gizmo Posted July 20, 2004 #1 Share Posted July 20, 2004 [b]I copied this from the X board. Take a look at the posts over there. LOL.:D [/b] [b]Feel free to add to the list.[/b] I'm sorry to do this to you guys, but I have a few moments and am feeling silly. The following is a list of "essential" items to bring on your cruise. I compiled it from other threads and boards. Zip lock bags duct tape hi-lighter pens collapsible water bottles hand sanitizer lavender oil room fresheners insulated cup holders Benedryl gel (sic) night light small flashlight bungee cords insulated cups blender (so we can make our own smoothies in our cabin) collapsible cooler post-ems notes clear hanging shoe bags extension cord power strip hair dryer back pack disposable & waterproof camera first aid kit medicine bonine sunscreen aloe vera gel lotion hanging cosmetic/shaving kits full size but plastic blender inexpensive door decoration to make recognizing our door easier putty to attach door decoration Downy Wrinkle Release small travel steamer lots of plastic clothes hangers clothes pins magnet printer paper suction cup hooks antihistamines Tums or Rolaids a different colored highlighter for each member of your room roll of quarters (used in laundry room) binoculars sharpie pen alcohol wipes (clean the phone,the door handles,the TV remote,the bathroom cabinet door handles) Colored duct tape curling iron plastic badge holder with a neck lanyard alarm clock preprinted address labels for friends & family to whom I plan to send postcards Business cards we've printed with our names and email address travel size can of Lysol Woolite Lomotil for Aztec two-step [dangerous advice if you have bacterial diarrhea] Little hand-held battery fan (they REALLY come in handy during muster drill) Clothesline and wooden clothespins (if we have a balcony) Small plastic basket emergency whistle pants hanger differant colored clothes hangers, if possible, for each seperate person who will be in a cabin a little plastic thingy that usually comes with a loaf of bread .... and a dumptruck to carry it all in. Do people really need this stuff to take a vacation, or are some cruisers certifiably insane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esme Posted July 21, 2004 #2 Share Posted July 21, 2004 :D LOL A dumptruck is right! :rolleyes: Was this really a serious list or was the person just having some fun.! :eek: I am sure they forgot a few things. Anyone like to add to the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellya Posted July 21, 2004 #3 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Here is my take on these items: Zip lock bags - yes, these are actually handy duct tape - nope, nobody wants your sticky goo all over the cabin hi-lighter pens - useful collapsible water bottles - don't care if it collapses, but handy for shore hand sanitizer - yep lavender oil - nope room fresheners - nope insulated cup holders - nope, it's only 10 feet to the Lido, burn a calorie Benedryl gel (sic) - or aloe, you will get sunburned night light - nope, just leave the bathroom light on small flashlight - always good in an emergency bungee cords - nope, leave them on the garbage cans insulated cups - nope (again) blender (so we can make our own smoothies in our cabin) - nope, go out and have fun...and who wants to wash the blender anyway collapsible cooler - nope post-ems notes - yes clear hanging shoe bags - nope extension cord - nope power strip - nope hair dryer - they have one, but if you are picky about yours back pack - yes, or a big tote bag for shore disposable & waterproof camera - yes!! first aid kit - band aids and neosporin are nice medicine - of course bonine - yes!! sunscreen - yes, lots of it aloe vera gel - yes lotion - yes hanging cosmetic/shaving kits - if you have one full size but plastic blender - No, get out of your cabin and enjoy the ship inexpensive door decoration to make recognizing our door easier - they have numbers on the door for that putty to attach door decoration - no Downy Wrinkle Release - no small travel steamer - no lots of plastic clothes hangers - no there are plenty of hangers clothes pins - no (are you doing laundry?) magnet printer paper - no suction cup hooks - no antihistamines - maybe Tums or Rolaids - maybe a different colored highlighter for each member of your room - no roll of quarters (used in laundry room) - pack enough clothes so you don't spend your vacation doing laundry binoculars - maybe sharpie pen - no alcohol wipes (clean the phone,the door handles,the TV remote,the bathroom cabinet door handles) - no, the ship is very clean, probably cleaner than your house Colored duct tape - no curling iron - yes, if you want curls plastic badge holder with a neck lanyard - yes, or a little tiny purse on a string alarm clock - YES, preferably one that lights up the clock preprinted address labels for friends & family to whom I plan to send postcards - only if you are on a long cruise or you will get home before they do Business cards we've printed with our names and email address - if you like to travel size can of Lysol - no Woolite - no Lomotil for Aztec two-step [dangerous advice if you have bacterial diarrhea] - No Little hand-held battery fan (they REALLY come in handy during muster drill) - YES, preferably one with a mister, also good in those sweltering tenders Clothesline and wooden clothespins (if we have a balcony) - no, nobody wants to see your laundry drying Small plastic basket - no, for what? emergency whistle - no, your life jacket has one of those already pants hanger - no differant colored clothes hangers, if possible, for each seperate person who will be in a cabin - you've got to be kidding a little plastic thingy that usually comes with a loaf of bread - hahahaha You won't need most of the things beyond the obvious. Make your life easier and bring less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 21, 2004 #4 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [QUOTE]extension cord - nope power strip - nope[/QUOTE] Actually, yes on one or both of those ... though combining them together is better. I have a very small 4 socket power-bar with extension line that allows me to extend the power ability of the one little plug in the room geared to run US power cycles. This is important for: (1) charging camera batteries, (2) powering laptop for photo-downloads, etc., (3) travel-clock or micro shortwave radio (I have a combined unit ... real small), (4) any other power needs one might need. Otherwise, I mostly agree with your note on each line. I would add: clothing. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 21, 2004 #5 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Here's my packing list for a 10+ day cruise: [b]Clothing:[/b] [u]Formal and Informal (packed)[/u] Tuxedo White Dinner Jacket (if 14+ days) Formal Shirt(s) Ties, cummerbund, shirt studs, cufflinks, formal vest Dark grey business suit White dress shirt and 2 ties black clergy shirt, neckband collar, clerical vest, 3 pair of black gradient compression socks [u]Informals (to be worn on the plane)[/u] Black Sport Coat Shirt (1 blue button down, with optional extra tie) Black dress shoes and 1 pair gradient compression socks Grey Slacks and belt Wrist watch [u]Casual Evening Clothing[/u] 3 polo shirts, 2 silk print shirts 1 Hawaiian shirt 3 pair of nice Dockers Casual shoes 3 pair of black gradient compression socks [u]Daytime Wear (ship and shore)[/u] 3 daytime polo shirts 3 t-shirts 1 pair jeans 2 pair day-time slacks (older dockers) Swim wear (2) Workout wear (sweatpants and sweatshirts) Tennis shoes and 2 pair white gradient compression socks [u]Other Clothing and Related Items[/u] 10 pair of undies (shorts and undershirts) Handkerchiefs Hanging Laundry bag Collapsable hanging shoe shelf Small emergency tailor kit Spare pair of eye glasses, with cleaning supplies Shaving Kit (all bathroom articles) [b]Stuff:[/b] iPod Swiss Army Knife Travel Clock/Shortwave Short, Multi-Plug Extension Cord Prescriptions and motion medicines (Scopolamine) Sun tan lotion Tums Sinus/headache/other minor pain medicines Small Flashlight Laptop Digital camera(s) and assorted accessories Video camera and blank tape Binoculars Publications to give to ship's library Book or two to read Deck of playing cards Roll of coins for self-service laundry (mostly for undies and quick cleans. I prefer to pay ship's laundry to do it for me) Prepared tip envelopes (unsealed) with money already in them Travel documents Money (travelers checks/credit cards/cash) What have I forgotten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatwallet Posted July 21, 2004 #6 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Is your alram/s'wave radio a Grundig by any chance? If so, how do you like it? Add to list throwaway rain coat from $ store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo Posted July 21, 2004 Author #7 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Esme, They were having fun. The original poster found all these things from reading these boards. Some of the posts over on the Celebrity are really funnny. I would like to add: Christmas lights to decorate the verandah. Blow up Palm Tree. Kiddie pool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esme Posted July 21, 2004 #8 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [quote name='gizmo']Esme, They were having fun. The original poster found all these things from reading these boards. Some of the posts over on the Celebrity are really funnny. I would like to add: Christmas lights to decorate the verandah. Blow up Palm Tree. Kiddie pool[/QUOTE] Gizmo - I actually have seen people bring Christmas lights and small collapsable Christmas trees to the ship when we were on board for the holidays. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted July 21, 2004 #9 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Rev- you are so cool. I dont think that there are very many people who would have BOTH an Ipod and gradient pressure socks on their list ! Good idea on the power strip! I will do that. I also tend to bring tide in zip lock bags, whether or not they have an onboard laundry. They dont spill, its just a one way trip with them since they get used. I can use them for hand laundr or in the ships laundrymat (i there is one). How many times they ships is out or the machine is broken ! Then its traipsing floor to floor. Same reason I bring a roll of quarters. Makes the job go very fast ~ I also like ziplocks. i good way to keep things together and dry. Also at times I bring a snack ashore for the kids. (Yes I know about the prohibition on fruits and vegetables...) I am going in the WESTERDAM a week from FRIDAY ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo Posted July 21, 2004 Author #10 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [quote name='Esme']Gizmo - I actually have seen people bring Christmas lights and small collapsable Christmas trees to the ship when we were on board for the holidays. :rolleyes:[/QUOTE] I have never see the lights but I have read about them many times along with the Christmas trees. In most cases the lights were being hauled along outside of the Christmas season and being used for pure decoration. I am going to get myself one of those blow up Palm Trees and maybe I can find some Pink Flamingoes to go with it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 21, 2004 #11 Share Posted July 21, 2004 :) [font=Comic Sans MS][color=magenta]We have taken a few Christmas cruises.[/color][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][color=#ff00ff][/color][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][color=#ff00ff]And yes, I did pack a small collapsable tree, unbreakable ornaments, lights, and icicles.[/color][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][color=#ff00ff][/color][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][color=#ff00ff]Just another thing that power bar comes in handy for.[/color][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][color=#ff00ff][/color][/font] :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcrone Posted July 21, 2004 #12 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I find it hard to believe that people could bring all this stuff and the ship stays afloat. Isn't technology wonderful?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 21, 2004 #13 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [QUOTE]Is your alram/s'wave radio a Grundig by any chance? If so, how do you like it? Add to list throwaway rain coat from $ store.[/QUOTE] Yes ... it's similar to the Grundig YB550PE. I bought it 3 years ago for about $150 for use during a mission trip to Russia and for cruising. It had excellent reception on all bands and is great for listening to host-country radio as well as stations in the USA. Excellent thought regarding the throwaway raincoat. My parents have ponchos that are like that, but they're not throw-away. Hey ... I forgot to list my travel umbrella! :) It's always in my large bag, so I forget about it being packed!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebraska Admiral Posted July 21, 2004 #14 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Rev Don't gorget to pack the most important item. Your Travel Docs Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Posted July 21, 2004 #15 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I always take 2 small umbrella's and those dry cleaning cloths. We having a saying since my hubby is Italian when he eats he get Italian medals. Well those cloths do help on his tux or shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 21, 2004 #16 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [QUOTE]Rev- you are so cool. I dont think that there are very many people who would have BOTH an Ipod and gradient pressure socks on their list![/QUOTE] :D Thank you! I love my iPod ... from music to audio books ... it's amazing the number of hours of listening joy I can load into that little unit. Since my parents travel more than I do, I got them one for Christmas last year with a dual-person headphone jack adapter. They love it, and have a Big Band playlist that must run for 20 hours, plus another 20 hours of classical music ... and it's not 1/4 filled. As for gradient compression socks ... sadly, I have to wear them to control my PTS (Post-Thrombotic Syndrome). 3 years out from having nearly died from a very VERY critical Deep Vein Thrombosis and I still have complications from the damage generated in my right leg's superficial and deep venus system. Actually, my doctor says I'd probably be okay without the socks, but he does prefer that I continue to wear them -- and they are so much more comfortable when traveling than regular socks. Based upon most studies, he says I should wear them for at least another 2 years and then reduce to lower-compression for life-long maintenance. Prior to my DVT I, like my mother, suffered from venus insufficiency in my lower legs ... my feet would swell over the course of a day and they would ache, especially after a long Sunday on my feet. Now that I always wear compression socks I never have that problem ... yes, that's right, even after being on my feet all day Sunday my feet do not hurt. Likewise, they don't ache even after sitting on a plane, and in airports, for 10 hours. Enjoy the Westerdam! I wish I were boarder her that soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 21, 2004 #17 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [QUOTE]Don't gorget to pack the most important item. Your Travel Docs.[/QUOTE] Thanks, Dick. I actually included my travel documents in my list. :) Second from the bottom, just after tip envelopes and right before money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactuslady Posted July 21, 2004 #18 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Revneal -- Oh no, not one of those controversial white dinner jackets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 21, 2004 #19 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [QUOTE]Revneal -- Oh no, not one of those controversial white dinner jackets![/QUOTE] LOL ... yes ... but I wear it with my black Tux pants! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted July 21, 2004 #20 Share Posted July 21, 2004 A swiss army knife ??? How do you get it past security? <eek> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 21, 2004 #21 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [QUOTE]A swiss army knife ??? How do you get it past security? <eek>[/QUOTE] In your checked luggage. What's important there is not so much the knife as all the other tools that come with it (like the Corkscrew)! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatwallet Posted July 21, 2004 #22 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Are the compression socks the kind they put on you in the hospital after surgery and have a hole in the bottom (at least the hospital ones do)? We, DW and I, have been thinking about wearing something similar on the long flight from Atlanta to London next week. Where do you purchase these type socks? Country music, eh? You don't by chance happen to have a little red around your neck?? (there should be a smiley here). BTW I thought when you said Ipod you were referring to a monopod for keeping your camera steady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgt Posted July 21, 2004 #23 Share Posted July 21, 2004 My teens want to take a Cubs banner to decorate their balcony! I always bring a small stain stick. I send the laundry out, but take care of the stains that somehow show up. I take clothespins to keep the drapes shut in the cabin & hotel room. They never seem to close all the way. Money, money, and more money (or credit cards with big limits). Small address book with email addresses to keep in touch at home (my Mom is in hospice). My own very small down travel pillow with soft colored pillowcase. I do bring a room deodorizer (in an island scent) in case the folks before us smoked. It helps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted July 21, 2004 #24 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [QUOTE]Are the compression socks the kind they put on you in the hospital after surgery and have a hole in the bottom (at least the hospital ones do)? We, DW and I, have been thinking about wearing something similar on the long flight from Atlanta to London next week. Where do you purchase these type socks?[/QUOTE] I wear knee-high Gradient Compression socks made by Jobst and called "Medical Legwear forMen" at a compression of 30-40 mmHg. You will need to be measured to make sure you get the right size for your legs. The ones I wear don't have a hole in the bottom ... but you can get open-toed versions of these compression stockings. I puchase them at a local pharmacy. You can order them over the internet, too. For info on Jobst products, check their website: [URL=http://www.jobst-usa.com/]Jobst-USA.com[/URL] [QUOTE]Country music, eh? You don't by chance happen to have a little red around your neck?? (there should be a smiley here).[/QUOTE] I think you misread something. Country music nauseates me. :) I prefer classical music, some Big Band, Jazz, and some pop and rock (depending upon the group). [QUOTE]BTW I thought when you said Ipod you were referring to a monopod for keeping your camera steady.[/QUOTE] No ... an iPod is an mp3 music player produced by Apple Computers ... it's the best selling mp3 player on the planet. :) And, yes, it can be interfaced and used with PCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jannarama Posted July 21, 2004 #25 Share Posted July 21, 2004 [quote name='revneal']Otherwise, I mostly agree with your note on each line. I would add: clothing. :)[/QUOTE] OOOOH, CLOTHING?? Well, okay, if you insist! :p My brother, his wife, and my mom all called me the Girl Scout (well, I was a leader!) when I packed for our trip to Hawaii in 10/03. I was the only one to buy wristbands before the trip, and ended up giving them to my SIL coz she was the one who got sick first. My brother ended up buying me a pair on the trip for about $5.00 more! :eek: Yeah, make fun'o'me NOW will ya!?! ;) I also brought a small 'medicine' cabinet with me--pills for aches/pains, upset stomachs (the blister packs are awesome!), band-aids, etc. Seriously though, I did bring clothespins which helped in the bathroom when we hung up our lingerie, and our mesh sponges. Both my mom and I are vertically challenged (I'm taller at 5'2.5") so the laundry line across the bathtub didn't interfere with our bathing. We had handheld flashlights--actually, keychain flashlights which helped. I also brought earplugs and an eyemask, since I usually sleep with them at home. Last time I brought a multiplug receptacle, but it didn't fit into the outlets, so this time I'm packing a powerstrip instead. I have my PDA, Camera charger, and phone to power up. Now all I have to do is start packing my things, coz we fly to Seattle tomorrow! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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