Gees lady!Originally Posted by Kathy
As I pack I cross off the items from my checklist (it's in excel spreadsheet format....see above...touch of OCD). The checklist then travels with me and that is what I record notes on, phone numbers, emails, etc... When I return home, I transfer the notes to the spreadsheet, make revisions for next trip, etc.
Ok, so I'll admit I too have an excel spreadsheet, the Vacation Packing List. It has different tabs for different types of vacations... I too check things off as I pack them
for me the spreadsheet started as just a clean way to write/sort/organize my list ... it's evolved into a pretty effective planning tool -- one column is even a Hi-Lo shopping list for when we arrive! Call me crazy...I've been called worse...Ok, so I'll admit I too have an excel spreadsheet, the Vacation Packing List. It has different tabs for different types of vacations... I too check things off as I pack them
mini meds cabinet -- I use a pill reminder thing -- instead of something for each day I have 1 section of aspirin, one of Advil, one of Benadryl, etc. The one I use is like this: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/ezy...143459-product ...
I'm pretty organized when it comes to packing (kinda on the OCD side like some of you!). I always bring lots of baggies in different sizes (as mentioned, they are great for everything, including leftovers!), a small flashlight, a couple of clothespins (you never know when the curtains won't close all the way or you need to hang up a wet bathing suit), a small roll of black electrical tape (yes, crazy, but it has come in handy!), a few safety pins, bug spray, a nightlight, mini swiss army knife (only if checking a bag), and always an extra pair of sunglasses!
A few trips back, I was staying at Tensing Pen and I brought a couple of inflatable inner tubes that had plastic handles on them. I also brought some polyester cord and a couple of caribiner clips, and was able to run the cord through the handle of the tube and tie it to the caribiner, which I clipped to the metal ladder on the side of the cliff. This way I could float around without worrying that the current would pull me away! When all collapsed, the items didn't take up any room at all and they were great to have. I plan to do it again for my trip next week!
Bunch good ideas,11 days can't come soon enough~
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I make a list too- start making it months in advance and adding to it as I think of things then cross reference it with the lists from previous trips.
One thing we always take is bubble wrap sheets- to wrap any breakables/bottles in to bring home.
if this keeps going for 11 days, Vince, you'll only have to pack two extra bags!Bunch good ideas,11 days can't come soon enough
You guys are good. I do have a list but I'm leaving at 5AM tomorrow and haven't packed anything, in fact I still have laundry to do!
^^^Rut ro!!!~Get busy ohliz!!!!~Soon Come behind ya!!!
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