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Hi, walking the dog with too much "stuff" to carry? I, too, use a cane (sometimes). On those days, I either wear a jacket with large pockets, a "fanny pack" or a lightweight small backpack. I like the backpack because it also gives me room for water bottles (2), a plastic cup (for the dog), a place to put my folding cane if I don't use it, a cell phone ( in case of emergency), keys, dog biscuts, and maybe a bagel for me!, etc.....I like to take my dog to "dog beach" where he can run faster while I slowly stroll along. The backpack is a wonderful tool. It's become a Sunday morning outing we both look forward to. Good luck! Sherri ----- Original Message ----- From: Clare Wilson <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 8:32 AM Subject: Re: feelings / Exercise Rx > In a message dated 01/11/2000 7:35:09 AM Mountain Standard Time, > [log in to unmask] writes: > > << will attempt to walk my Irish beauty. So if anyone sees a > redheaded woman being dragged down the street by a > redheaded dog, don't stare. It is only I. Carole > >> > Hi Carole. Walking my black Lab is a kick...about 4X weekly. Fortunately, > Win is 13 years old TODAY, matter of fact, and he walks as slowly as I do. > I carry a brown paper sack and cardboard scoopers in one hand and the > leash in the other. Haven't figured out just how to manage a cane at the same > time. He helps me climb the inclines, and pretends he also > needs to stop and rest when I do. I did fall one time, turned my ankle on a > pebble in the street when not looking where I was going, and felt absolutely > ridiculous....not so much for falling, but the getting up again. If your > flaky > setter is a youngster, put the headset on him! It could be distracting enough > to slow him down. > Love to you, > Clare >