Hi everybody!
It happens to me at least twice a year, my appliance breaks. I'm also in the middle of something and away (far away) from home.
Yesterday - I was working out of town and in the middle of my evaluation (as a medical engineer) at someone's home when I had the feeling something went wrong. Yep! The whole front of me was brown and wet on my light tan slacks. I got my emergency bag from the car and tried to clean up in the client's bathroom, but it was too much. I composed myself (the show must go on) and completed the evaluation. (Lucky the client was blind)
When I got into my car - I called my wife. She calmed me down and got me directions to Walmart. I went in and bought everything (pants, shirts, suspenders, socks, underwear, and yes - shoes) because it was even in my shoes. When I got back in the car and called my wife again, she gave me an address of a hotel. She booked me a room so I could go get changed and shower! She is the most wonderful woman. I just could not think straight.
I replaced my appliance the night before. Slept and had no problems, but the wafer gave way at the bottom. Like I said, it happens to me at least twice a year. Once a year in this grand fashion, but mostly I catch it before any mess occurs.
I carry an emergency changing kit with all of my supplies.
I am now carrying a change of clothes. Anyone carrying a change of clothes and how do you carry them? Do you carry them with you at all times, including when you go to a restaurant for dinner?
I'm looking on eBags for a new backpack or something to carry everything. Any ideas?
Thanks!!

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