A Spring Adventure: Wilderness, Flowers, and the Force (with Cam and Luke) PTR Updated 5/22 - Page 66 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Love the new VB bag!!!! I have a VB carry-on too! I forget what the style is called, but it's just a bit smaller than the weekender.
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I think it is going to work very well as my carryon!
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I have the old weekender in Doodle Daisy. It doesn't have the trolley sleeve. I was surprised at how much it holds. I also have the grand traveler. It is quite a bit bigger and I haven't had a chance to use it yet. Luckily the Vera Bradley outlet is 2 hours away or I'd be in big trouble.
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I'm lucky that a store isn't closer or who knows how much I'd own.
Because we have been so many times, I sometimes worry that I’ll operate on auto-pilot and forget to do something necessary. So I still do lists. And then there is the fact that I lists, keeping them for almost everything. The May 2014 version looks like this.
1. Put tips in envelopes. The envelopes are printed, but we need to fill them with some actual money.
2. Set up vacation stop for newspaper and mail. Luke usually does this on online, which is quite easy.
3. Provide my Dad and Luke’s mom with itinerary. Doing this makes them both happy and does keep someone in the loop as to where we are.
4. Check prescriptions and refill, if needed. I’ll try to do this at least a week ahead in order to having time for refilling.
5. Arrange for lawn mowing. We’re lucky that one of our nephews owns a lawn service, so we’ll give him a call to come at least once while we are away.
6. Water plants. We only have a few indoor plants, which should be fine for the week+ we are away if they are watered well. I’m going to hold off on plantings outdoors until we are back.
7. Check doors, windows, and locks.
8. Unplug electronics/computers and small appliances. Luke will also check that the stove is off and remind me it is when I ask.
9. Remove perishables from refrigerator/cabinets and discard. Since it is just the two of us, we don’t often have leftovers. But I’ll still check as come home to bad smells is no fun.
10. Empty wastebaskets. Same precaution to avoid stinky smells on our return.
11. Arrange for garbage to be set out. The day we leave is the day before trash pick up, so I’ll probably ask a neighbor to bring the toter back up by the garage.
12. Program the thermostat. programmable thermostats. This is another of Luke’s jobs.
13. Timers for lights. We actually hae one light that stays on a timer, but Luke will hook up one or two more in other rooms.
14. Print parking coupon. The place we use has an online coupon that reducing the price per day considerably.
In addition, we have two projects we’d at least like to start before heading to Florida. For probably 10+ years, Luke has had a lawn service provide treatments for our yard (fertilizer, weed control, pest control, etc.), When he was analyzing our budget for alterations now that we are retired, he decided that he has the time now to care for the lawn himself. We save a nice little chunk of money. So stay tuned to our progress on this before Disney.
The other project is to clean out the garage. Luke’s mom wants to have another family yard sale the first week of June. We’ll be working on her garage as well as ours. I’m pretty sure this won’t be easy or entirely pleasant, but it needs to be done.
We spent the day with June, John, Morgan, John Paul, and Daddy today. Morgan and John Paul have recently had birthdays and we needed to deliver their presents. JP is really into trains right now, so we got him a Lionel yellow construction train. Morgan is officially a teenager now, so a shopping spree was in order. Fortunately or unfortunately, in shopping for her, I found a few things on sale at Gap. So I’ll be reworking my packing list again.
Great list! I can't believe Morgan is a teenager already! Glad you found some things too! Garage sales are a hassle but worth it if they are successful!
We are off in 12 days and reading hour updates made me realize how much I still needed to do. The kids got travel size things in their Easter baskets today so they should be all set. I went through the closet and found the other things that are needed; our hanging organizer, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, etc. I have piles started now! Thanks for getting me focused!
Your lists are awesome--and while I have never actually sat down and written it all out, there must be a certain Jedi-like calmness that must come as you check off each item. Does it help you to start achieving that vacation relaxation that we all enjoy?
And can I tell you that you have inspired me to do a smashbook of DH's and my upcoming October trip? Thank you for the wonderful idea!
Thank you for reminding me that I need to buy sunscreen for my upcoming trip! Love how pp help each other out!
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I am with you Cam I love lists also. They are just a great way to not forget anything and have your mind at peace by not thinking you are forgetting something.
Love the new bag! You will be traveling in style this trip!!! I also admire your lists... I love to make lists, too. Such a great feeling to check off each item! (Sometimes it's the little things in life!)
Love your organization skills Cam. I'm pretty good myself as I also write up those "To Do Lists" prior to my trip.
My packing list is also broken down into various categories such as Toiletries, Clothing, Golf Stuff, Various Items (includes everything from Airline tix, Magic Bands and resort ressies) and Last Minute Items to Pack or Bring. This system seems to work quite well for me.
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