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#3,391
septembersiren said:
I went out to dinner last night with a friend who is a recent widow
She was carrying a BV
I said where did you get that
She said Italy. So I know she wasn't in Italy recently so I was puzzled. A friend of hers bought it for herself while in Italy carried it twice and decided it wasn't for her.
The bag was gorgeous. It was a tote type with a zipper closure. Two handles that fit on her shoulder. The zipper had a black tassel hanging from it. The bag was all woven and it was Nero and Ebano. I don't remember seeing anything like it in the American market.
Being me I almost asked if I could see the authenticity tag. Not many people just give away BVs
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Is it possible that this bag was from Jennifer Tattanelli? She is based in Florence and does a two tone intraciato style and the two pieces I have both have her signature tassels on the zippers. I know I posted a picture when I got it. The appeal to me was the workmanship and it was something I had not seen here at home.

http://www.jennifertattanelli.it/129-tote-shopping


My pics are #2075 and 2086 in Sorry I've Cheated thread
 
#3,392
CoastalCouture said:
Is it possible that this bag was from Jennifer Tattanelli? She is based in Florence and does a two tone intraciato style and the two pieces I have both have her signature tassels on the zippers. I know I posted a picture when I got it. The appeal to me was the workmanship and it was something I had not seen here at home.

http://www.jennifertattanelli.it/129-tote-shopping


My pics are #2075 and 2086 in Sorry I've Cheated thread
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Although I see your point
This was a definite BV weave the Jennifer Tattanelli weave is slightly different
The people that originally developed the weave still make bags in Italy
Next time I see her I am going to ask to see the inside of the bag and the authenticity tag
I will just tell her I can't help myself and I have to authenticate it for her
She knows I am a bit of a nut case with these things so she will understand
 
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KY bag lady said:
Today was a good day- I passed the written test to renew my driver's license in CA. This is the only state that requires a written test for seniors. This is not an easy test you have to study to pass it.
Now I'm going to buy myself a reward on the BV website, maybe a bracelet or a wallet etc.
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I think more states should require written tests for *all* drivers! It doesn't seem fair to me that seniors are singled out in CA for this test. Getting a driver's license should (in my opinion) be a fairly difficult thing to do, so that drivers are careful to maintain that privilege.
 
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KY bag lady said:
Today was a good day- I passed the written test to renew my driver's license in CA. This is the only state that requires a written test for seniors. This is not an easy test you have to study to pass it.
Now I'm going to buy myself a reward on the BV website, maybe a bracelet or a wallet etc.
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You deserve a BV treat!
 
#3,395
KY bag lady said:
Today was a good day- I passed the written test to renew my driver's license in CA. This is the only state that requires a written test for seniors. This is not an easy test you have to study to pass it.
Now I'm going to buy myself a reward on the BV website, maybe a bracelet or a wallet etc.
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Kudos KY. In Vermont you need to take a written and road test every few years after a certain age.
 
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KY bag lady said:
Today was a good day- I passed the written test to renew my driver's license in CA. This is the only state that requires a written test for seniors. This is not an easy test you have to study to pass it.
Now I'm going to buy myself a reward on the BV website, maybe a bracelet or a wallet etc.
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I just checked my Ca. license. It expires in 2020. I'll be 70.
 
#3,397
diane278 said:
I just checked my Ca. license. It expires in 2020. I'll be 70.
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Good Luck Diane!
Don't think you can pass without studying, nobody knows these rules. It's multiple choice and you only have to recognize the right answer. I feel like I'm in college again studying for finals. And buy yourself a nice reward when you pass. I'm ordering a new zip around coin purse from the BV website today.
 
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When I moved from PA to NJ I had to take the written test
I did have to study the book
I think it is the practical driving test people should take after a certain age
After a certain age eye sight goes reflects aren't as good
I know my Dad after he turned 75 he developed into a hot head with real road rage
I was so happy when he decided to stop driving at 78
 
#3,400
KY bag lady said:
Good Luck Diane!
Don't think you can pass without studying, nobody knows these rules. It's multiple choice and you only have to recognize the right answer. I feel like I'm in college again studying for finals. And buy yourself a nice reward when you pass. I'm ordering a new zip around coin purse from the BV website today.
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There are many new laws regarding teen drivers than were in place back in my day. I'd expect those to be asked since most taking the test are probably first time drivers. And then there's all this rules that I've forgotten. Geez!
 
#3,402
I think you would - the people behind you may know it is a designated turn lane, but people coming from other directions may not and therefore seeing your signal could be helpful information to them.
 
#3,404
septembersiren said:
Although I see your point
This was a definite BV weave the Jennifer Tattanelli weave is slightly different
The people that originally developed the weave still make bags in Italy
Next time I see her I am going to ask to see the inside of the bag and the authenticity tag
I will just tell her I can't help myself and I have to authenticate it for her
She knows I am a bit of a nut case with these things so she will understand
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Well after asking to see the authenticity tag
She told me it is not BV
It is not a knock off or replica it is made by the people who developed the weave
They still make bags in Italy
I used to know their name but can't remember it now
My friend is ancient like me and she can't remember either
 
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I googled the turn signal in a turn only lane, and yes, one has to have the signal on. I think I do so out of habit.

I spent over six hours spreading bark today. DH started around 10:30am and finished at 6:00pm. We took breaks but goodness! That's a long day. How I respect people who work like that everyday.
 
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