My wife Laurie's big chain which she hooks onto her farm tractor bucket to lift logs and other heavy things.

[George McGovern]

[SheltieLover]

1. That's some serious equipment, Allan!

[George McGovern]

2. Gotta serious spouse Sheltielover! Ty

[SheltieLover]

5. Good for you, Allan!

[George McGovern]

6. Ty SL.

[niyad]

3. My wrists hurt just looking at it! Although it probably weighs less than

my shoulder bag!

[George McGovern]

4. Ha Ha. You must have strong shoulders niyad!

[niyad]

10. Shhh, I do!!!

[LoisB]

8. You too?

[niyad]

11. Yes, of course. I have tried, occasionally, to use a smaller bag, but

it never works. People ask why such a large bag, and I smile sweetly, and say, "Because it is legal. . .and lethal."

[George McGovern]

12. Look out for niyad!

[niyad]

13. In the Jacqueline Kirby Mysteries by Elizabeth Peters, her almost-legendary

purse is basically a supporting character, integral to a number of key moments. Contrary to popular opinion, mine was not the inspiration!

[George McGovern]

14. Finally THE truth comes out!

[LoisB]

7. That looks heavy. That's a very artistic photograph.

[George McGovern]

9. It is Lois. Thank You Very Much.