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#31,846
Mariapia said:
Your older sister has taste, Fim. :tup:
Your Tuscan leather bag is a real gem.
Bravo, bravo, bravo.
:dothewave::dothewave::dothewave:
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Thank you, Mariapia. :hugs:

It’s nice to know at least one of my relatives grasps my bag ethos and understands that I require bags that can dress up as equally as they can dress down. :speedy:

Otherwise (given my lifestyle) a strictly for special occasions bag would only languish unworn in my closet(s). :crybaby:

Or (as amply demonstrated by the pool float and crazy bag) only see the light of day when I’m compelled to wear them. :sick:
 
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#31,848
Fimpagebag said:
The day is finally here, fellow Islanders! :party:

I have yet again survived another year despite my dubious moral compass. :whistle:

Case in point: though I was supposed to wait until today to open my birthday present from my older sister, late yesterday afternoon I checked the dismal weather forecast for today and took the precaution of opening my present early to take a pic of it in its best light. :sneaky:

A beautiful blue Tuscan Leather made in Italy bag from their Fiordaliso line. :presents:

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Happy Birthday!!! A beautiful leather birthay bag in a BEAUTIFUL color blue :loveeyes:. Your sister chose very well.

Wishing you a very special day all day long :)
 
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#31,849
Tomsmom said:
Happy birthday Dear Fim!!!
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westvillage said:
Happy Birthday!!! A beautiful leather birthay bag in a BEAUTIFUL color blue :loveeyes:. Your sister chose very well.
Wishing you a very special day all day long :smile:
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Thank you, ladies! :hugs:

My birthday haul from ACE Hardware, courtesy of my DH. :smile:

Two accessories he thought would go well with my new bag. A pink stun gun and pepper spray! :giggle:

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Or (as he explained to the cashier) just in case my wife has an off day and someone’s fool enough to think she’s harmless! :cutesy:
 
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#31,850
Fimpagebag said:
Thank you, ladies! :hugs:

My birthday haul from ACE Hardware, courtesy of my DH. :smile:

Two accessories he thought would go well with my new bag. A pink stun gun and pepper spray! :giggle:

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Or (as he explained to the cashier) just in case my wife has an off day and someone’s fool enough to think she’s harmless! :cutesy:
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Your DH is very resourceful, Fim. :tup: :tup: :smile:
Happy Birthday to you and many happy returns:heart::loveeyes:
 
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Fimpagebag said:
The day is finally here, fellow Islanders! :party:

I have yet again survived another year despite my dubious moral compass. :whistle:

Case in point: though I was supposed to wait until today to open my birthday present from my older sister, late yesterday afternoon I checked the dismal weather forecast for today and took the precaution of opening my present early to take a pic of it in its best light. :sneaky:

A beautiful blue Tuscan Leather made in Italy bag from their Fiordaliso line. :presents:

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Happy Birthday to you!!
 
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Happy Friday, fellow Islanders! :wave:

My daughter is taking me shopping tomorrow for a combined Mother’s Day/Birthday heyday. :happydance:

Naturally I’ll check out the current crop of bags available to spot the latest trends rather than actually add to my collection.

Mainly because we’ll be shopping in a college town where most of the bags are targeting potential buyers much younger than me.

And it’ll be fun as I contrast what today’s college students look for in a bag versus what college students back in my day preferred.

Back then the hippy vibe was alive and well and our tastes leaned towards military surplus knapsacks and carpet bag totes.

So who am I to criticize today’s generation’s taste? :roflmfao:
 
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#31,855
Fimpagebag said:
Happy Friday, fellow Islanders! :wave:

My daughter is taking me shopping tomorrow for a combined Mother’s Day/Birthday heyday. :happydance:

Naturally I’ll check out the current crop of bags available to spot the latest trends rather than actually add to my collection.

Mainly because we’ll be shopping in a college town where most of the bags are targeting potential buyers much younger than me.

And it’ll be fun as I contrast what today’s college students look for in a bag versus what college students back in my day preferred.

Back then the hippy vibe was alive and well and our tastes leaned towards military surplus knapsacks and carpet bag totes.

So who am I to criticize today’s generation’s taste? :roflmfao:
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Have a great time with your daughter!
 
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#31,857
Fimpagebag said:
The day is finally here, fellow Islanders! :party:

I have yet again survived another year despite my dubious moral compass. :whistle:

Case in point: though I was supposed to wait until today to open my birthday present from my older sister, late yesterday afternoon I checked the dismal weather forecast for today and took the precaution of opening my present early to take a pic of it in its best light. :sneaky:

A beautiful blue Tuscan Leather made in Italy bag from their Fiordaliso line. :presents:

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A very happy belated birthday, Fim! :hugs::drinks::dothewave:
I love your new bag!

Mariapia said:
No need indeed, Ludmilla….
The Alaia bag is awfully expensive..:nuts:
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Never took a look at the price tag. :giggle:[/QUOTE]
 
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#31,858
Ludmilla said:
A very happy belated birthday, Fim! :hugs::drinks::dothewave:
I love your new bag!
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Thank you, Ludmilla! :ghi5:

There’s subtle details about my new bag that I’m just beginning to appreciate. :hbeat:

Its front flap has a hidden catch instead of just a simple magnetic snap for added security. :police:

And it’s top handle is angled ever so slightly and makes it even more comfortable to carry. :speedy:

There’s also a detachable shoulder strap for convenience if I have a need to go hands free. :clap:

Lastly, there’s the veg tanned hammered leather. :drool:

It’s lighter weight than some of my heavier pebbled leather bags without sacrificing the feel of quality leather. :yes:

Definitely an all weather bag, it effortlessly shed all of yesterday’s raindrops and was already dry by the time we got home. :cutesy:
 
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Fimpagebag said:
Thank you, Ludmilla! :ghi5:

There’s subtle details about my new bag that I’m just beginning to appreciate. :hbeat:

Its front flap has a hidden catch instead of just a simple magnetic snap for added security. :police:

And it’s top handle is angled ever so slightly and makes it even more comfortable to carry. :speedy:

There’s also a detachable shoulder strap for convenience if I have a need to go hands free. :clap:

Lastly, there’s the veg tanned hammered leather. :drool:

It’s lighter weight than some of my heavier pebbled leather bags without sacrificing the feel of quality leather. :yes:

Definitely an all weather bag, it effortlessly shed all of yesterday’s raindrops and was already dry by the time we got home. :cutesy:
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Wonderful, Fim!
Your bag has it all!:ps:
 
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Fimpagebag said:
Thank you, Ludmilla! :ghi5:

There’s subtle details about my new bag that I’m just beginning to appreciate. :hbeat:

Its front flap has a hidden catch instead of just a simple magnetic snap for added security. :police:

And it’s top handle is angled ever so slightly and makes it even more comfortable to carry. :speedy:

There’s also a detachable shoulder strap for convenience if I have a need to go hands free. :clap:

Lastly, there’s the veg tanned hammered leather. :drool:

It’s lighter weight than some of my heavier pebbled leather bags without sacrificing the feel of quality leather. :yes:

Definitely an all weather bag, it effortlessly shed all of yesterday’s raindrops and was already dry by the time we got home. :cutesy:
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You sound very happy with it. I wonder if it is the same company like my Tuscany leather bag? :thinking:
Hope you had a great day with your daughter!
 
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