For anyone who might be considering the LRC

Peeking_Around · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:04 PM

You all know by now how much I

this bag .... and I know there are a few of you that are thinking of purchasing the LRC - So I wanted to share my day with her.

We're expecting to be hit by Tropical Storm Hanna hard tomorrow - today it rained most of the day and when I left for work this morning, the news said the rain wasn't going to start till late tonight ...

Well .. it was pouring when I left work

and I just stood there inside the doorway trying to figure out the best way to get to my car (which is parked about a half a football field away) and protect my new purse. I looked around the shop for anything to cover it .. and everything just looked too dirty to put near her. So I decided to just make a run for it. Tucked her under my arm and prayed that she wouldn't get soaked on the way to the car.

Jumped in the car and she was drenched.

I just sat there in the drivers seat trying to find something to blot away all that rain water ... of course .. NOTHING was in my car .. so I just drove home.

ANYHOW - ALL that rain ... didn't even make a difference with her. Most of it just rolled right off - it was all beaded and rolling while I was driving. AND she seriously just got drenched. I walked in the door and hubby said "Man, you look like you've been playing in the rain." - then saw me rushing to the kitchen and knew I was freaked about the LRC. But she was perfectly fine.

Oh .. and I have NOT weatherproofed my bag ... she's just nekkid!

MamaToJakers · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:07 PM

Well that's good to know!!! :)

Bike Chick · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:10 PM

Sorry for the stress, but thanks for making that test run! (I'll still be carrying my purse raincoat - can't help it - I'm a paid and professional worrier=lawyer)

Antonia · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:37 PM

WOW, that's awesome that the LRC can take the rain like that!! That's probably better than crunch leather I would assume?? We're supposed to get a lot of rain here tomorrow night. I'm in New England so we have it coming our way. :(

beeb · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:46 PM

P_A, I'm sorry you got so nervous, but thanks for reporting back! I'm glad the LRC is no worse for the wear!

^^ Bike Chick, Ooh, what's a purse raincoat? Mine is usually a plastic bag!

Peeking_Around · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Antonia

That's probably better than crunch leather I would assume??

Is the crunch leather bad in the rain? My Amanda hasn't been out in the rain at all .... would hate for something to happen to her!

REYNALD0C · Sep 5th, 2008, 11:26 PM

Yeah, how do Tano leathers work in the rain?!

TygerKitty · Sep 5th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Great to know about velvet leather!!!!!!!!

My rain story:

I got caught in a Chicago DOWNPOUR with my pearl crunch leather streetwalker... I wouldn't even know. There isn't a drop, stitch, smudge, NOTHING out of place. This was also before I appled her. However, I would still avoid being in the rain if at all possible... especially with darker bags? I'm not sure if the color would bleed? I didn't have a choice with my situation but the rain just rolled right off. Go tano go!

lovebaseball · Sep 6th, 2008, 12:32 AM

I won't lie I got a little stressed reading those stories but they ended up having happy endings haha thank goodness!

Fendi84NJ · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:04 AM

I've gotten caught with crunch leather in the rain. Always dried fine. Bags unprotected.

fafnir · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:07 AM

Well, living in Portland, the first thing I did with my Boogies was to apply the apple conditioner and garde spray! Rain is the one thing I can count on, weather-wise. Glad to hear about the LRC! It's sounding better all the time.

knasarae · Sep 6th, 2008, 05:07 PM

I've been caught in the rain with my Lawn and Congo Green Boogies. There isn't the slightest hint of water ever touching either one of them.

AEdo · Sep 6th, 2008, 05:37 PM

Just got the Anthropologie catalog and there are two beautiful photos of the ruby LRC. Really luscious looking (they may have these photos on their website, haven't looked yet.) Just love, love, love this bag, but I need a longer strap drop.

They are also selling what looks like the Mythic Proportions in yellow (pineapple?). Beautiful looking bag, I think its the same as the Model Citizen, but in crunch leather.

Like the LRC/SB, the straps are too short for my fluffy arms...

fafnir · Sep 6th, 2008, 06:24 PM

^^ AEdo, that's how I fell in love with the LRC, seeing it on the Anthropologie website.

Susan Lee · Sep 6th, 2008, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the info on the LRC and rain! I always panic with leather in the rain! My LRC is due in this tuesday and I cant WAIT to see/smell/hold/carry her!

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:04 PM	#1
Peeking_Around Live, Love, Laugh Location: On the east coast~ right on the beach	For anyone who might be considering the LRC You all know by now how much I this bag .... and I know there are a few of you that are thinking of purchasing the LRC - So I wanted to share my day with her. We're expecting to be hit by Tropical Storm Hanna hard tomorrow - today it rained most of the day and when I left for work this morning, the news said the rain wasn't going to start till late tonight ... Well .. it was pouring when I left work and I just stood there inside the doorway trying to figure out the best way to get to my car (which is parked about a half a football field away) and protect my new purse. I looked around the shop for anything to cover it .. and everything just looked too dirty to put near her. So I decided to just make a run for it. Tucked her under my arm and prayed that she wouldn't get soaked on the way to the car. Jumped in the car and she was drenched. I just sat there in the drivers seat trying to find something to blot away all that rain water ... of course .. NOTHING was in my car .. so I just drove home. ANYHOW - ALL that rain ... didn't even make a difference with her. Most of it just rolled right off - it was all beaded and rolling while I was driving. AND she seriously just got drenched. I walked in the door and hubby said "Man, you look like you've been playing in the rain." - then saw me rushing to the kitchen and knew I was freaked about the LRC. But she was perfectly fine. Oh .. and I have NOT weatherproofed my bag ... she's just nekkid! __________________ I love Tano's Wish List: Black or Truffle Tano Boogie Tano Pleasuredome My fur babies:

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#5
beeb love my Tanos!	P_A, I'm sorry you got so nervous, but thanks for reporting back! I'm glad the LRC is no worse for the wear! ^^ Bike Chick, Ooh, what's a purse raincoat? Mine is usually a plastic bag! __________________

Sep 5th, 2008, 11:26 PM	#7
REYNALD0C Is a MAN, man. Location: Soul California	Yeah, how do Tano leathers work in the rain?! __________________ my boyfriend wears the pants i TELL him to wear.

Sep 5th, 2008, 11:59 PM	#8
TygerKitty shopaholic Location: Colorado	Great to know about velvet leather!!!!!!!! My rain story: I got caught in a Chicago DOWNPOUR with my pearl crunch leather streetwalker... I wouldn't even know. There isn't a drop, stitch, smudge, NOTHING out of place. This was also before I appled her. However, I would still avoid being in the rain if at all possible... especially with darker bags? I'm not sure if the color would bleed? I didn't have a choice with my situation but the rain just rolled right off. Go tano go! __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." My collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/tygerkittys-addiction-370238.html Are you artsy and crafty!? Come support the creation of a new arts and crafts subforum! http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-dropbox/crafties-to-unite-376611-5.html

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:04 AM	#10
Fendi84NJ Tano & RM Addict Location: NEW JERSEY	I've gotten caught with crunch leather in the rain. Always dried fine. Bags unprotected. __________________ Currently in total love and lust with my LRC in Ruby Dreaming of: The perfect grey bag at an awesome price

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:07 PM	#2
MamaToJakers sweet baby Jake Location: Ohio	Well that's good to know!!! :)

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:10 PM	#3
Bike Chick Member	Sorry for the stress, but thanks for making that test run! (I'll still be carrying my purse raincoat - can't help it - I'm a paid and professional worrier=lawyer)

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#4
Antonia Member	WOW, that's awesome that the LRC can take the rain like that!! That's probably better than crunch leather I would assume?? We're supposed to get a lot of rain here tomorrow night. I'm in New England so we have it coming our way. :(

Sep 6th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#9
lovebaseball Member Location: east coast	I won't lie I got a little stressed reading those stories but they ended up having happy endings haha thank goodness!

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:07 AM	#11
fafnir Member Location: Portland	Well, living in Portland, the first thing I did with my Boogies was to apply the apple conditioner and garde spray! Rain is the one thing I can count on, weather-wise. Glad to hear about the LRC! It's sounding better all the time.

Sep 6th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#12
knasarae Tie Dye is MINE!!! Location: Boringsville, USA	I've been caught in the rain with my Lawn and Congo Green Boogies. There isn't the slightest hint of water ever touching either one of them. __________________ *My name is Knasarae, and I approve this message.*

Sep 6th, 2008, 05:37 PM	#13
AEdo Member	Just got the Anthropologie catalog and there are two beautiful photos of the ruby LRC. Really luscious looking (they may have these photos on their website, haven't looked yet.) Just love, love, love this bag, but I need a longer strap drop. They are also selling what looks like the Mythic Proportions in yellow (pineapple?). Beautiful looking bag, I think its the same as the Model Citizen, but in crunch leather. Like the LRC/SB, the straps are too short for my fluffy arms...

Sep 6th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#14
fafnir Member Location: Portland	^^ AEdo, that's how I fell in love with the LRC, seeing it on the Anthropologie website.

Sep 6th, 2008, 11:05 PM	#15
Susan Lee C H I L L L Location: Behind the Orange Curtain....Califor..ni...a	Thanks for the info on the LRC and rain! I always panic with leather in the rain! My LRC is due in this tuesday and I cant WAIT to see/smell/hold/carry her! __________________ Tree Huggin' Nature Lovin' Yoga Posin' Minkette My little collection BBW MAM Wine Matinee GE Matinee Eggplant MAM Marine MAB Wine MAM DG MAM (YAY she is here!!) Wishlist... Silver/Gunmetal studs on the MAM and Devote! Something in Peacock or Sunshine!