Ksuromax & Dc, thanks for your input. I'm leaning towards yes. I know I've wanted it, it's on my unicorn list, it's at a great price and I can afford it. I also know I'll use it. I'm trying to let some time pass though to make sure it's the right thing to do. Maybe I'll sleep on it and look at things fresh in the morning.
Yay!

And don't feel bad about the outlet price. The two different leathers make them two different bags. By cross hatch do you mean the leather treatment similar to saffiano?
I'm totally in!

The weather will make it a fun challenge - I won't want to wear more delicate bags and I won't be going out as much in the evening necessitating a "costume change". So, I'll have to be super creative. But I won't be traveling as much so I think it's doable. I really want and need to make sure I keep using all my bags. It will also force me to rotate my clothes too. LOL!
I was going to post both challenges (that and the 3 in 30 challenge) in in the 2017 thread.