[Idyllchat] safety pockets

[Jim & Nancy Ibbott]

i understand the desire to wear a fanny pack, because it is so convenient for your phrase book, raincoat etc.   I have a friend who was robbed in the Paris metro, card, passport etc/not fun at all, and quite a long time to get a replacement card. HE  was using a fanny pack,he was facing his robber as they both hung on to the overhead strap.  Or at least he was, I guess the other guy was using his hands for his nefarious purposes. I myself was robbed on the #64 in Rome - the thief opened all the zzippers on the fanny pack, and then went on to get the money in my security belt under my shirt.  It is not a nice feeling.   Do have a look at Tilley endurables.  They have very nice slacks and skirts with hidden pockets.  My friend, who is a good seamstress, sewed little pockets into the waistband of her slacks, and used Velcro.  I read on this posting of a person who used a safety pin to hold aan inside zipper pocket closed.  Apparentlysafety pins are difficult to undo. i don't know why these people aren't discouraged more actively by the people around them.  Be prepared!
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