Involuntary Coach ban support group

[Iamminda]

I know many others have commented on this already but was just going to chime in because it's been consuming my energies the past week or so. I've found myself tracking things on the Johns Hopkins site every day because it's interesting to watch the numbers fluctuate; my husband and I are both on the prepper side of the spectrum which is due partly to his ex-Mormon upbringing (when he was a teen they had to stockpile 2 years worth of goods per church doctrine) and my own proclivity towards emergency management. When I was little, growing up in the Midwest meant that every spring you get a nice deluge of tornado watches, which to me meant make a go-bag out of your little backpack and put some cat and dog food in there plus snacks for yourself and extra socks and take all your stuffed animals down to the basement if a warning hits. So I was prepared, but my parents would always laugh at me about it, which was infuriating but didn't douse my burgeoning prepper spirit.

Anyway, seeing as how my 79yo mother lives with us, we are taking some extra precautions and being really careful about exposing ourselves unnecessarily to risk since she herself is high-risk. We did the Costco run a couple weeks ago for extra staples, and I did one on Monday for toilet paper and Clorox, alcohol wipes and water; I felt a bit of a fool about it, but my logic is basically if I can keep myself from being exposed to the unwashed teeming masses at Costco or elsewhere if s*** really hits the fan, I run less of a risk of transmitting anything back to her when I come home. Plus all that toilet paper will get used eventually and we have the space for it in the basement (so long as my stuffed animals have a place to go... okay wait that was 30 years ago).

We tend a bit on the paranoid side of things when it comes to governmental advisories and "don't panic, everything's fine" when first-person anecdotes from healthcare workers are saying the exact opposite. So I say whatever you're doing to prepare in advance of this is a good idea. Sources are saying the fatality rate is 3x higher than the flu, so I am not taking any chances with my elderly mother. My stubborn elderly father who lives alone and doesn't practice good hygiene and is a heavy smoker and has been losing weight inexplicably... well, there's only so much I can really control at this point. But thanks for letting me prattle on about this topic as it's been pretty interesting to me, to say the least.

Thanks for sharing this V . Here’s hoping this thing gets contained soon and you and your family stay well.

 

[Iamminda]

I broke my ban a second time (insert eye roll) and bought the bright dark berry Charlie 28 from FOS with free shipping. Just got the notice today it's enroute. I finally have a cute summer pink bag with gold hardware in a style I like and know (not as floppy as the full size Charlie). I should be done if I can get past my hang-up of mixing hardware. I want to use my silver hardware flower charms so I've been looking and looking for a small to medium size bag with silver hardware. Might check out my own consignment shop.

I can tell we're getting close to end of term.

Hi ML. Sounds pretty. Is this a smaller version of your Charlie? Or am I totally remembering wrong that you own a Berry Cherry?

 

[Iamminda]

I caved! I bought the navy Cassie and a frame bag on fos. I lasted all of two months. Well, it was longer because I bought my last bag in early December. Anyway, I am annoyed, because just hours after my purchase, the same items are marked down. With the lower price I would save more than 60 bucks. I called to ask for a price adjustment and was told no because it's a new sale. I have a good mind to just purchase both things again.

Oh, I also just purchased the MM bag that will be DH's gift to me for my birthday even though he doesn't know it yet.

I really like the look of the navy Cassie. I should buy one to be part of the ban island navy Cassie club, lol. I would say nearly three months without buying a bag is good. Can’t wait to see what your DH picked out for your BD .

 

[tealocean]

I broke my ban a second time (insert eye roll) and bought the bright dark berry Charlie 28 from FOS with free shipping. Just got the notice today it's enroute. I finally have a cute summer pink bag with gold hardware in a style I like and know (not as floppy as the full size Charlie). I should be done if I can get past my hang-up of mixing hardware. I want to use my silver hardware flower charms so I've been looking and looking for a small to medium size bag with silver hardware. Might check out my own consignment shop.

I can tell we're getting close to end of term.

Your new Charlie sounds like a beauty! I hope you find something beautiful with silver hardware too. Sometimes mixing hardware ends up looking really neat, but I agree it's nice to have them match well when possible.

 

[Syren]

I really like the look of the navy Cassie. I should buy one to be part of the ban island navy Cassie club, lol. I would say nearly three months without buying a bag is good. Can’t wait to see what your DH picked out for your BD .

I don’t normally count small what I consider weekend bags as ban breaking BUT I did cave for the navy Cassie lol I’m counting it this time as breaking my ban. I lasted 10 weeks which I’m happy with. I would like to aim for Mother’s Day for my next potential ban break. There are usually such good sales that are hard to resist.

I am going on a trip soon so who know what will happen there! Although the odds of me buying a bag are slim since I wouldn’t want to travel with it. But never say never haha

 

[Syren]

I broke my ban a second time (insert eye roll) and bought the bright dark berry Charlie 28 from FOS with free shipping. Just got the notice today it's enroute. I finally have a cute summer pink bag with gold hardware in a style I like and know (not as floppy as the full size Charlie). I should be done if I can get past my hang-up of mixing hardware. I want to use my silver hardware flower charms so I've been looking and looking for a small to medium size bag with silver hardware. Might check out my own consignment shop.

I can tell we're getting close to end of term.

Is this the bright cherry? The smaller Charlie’s are so cute. I’m trying to get over my hardware mixing “phobia” as well haha I have been mixing a bit and the more I do it the less I mind! Some I find actually look pretty good

 

[tealocean]

I know many others have commented on this already but was just going to chime in because it's been consuming my energies the past week or so. I've found myself tracking things on the Johns Hopkins site every day because it's interesting to watch the numbers fluctuate; my husband and I are both on the prepper side of the spectrum which is due partly to his ex-Mormon upbringing (when he was a teen they had to stockpile 2 years worth of goods per church doctrine) and my own proclivity towards emergency management. When I was little, growing up in the Midwest meant that every spring you get a nice deluge of tornado watches, which to me meant make a go-bag out of your little backpack and put some cat and dog food in there plus snacks for yourself and extra socks and take all your stuffed animals down to the basement if a warning hits. So I was prepared, but my parents would always laugh at me about it, which was infuriating but didn't douse my burgeoning prepper spirit.

Anyway, seeing as how my 79yo mother lives with us, we are taking some extra precautions and being really careful about exposing ourselves unnecessarily to risk since she herself is high-risk. We did the Costco run a couple weeks ago for extra staples, and I did one on Monday for toilet paper and Clorox, alcohol wipes and water; I felt a bit of a fool about it, but my logic is basically if I can keep myself from being exposed to the unwashed teeming masses at Costco or elsewhere if s*** really hits the fan, I run less of a risk of transmitting anything back to her when I come home. Plus all that toilet paper will get used eventually and we have the space for it in the basement (so long as my stuffed animals have a place to go... okay wait that was 30 years ago).

We tend a bit on the paranoid side of things when it comes to governmental advisories and "don't panic, everything's fine" when first-person anecdotes from healthcare workers are saying the exact opposite. So I say whatever you're doing to prepare in advance of this is a good idea. Sources are saying the fatality rate is 3x higher than the flu, so I am not taking any chances with my elderly mother. My stubborn elderly father who lives alone and doesn't practice good hygiene and is a heavy smoker and has been losing weight inexplicably... well, there's only so much I can really control at this point. But thanks for letting me prattle on about this topic as it's been pretty interesting to me, to say the least.

You are doing a great job helping your parents. I hope all passes over, and at least you won't need to shop for a while.

That's cute you brought pet food in your little back pack for your pets. I'm sorry you were teased. I think it was really sweet.

 

[Saaski]

Does buying a bag at a thrift store for $6 count?

It's a bit filthy, but I'm just getting into rehab so hey-- now I have a new project!

(Authenticate thread let me know it's a Soho suede Swingback from 2005. Which I think is pretty cool)

 

[Alexa5]

I was at a funeral for an old friend's mother a couple weeks ago and the fashion there was all over the board. Some folks in jeans, some in slacks, hardly anybody in a dress, and my husband was probably better-dressed than the funeral directors. (Meanwhile the college friend of mine that we'd driven up to provide support for never actually went to the visitation nor funeral service. We were kind of stunned.)

@Iamminda I hope the service went smoothly and that you were comfortable in your shoes -- believe me when I say I didn't notice anybody else's footwear so I doubt anybody would be noticing yours! It's just kind of you to even be there to pay respects to the deceased and their loved ones; that's the most important thing.

I would like to chime in on this. Unless you are the kind of person to pay attention to what everyone wears, which really isn't that many people--I have found if you pay attention to how little you notice what everyone is wearing in any situation--whether it be shopping, at an event, etc, you will realize how little it matters to everyone else. I don't mean going out in your pajamas because noone cares, but I mean, in the grocery store for example--if I go in sweats and a tshirt and just make sure to see that my hair isn't all freaked out--I realize when I am there I am focused on my groceries and getting out of there, and not on what people are wearing.

I think the same holds true for weddings and funerals for the most part as long as people make somewhat of an effort. And at church these days, anything goes. It is so much more relaxed now.

 

[Alexa5]

I don’t normally count small what I consider weekend bags as ban breaking BUT I did cave for the navy Cassie lol I’m counting it this time as breaking my ban. I lasted 10 weeks which I’m happy with. I would like to aim for Mother’s Day for my next potential ban break. There are usually such good sales that are hard to resist.

I am going on a trip soon so who know what will happen there! Although the odds of me buying a bag are slim since I wouldn’t want to travel with it. But never say never haha

That is so funny how many here have bought the navy Cassie! lol. Enjoy! I like mine. I have it out now. I do have a suspicion that over time it could get swapped out for a different color, such as the upcoming pollen? But not because I don't like the navy, but because I will probably be up for a change at some point (and do not need 4 cassie bags!). lol

 

[tealocean]

Does buying a bag at a thrift store for $6 count?
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It's a bit filthy, but I'm just getting into rehab so hey-- now I have a new project!

(Authenticate thread let me know it's a Soho suede Swingback from 2005. Which I think is pretty cool)

Congratulations! I want to see how you get the suede rehabbed!

 

[Syren]

The President of my company (definitely a germaphobe) sent out the absolute WORST email regarding the Corona virus. Luckily it only went to managers but aren’t the people in charge supposed to calm everyone’s fears? He started going on about how statistically we are all going to lose someone in our family and we will be losing people in the company!!! Is that a possibility? Maybe I guess, but who says that.

The way everything was phrased was completely crazy and I’m just at a loss for words. Of course he’s just been “working” from home lol

 

[Saaski]

The President of my company (definitely a germaphobe) sent out the absolute WORST email regarding the Corona virus. Luckily it only went to managers but aren’t the people in charge supposed to calm everyone’s fears? He started going on about how statistically we are all going to lose someone in our family and we will be losing people in the company!!! Is that a possibility? Maybe I guess, but who says that.

The way everything was phrased was completely crazy and I’m just at a loss for words. Of course he’s just been “working” from home lol

How awful! How did he think that was appropriate??

 

[Saaski]

Congratulations! I want to see how you get the suede rehabbed!

Thank you! I'm reading and searching through the rehab thread for tips. I don't own a suede brush either, so gotta buy one before I can get started.

 

[Alexa5]

The President of my company (definitely a germaphobe) sent out the absolute WORST email regarding the Corona virus. Luckily it only went to managers but aren’t the people in charge supposed to calm everyone’s fears? He started going on about how statistically we are all going to lose someone in our family and we will be losing people in the company!!! Is that a possibility? Maybe I guess, but who says that.

The way everything was phrased was completely crazy and I’m just at a loss for words. Of course he’s just been “working” from home lol

That is just crazy! I can't believe anyone would do that, especially a leader. I guess they missed that class when they were going up the ladder? lol