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So my order was broken up into whatever was available whenever but nothing was cancelled. This is the first batch of concert tickets to arrive. They are bigger in hand than I thought and most of my bags are smaller 😆 so not sure yet if they work for me. This is 4 of 7 ordered. I have pink, purple, and friendship black still coming.

BRIEF REVIEW: They are made of nice and flexible/supple handbag leather. The tears are really torn leather, not printed. The ink/dye almost looks block printed but they aren't old schoolin' these. The unprinted back sides are brighter unprinted leather. The ball chains and clasps are sturdy but the clasps are not Coach embossed so I'll just grab silver hardware ballchain for my silvers. They have the mini brass hangtags which are standard for charms. $20 is fair given other charm prices.

I don't have time right now so tossed them on top (literally) of some leather and suede bags both vintage and new to display with a few colors: black currant, dark ruby, dark chocolate suede, warm brown suede, vintage glovetanned british tan, vintage glovetanned navy, vintage glovetanned black. Now back to work, enjoy!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FDJRGX5J/

So I like to watch the what fits videos on the Coach site to get an idea of what the bags will hold. That's what they are there for even if they only do a token stuffing. But the order they put things in these bags and where they put them sometimes defies logic like putting in a bunch of small things then a large thing or some bulky thing in a pocket that will stretch the pocket out.

Here with the Rhyder 38 it made sense to put headphones in before the laptop and have that cherry charm in the pocket where a bump will smack it into the laptop screen which is in fact facing the pocket?? Also, having some decent high end cameras, even my small ones, I don't just chuck them or naked sunglasses, or my phone in the fray. Does anyone else get annoyed with this? 🤣

Big things first, little things around big things, nothing in a position that will warp or damage or cut the bag or damage other things. And yes, I Tetris like an expert whether it's the game, furniture, drawers, bags, closets, or fitting things in a car but it can't be just me (or OCD)? 😆

Add: Enjoy! https://www.coach.com/products/rhyder-satchel-bag-38/CFN67-LHBLK.html?

I know that some people are concerned about the size of the Rhyder 24 possibility being too small and a few people have actually posted photos of their early purchases demonstrating size but for me I needed to run some measurements of the bags I currently own or have tried to really get an idea. It's not all inclusive but I figured I would share that list in case it helps people decide if the 24 is for them. If any of these work or don't work for you then you know.. but if you can find one to try in a store even better!

- Kisslock Barrel 28 (10.75 × 5.0 × 5.0)

- Juliet 25 (10.75 × 4.5 × 4.0)

- Tabby 26' (10.25 × 5.5 × 2.75)

- Swing zip (10.0 × 6.0 × 3.25)

- Ashton (10.0 × 4.0 × 2.75)

- Dakota (9.5 × 7.0 × 3.0)

- Teri (9.5 × 6.0 × 3.0)

- Kisslock 16 (9.5 × 5.75 × 4.5)

- Waverly (9.5 × 5.5 × 3.25)

* Rhyder 24 (9.45 × 5.9 × 3.15)

- Brooklyn 23' (9.25 × 7.27 × 3.0)

- Swinger (9.25 × 5.25 × 2.75)

- Radio Camera (9.0 × 6.0 × 2.5)

- Dinky (9.0 × 5.0 × 2.0)

- Barrel Bag (8.75 × 4.0 × 3.5)

- Bleeker Bucket 21 (8.25 × 8.5 × 4.75)

- Empire 21 (8.0 × 6.65 × 5.0)

- Tabby 20 (7.75 + 4.25 × 2.75)

- Lana 19 (7.5 × 9.25 × 4.0)

I have a Chocolate Suede Rogue 31...

https://www.dillards.com/p/coach-rogue-31-suede-satchel-bag/522036217

and a Chalk Cashin Carry Crescent...

https://www.dillards.com/p/coach-the-coach-originals-cashin-carry-crescent-shoulder-bag/519450314

that I am releasing from my cart. They are the last in stock. Good Luck!

There hasn't been much chatter about it so if you wanted to see more images of the Crystal Signature Denim Dakota coming up you can find them along with some beyond crazy prices on ebay. I don't like paying the standard price for any denim luxury bag that parallels leather prices so for me to see this kind of mark-up is next level nuts. I'm also one of those people that wouldn't buy a bag for more than it costs for a whole cow 😁 so maybe it's just me. Pretty bag though and I'm not one that buys signature prints, what do you think of her?

My 3am (today) order of the Swinger on sale for 30% off on amazon arrived this evening USED. I videoed the unboxing to immediately see missing bits of wrapping, and loose but attached straps. Returned isn't always damaged but there were dings and scuffs on the sides, the long strap was kinked from being buckled, and there was silver paint, probably nail polish, on the creed patch. Why do people have to be such slobs using and returning things.. So I immediately filled out a return. They tried to offer me $30 something off to keep it but no. Anyway, I didnt ask for a replacement because I didn't want to risk getting another returned bag particularly after Prime Day when returns will happen. 🙁 It was a pretty rough day for me and I looked forward to this little pick me up. Not feeling very picked up. 😔 And now I'm going to sweat the return process because they inspect Coach bags even though this one slipped through. They have been fairly decent for many years so 🤞

On Drumeo they discuss Alex's incredible drum intro on Hot for Teacher. Hope this is acceptable to post here.

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My first intro to VH was through a friend of a friend who had VH 1 and between the hard driving rhythm of the drums, the screaming edginess if the guitar, and the exuberant vocals, I was sold instantly and bought the LP the next day. Sadly I never got to see them live and now that door is closed, but even when they're are gone, RIP Eddie, they will live on.

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Let's just revel in the drumming mastery that is Alex Van Halen. They're still trying to figure him out!

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Drumeo breakdown:

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https://youtu.be/Rcmcf4kdMn4?is=vDy7H7e6rQgGG3VL

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And the official video just for fun, because it was!

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Van Halen - Hot for Teacher - 1984:

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https://youtu.be/6M4\_Ommfvv0?is=70j8Gs5q75nrDLbI

This is Steve. She will be 20 this year in Summer. She was named for Steve Irwin who had passed around that time. Then she got bigger (a lot!) and laid eggs but she's still Steve because she comes when you call her name. She also hand feeds nicely.

Today Steve finished the rest of her shed. She was basking as her tank was being attended to and she became a nice dry turtle.. then a peeling turtle. It was mostly her plastron except for one questionable (literally) piece on the carapace.

She has a question (mark) it would seem on her butt end that remains after shedding. Wish I knew how to answer her question. What do you think she's asking?

Steve says Have a Turtle-riffic Day!

Stumbled on these at a TJ Max after not being able to find them any longer in a Crocs store. Only pair there, my size, a bit of magic, perfect! ❤️

I got all the tricky to get hangtags via the "Coach web programmer doesn't know what they are doing" glitch and thought I'd share all my multicolor accessories together even though I probably would use them all on such a small bag. *There's a green flower under the aqua.

What are your colorful combinations?

Add: Bag is Coach's Small Frame Pouch 9990 with removable strap conversion.

I'm not sure if these go together well. I've never mixed my browns before.. 😁 😆

New and old XL hangtag owners do you have a favorite combo? Share it!

S8 Ep12 Prometheus Unbound, Daniel & Vala 😁

Remember when you were young and you got that fluffy coat or that perfect pair of shoes, or the backpack with your favorite character on it and you just wanted to hug it and take it to bed at night when you went to sleep. It didn't matter that it wasn't a stuffed animal or a blanket.. it was Yours.

So yeah I just picked up this Hammitt Charles pack today and the leather is soooo incredibly soft I can't stop touching it. It's nothing fancy or expensive but it says it wants pillow space tonight. Anyway.. now that I have shared my new bag and a bit of my childhood (it was shoes.. then a new coat... ) I hope you all have a fine rest of your day. 😁 🤣

I finally brought my bookmark in to have it personalized. My SA suggested I do a bit more than emboss. I agreed since it would spend its time mashed between pages which may eventually flatten it. I compromised keeping an all black theme calling back to my not so gone goth days.

What do your bookmarks look like?