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Paul Watson wrote: So my wallet got lifted last night at a local grocery store and I need a replacement. That sucks. :( Paul Watson wrote: Something slimmer maybe, less bulky but still able to hold some 'ash, plastic and photos of my sweetheart you know. Anybody got any recommendations? Maybe one with a chain that connects to your belt?:-O Later, JoeSox "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." -Mark Twain CPMCv1.0 ↔ humanaiproject.org ↔ Audioscrobbler
JoeSox wrote: Maybe one with a chain that connects to your belt? Huh? I've never seen anything like that in my 21 years! Or are you joking? :confused: Okay, I just Googled and the image search was most enlightening. :-O Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." — gantww.
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Paul Watson wrote: So my wallet got lifted last night at a local grocery store That's too bad. :| Which pocket do you have it in? I read an article by a reformed pick-pocket who says it's most difficult to pick wallets from the back pocket of your trousers. I'm predominantly right-handed and drive to work so I carry my wallet in my left side pocket, but if I'm going by bus or to a crowded place I make it a point to keep it in my back pocket. HTH. :) Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." — gantww.
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote: I read an article by a reformed pick-pocket who says it's most difficult to pick wallets from the back pocket of your trousers. I'd like to see someone try to grab anything out of the hip pocket of my jeans without me noticing. Are you *sure* this guy was reformed? :suss:
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I like the idea of a money clip (I don't really need space for sweetheart/kid/wife photos) but do any carry plastic? I tend to not carry much cash on me and prefer paying with a card when I can. regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
Paul Watson wrote: but do any carry plastic? Yes and no.... I have seen them for card-cases (couple credit cards, or business cards), but never much more than that. A quick google on [money clip card case] showed you still can find them, but none with much photo capability. I still prefer a wallet for pictures and plastic, cash in the money-clip. _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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JoeSox wrote: Maybe one with a chain that connects to your belt? Yeah but the problem I find with bling chains is they clash with the whole belt-around-knees look and that detracts from my fine white arse hanging out and showing off my phat boxers, dawg. Or something. regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
Paul Watson wrote: Or something. I think it's "o sumpin"... Dawg... G... G-Dawg... ;)
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Paul Watson wrote: It was in the back pocket of my baggies. Whoa! :omg: Either your pockets are very large and your wallet very small, or the pick-pocket is really smart. More OT: Why do you refer to it as
'ash? Surely it's not something to do with a South African accent where the C is silent, is it? :rolleyes: Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." — gantww.
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote: Why do you refer to it as 'ash? He's South African - they use leaves and pebbles for small change, but for large transactions they exchange the ashes of dead relatives. I'm amazed he didn't notice the weight missing when the wallet was stolen...
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No pants? Sorry, I didn't realize that was the case.
If carrying a wallet in your back pocket gives you back problems I would hate to think what carrying a wallet up front does... :P regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
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JoeSox wrote: Maybe one with a chain that connects to your belt? Yeah but the problem I find with bling chains is they clash with the whole belt-around-knees look and that detracts from my fine white arse hanging out and showing off my phat boxers, dawg. Or something. regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
I have never had one myself, not my style but it does seem practical. On a related note, I got tired of losing my keys so I purchased a belt clip for them so I always were them on my belt. Later, JoeSox "The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves."- William Hazlitt CPMCv1.0 ↔ humanaiproject.org ↔ Audioscrobbler
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I have never had one myself, not my style but it does seem practical. On a related note, I got tired of losing my keys so I purchased a belt clip for them so I always were them on my belt. Later, JoeSox "The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves."- William Hazlitt CPMCv1.0 ↔ humanaiproject.org ↔ Audioscrobbler
JoeSox wrote: I got tired of losing my keys so I purchased a belt clip for them so I always were them on my belt. Just tell me it is not the six foot retractable clothes line cord that looks like you can go fishing anytime you feel the urge.... _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Paul Watson wrote: It was in the back pocket of my baggies. Whoa! :omg: Either your pockets are very large and your wallet very small, or the pick-pocket is really smart. More OT: Why do you refer to it as
'ash? Surely it's not something to do with a South African accent where the C is silent, is it? :rolleyes: Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." — gantww.
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote: Why do you refer to it as 'ash? 'cause I think I am hip, happenin, phat, wicked, styling and cool? :rolleyes: I am just having a poke at chaps who call it 'ash. My old boss (not Chris) does and it always made me laugh. I doubt I have ever uttered 'ash in my life without a following snigger. regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
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If carrying a wallet in your back pocket gives you back problems I would hate to think what carrying a wallet up front does... :P regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
Paul Watson wrote: I would hate to think what carrying a wallet up front does... worst case? A) cuts off circulation at the femoral artery, you get a bad case of "the needles" when circulation comes back, or various other problems with the general area equal or below... ;) B) pinches the femoral nerve, causing complete loss of feeling from the general area or below. Why are you suddenly running away? did I say something wrong? ;P _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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I like the idea of a money clip (I don't really need space for sweetheart/kid/wife photos) but do any carry plastic? I tend to not carry much cash on me and prefer paying with a card when I can. regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
Paul Watson wrote: but do any carry plastic? Found thses things. Sort of like a big rubber band. Grand Band[^] [edit] and this Money clip w/ credit card slot[^] BW
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JoeSox wrote: Maybe one with a chain that connects to your belt? Huh? I've never seen anything like that in my 21 years! Or are you joking? :confused: Okay, I just Googled and the image search was most enlightening. :-O Cheers, Vikram.
http://www.geocities.com/vpunathambekar "It's like hitting water with your fist. There's all sorts of motion and noise at impact, and no impression left whatsoever shortly thereafter." — gantww.
Vikram A Punathambekar wrote: Huh? I've never seen anything like that in my 21 years! Or are you joking? Nope. http://www.vampire.co.uk/acatalog/wallet_chain.html[^] Later, JoeSox "The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves."- William Hazlitt CPMCv1.0 ↔ humanaiproject.org ↔ Audioscrobbler
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JoeSox wrote: I got tired of losing my keys so I purchased a belt clip for them so I always were them on my belt. Just tell me it is not the six foot retractable clothes line cord that looks like you can go fishing anytime you feel the urge.... _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
Jeffry J. Brickley wrote: Just tell me it is not the six foot retractable clothes line cord that looks like you can go fishing anytime you feel the urge.... Nah. It is one of these dog clips[^] but without the long chain. Later, JoeSox "The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves."- William Hazlitt CPMCv1.0 ↔ humanaiproject.org ↔ Audioscrobbler
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So my wallet got lifted last night at a local grocery store and I need a replacement. For the last many years I have been using a decent cloth Billabong wallet. My only complaint is that the plastic card holder invariably tears after a few weeks use. The rest of the wallet is great though. I feel the need for change though, something to satisfy my consumerist nature. Something slimmer maybe, less bulky but still able to hold some 'ash, plastic and photos of my sweetheart you know. Anybody got any recommendations? regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
Yeah, you can't beat the London Underground's ticket holders. They're thin, they're free, and they're covered in funky advertising for Yellow Pages (well, they were in my day...) Space to put your (or your bird's) photo, space for the obligatory pieces of plastic, but none for coinage. Heck, that's waht a pocket is for! And as for satisfying your consumerist nature, heck, everyone in London's got one! :P
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JoeSox wrote: Maybe one with a chain that connects to your belt? Yeah but the problem I find with bling chains is they clash with the whole belt-around-knees look and that detracts from my fine white arse hanging out and showing off my phat boxers, dawg. Or something. regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
I was told that wallets made of shark skin are pick-proof. I have seen them in the US. Don't know if they have them in SA. Good luck!
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Hi Paul. Sorry to hear that. I had a Mexican friend who went to Milan last year. Now, he's from Mexico City and is used to dealing with this sort of thing (pickpockets). So he gets off the train at Milano Centrale and exits onto the large piazza in front of the station. Gazing around abit, his view is interrupted by a kindly old lady who appears lost. She whips out a map and asks if he can help. Speaking both Spanish and Italian he offers. She thanks him and heads off. He goes to the McDonald's across from the station (he's hungry) and goes for his wallet. Gone. Gets nervous. Searches all his pockets. Empty. No passport, wallet or anything. Cleaned out. Recalls that while helping this old lady she was quite close to him and bumped him a few times. She cleaned him out. Took him weeks to get everything settled. Speaking of wallets and money, I was just looking at this keyboard I'm typing on and I can't find the dollar sign key!! It's an ACER European (Swiss German) board. Switzerland: of all places in the world not to have the dollar sign key :doh:
[EDIT] odd.... This was supposed to be a reply to John's Message[^] [/EDIT] That's a common ploy in Spain as well. I've been aware of a few attempts as well. But, I keep my wallet in a pocket that even I find difficult to get at, so I'm hoping that a pick pocket has no chance.
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So my wallet got lifted last night at a local grocery store and I need a replacement. For the last many years I have been using a decent cloth Billabong wallet. My only complaint is that the plastic card holder invariably tears after a few weeks use. The rest of the wallet is great though. I feel the need for change though, something to satisfy my consumerist nature. Something slimmer maybe, less bulky but still able to hold some 'ash, plastic and photos of my sweetheart you know. Anybody got any recommendations? regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
Paul Watson wrote: Anybody got any recommendations? I just purchased one of these[^]. Very slim and sturdy. Good luck! 'til next we type... HAVE FUN!! -- Jesse
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Paul Watson wrote: My only complaint is that the plastic card holder invariably tears after a few weeks use. For Christmas I received a "Dockers" brand. The plastic holder is a softer vinyl than other brands I have had. Not as transparent, but so far it is holding up fine. Ask again in a few years. :) I do not mind getting old. It beats all the other options that I can think of.
my wallet is a Dockers brand as well (has a little metal thing that says Dockers") I've had this wallet for about 8 years now and i see no need to replace it any time soon. there are no holes, the plastic is still intact (although, slightly blue colored) and has plenty of places for me to hid cash from myself. Levi Rosol My kid gave your Honor Roll student a trojan horse! Over and over and over...[^] Blog By Levi[^]
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So my wallet got lifted last night at a local grocery store and I need a replacement. For the last many years I have been using a decent cloth Billabong wallet. My only complaint is that the plastic card holder invariably tears after a few weeks use. The rest of the wallet is great though. I feel the need for change though, something to satisfy my consumerist nature. Something slimmer maybe, less bulky but still able to hold some 'ash, plastic and photos of my sweetheart you know. Anybody got any recommendations? regards, Paul Watson South Africa PMW Photography Gary Wheeler wrote: It's people like you that keep me heading for my big debut on CNN...
That sucks. I keep my wallet (and phone, and car keys, and just about anything else I have of value) in my side pockets. They are supposed to be the easiest pockets to lift from, but I'm figuring that if I can't fit my slim hand in there without a lot of sidewards straining someone else hopefully shouldn't be able to unnoticed. I can't use my back pockets - the sensation of sitting on something is really uncomfortable for me. :sigh: A trick a friend of mine did when he went on holiday to Spain was to carry a cheap second wallet clearly visible out of your back pocket that is safety pinned to the inside of your trousers. When a kid (barely in his teens) tried to lift it out my friend felt it, turned round and wacked the little shit. * * he hit him... not killed him. Only advisable in areas where they don't carry knives, unless you are Paul 'that's not a knife, this is a knife' Hogan. I can't advise on a new wallet - mine is just some cheap market one I bought about eight years ago. It's still the same as it was when I bought it too - no rips, no cuts, and no money.
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Vikram A Punathambekar wrote: I read an article by a reformed pick-pocket who says it's most difficult to pick wallets from the back pocket of your trousers. I'd like to see someone try to grab anything out of the hip pocket of my jeans without me noticing. Are you *sure* this guy was reformed? :suss:
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Shog9 wrote: 'd like to see someone try to grab anything out of the hip pocket of my jeans without me noticing. Several years ago I went to a thing the police put on in Dallas about pickpockets. The State Fair of Texas is held here each year and it is ( was ) a haven for scams and pickpockets. The police demonstrated that if the pickpocket had sufficient skill anyone - no matter how safe they thought they were - could be had. Tight pants and a button on the pocket - no problem - the thief simply cut the bottom of the pocket with a razor blade and out popped the wallet. It was an eye opener to be sure. If I am going to anyplace I have to be aware of this I wear a safari shirt and keep my wallet in my right front shirt pocket with the pocket buttoned. I also have some walking shorts that have an interior pocket that has a velcro closure. To small for a wallet but big enough for a credit card or two and some cash. Richard In a world of pollution, profanity, adolescence, zits, broccoli, racism, ozone depletion, sexism, stupid guys, and PMS, why the hell do people still tell me to have a nice day? --Unknown
