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]]> By: Lulu http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/comment-page-1/#comment-2101 Lulu Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:41:21 +0000 http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/#comment-2101 Mrs. W...thanks for the REI suggestion! That company is awesome! I scored 3 pairs of quick-dry pants from their outlet website! :cool: Mrs. W…thanks for the REI suggestion! That company is awesome! I scored 3 pairs of quick-dry pants from their outlet website! :cool:

]]> By: Aunt Patty Cake http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/comment-page-1/#comment-2088 Aunt Patty Cake Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:18:02 +0000 http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/#comment-2088 Dear LuLu, The little travel "picture" is hilarious". I know all the luggage would be yours, and the little bag on top is GR's. But, whom am I to give you advise about packing (ha ha) and I know you're laughing, too. You know "we" pack alot a like. I remember my last BIG trip with you to London/Paris, I ended up leaving 4 or 5 outfits that I had brought from Florida to take with me at your house. (Remember, going thru all my outfits the night before our trip). I know, seriously, on one cruise, I took about 10 pairs of shoes (a whole suitcase full) . Your Uncle CW embarassed me in the airport line, telling everyone that I was taking 15 pairs of shoes. (I know, I have at least cut back on shoes) But, you and me both know to take one pair of the most comfortable shoes that you can find. And, take some WARM clothes, scarves, and to layer your clothes, also take along some warm gloves, and maybe a warm hat. P.S.... Knowing you, you probaly do this anyway, I know I do, make your a list and go over it, and check it off as items are packed, Another, P.S. Be sure to have lots of money to spend on the trip because alot of them are a once in a life-time trip. BUT, HAVE WONDERFUL TRIP (wish I was going too). LOVE AND HUGS (And, I'm glad that GR is going, too) Dear LuLu,

The little travel “picture” is hilarious”. I know all the luggage would be yours, and the little bag on top is GR’s.
But, whom am I to give you advise about packing (ha ha) and I know you’re laughing, too. You know “we” pack alot a like. I remember my last BIG trip with you to London/Paris, I ended up leaving 4 or 5 outfits that I had brought from Florida to take with me at your house. (Remember, going thru all my outfits the night before our trip).
I know, seriously, on one cruise, I took about 10 pairs of shoes (a whole suitcase full) . Your Uncle CW embarassed me in the airport line, telling everyone that I was taking 15 pairs of shoes. (I know, I have at least cut back on shoes)
But, you and me both know to take one pair of the most comfortable shoes that you can find. And, take some WARM clothes, scarves, and to layer your clothes, also take along some warm gloves, and maybe a warm hat.
P.S…. Knowing you, you probaly do this anyway, I know I do,
make your a list and go over it, and check it off as items are packed,
Another, P.S. Be sure to have lots of money to spend on the trip because alot of them are a once in a life-time trip.

BUT, HAVE WONDERFUL TRIP (wish I was going too).

LOVE AND HUGS
(And, I’m glad that GR is going, too)

]]> By: mp http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/comment-page-1/#comment-2084 mp Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:04:30 +0000 http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/#comment-2084 Don't forget to pack one change of clothes in your carryon, that way when they lose your luggage like Atlanta did ours..you have something for a day :-) Germany in October...I doubt you need shorts..comfortable pants you wear twice..at least 1 pair of underware per day..I like to bring old undies I can throw away. I brought WAY too many shoes.. only bring 2 pair of interchangable shoes.. Make sure you bring a first aide kit.. Bring a light jacket. If you have some extra bucks go to Chico's and buy an outfit from their "travelers" clothes..fall should be on DEEP discount now... That shit doesn't wrinkle!! <em>mp's last blog post..</em><a href='http://bbmpsecondjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/i-snorkling.html' rel="nofollow">I'm snorkling</a> Don’t forget to pack one change of clothes in your carryon, that way when they lose your luggage like Atlanta did ours..you have something for a day :-)
Germany in October…I doubt you need shorts..comfortable pants you wear twice..at least 1 pair of underware per day..I like to bring old undies I can throw away. I brought WAY too many shoes.. only bring 2 pair of interchangable shoes..
Make sure you bring a first aide kit..
Bring a light jacket. If you have some extra bucks go to Chico’s and buy an outfit from their “travelers” clothes..fall should be on DEEP discount now… That shit doesn’t wrinkle!!

mp’s last blog post..I’m snorkling

]]> By: Leigh @eneral Ramblings http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/comment-page-1/#comment-2083 Leigh @eneral Ramblings Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:52:24 +0000 http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/#comment-2083 Girl, I understand affordability-I get my chicos at th outlet in Foley, Al. But there are some comparible fabircs at both Target and walmart. I enrolled. LOL. <em>Leigh @eneral Ramblings's last blog post..</em><a href='http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2008/04/what-fabulous-weekend-i-hope-yours-was.html' rel="nofollow">Oh! Glory! Great Weekend!</a> Girl, I understand affordability-I get my chicos at th outlet in Foley, Al. But there are some comparible fabircs at both Target and walmart.

I enrolled. LOL.

Leigh @eneral Ramblings’s last blog post..Oh! Glory! Great Weekend!

]]> By: Mrs.W http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/comment-page-1/#comment-2070 Mrs.W Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:52:01 +0000 http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/#comment-2070 P.S. Going back to read previous posts... REI is expensive, but Target/Walmart have similar light-weight options. But DO visit REI to see what I'm talking about. My fave reversible dress was from Walmart. <em>Mrs.W's last blog post..</em><a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MrsWsKitchen/~3/262668761/improve-your-blog-month.html' rel="nofollow">Improve Your Blog Month</a> P.S. Going back to read previous posts… REI is expensive, but Target/Walmart have similar light-weight options. But DO visit REI to see what I’m talking about. My fave reversible dress was from Walmart.

Mrs.W’s last blog post..Improve Your Blog Month

]]> By: Mrs.W http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/comment-page-1/#comment-2069 Mrs.W Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:48:50 +0000 http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/#comment-2069 First, check out REI (on the southbound side of the access road along I-85. It's just north of N Druid Hills... I can't remember the name of the next exit) for some drip-dry and reversible clothing. Two or three pairs lightweight/drip-dry khaki pants that have the zip-away bottom leg half are good, because they're nice enough to pair with a decent top, but also rugged. Forget jeans--they're heavy and take too long to dry. One or two easy-wash dresses for versatility. I have this reversible dress (black sheath with a different breezy overlay on either side) that drips dry overnight. Comfortable tops that are lightweight, and bring a couple of sweaters/layering options. Plan to accessorize with scarves (if your a scarf kind of gal) that are super-light and can scrunch/fold up easily. At least 5 pr cotton socks. 3 to 5 pairs undies, 2 bras. Do your laundry in the evening to drip-dry overnight. Put at least one versatile change of clothes in your carry on in case your luggage gets lost. Limit toiletries. A starter bottle of shampoo (in ziploc baggies in case of leaks) and conditioner (which doubles as shaving cream), a razor, small toothpaste and mini toothbrush is enough. Wearing your biggest and hopefully most comfortable shoes when you fly with one other dressier--but still comfy--pair in the suitcase; keep your wardrobe limited to what goes with those 2 pairs of shoes. I always like to bring a little pair of rubber-bottomed ballet-type slippers in my carry on for comfort during the flight and also use at night/in hotel rooms. Try to keep your checked luggage down to ONE suitcase, and make sure your carry on is not a pain to carry. Remember that most people in Europe do NOT change their clothes daily... it's typical to see someone in the same outfit the entire week. When in Rome... <em>Mrs.W's last blog post..</em><a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MrsWsKitchen/~3/262668761/improve-your-blog-month.html' rel="nofollow">Improve Your Blog Month</a> First, check out REI (on the southbound side of the access road along I-85. It’s just north of N Druid Hills… I can’t remember the name of the next exit) for some drip-dry and reversible clothing.

Two or three pairs lightweight/drip-dry khaki pants that have the zip-away bottom leg half are good, because they’re nice enough to pair with a decent top, but also rugged. Forget jeans–they’re heavy and take too long to dry.

One or two easy-wash dresses for versatility. I have this reversible dress (black sheath with a different breezy overlay on either side) that drips dry overnight.

Comfortable tops that are lightweight, and bring a couple of sweaters/layering options.

Plan to accessorize with scarves (if your a scarf kind of gal) that are super-light and can scrunch/fold up easily.

At least 5 pr cotton socks. 3 to 5 pairs undies, 2 bras. Do your laundry in the evening to drip-dry overnight.

Put at least one versatile change of clothes in your carry on in case your luggage gets lost.

Limit toiletries. A starter bottle of shampoo (in ziploc baggies in case of leaks) and conditioner (which doubles as shaving cream), a razor, small toothpaste and mini toothbrush is enough.

Wearing your biggest and hopefully most comfortable shoes when you fly with one other dressier–but still comfy–pair in the suitcase; keep your wardrobe limited to what goes with those 2 pairs of shoes.

I always like to bring a little pair of rubber-bottomed ballet-type slippers in my carry on for comfort during the flight and also use at night/in hotel rooms.

Try to keep your checked luggage down to ONE suitcase, and make sure your carry on is not a pain to carry.

Remember that most people in Europe do NOT change their clothes daily… it’s typical to see someone in the same outfit the entire week. When in Rome…

Mrs.W’s last blog post..Improve Your Blog Month

]]> By: All Adither http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/comment-page-1/#comment-2068 All Adither Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:35:25 +0000 http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/#comment-2068 Jeans take up a lot of room too. Think synthetic. Jeans take up a lot of room too. Think synthetic.

]]> By: Lulu http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/comment-page-1/#comment-2067 Lulu Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:44:54 +0000 http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/#comment-2067 Tootsie - what? I can't take 13 pairs of shoes? How will I ever survive?! Leigh - see? AA is calling your name... And I love Chicos! But affordability is a factor (i.e. I will be shopping at Target). Angie - my goal is to <em>not </em>look like a bag lady...even though I may be one after paying for this trip. MQ - First, I love you. Second, I'm going to try to expand my horizons and order a real German beer. Without the lime (gasp!). Ordering a Corona might cause an international incident, in addition to my Ich Ben Herr Crowe one. Tootsie – what? I can’t take 13 pairs of shoes? How will I ever survive?!

Leigh – see? AA is calling your name… And I love Chicos! But affordability is a factor (i.e. I will be shopping at Target).

Angie – my goal is to not look like a bag lady…even though I may be one after paying for this trip.

MQ – First, I love you. Second, I’m going to try to expand my horizons and order a real German beer. Without the lime (gasp!). Ordering a Corona might cause an international incident, in addition to my Ich Ben Herr Crowe one.

]]> By: Madame Queen http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/comment-page-1/#comment-2066 Madame Queen Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:38:06 +0000 http://luluslaundryblog.com/2008/04/02/lightening-my-load/#comment-2066 I don't think I can say anything that hasn't already been said, except YOU SUCK! I'm so jealous of your trip. Are you going to be there for Oktoberfest? If so, you double suck. Do you think they have Corona in Germany? Do you think they'd kick you out if you asked? :) <em>Madame Queen's last blog post..</em><a href='http://themadamequeen.blogspot.com/2008/04/mid-week-rant.html' rel="nofollow">Mid Week Rant</a> I don’t think I can say anything that hasn’t already been said, except YOU SUCK! I’m so jealous of your trip. Are you going to be there for Oktoberfest? If so, you double suck. Do you think they have Corona in Germany? Do you think they’d kick you out if you asked? :)

Madame Queen’s last blog post..Mid Week Rant

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