Happy ks Posted August 10, 2004 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Yesterday, DH and I spent most of the day pulling clothes out for the 4 of us to pack (we leave Friday) I haven't started the packing yet, but had dreams about it all night long. I wasn't packing familiar bags, or packing for us, or packing for the cruise. Just packing. Do you think I'm stressing too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrajay Posted August 10, 2004 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2004 LOL I do the same thing!!! I remember before my trip to Cancun last year, I dreamt that I brough sweaters and jeans and forgot all my toiletries, my camera and everything and a dolphin came up to our beach and talked to us and I couldnt take a picture of it!! It was a horrid dream :) I diagnose you as normal, but coming from me, that may not mean much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2001 Posted August 10, 2004 #3 Share Posted August 10, 2004 LOL you two are too funny. Don't worry about dreams, they usually help us unstress more than stress us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lszu Posted August 10, 2004 #4 Share Posted August 10, 2004 I'm one of those really twisted people that actaully like to pack. I'm dreaming of packing, too, and I'm not going for another four months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelmarj Posted August 10, 2004 #5 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Same here - I love both the planning and the actual packing. I still have 4 months to go and I've mentally packed 5 times already:D . Started shopping for the "perfect" formal gown (actually - there will definitely be 2 of those). As for the whole topic on over packing, my philosophy is to keep adding stuff until the suitcase is full. While I may not necessarily wear everything, I love having a choice each day and not be limited by what I packed. And don't even start on the shoe topic. One suitcase just for those!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberry2 Posted August 10, 2004 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2004 I'm amazed that you're leaving Friday and haven't packed yet!!!! My kids have always insisted that I am the most obsessive packer they know and maybe they're right!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 10, 2004 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2004 :) Hi.........well, I leave in 4 weeks.......and the bed in the spare bedroom has lots of clothes on it;) ....... I had purchased some new items......so now, I am going to have to take a deep breath and figure out what is going with me and what is staying home:eek: .........I am NOT an overpacker...(no flames please:D ). I know there are lots of gals who love to bring lots and lots of choices....I am not one of them. I think this weekend I will be going over everything....I know my 2 formal outfits and my informal one too.......(was told HAL now has 4 casual nights and only 1 informal). But I want my casual things to look nice too. And I have 2 of my casual...so...I have to 2 left to decide about. I do bring one extra outfit...and that is just a nice pair of black slacks and a pretty top..just "in case" and they don't take up a lot of space. Anyway.......I usually start packing about 4 or 5 days ahead...so that is about Monday or Tues....as I am flying to FLL on Sat 9-10. Kathy, have a wonderful cruise...and wonderful dreams:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted August 11, 2004 Author #8 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I cannot believe how much we're taking! I have tried every way to cut back on the clothing, but we still have a mountain of bags. Packing for Alaska sure is different than packing for a warm weather cruise. We only have one lightweight jacket each, we're sending some items to the laundry to be able to wear more than once. I'm only taking 1 pair of sweat pants and one pair of jeans. I think the daytime clothes aren't the problem, it's the dinner clothing! Even there, I'm taking 2 pair of black pants and tops to match, one gown and one short dress. DH has his suit, sport coat and 2 other pair of pants, plus shirts, one to be laundered and worn again. Pretty much the same for the kids. So, we now have 3 large suitcases, 2 garment bags, 3 carry ons and a camera bag. Is this too much for 4 people? My kids aren't small, the son is taller than dad, DD is my height already. Where can I cut back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted August 11, 2004 Author #9 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Thank you, Lois, for your kind words, and thank you to everyone else for your support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 11, 2004 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Kathy:) you are terrific....no need to apologize....you are just so "Into the packing mode".....its understandable LOL:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lszu Posted August 11, 2004 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Lois - I'd never flame you for not being an overpacker! We're all different, that's what makes this board fun. Whatever you bring, I'm sure you'll look as great as always. joelmarj - I'm so glad I'm not the only one. If I could hire myself out as a professional packer, I'd have my dream job. Happyks - While I love packing, I can't imagine having to pack for more than two people with amount of stuff that I bring! We usually have a large suitcase, a medium suitcase, a garment bag and we each have a carry-on. This is just for me and DH. I'd rather have stuff I don't need than need stuff I don't have. Unless things have changed recently, airlines will allow two checked bags and one carry-on per passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 11, 2004 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2004 lszu:) ...I know you wouldn't flame me...I sort of said that tonge in cheek;) Did you see the TSV today? THE ANNIVERSARY OF TSV'S....they are giving us 5 choices...WOW:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted August 11, 2004 Author #13 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Whew, time for a shower and to get those last minute items picked up. I ended up eliminating 3 articles of clothing for each person. It doesn't sound like a lot, but x 4 that is 12 articles of clothing. We will not have as much variety, but we will all have to make do. I'll bet the fashion police won't even notice. 3 - 28 inch bags, 2 garment bags, 2 small carry ons and a camera case. I also managed to keep the bags at around 40lbs. each. Maybe next time I could go to work and DH can do the packing (not). I leave in less than 48 hours now! Woo Hoo!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeluvr Posted August 11, 2004 #14 Share Posted August 11, 2004 do you usually have? :confused: Do you carry all the extras like the bungee cord, nite lite, cooler, etc., etc...???? Thanks! Lisa:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 11, 2004 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Lisa, I bring a suitcase and a carry on. I don't bring a night light, bungee cord or cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetMarie Posted August 11, 2004 #16 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Nah - I do the same thing. I plan and plan and plan months before our vacations. And even after our vacations end, I plan and plan and plan for the next one. Must be similar to dreaming :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lszu Posted August 11, 2004 #17 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Lois - I know you're being good with your Q card, but did you get any of the TSVs today? I got a black Quacker top for me and two more as Christmas gifts - one black, one turquoise. This is the earliest Christmas shopping I've ever done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 11, 2004 #18 Share Posted August 11, 2004 lszu...nope, I didn't get anything today. The last thing I purchased was 2 months ago...its a sterling silver and sapphire ring......it was on easy pay ~ 5 EASY PAYMENTS:D ....and it was a real special...no shipping or handling on it...I put it on my debit card;) ....it is 10.97 month LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lszu Posted August 12, 2004 #19 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Lois, you're a stronger person that I am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daybreakbds Posted August 15, 2004 #20 Share Posted August 15, 2004 you girls are awesome! i used to think i had a problem. i always dream about packing. it could be a year away and i start dreaming about it. i start buying clothes about 6 months away. have everything spread out on the bed to match things together. just talking about it i am getting excited. :D have fun packing and remember we will be there soon too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.