snacks. If it didn’t fit, it didn’t go. I am fortunate enough to have three able bodied children to help me out, and they did very well.
After getting the various casts off, I found my injured foot (actually, I ruptured the achilles tendon) was VERY tender, and I needed extra padding in that shoe, in the heel area. In my case, I am also very careful still, about what is near the scar.
You’re kidding about the pistols … right?
::Resolves to stay on Canadian side of the border forever::
I’m dying of laughter on the pistols.