TB Anticipation Syndrome

[RobNC]

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Waiting on a Ristretto 13" (Aubergine/Wasabi) for my wife and a Brain Bag (Black/Navy) for myself. I'm hoping this will be it for a while! I need to get this under control...

[GoStanford]

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Waiting on a Ristretto 13" (Aubergine/Wasabi) for my wife and a Brain Bag (Black/Navy) for myself. I'm hoping this will be it for a while! I need to get this under control...

It's too late. Now you're just feeding the flames.

[Linden]

I received my second order, a navy/solar Aeronaut 45, yesterday afternoon, and like it even more than I had expected to.

When I first took it out of the box I was surprised at how small it seemed--it didn't look much larger than my Synapse 25, and I even wondered for a moment if there was any way that it could be an Aeronaut 30 instead. When I first got my Synapse I didn't have anything to compare it to, so I didn't notice it seeming small in the box.

As I played with the Aeronaut it really reminded me of a butterfly newly emerged from its chrysalis, gradually expanding its crumpled wings and getting them ready for flight. I won't have a chance to really try packing it until this weekend, and I suspect it won't reach its full size until then. I feel very lucky that I will have a quiet weekend with plenty of time to admire it.

I've now ordered a black/solar Co-Pilot as well, because I really love the solar lining--I'm curious to see how it emerges from its box. But I'm hoping it may be a very easy week of anticipation this time, since I will have the beautiful Aeronaut to focus on.

[bermudajes]

Deep breaths... my NFTD is delayed. Note to self: consider splurging on expedited delivery for my next order... this whole waiting game is bad for my health!

[Fabrice]

And here I am back again... My order for a Black / Navy Brain Bag has been placed, with a slew of accessories and gizmos to go with it.

I fear this particular bout of TBAS will be nasty: we are leaving on vacation this week and I asked the bag to be delivered here in France when we are back - that is, on the first week of September.
I expect that I will eventually get grumpy, silently praying for the end of our vacations in Spain to come swiftly instead of actually enjoying my time there.

[ChaosLib]

My Dyneema/Wasabi CP and oodles of accessories will be here on Thursday... And the Aubergine CP I ordered for a friend will be here on Friday. Desperately trying to resist the pull of the Dyneema/UV S19 and WF since you know, I don't have any travel planned for the next 18 months (I do have some car trips coming up but I'm never as concerned about packing light for car trips.)

[RobNC]

I received my second order, a navy/solar Aeronaut 45, yesterday afternoon, and like it even more than I had expected to.

When I first took it out of the box I was surprised at how small it seemed--it didn't look much larger than my Synapse 25, and I even wondered for a moment if there was any way that it could be an Aeronaut 30 instead. When I first got my Synapse I didn't have anything to compare it to, so I didn't notice it seeming small in the box.

I did the same thing. I couldn't believe how small it looked. I was sure I had received an A30 by mistake. Since I had just arrived home from a trip, I unpacked all my cubes,etc from my other bag and the A45 swallowed them all up, no problem.

[bermudajes]

My Night Flight was patiently waiting for me when I got home this evening. I actually tripped over my own shoe as I was sitting down to open the box... I guess the excitement got the best of me. My first impression was, holy heck this is a tiny bag! But I did a quick test pack and, as I hoped, it fit everything I'd need for a long weekend trip (and then some). I'll have to play around a little more, but I think the NF and I are going to be great travel buddies.

Only problem? I'm pretty sure I need the packing cubes! And, of course, a handful of other OPs. Guess there's really no cure for TBAS after all.

[tpnl]

@Linden, @RobNC - I know - the A45 looks small with nothing in it - smaller than the Tri-Star I have. With all the talk about maximum carry-on size for the A45, I was so surprised. I think it is the fact that one side is smaller (or seemingly) than the other making it look smaller. Glad it is not just me who thought that!

Cheers!

[scribe]

Argh! Gone 3pm and the UPS app still hasn't updated to "Out for Delivery" on my Co-Pilot order, even though it's scheduled for delivery by the end of today. What's the betting the UPS guy turns up after my DH leaves for the gym but before I get home?

[Ilkyway]

scribe I so hope not! Mine got here today and it is so beautifully. And the extra O-Rings are wonderfull. What company does improve their products without bragging about it?
Wright: it is Tom Bihn!

It is so funny: I never could warm up to my Steel Co-Pilot (my husband is so glad about this, because now he has it). But in Aubergine... what a difference colors make.

So I hold my thumps for yours to be delivered today too. You are living nearer to Seattle than me, so it cant take longer ;-)

[scribe]

So I hold my thumps for yours to be delivered today too. You are living nearer to Seattle than me, so it cant take longer ;-)

*lol* Closer as the crow flies, maybe - but not as the UPS van tours the UK

[scribe]

Panic over - just updated to "Delivered". Looking forward to getting home!

[taminca]

scribe I so hope not! Mine got here today and it is so beautifully. And the extra O-Rings are wonderfull. What company does improve their products without bragging about it?
Wright: it is Tom Bihn!

It is so funny: I never could warm up to my Steel Co-Pilot (my husband is so glad about this, because now he has it). But in Aubergine... what a difference colors make.

As soon as I clutched the Aubergine CP in my hands, I knew you would love it, @Ilkyway. Am so happy that you have one of your own!

[bermudajes]

I now understand first hand how quickly a TB order can grow. Just two days after the delivery of the Night Flight, I have a Pilot (my boyfriend's first TB bag!!!), some packing/organizer cubes, a pocket pouch, and a MCB ordered. This HAS to be my last TB order for the year. Maybe I'll ask everyone for TB gift cards for Christmas (am I really looking that far ahead?!) so I can get an Aeronaut 30, but that's going to have to wait awhile.

Tom Bihn - bad for the wallet, good for the soul.

Let the week-long countdown begin... again... :-D