Well - I've gotten pretty good at it for business, because I do it so often...but...packing for Emmy's weekend is a chore. The outfit and accessories for the Event (black tie), outfits for the dinners, drinks, etc...can't just throw in some shorts and t-shirts.
So - I'm making my list, so I know I won't forget anything.
I tried to talk John into doing my laundry for me before he leaves today, but that didn't go over very well. I got a spanking.
oh, that's easy! pack everything you own and then take out 3/4 of it... redhot is always amazed that i can pack 2 weeks worth of clothes into a little suitcase... remember, if you every need anything, you can always buy it at your destination...
Hi mom!
more zzzzzz's would be great now - but I have lots to do at work before I can go home...
Have a wonderful time in NY!
Good morning. I need coffee. Boobs, I've always been a believer in over packing. It's always better to have more than you need.
joeyjoe - nice to have someone pack for you! (although, I admit to being a bit of a control freak, and like to do things MY way...so I would probably end up re-doing it all anyway.) And you're right about overpacking - my usual issue is shoes. I just need so many!
Good morning, Nina!
Happy Friday.
Good morning Nina. I feel the same way about bringing more than you may need on vacation,but joeyjoe does make a good point, you can always buy things where you're going if you need to. Seems I always forget to bring a little bag to carry things in and so I always wind up buying one. I now have many size bags to put around your waist or carry on your back.
I leave things like that in my suitcase. My travel 'staples'. That way I know I won't forget to pack them.
joeyjoe, I LOVE the way you think! Shopping is always more fun when you are on vacation, (even if it is only a little weekend get away!)
adgal, I'd pack for you. Morning Nina, any big plans this weekend?
Great tip NY...why don't I think of these things???
boobs - see, you need me!
mom - what time can you be here?
You know I need you NY. Maybe next time you can come over and help me pack and I'll give you a massage to thank you.
Yes, if you have the time to shop, that works. I'm always afraid of finding that I don't have the right outfit for an occassion or the shoes are not right and find that there is no time to shop. So, I just bring everything.
Does anyone have horror stories of that nature?
Morning, all!
Joey, so glad to see you back today...you need to get redhot to join in the fun.
Rath
Darling, I will help you anytime. No massage needed. That's what friends are for.
I'll take that massage if she doesn't want it, Boobs, darling...
Yes, Nina. And it usually comes down to accessories which I've forgotten to pack. Stuff that you can't just run into any old store and buy.
he'll be here... he needs to see the cake at some point...
and NY, i do all my own packing... no one else seems to get it right... also, another rule for me is if we're staying in one hotel the entire time, i pack much more... however, when travelling in Italy, and moving between cities, it makes more sense to pack as lightly as popssible... there is a self-serve laundromat in Florence that knows my name now!
joeyjoe - that's so true! I pack more when I'm staying put. Nice to know the laundromats, though! I may need the name of that one in Florence. I have a great one in Paris. They even sprinkle that lovely lavendar water on when ironing. I bring extra laundry just to have them do it!
Morning all.
I love Italy but I'm more partial to Spain.
Fair!! You did it!! LOL!!!
The only nightmare I had was when we went to Chicago for a wedding and as I was fully dressed and I realized I forgot my dress shoes. I only had sneakers. I had 15 minutes to find a shoe store, buy a pair of shoes and get to the church (I was an usher). Luckily there was a shoe store on the corner from the Hotel and I just grabbed a pair of black shoes and ran out. Made it to the church on time... a little sweaty.
Why is my icon so little though! I want it BIG like boobs'.
Boobs, all I can say to that story is you're lucky you're a man. Am I right, ladies?
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