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I'm so sorry you had to part with your beloved bags to pay medical bills. I hate medical bills most of all bills. DH has a lot of medical bills and I'm the one who has to deal with the insurance company, the doctors, and the hospital. The bills never match what the insurance says.

I love your new Brahmin! I just ordered a Brahmin. I hope I love it. All my recent bag purchases have been Brahmins.
Sorry you have to deal with all the same things I have, whateve. :yes:

On a happier note, I’m looking forward to seeing a pic of your latest Brahmin. :search:


I’m sorry about the bills Fim. That just stinks. However love the new Brahmin!
Thank you, Tomsmom. :ty:
 
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Happy Wednesday, fellow Islanders! :beach:

I’m a devout believer in finding the silver lining in any dark cloud. The trick, of course, is knowing where to look. :search:

For me it turned out to be “a blast from the past” found at our local Thrift Shop. :rochard:

A vintage never worn Franco Sarto Rhumba Croc Satchel with a detachable shoulder strap with its original price tag of $160 on sale for $30. :happydance:

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Happy Wednesday, fellow Islanders! :beach:

I’m a devout believer in finding the silver lining in any dark cloud. The trick, of course, is knowing where to look. :search:

For me it turned out to be “a blast from the past” found at our local Thrift Shop. :rochard:

A vintage never worn Franco Sarto Rhumba Croc Satchel with a detachable shoulder strap with its original price tag of $160 on sale for $30. :happydance:

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Pretty color!
 
Happy Thursday, Ludmilla! :wave:

I can’t decide which is more gorgeous…the view or your bag! :giggle:

Have a great vacation! :beach:

Happy vacation!! Love the bag you chose and the scenery! Enjoy my friend!
Thank you, my friends!
Unfortunately, just a very short trip with a very long friend of mine (we know each other for almost 20 years now :wtf: :eek: ).
Now, I am already on the train home.
Happy Easter to all of you and everyone who is celebrating! :wave:
 
Also public schools here are on spring/Easter/Passover break!!! Whoohooo:nuts::yahoo:
Thank you, my friends!
Unfortunately, just a very short trip with a very long friend of mine (we know each other for almost 20 years now :wtf: :eek: ).
Now, I am already on the train home.
Happy Easter to all of you and everyone who is celebrating! :wave:
Happy Easter/Passover everyone!xxx
 
Good morning, fellow Islanders! :beach:

A recent medical bill for my DH that our present health insurance refused to pay, hard choices regarding my bags had to be made. :annoyed:

So over the weekend I visited a high end consignment shop in my daughter‘s vicinity. Before I went I had to send them pics of bags they might consider. :thinking:

The only interest they showed were in my Longchamps, Gerard Darels, and two Dooneys. Interestingly enough, once they actually saw the bags they offered me a cash offer for all the bags I’d brought rather than charge me any consignment fees. :shocked:

(I think it helped that all my bags came with their dust bags and were in (their words not mine) “exceptional condition”) :smile:

So, my dear friends, I accepted their offer without hesitation. :shakehands:

With the proceeds I was easily able to cover my DH’s medical bill with enough left over for any other “surprises” our health insurance may have in store. :whistle:

On the bright side of this otherwise dreary tale, my daughter (who was with me at the time) insisted
on treating me to an early Mother’s Day gift. :smile:

(A gift she knew I would have no choice but to accept after I’d categorically refused to allow her to pay her father’s medical bill) :presents:

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Happy Wednesday, fellow Islanders! :beach:

I’m a devout believer in finding the silver lining in any dark cloud. The trick, of course, is knowing where to look. :search:

For me it turned out to be “a blast from the past” found at our local Thrift Shop. :rochard:

A vintage never worn Franco Sarto Rhumba Croc Satchel with a detachable shoulder strap with its original price tag of $160 on sale for $30. :happydance:

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You had to sell some of your lovely bags to pay a part of your husband’s medical bill, Fim, but I know that you know your DH’s health is much more important than anything else. Your DD‘s gift is a wonder and so is your latest find at the thrift store.:dothewave:
So I haven’t been changing bags that often, my last run with my neverfull was a long one lol. I’ve decided to go with my Valentino and I’m enjoying the canvas strap and gorgeous leather!
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I have always loved your Valentino, Tomsmom.:yahoo:
Thank you, my friends!
Unfortunately, just a very short trip with a very long friend of mine (we know each other for almost 20 years now :wtf: :eek: ).
Now, I am already on the train home.
Happy Easter to all of you and everyone who is celebrating! :wave:
What a wonderful weekend, Ludmilla.:heart:
With the sun shining (but not warm out) I felt like a springy color. Balenciaga:

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Beautiful, iconic, your pink Balenciaga is perfect for a glorious Spring day, Tomsmom.:ps:
 
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