im4clowns Posted October 11, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Ok..I am a procrastinator when it comes to packing...."mommy" says my 4 year old DD"I thought we were going to pack tonight". tomorrow, baby I said, We leave on Saturday on the Dream. Good thing we are only about 45 minutes from the port cause I might be finishing packing come Saturday morning! Who else is like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marinewife05 Posted October 11, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Me. I hate packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calkacky Posted October 11, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm definitely your opposite. I start packing way too early. I'm too much if an organizing freak and I don't like rushing as I'm afraid I'll forget something. But, hey, if it works for you then it's all good. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted October 11, 2013 #4 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Ok..I am a procrastinator when it comes to packing...."mommy" says my 4 year old DD"I thought we were going to pack tonight". tomorrow, baby I said, We leave on Saturday on the Dream. Good thing we are only about 45 minutes from the port cause I might be finishing packing come Saturday morning! Who else is like this? In my experience, if I pack early enough, I can get in multiple rounds. I enjoy it so I'm okay with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustardgirl Posted October 11, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 11, 2013 This time I'm right there with you! Spent today packing and finishing up tomorrow am right before we leave for the airport!! Got to get it all done and loaded by 7am Tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted October 11, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I am the complete opposite as well. I love to pack. We cruise in 52 days and I've been wanting to bring the suitcases up from the basement for 2 weeks now....I'll come pack for ya :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HO HO Posted October 11, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 11, 2013 9 DAYS 'till sailing...and the suitcases are still out in the barn...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loggra Posted October 11, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I love the planning of the outfits, the jewelry, the shoes and yep, even the packing!! LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIZZ_K Posted October 11, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I hate packing, but I always start early, I'm cruising in 4 weeks and I got my suitcase and carry on out today and tomorrow I will get out the things I want to bring, I don't like waiting until the last minute because I don't want to forget anything, my last cruise was a b2b and was the first time that I had to pack for 2 weeks, I'd go into my suitcase and take things out then put stuff bank, because I tend to overpack, my plan was to bring enough so I didn't have to do laundry while on the cruise. Well I did end up doing laundry, I could have left some things home because I didn't wear everything I brought with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im4clowns Posted October 11, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I am the complete opposite as well. I love to pack. We cruise in 52 days and I've been wanting to bring the suitcases up from the basement for 2 weeks now....I'll come pack for ya :-) Please do! Would love someone to pack for me. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im4clowns Posted October 11, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted October 11, 2013 9 DAYS 'till sailing...and the suitcases are still out in the barn...... Lol. My suitcases are still packed away. Promised my dd we will get her hello kitty suitcase out before school tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted October 11, 2013 #12 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Please do! Would love someone to pack for me. Lol Anytime...haha. I make packing lists for everything and I've got it down to a science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayde Posted October 11, 2013 #13 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I start making my packing list, and shopping lists asap. But, I put off the physical packing until the last minute. I just hate it. But I do enjoy making the lists and checking them off =) Would be totally awesome if I could make the lists, lay everything out and have my husband pack it! But alas, he says he pays for the trip so I get to do the packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted October 11, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Used to pack a week or more out. I found I forgot what I'd packed and have to basically start over. Now, I've got it down pat. I pack the night before and day of. Don't forget stuff anymore! Last glitch was a PIA. I bought a new suitcase and for some reason, the day before the cruise, I decided to put the locks on the zippers in preparation. The stupid zipper has an odd, oblong sort of hole instead of a larger hole to put a lock in place. :confused: Had to rush out to buy locks that would fit! Sure didn't think to check that out when I was buying it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namelocg Posted October 11, 2013 #15 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Call my daughter. She's at UCF. She'll come pack for you. Just hope you have an extra large suitcase just for shoes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted October 11, 2013 #16 Share Posted October 11, 2013 We pack the night before. Done it enough it is a piece of cake. Just gotta remember to renew meds the week before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyshoreBruce Posted October 11, 2013 #17 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I always pack about a week before....crazy huh? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TikkiTembo Posted October 11, 2013 #18 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I try so hard to be better but I always find myself doing laundry the night before and still packing the morning of. Last cruise, our goal was to leave for the port at 9:45am (I believe) but due to unexpected company in the morning I was still packing at 9:30am. Of course I still over packed. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adoptivemommy Posted October 11, 2013 #19 Share Posted October 11, 2013 We are cruising in early feb. I am currently putting my summer dresses away.. makes sense to put them right in the suitcase right? :eek: I will be packed super early ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keywest1 Posted October 11, 2013 #20 Share Posted October 11, 2013 If you look up "procrastinator" in the dictionary, you will find a picture of me :o I pack the night before and morning of departure. Drives my DH crazy. Good thing the cruise serves as marriage counseling ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeCodCruiser Posted October 11, 2013 #21 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I pack the day before. All of our toiletries and misc. stuff stay in a travel bin, my packing cubes, laundry bag and DH backpack stay in the suit case. I have a good idea of the clothes we are taking so it really does not take long to pull it all together. I do make sure and have the laundry done the day before I pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted October 11, 2013 #22 Share Posted October 11, 2013 DW is our packer. She can pack ten pounds of you know what in a five pound bag and still have room for more. We have a spare bedroom so we start laying out the clothes we want to take a week or two before the cruise. Then a couple of days before the cruise, she packs it in and we're set to go. She puts some of hers in mine and some of mine in hers just in case one gets lost. Then there's the garment bag that has our dress clothes in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterstale Posted October 11, 2013 #23 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Right there with you. Leaving on the Dream in 2 weeks and I know I'll be running around like a maniac the night before we fly to Orlando! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle1836 Posted October 11, 2013 #24 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Ok..I am a procrastinator when it comes to packing...."mommy" says my 4 year old DD"I thought we were going to pack tonight". tomorrow, baby I said, We leave on Saturday on the Dream. Good thing we are only about 45 minutes from the port cause I might be finishing packing come Saturday morning! Who else is like this? yup. pack the night before we leave. anything else is too early. but I think it gets easier the more you cruise and pack :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrikhix Posted October 11, 2013 #25 Share Posted October 11, 2013 We just booked the Breeze for sailing in 50 days. I will start making a pile of stuff next week. I am a Virgo (organized, perfectionist freak) LOL.....I'd hate to forget anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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