Your purse in bike pannier

[jsdilks]

Mine was definitely not a Mama (or Momma) - and not a Mom - nope, she was a Mother. I need to figure out another way to describe it - one of those Steel Magnolias was how a friend used to describe her. But my Dad used to call me at work (this was after my Mother was gone) and ask about things - and I'd turn to tell people that I needed to take a call, then answer the phone and say "Hi, Daddy" and they'd all just grin...the boss talking to her Daddy

[GLC1968]

I used to carry one of two nice leather bags. When I moved here and it was raining all the time, I didn't want to have to worry about the leather getting too wet, so I ditched them both for this bag:

http://www.rei.com/product/724185

I bought it on clearance last year (a different pattern) and it's all I use now. It's durable, easily smooshable, and it still looks brand new after 6 months of daily use. I can wear it messenger bag style while biking if necessary. It holds my timbuk2 wallet, cell phone, sunglasses, foldable shopping bag and keys (all I ever carry). I can also throw in a small water bottle, snacks, lists, etc...as needed.

[beccaB]

regarding Timbuk2 bags, which I have 5 of, I absolutely LOVE them-has anyone tried strapping the pork chop bag to your bike? I have one coming in soon, and am hoping I can use it for a bike bag. If not, I'll use it as a purse, since I seem to be collecting them anyway!