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[EmileH]

I have found that having some set pieces to wear on vacation is the easiest way to pack. Last year we took a couple of two week trips and I essentially packed the same things for both trips. I have another big trip coming up and I think that will have pretty much the same things. i don't like to have too much clothing especially when I am moving to different cities/hotels. I pick one color palette and try to stick to it. I don't feel I have to dress to impress so if I look boring, that's life. I would rather not spend my time thinking about what I will be wearing when I have to get up really early for day trips or transiting. That all being said, I HAVE to take a pair of Chanel two tone shoes and one Chanel jacket lol! One good bag that works for day or night and I am done!

You are a minimalist packer. I like to bring my things out to play on vacation. But I carry what I bring so I keep it reasonable.

 

[Genie27]

I always want to pack 'warm clothes' like a wool sweater, and then as soon as I arrive I can't even stand to wear long pants and sneakers. Inevitably, on my way back I'm in a cotton skirt and tank and flip flops, and change into shoes and long pants at the airport.

I've done minimal (18lb pack) and I've done one outfit per day for two week summer urban trips. Not having to bother with laundry is a nice luxury, but I did enjoy the challenge of the ultra-light packing.

I do find that the older I get, the less I want to rough it. With the exception of camping etc. of course.

 

[prepster]

Since we are talking about packing for travel. I thought I would share some of my travel photos.

Here I am planning my trip...




Here I am taking a brief rest while loading my luggage in my car...




In this photo I am perplexed about how I'm going to get those trunks onto the train...




In this photo, I have arrived at my destination but seem to have lost my pants. Nevertheless, I am undeterred, and as you can see, I am happy to be pushing my own luggage into the hotel.

 

[EmileH]

I love it! And you look so elegant doing it. Except for forgetting your pants in all of those suitcases. [emoji23]

 

[prepster]

I love it! And you look so elegant doing it. Except for forgetting your pants in all of those suitcases. [emoji23]

The problem I always have is that my minimalist, one carry-on and a personal item self, is frequently in conflict with my inner diva. I'm sorry to say that my minimalist self always wins, but it's a struggle. On the other hand, I rarely arrive at a destination without my pants.

 

[EmileH]

The problem I always have is that my minimalist, one carry-on and a personal item self, is frequently in conflict with my inner diva. I'm sorry to say that my minimalist self always wins, but it's a struggle. On the other hand, I rarely arrive at a destination without my pants.

I totally want to stand on a train platform with my luggage waiting for someone to fetch me and my bags but somehow I don't think it would seem as glamorous as the photo. I'm imaging doing that a penn station.

 

[eagle1002us]

I could tell you stories of the bugs we encountered during our one year in Texas, but I don't want to bring the cafe mood down. Let's just say that the tarantula swimming in the pool was the least scary thing we encountered.

Sorry about the stress of the move rainneday. I'm sure it will all be worth it. Hope the beach break helped..

Armadillos evidently carry leprosy. That's the oddest thing. I watch those Animal Planet programs, "Monsters inside me." I think my fav thing to do is stay inside and order stuff on-line.

 

[eagle1002us]

Yes! It is rather scary at how many insects are related to crustaceans. There is another one that I dub the garden lobster because it looks so much like one. I leave it alone and just try to redirect its path if it is getting too close to the house. I don't know where in the evolutionary chain these things became separated from being insects as opposed sea creatures or vice versa. They say that whales were once land animals so there you have it!

Yup. Whales are related to hippos.
Does anyone live where scorpions are? Is it clear that lawn shrimp are in fact shrimp and not scorpions?

I read the NYT Science Times on Tuesday and there are evidently some ticks that make people allergic to meat. I am sure that the Middle Atlantic States will eventually have all sorts of ticks who find the Northeast overcrowded. I am definitely staying indoors for at least the next decade.

 

[EmileH]

The builder asked if I was afraid of bugs before we moved in. I answered of course not. I had no idea what bugs are like in Texas. Google red headed centipede. Not it's not the little fuzzy thing that you think it is. And there is no way to keep this and other bugs out of your house. Once you google: picture coming out in your robe to get your morning coffee to see one of these things walking with a glue trap (the large rat sized glue trap) attached to its back feet walking through your house. Me to exterminator "I'm not afraid if cancer. Just get rid of these things."

 

[eagle1002us]

When I was growing up I used to scream for my older brother to come in and kill whatever offender was making an appearance. When I moved into our house eons ago, I started seeing insects in the garden that I never knew existed. Some of them decided to try their luck inside the house, so I quickly had to get used to doing it myself as the sibling option was no longer available lol! Just when i thought that I had seen everything nature had to offer, a few months ago I found some little dried up things on the family room carpet. I had no idea what they were until last week when I found a couple in their live state. Lawn Shrimp!! Sounds crazy right? I couldn't identify the creature until I found a fairly live one. It was pink and looked just like a shrimp. I went on the internet and made the identification pretty easily. Turns out that this is a result of the heavy rains we had during the winter. They make their appearance in places other than the garden after weather like that. It is not just a California thing either as the site where I found the info had posts from other states and climate regions. I am presuming that they crawled in under the slider in the area where we have a little patio with plantings.

Of interest, is that I had the DH go out and buy some tiny bay shrimp to add to a cold cucumber soup that I made to take to the Hollywood Bowl. I had a hard time eating them hahahaha! Too close a resemblance.

There are times that screaming is the most calming thing a person can do.

 

[EmileH]

Yup. Whales are related to hippos.
Does anyone live where scorpions are? Is it clear that lawn shrimp are in fact shrimp and not scorpions?

I read the NYT Science Times on Tuesday and there are evidently some ticks that make people allergic to meat. I am sure that the Middle Atlantic States will eventually have all sorts of ticks who find the Northeast overcrowded. I am definitely staying indoors for at least the next decade.

Yup. Scorpions live in Texas too.

 

[prepster]

@prepster I saw your post about your friend finding her new bag on the eBay resellers thread. Great news. I wonder if it's coincidence that she had just texted her SA about going another route. I really think some SAs hold things to see how much they can extort from a customer.....errrr.....I mean build the relationship [emoji23] before they hand over the bag. We will never know but it seems like quite a coincidence to me. I prefer to shop at stores that don't play games. But all is well that ends well. Glad she got her bag.

Lol! Yes, an amazing coincidence! She manages to have a lot of those! She is so savvy (and confident). I tell her all of the time that she needs to open a school called, "Things Your Mother Probably Didn't Teach You But Should Have."

 

[gracekelly]

Since we are talking about packing for travel. I thought I would share some of my travel photos.

Here I am planning my trip...

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Here I am taking a brief rest while loading my luggage in my car...

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In this photo I am perplexed about how I'm going to get those trunks onto the train...

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In this photo, I have arrived at my destination but seem to have lost my pants. Nevertheless, I am undeterred, and as you can see, I am happy to be pushing my own luggage into the hotel.

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Just love how you travel. Did I forget to mention that I am Fedexing a steamer trunk to each of my destinations? lol!

 

[eagle1002us]

Thank you, Lulilu. there is no place I would rather be than on the beach, even in stormy weather.



I love that quote, it is so accurate. I have been using my cotton pareo a lot this past month.



Oh ok, I will check it out the next time I am down there, thanks!



Awww Thank you!

I like moody landscapes. A stormy beach is one. The next day a front has passed thru and the day is delightfully crisp and breezy.

 

[gracekelly]

I totally want to stand on a train platform with my luggage waiting for someone to fetch me and my bags but somehow I don't think it would seem as glamorous as the photo. I'm imaging doing that a penn station.

Yikes, years ago was visiting family in NY area and I had to drag my carry-on through Penn Station on a Friday afternoon during rush hour. I was nearly trampled to death. It definitely was the opposite of glamorous!