Work Hard... Play Hard?  That's a big fat YES!  The reason many of us work, is so that we have the money 

to do the things we like to do with our time away from work.  One of my favorite things to do is spend a day at the beach.  Whether I am going with my daughter or going on a date, my Copper River bag is coming with me, with a full tank of gas, my 15" Voyager bag filled with the days necessities and great company.  I'm on a mission to play hard,,, or relax hard :-)

After driving for a couple of hours, all the while talking and catching up with an old high school friend, we make it to a beautiful beach down in the Bay Area.  We find a spot to drop our things and then race to the water, I let her win of course.  After playful fun in the water we decide to go dry off and that's when I turn the romance switch to "On."  She had no idea what I brought in my CRB bag, but she is now asking about it.  I filled my bag with any and everything I could think of.  I wanted to provide the perfect picnic and made sure to surprise her with many of her favorites.  We spread a blanket out and then I began to pile on the charm... Hahahaha

First, I took out a vase with a daisy, she smiled and said, "that's my favorite flower!"  I said, "I know."  Now she is intrigued at what else I have brought.  Next I pull out more of her favorites, key lime slices and Corona beers, that I have had chilling on ice in a plastic bag.  Peppered Salami, Swiss cheese, and crackers, more of her favorites.  Now she is amazed at what I have brought and how I have been listening to her the past couple of weeks.  After enjoying our picnic together I have another surprise for her.  A surprise I am hoping will ensure a kiss at the end of the date... dark chocolate for her and a kiss for me :-)

After having a great day like this, I have decided that my Copper River Bag is a good luck charm and I can't wait to see what other adventures my Copper River Bag and I will have.

-Neil