In a message dated 01/12/2000 12:15:45 AM Mountain Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Hi, walking the dog with too much "stuff" to carry? I, too, use a cane >> Hi Sherry. Thanks for the encouragement. I need it. Sounds like you and your chum go a long distance, or at least walk for an extended period of time. That must be so satisfying. On a good day, we walk 20 minutes, uphill going out, and downgrade coming home. I'll try a fannypack. Usually have my Walkman in one pocket, could maybe squeeze into the other side the pooper-scooper stuff. I KNOW how important this is to get out there, and I hope to be able to do this indefinitely, so my resolution to walk more is vitally important. Congratulations on your own successes in this dept. Clare Wilson