Involuntary Coach ban support group

[eleanors36]

I'm relaxing now, I already took a nap before dinner! What a busy day! But we are making the sweetest Father's Day projects so it's all worth it.

I would love to go on a cruise to Alaska! You are going to have so much fun! My teaching partner went last summer and she said it was amazing. I think your DH is being very wise. We need to do these special travel things while we have our health. Have a wonderful time! I'm looking forward to seeing a couple of photos. Now, what bags are you thinking of taking?

I'm going to Hawaii this summer, first to Honolulu, then flying over to Maui. It's our 25th wedding anniversary so we're planning a big trip. I haven't been to Honolulu since 1982 so I think I'm in for a big surprise as to how much it has changed! I'm going to take a LeSportSac tote for the beach and a couple of Coach coated canvas bags with me, one satchel and one shoulder bag. They travel well and I don't mind touching them if I've got sunscreen on my hands because they can easily be wiped down. I usually leave my good bags (Coach Leather, LV) at home.

Fantastic! I love Hawaii! DH and I may go there again in December.

 

[eleanors36]

Also, keep your fingers crossed for me that Coach will keep up with making stuff I don't like. I browsed the 2020 thread and didn't like any of it! The 2 designs I have the most of are rogue and edie and they are both being discontinued. So I sinned and ordered the patchwork leopard rogue and 2 clutches that are also being discontinued. It seems to me that Coach is once again changing their overall "style" for the brand and im hoping it's towards something I don't like so I can stop buying lol. My buying really picked up during the 1941 launch, I would like it to slow back down without feeling like I'm missing out on fun stuff lol.

I hear you! You saw what I said on a couple threads. I bought a couple Edies at Macy's because of this. I really haven't liked many Coach bags lately other than that Edie 42 colorblock green and black last fall.

 

[eleanors36]

Harley, you’ve summed up my feelings exactly. I’m hoping I love my navy rivets Rogue. There’s a Dinky I still want (need to call my store) and if a peony Rogue comes my way (I can’t argue with fate) then that’s it for me. I still find Coach accessories are a fun way to satisfy a need for colour and whimsy but I’m stopping on the handbag purchases for now.

I’m actually actively looking for a straw bag for summer. I want to check off a few more of my “must haves.”

If that navy 25 had come.in the regular size, I might have bought it. I liked the navy with the rivets-very classy.

 

[eleanors36]

Thank you! I am very excited to see it all! We saw glaciers while on a very special trip we took to Chile and Argentina 14 years ago. DH says we'll make this one just as special. I am finally letting myself get excited about this trip.

If you or anyone is familiar with Seattle and Vancouver, I welcome suggestions for hotels and must see places.

Vancouver is gorgeous. I could live there. Will try to remember what we did. Seattle is fun too.

 

[eleanors36]

I like “The Descendants” too since I am a fan of George Clooney . A sweet movie,

Yep, it is my 25th as well, later this month. I keep jokingly ask DH if we can make it till then, lol. I need to hold off on everything (including any vacation) for awhile to help my folks (I will likely not be home much starting soon ),

We love Maui the best (like you, if I remember correctly). Off the top of my head, my two favorite restaurants are Lahaina Grill and Leoda’s Kitchen. And Sunday brunch at the Grand Wailea. Let me think about it some more and send you a pm if I remember others. So glad to hear the kids will be joining you for the first part. Have a great time,

Oh, we often go to two islands. The only downside is packing up everything for the second leg of the trip (especially if I buy a new bag during the first leg, lol)

Take care of yourself. I've been there, and this can be exhausting.

 

[Syren]

Just quickly—Dad in hospital, I am reading posts. No time to unbox new bag I got.

Be well and behave, ladies.

I am sorry to hear this, hugs to you and your family.

 

[tealocean]

Thanks for your sweet words TO. I appreciate it. We will go out to a nice dinner (including DD, lol, although she couldn’t care less if we didn’t include her). Guess we can have a better, more ideal celebration in the future when things settled down. I was looking forward to a special celebration (maybe even a wow renewal, lol) before all this (being too self centered I guess, lol) but unexpected things happened so just got to roll with the punches. Anyways, thanks again for your good advice

The vowel renewal celebration sounds like a fun party to plan for! Do you still have your wedding dress? I'm cracking up about your DD going with you to dinner because we brought the whole family on a trip for our recent 20th. I hope you are able to set a date, and if you are still really busy during that time, have back up to step in so you can truly enjoy your special day. It's not selfish to celebrate, and even your DD with love seeing her parents happy (whether she realizes it or not).

ETA: I like your WOW! So I will leave my typo, vowel, in camaraderie with you.

 

[LauraTracy]

Just quickly—Dad in hospital, I am reading posts. No time to unbox new bag I got.

Be well and behave, ladies.

We love you!

 

[tealocean]

I might have just bought some SAS items: a 1941 clutch and a Nolita. Oops. But they aren’t bags! . And Eb**es is 10% off (need to watch them and make sure they don’t jip me).

Which colors? Those are cute!

 

[tealocean]

I guess there many different kinds of outdoor recreation! I'm not sure what I was thinking.

Well, there's the outdoor activity at home where it's just a single handbag. For example, for golf I take a wristlet or pouch and put it in my golf bag. Drive to the course, maybe groceries afterwards, then home. Done. Or walking with DH and I might take one of my cute Crossbody pouches. That's easy.

I find though, that one often does many different kinds of activities on holidays and I'd like to take a minimum number of bags.

There's the beach where you need a beach bag (1). Then shopping (2). There's also walking, hiking, cycling (3). If you go out for nice evenings of dinners and shows (4). I'm up to four bags and haven't even selected my carry-on or packed!

I am not one for backpacks but I would consider one of those cute Coach backpacks, or dare I say the LV Palm Springs Mini? Impossible to get but very nice.

I don't want to use my carry-on Le Pilage (large) for a beach bag. The sand is insidious and gets into everything and you cannot get it out. I have an old LeSportSac tote for that.

I feel I'm growing my handbag collection to include travel bags and I don't want to really do that. Right now my plan is to take a small LePliage, the beach tote (both can be packed flat), my MFF black floral Sage carryall and my MFF Ruby turnlock bag (looks like the LV Favourite). I can take my denim tearose Crossbody pouch for the outdoor activity. I'm up to six bags including my carry-on. I think I need some bags to double up but when you're away for a couple of weeks, you want to have choices!

Oh well, some people bring a lot of shoes. I can bring a lot of bags.

Yes! It's funny how simple it used to be and now to want to bring a variety of bags on a trip! For a trip, I definitely like a small bag to carry around, especially if it's hot. I don't prefer to wear bags crossbody, but I like the ability to wear it that way as needed. Some of your cute ones are good for sightseeing and going out at night. Right now, if I can only take 2 with me, it's a Dinky and something larger to bring things. The chain strap dresses up the Dinky and small pouches a bit.

 

[eleanors36]

Thanks. Just noticed I made a typo, Vow, not Wow. Lol

I liked Wow.

 

[eleanors36]

I am so far behind in catching up. I miss the app. School is out so it's been a challenge keeping the boys busy. My dogs been running away almost everyday every time my DS1 forgets to close the door behind him. Luckily I notice quick enough to bring them back home. We are finally getting estimates for the new deck. First one is $17k. Second guy came today. We'll find out Friday how much they want. In the mean time SAS is killing me. I am trying really hard not to buy any bags. Missed out on the Joni bag. It sold out. I should've ordered it last week when the cash back was 14%. Now I feel stupid.

I finally sold a bag that I listed last summer! Over 1k+ view and 28 watchers and I only just needed one buyer! Lol!

I hadn't shopped FOS since last February! The last new Coach bags I bought were the two kisslock Disney bags and the Eric Inkala shoes. It feels like a long time since I bought a new Coach bag! However, I have been distracted by Balenciaga in the mean time so.. I don't really stop shopping.. Ever. I found a 1st generation red dinky for $40! Also found a few vintage Coach bags that I've been hunting for a while. View attachment 4459105

Congratulations!

 

[eleanors36]

Latest update on our move. After hearing that the movers would not be at our house for a week, DH and I packed up our cars and pets and headed to Georgia. Just outside of Nashville, I received a call that a driver would be at our Indiana house today. We did not turn back. Instead, we got a really good friend to be there for us. Stuff might be here on Friday. I will keep you posted! Will also send you photos of of renovations.

 

[tealocean]

I am so far behind in catching up. I miss the app. School is out so it's been a challenge keeping the boys busy. My dogs been running away almost everyday every time my DS1 forgets to close the door behind him. Luckily I notice quick enough to bring them back home. We are finally getting estimates for the new deck. First one is $17k. Second guy came today. We'll find out Friday how much they want. In the mean time SAS is killing me. I am trying really hard not to buy any bags. Missed out on the Joni bag. It sold out. I should've ordered it last week when the cash back was 14%. Now I feel stupid.

I finally sold a bag that I listed last summer! Over 1k+ view and 28 watchers and I only just needed one buyer! Lol!

I hadn't shopped FOS since last February! The last new Coach bags I bought were the two kisslock Disney bags and the Eric Inkala shoes. It feels like a long time since I bought a new Coach bag! However, I have been distracted by Balenciaga in the mean time so.. I don't really stop shopping.. Ever. I found a 1st generation red dinky for $40! Also found a few vintage Coach bags that I've been hunting for a while. View attachment 4459105

Congrats on the fun finds! I hope the new deck will be done for a great deal and done well!

 

[tealocean]

Just quickly—Dad in hospital, I am reading posts. No time to unbox new bag I got.

Be well and behave, ladies.

Hugs IM! I am so sorry! I hope you are doing okay too in all this.