Been Thinking About Pockets
Women have purses, but men only have pockets27 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
You have said that you thought that some women were old bags. I have thought some men were full of hot air, though not you of course. Good writing. I will eventually troll down to the bottom if you don't write more. More boxes yelling at me. Karen
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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You have said that you thought that some women were old bags. I have thought some men were full of hot air, though not you of course. Good writing. I will eventually troll down to the bottom if you don't write more. More boxes yelling at me. Karen
Comment Written 24-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2024
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Oh My Karen,
I guess I better get busy writing. I've been thinking about a movie I saw last week that I'll probably write about. It's a more serious subject, so it won't be funny, at least I don't think so. Thanks for the interest that you have in my writing. I'm getting ready to leave to go fishing, so I'm going to let this one response cover all four of your reviews. I'm trying to imagine how the mayo jars would work for a woman, but you don't need to explain. I'm sure it wasn't the best solution, but it beats wet pants.
I used to use a deep dish Pampered Chef pie pan that is ceramic. I have a Pyrex regular pie pan that I've used more frequently, because the deep dish one doesn't fill to the top. I haven't baked a custard pie for awhile now, but have made several Mexican quiches recently. I have a friend who is recovering from multiple surgeries who requested rice pudding, so I made that and brought to him last week. The problem with baking is that I also eat what I bake, which I can ill afford to do. I'm really struggling with my weight now.
I used to do various jobs too, raking, shoveling snow, doing paper drives. It seems like I always had money when I was young. Not a lot, just enough to buy a pop or a pretzel or perhaps a wooden arrow (they were only a quarter each back then). I didn't realize you were ill a lot. Obviously you're a fighter. Thanks so much for the wonderful reviews gal. I appreciate you.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
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I always like reading you and talking to you. I hope you have fun and catch all you can fill your freezer with. :-)
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Hi Karen,
I wasn't fishing for food, just fun. I didn't keep track, but I caught somewhere between 12 and 15 rainbow trout. One was hurt badly, so I tossed it to an eagle that was waiting nearby, another one swallowed the hook, and there is no way to get it out without killing the fish, so I took the hook off and left it in the fish. Hopefully it will be ok. They have strong stomach acid, so it can eat away the metal fairly quickly. I don't like to kill fish without a good reason.
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Trout tastes good. Karen
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Hi Karen,
I'm not a big fan of trout. I love halibut, and a fresh coho salmon on the grill with mayo and garlic salt is hard to beat. I guess I'm spoiled.
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I love practically everything. But catfish is my favorite always has been ,Fried. :-)
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I used to catch catfish when I was living in Charleston. Prior to my time there, I caught them, but never ate them. When I was down there, we were living on just over $5,000.00 a year, thanks to the military pay scale, so I had to hunt and fish to supplement my income, which I did gladly.
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Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is hilarious: "Something like Swiss Army cargo pants might be a good idea. They would come pre-filled with only the necessities that the average man might need, plus a few extras," People on here may tell you of the most recent carrying assists called murses. Men's purses.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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This is hilarious: "Something like Swiss Army cargo pants might be a good idea. They would come pre-filled with only the necessities that the average man might need, plus a few extras," People on here may tell you of the most recent carrying assists called murses. Men's purses.
Comment Written 07-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Hi Liz,
Yes of heard of purses for men. I'm reminded of a Seinfeld episode where George Castanza's father takes off his shirt in front of Cramer and they decide to invent a bra for men. They were arguing about whether to call it the Bro or the Manzier. You have to remember, I'm living in Alaska. A fellow might get away with a purse in Southern California, but here, it would be used to fill with lead weights before you got tossed into the bay. Thanks so much for the great review gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
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Right...what about a saddle bag or would they ride you before they tossed you...
Comment from Ginda Simpson
You have a wonderful sense of humor and I enjoyed reading your gentle rant about the absence of that second pocket in your flannel shirt. Women are fussy about their purses being attractive and functional. So you have every right to want more from your pocket.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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You have a wonderful sense of humor and I enjoyed reading your gentle rant about the absence of that second pocket in your flannel shirt. Women are fussy about their purses being attractive and functional. So you have every right to want more from your pocket.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Hello Ginda,
I'm so glad you enjoyed this post. It really does frustrate me to not have enough pocket space. If you have to try and shove everything into one pocket, it looks ridiculous, and it doesn't feel good either. Thanks so much for the great review gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from Ric Myworld
Sounds like you have it all figured out when it comes to men's pants. I even went as far as to buy up a few pairs of those cargo pants with all the pockets, and wouldn't you know it, before Long, just like you said, I had every pocket brimming. Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2023
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Sounds like you have it all figured out when it comes to men's pants. I even went as far as to buy up a few pairs of those cargo pants with all the pockets, and wouldn't you know it, before Long, just like you said, I had every pocket brimming. Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2023
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Hi Ric,
I don't have as much issue with the pants as I do with the shirts. Who in their right mind makes only one pocket for a shirt? It must be a communist plot to drive American men nuts. Thanks for the great review.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment from Faith Williams
This topic made me laugh as many women complain about the lack of pocket space. Many pockets are just for show when it comes to women's clothing. And I hate pockets on shirts. I mean, what woman is going to put something in them? As if that part of a woman's anatomy needs anything to draw attention to it. And I don't always want to be carrying a purse with me. It's annoying depending on what I'm doing. So, it seems, men and women have their issues when it comes to carrying things. That was an enjoyable read, me made laugh.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2023
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This topic made me laugh as many women complain about the lack of pocket space. Many pockets are just for show when it comes to women's clothing. And I hate pockets on shirts. I mean, what woman is going to put something in them? As if that part of a woman's anatomy needs anything to draw attention to it. And I don't always want to be carrying a purse with me. It's annoying depending on what I'm doing. So, it seems, men and women have their issues when it comes to carrying things. That was an enjoyable read, me made laugh.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2023
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Hello Faith,
I'm so glad that you enjoyed this post. It's a hassle to have to pack so much stuff anymore. I thought about a fishing vest, with all the pockets, but not sure that would work either, especially as the weather heats up. Thanks so much for the great review and comments.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
I just happen to be wearing cargo pants today, dear Tom, (seriously) and since I've lost a few pounds and they seem to fit nicely, I was thinking maybe I should get a couple more.
I've got 2 front pockets, 2 rearend pockets, one side pocket low on the hip and one hoop on the other side. I had shed keys in one pocket, pruners in another pocket (they kept falling out of the hoop thingymagig), a lighter and pocketknife in another pocket and in the last pocket I had rocks (pretty ones I had spotted).
I'm a tomboy at home, but since I sometimes feel I have to prissy up and act like a girl, I have to carry a purse that the doctors say is outrageously heavy due to all the stuff I put in it.
Your writing is smooth, flows so easily sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph and is so entertaining. This was an exceptional piece of work on the subject of pockets. It had me grinning :)
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2023
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I just happen to be wearing cargo pants today, dear Tom, (seriously) and since I've lost a few pounds and they seem to fit nicely, I was thinking maybe I should get a couple more.
I've got 2 front pockets, 2 rearend pockets, one side pocket low on the hip and one hoop on the other side. I had shed keys in one pocket, pruners in another pocket (they kept falling out of the hoop thingymagig), a lighter and pocketknife in another pocket and in the last pocket I had rocks (pretty ones I had spotted).
I'm a tomboy at home, but since I sometimes feel I have to prissy up and act like a girl, I have to carry a purse that the doctors say is outrageously heavy due to all the stuff I put in it.
Your writing is smooth, flows so easily sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph and is so entertaining. This was an exceptional piece of work on the subject of pockets. It had me grinning :)
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2023
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Hello Catharine,
thanks so much for the exceptional review and stars gal. I'm so glad that you enjoyed this. Sounds like you really loaded up and are taking advantage of those cargo pants, holy cats. I'm afraid I'd have a hard time walking. Especially with garden tools hanging in the loops. I was looking at fishing vests, but they would probably make me hot, and all the more so by the time I overloaded all the pockets.
Have a blessed evening gal. So good that you're back on here.
Tom
Comment from jessizero
This piece about how men need pockets was informative and amusing. I also found your author's notes to be interesting. You have a great sense of humor!
Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2023
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This piece about how men need pockets was informative and amusing. I also found your author's notes to be interesting. You have a great sense of humor!
Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2023
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Hello Jessi,
it's so nice to hear from you. Thanks so much for the exceptional review and stars. I'm so glad you liked this piece. It was fun to write.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Have you not heard of man bags Tom? Men carry handbags these days! Your post is hilarious as you try and find ways of carrying your belongings in your clothes here, you made me smile, a fine post, love hearing your thoughts on such things, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Have you not heard of man bags Tom? Men carry handbags these days! Your post is hilarious as you try and find ways of carrying your belongings in your clothes here, you made me smile, a fine post, love hearing your thoughts on such things, love Dolly x
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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HI Dolly,
I've heard of man bags, but I wouldn't be caught using one. Here in Alaska, known as the last frontier, the vast majority of men hunt and fish, if not for a living, then at least to help supplement their income and for the shear joy. I'd never be able to show my face if I was caught carrying a man bag. I mentioned to one reviewer that I could probably get away with packing around a tackle box. They have a lot of compartments, but then I would have to worry about leaving it somewhere. With pockets, whatever you put in them is always with you. I just need more of them. Thanks so much for the great review and comments gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
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You made me smile here Tom with your male pride x x x
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this adorable rant. I enjoyed reading. I've been known to overstuff my pockets, in an attempt not to carry that heavy purse, but end up tearing them.
Where else could we put our keys, glasses, pencils, telephones and dozens of other doo-dads? (In your wife's purse so she can lug that heavy thing around!!!!!! For real!!! LOL)
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Thank you for sharing this adorable rant. I enjoyed reading. I've been known to overstuff my pockets, in an attempt not to carry that heavy purse, but end up tearing them.
Where else could we put our keys, glasses, pencils, telephones and dozens of other doo-dads? (In your wife's purse so she can lug that heavy thing around!!!!!! For real!!! LOL)
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Hi Barbara,
thanks so much for the great review and comments. I'm afraid if I put all my stuff in her purse, she'd ask me to carry it for her. That would be a disaster. Can you imagine- a guy wearing a flannel shirt and jeans packing a purse around? Unthinkable, at least in Alaska.
Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
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LOL I understand. The few times I've asked my husband to hold it for me, I thought he'd have a heart attack. LOL
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I had a thought a few minutes ago- I could probably pack a tackle box around. It has lots of compartments and could keep things safe and dry. Perhaps I could set a trend at the grocery store- it could hold a bunch of bananas and avocados, onions, potatoes, even grapes if you took them off the stem.
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LOL I love the idea. Here in Texas it's no unusual to see a gun in a holster at the grocery store, so why not a tackle box.
Comment from BethShelby
I'm sure wouldn't like having to carry a purse. We do put way to much junk in there and sometimes it's like the Bermuda triangle and I can never find it again. I like pockets too. But of some reason is I have pants with them, they tend to rip out. I have coats and jackets that have no pockets and that is really irritation.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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I'm sure wouldn't like having to carry a purse. We do put way to much junk in there and sometimes it's like the Bermuda triangle and I can never find it again. I like pockets too. But of some reason is I have pants with them, they tend to rip out. I have coats and jackets that have no pockets and that is really irritation.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2023
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Hello Beth,
I liked the analogy of the Bermuda Triangle. Periodically I need to find something like the check book in Jan's purse, and it's a maze in there. I just about need a map to navigate it. I don't think I would own a jacket without pockets. I need them to relieve some of the pressure from my shirt pockets. Thanks so much for the fine review and comments. Have a blessed day.
Tom