Viking Queen

I'm fortunate to still have my own WWII veteran in the next room from me. Mom, now age 93, was a Marine supply Sargent in WWII and while her memory of many things fades daily, she has never forgotten her service as a Marine. While my other Marine, Dad, has been gone a long while, I still miss him, and admire him. Thank you all, veterans and current military members, for all you have done for our country. I am humbled by your service to all of us. Semper Fi ! By the way, Frank, (that was also my Dad's name) I love the Jeep. . . I know how much work was involved in that restoration . . . friend and I have just begun restoration of a 59 Chev Apache Panel and we'll be at it a good long while, I imagine. Your restoration was clearly a labor of love. Thanks for sharing. Viking Queen

Hello, folks! I need a little help. I have acquired a lovely Coach bag which I intend to use as a range bag rather than a handbag. It is rather a cross between a messenger bag and a satchel in style. It is a carmel color and the leather is a naked leather type finish common to all Coach bags. From past experience I know that this type of leather can and will stain from water and other liquids. I would like to apply a better finish so that it is more impervious to rain, snow, etc. What would you all recomend and do I need to clean off the bag before applying new finish? The bag appears to have been barely used at all. I also don't mind if the color darkens or changes slightly. This is a great thrift store find and although I paid less than $10 for the bag I don't want to use the wrong something that will totally ruin the look of the leather. What suggestions do you all have?? Thanks ever so much - Viking Queen