Taking tablets whilst out

Surely the main message of that poem is that one doesn't give a damn what other people think? With which idea wanting a 'stylish' water bottle and feeling even slightly concerned that people might think one is swigging strong spirits is completely out of place as I see it.

There's nothing wrong with wanting a stylish water bottle, of course, it just seems like an odd thing to be concerned about or to spend se eral pounds on. Chacun à son goût. Shrug emoticon.

Bags I agree, but I thought the main message of that poem was a bit more specific, ie that when you are old it is perfectly ok to be disinhibited.
Which is actually a symptom of dementia

Nankate asked for a nice little flask. She did not say cheap plastic water bottle. That's what some of us have shown her.

I suppose carabinas are the modern versions of chatelaines?
I always fancied one of those. More convenient than rooting in a handbag for a small item.

I seem to have opened up a can of worms here, or perhaps a variety of ideas sounds better.

It makes me realise that we are all different and have different needs and wants.

After all the helpful advice I fancy the whiskey flask filled with pure water.

When it comes down to it all I want is to be able to take a f***** tablet. . I feel one of my headaches coming on !

I have mine in a plastic bottle and swill them down with whatever is handy - usually a bottle of water. As for the flask idea, go for it. Don't worry what other people think re the vodka idea - so what, you're never going to see most of the again anyway.

Taking tablets:
I solved this by getting a pack of small bottles of flavoured water - and letting my youngest grandson have the water for his packed lunch....then retrieving the bottles, a very handy small size, to use for water and also for my goat milk.
When I have milk I pack the bottle in a small shoulder bag inside some bubble wrap - a mini cool bag.

I just put water in an empty vodka bottle and then shout 'BOTTOMS UP' as. I take a big swig.

Aka, that's the best suggestion yet!

NanKate Browsing through the Paperchase section in a House of Frasier store today I saw decorated hip flasks. Same sort of attractive decoration as their notebooks, mugs etc. Some in lilac/ mauveish colours. I think £10. Hope this helps.

You are a treasure Dustyangel this is exactly what I am looking for. I also have a House of Fraser about 5 miles from my home so I shall go and investigate.

I have looked online and seen that they do some lovely decorated flasks, one with coloured butterflies which is fab.

Thank you for pointing them out to me.

I was in the chemist with my 3 year old GS recently and he started chatting to a lady with purple streaked hair and blue nails and I hoped he wouldn't say anything to embarrass her. He shouted 'Nan come over and show your lilac nails.' At least my GS appreciates my love of colour.

Glad you are pleased NanKate,

We've been shopping again today, (stocking up before retuning to Portugal) Everywhere we went I seemed to be drawn to hip flasks. I think DH is beginning to think I've got a problem.