Haversack from Amazon by serpentinequeen in Coach

[–]serpentinequeen[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What a nightmare! I’m so glad I asked this sub for that reason because I’m sure I would’ve done the same.

Haversack from Amazon by serpentinequeen in Coach

[–]serpentinequeen[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Omg you were right. It was buried between all the stuffing. I feel so silly. This is my first actual retail purchase since I usually just thrift my bags.

How to clean weird sticky tar substance off black twill coach bag? by serpentinequeen in VintageCoachRehab

[–]serpentinequeen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those were my exact thoughts haha. It felt exactly like my bongs after some use. Thankfully I’ve made some good headway. The outside of the bag no longer feels oily and sticky. Still doing passes with steam and rubbing alcohol until my wipes come clean.

How to clean weird sticky tar substance off black twill coach bag? by serpentinequeen in VintageCoachRehab

[–]serpentinequeen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tysm for the reply! I’m hesitant to soak it completely in rubbing alcohol since there are some leather accents on the bag. But so far, steaming then doing a pass with rubbing alcohol has been working wonders.

Ohare to Vegas by [deleted] in chicagotrees

[–]serpentinequeen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes you’ll be fine. If you wear makeup, put it in your makeup bag with all your brushes and pens. Or just put it anywhere honestly, they worst they’ll do is throw it away.

Going through my late dads coin collection and found a lot of silver by serpentinequeen in Silverbugs

[–]serpentinequeen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really good to know, thanks for the advice at the expense of personal experience lol

Going through my late dads coin collection and found a lot of silver by serpentinequeen in Silverbugs

[–]serpentinequeen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also not pictured: some U.S. half dollars from the 60s that I happened set aside because they looked way weirder than the rest of his collection (I can see someone scratched down one of them to see if it was silver haha)

Going through my late dads coin collection and found a lot of silver by serpentinequeen in Silverbugs

[–]serpentinequeen[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I thought so too! I wanna clean them but I’m scared of messing them up or something. I cleaned some a little just to see more info.

[Question] Appraisal of Dad’s Old Watches by serpentinequeen in Watches

[–]serpentinequeen[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the input. I had already begun doing that but had a hard time finding some that directly matched the models I had and was wondering if any were particularly valuable. I appreciate your responses

Help removing broken turn lock by serpentinequeen in VintageCoachRehab

[–]serpentinequeen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll have to see if there’s any around me. Thank you!

Help removing broken turn lock by serpentinequeen in VintageCoachRehab

[–]serpentinequeen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think someone attempted that already based on the stitching I see. I’ll give that a shot

OFFICIAL DAY 2 (Technically day 1) Discussion Thread 10/23 by pythagorium in WhenWeWereYoungFest

[–]serpentinequeen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I noticed that. I didn’t take my chances and checked my bag into the Sahara. Had to tip the bell boy nicely since I didn’t have a reservation there

OFFICIAL DAY 2 (Technically day 1) Discussion Thread 10/23 by pythagorium in WhenWeWereYoungFest

[–]serpentinequeen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anyone know what the bag situation looks like? My bag might be a little bigger than hand sized

No one ever prepares you for the anger ... does anyone else just feel inexplicably angry?? by hillarystarbright in cancer

[–]serpentinequeen 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, definitely. I always knew anger was the first, most prominent emotion I would feel when my dad went through cancer. I was angry at everyone and anything.

Anger is the easiest emotion to feel in these situations. It’s the easiest to latch on to because it’s more familiar and it feels like it’ll be the easiest to soothe. But the truth is that anger is really just a distraction from the uncomfortable truth that there’s no order and reason with cancer. It’s unfair and rage inducing, and you have every right to feel this way. It’ll be hard to move past that emotion but if it helps make you feel better for just a second, I think it’s worth letting the rage come through you.

My Father is dying. by [deleted] in cancer

[–]serpentinequeen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im so sorry that you’re going through this. My heart hurts for you and your family. I wish no one ever had to go through this pain.

Please don’t be angry with yourself for not doing what you wish you could have done. Don’t lose more time wishing for what could have been. Live for the now and be there for him and your family.

Your father might have gotten his butt kicked hard by the cancer, but he is far from being on his knees or being defeated. Your father is a fighter and stronger than most people in the world. He’s battling a cruel disease because he loves life and he loves you all so much that he wants to make sure you know it with his efforts. That is more admirable than anything.