PortaPocket Notebook

How to avoid pickpockets when you travel in Europe (& beyond!)
have more confidence & peace of mind!

A funny thing that's happening on roller coasters now...
Not sure if you heard about this, but the latest apple iWatch and iPhone 14 have a new feature. It's a feature that seems useful, but it's actually creating a new problem unintentionally. While 'smart' electronics often enhance our lives, it seems that in this case it's having an opposite effect.
The issue stems from the new 'crash detection' feature. So when you're on a high speed ride, the sharp movements and drops are seemingly like those one might experience in a car accident. So your apple tech is now summoning the ambulances on your behalf. Oh my!
This is a fail on multiple fronts as any misguided efforts to assist people who don't need emergency services results in a waste of resources. Dispatching people and equipment to unnecessary missions disallows them to be available for more urgent situations where people actually need help.
Some parks that are now aware of this situation have started installing signage to tell patrons to please turn off their cell phones &/or watches, or leave them off the ride altogether. The first step in fixing the problem is always awareness.
It's a start.

Costume need pockets? Halloween help is here!
It's almost that time again for some Fall fun.
Halloween's coming!
So what are your plans?
Any parties?
Haunted houses?
Scary movies?
Pumpkin fests?
So many good things...never enough time. ;)
Though one thing to put on your 'to do' list now is to get organized before the big day. You don't want to end up with an awesome outfit, but a major disconnect with having nowhere to effectively carry your cellphone & ID/cards while you're out & about. Why not simply make your life easier and wear what you need.
Visit portapocket.com
...and help yourself!
Need a portable pocket with those leggings?
While there are many options out there these days, few things actually work.
Here's a tweet from today Feb 25:
@theaptlytitled *ahem* WOMEN’S WORKOUT LEGGINGS NEED POCKETS TOO.
IM **TIRED** OF HAVING TO PUT MY PHONE IN THE WAISTBAND
AND PULLING IT OUT FULL OF SWEAT
This is a common sentiment, and one I see manifesting at the gym all the time.
While some manufacturers are now adding pockets to leggings & yoga pants,
that sweat risk factor always remains. Plus, these pockets often bulge out
while in use, and can get the way while doing certain exercises.
But what if you CAN have effective and attractive pockets?
Ones that work with almost ANY outfit. Wouldn't that be easier?
The problem is that the fixed size & location of pockets in clothes is a
limiting factor. You can't just move things out of your way when you like.
Using PortaPocket releases you from these boundries and brings you
freedom & functionality.
Must have (sweatproof) pockets?
Stop by portapocket.com ...and help yourself!