tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post2107864613494971852..comments2024-03-29T01:32:11.509+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: The Rucksack generation.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30627867300833066782022-03-01T18:54:00.680+00:002022-03-01T18:54:00.680+00:00Im a bit late to this party.Just catching up!.But ...Im a bit late to this party.Just catching up!.But just to inform you that from March 21st there will be another back pack in Brighton for 5 days..mine!.It is multi coloured with a flower patch,where it has gone threadbare.Bought for £2 from Pimlico car boot about 12 years ago.When I got back to the Midland 3 days later,I discovered £3.75p in the inside pocket!If you see me walking about the Laines,please say Hello!xxDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322981174694253908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91382705593039468882022-02-25T03:12:51.715+00:002022-02-25T03:12:51.715+00:00I hate to see little people with a big hulking pac...I hate to see little people with a big hulking pack sack on their backs! I see some kindergarten children at the bus stop dwarf by these great ugly things.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-81938496237389410412022-02-24T08:42:24.095+00:002022-02-24T08:42:24.095+00:00The small ones worn over one shoulder on a fairly...The small ones worn over one shoulder on a fairly tight single strap are known to the Massive as shotters.Bureboybloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517207672662059349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2376332535317173492022-02-24T04:11:03.651+00:002022-02-24T04:11:03.651+00:00I always quite liked the children's ones in th...I always quite liked the children's ones in the form of a teddy bear or monkey, with the arms and legs hanging down. These days I don't see so many of those, they've been replaced by 'Frozen' or 'Fortnight' bags.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-72045137817486525272022-02-24T04:08:21.760+00:002022-02-24T04:08:21.760+00:00Now there's a thought. WARNING: Pockets might ...Now there's a thought. WARNING: Pockets might appear out of shape if filled with Pineapples.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-28683906470413571302022-02-24T04:06:08.918+00:002022-02-24T04:06:08.918+00:00I can understand the children using them, but I ex...I can understand the children using them, but I expect the principal would look better with either a briefcase; or nothing.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82568816787551775292022-02-24T04:01:38.476+00:002022-02-24T04:01:38.476+00:00I found it to be much easier in the shoulders than...I found it to be much easier in the shoulders than have one arm weighted down with the books and papers I was hauling. I've just ordered a new, smaller, cross body version for hiking and kayaking. And my new one is a lovely grey and mauve tweedy sort of fabric.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592184037513559644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-13476436038024340142022-02-23T23:47:16.293+00:002022-02-23T23:47:16.293+00:00Cro, every woman carries a crumpled tissue in her ...Cro, every woman carries a crumpled tissue in her handbag that her mother gave her in a sacred ceremony when she turned 18. It's the only one she ever needs. I thought you knew that?<br /><br />I do like your serving suggestions for backpack contents! But since sartorial splendour has all but vanished here now, I don't imagine many consider a warning label is required to caution against ruining the look of a suit whilst wearing one.Pipistrellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07904613196101010022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91816076114787932572022-02-23T21:04:13.040+00:002022-02-23T21:04:13.040+00:00The principal of my school carries one when he lea...The principal of my school carries one when he leaves campus to do...whatever. It looks weird on a middle aged man in nice clothes (usually a tie) and I don't understand why he does it. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74114595874247925662022-02-23T18:48:28.764+00:002022-02-23T18:48:28.764+00:00Lots of people have to these days - my human is ex...Lots of people have to these days - my human is expected to work from home and carry the computer back and forth to work on the days she is in the office so that it becomes a 'docking station' at work. She also puts her lunch in there (sounds like a dangerous combo) and carries it on her back so both shoulders share the load and it's easier to ride a bike that way.Tigger's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829665785202495073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76055829167151122732022-02-23T18:26:25.053+00:002022-02-23T18:26:25.053+00:00Yup, he told me he's even had those German her...Yup, he told me he's even had those German herrings in tomato sauce! <br /><br />I gave birth to him but his father's gene pool is strong! I just can't stand the smell of sardines or herring.50 and countinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051116860123693646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-80855351552733874502022-02-23T16:59:47.734+00:002022-02-23T16:59:47.734+00:00I've just been to Boots. In amongst their shel...I've just been to Boots. In amongst their shelves I found a selection of rucksacks. It's as if I can't escape them.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-42982994111583961242022-02-23T16:57:25.330+00:002022-02-23T16:57:25.330+00:00Hang on to him, he's obviously a goodun!Hang on to him, he's obviously a goodun!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82051193488762669972022-02-23T16:56:39.029+00:002022-02-23T16:56:39.029+00:00I thought it suited the majority of rucksack totin...I thought it suited the majority of rucksack toting men I've seen around.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-34724255653979326932022-02-23T15:42:35.621+00:002022-02-23T15:42:35.621+00:00I use a small rucksack, as above comments better f...I use a small rucksack, as above comments better for your back and hands free.<br />Contents?<br />Tablet computer aka camera, wallet. Specs, small sketch book, coffee card wallet, business cards, pens. Pencils... And dark chocolate of course!gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74908331897048346582022-02-23T15:35:13.484+00:002022-02-23T15:35:13.484+00:00I've always detested the sensation of a purse ...I've always detested the sensation of a purse hanging off my shoulder. Thankfully, I was able to retire my purses when I retired from work. These days a good pocket suffices. My husband has even begrudgingly carried my lipstick when my outfit is pocket less. Melinda from Ontariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09019426158896831594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22330762751266648652022-02-23T15:02:34.148+00:002022-02-23T15:02:34.148+00:00I've been thinking of dispensing with the purs...I've been thinking of dispensing with the purse, since I probably won't carry there any more than I carry it at home. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76010634084708103842022-02-23T15:00:44.041+00:002022-02-23T15:00:44.041+00:00Does "Brute" bodyspray make you smell li...Does "Brute" bodyspray make you smell like an animal? Perhaps a silverback gorilla? I prefer "Brut" myself - it makes me smell like Henry Cooper after I have followed his instruction to "Splash it all over!"Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65147231696087843142022-02-23T14:59:16.841+00:002022-02-23T14:59:16.841+00:00I must say, I think the tin of sardines is a brill...I must say, I think the tin of sardines is a brilliant idea (ring-pull I presume).Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22319504292349551382022-02-23T14:57:11.126+00:002022-02-23T14:57:11.126+00:00No doubt over on your side of the pond, one other ...No doubt over on your side of the pond, one other content would be a gun. We haven't gone that far here yet.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24316259129447427782022-02-23T14:35:24.648+00:002022-02-23T14:35:24.648+00:00I bought my youngest son a Fossil leather back bac...I bought my youngest son a Fossil leather back back when he was 16 for school use. <br /><br />He's now 27 and still has it. It's been around Europe and Japan with him. Goes to work with him every day.<br /><br />Contents? Phone charger, spare scrub pants, book, deo stick, body spray, can of sardines!(I asked, emergency lunch for when the cafeteria is closed) Travel mug for coffee.50 and countinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051116860123693646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39829032604507575242022-02-23T14:15:22.219+00:002022-02-23T14:15:22.219+00:00In the USA - home of John Wayne - two words immedi...In the USA - home of John Wayne - two words immediately come to mind: Concealed Carry....Tim B. Inmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143483015560273896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-25409799009976626152022-02-23T14:06:11.610+00:002022-02-23T14:06:11.610+00:00That sounds like me, except for the perfume.That sounds like me, except for the perfume.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50107258267485457162022-02-23T14:04:36.982+00:002022-02-23T14:04:36.982+00:00It sounds as if you have a lot of 'stuff'....It sounds as if you have a lot of 'stuff'. Do you really need it all?Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-84041738265684077722022-02-23T14:03:17.322+00:002022-02-23T14:03:17.322+00:00The smaller the better. Make the thieves work hard...The smaller the better. Make the thieves work hard!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com