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Just jumping in here! Your trip sounds like it is going to be so much fun! I can't to hear all about it!
Me either!!
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Well, I want to keep my job, so I can't tell you. I can't even tell coworkers. So I'll just have to wait for the reveal to find out. But don't feel sad about it, my secret is really only exciting to me.
I'm with Jeannie-- I'll bet your secret will be exciting to us as well!
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Hmmmm... I saw something on FB yesterday about a new resort at Universal Orlando. It's not that, is it?
Hmmmmm????
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Well, that's sort of what I'm a tad worried about, too! I think my secret is pretty neat, but maybe no one else will think so! Now I'm excited for your secret...and I bet it's way better than you're letting on! I hope it's revealed soon! As for mine, it's just over a week away! Yippee!!!
I can pretty much guarantee that it's nothing exciting for anyone but me. It's not the new Universal hotel. That's already been announced. But trust me, if you found out, you'd be underwhelmed and like "That's it?! " Forget I even said anything!
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The countdown is at 6 days!! I got out the suitcase and threw all the non-clothing items in. Then I decided to do a test and packed all the clothing as well-- I was getting worried about weight. Everything fit into a medium-sized rolling duffel and the weight was 37lbs! And that includes a heavy hoody and good rain jacket for the cruise. I may leave the hoody behind in anticipation of buying one on board. I think instead of the medium bag I'll take my big one so I'll have room for purchases. Using the larger bag will bring the weight up a bit, but I think I did well for a 17-day trip with clothes for LA and Alaska!
Just wanted to check in and see how close your trip is - only 6 days! Can't wait to hear about your adventures - both the secret ones and the planned ones.
Just wanted to check in and see how close your trip is - only 6 days! Can't wait to hear about your adventures - both the secret ones and the planned ones.
I plan on doing laundry, so it's not all that impressive. Add to that the fact that I'm not a shoe person. I'm wearing sneakers, and only packing flip-flops for the pool, dressier sandals for dinner. My carry-on is a small Vera Bradley backpack and will hold the laptop and other heavy cords and things for the scooter, camera and nook.
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Wow, impressive packing skills, Laurie! My bag for 2 weeks in Europe (and all warm weather) was 39, I think!
Good going, Colleen! On this trip I really won't need to handle my bag that much at all, so as long as I can keep it under 50 on the return trip I'll be happy.
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I don't think I could pack that well. I do good to keep my 2 checked bags under 50#!
Laurie, it's getting so close!!! You've done a great job packing for such a long trip, even with laundry! I think it's a great idea to pack the bigger bag so you have room for souvenirs! I'd also leave the hoodie behind, since I'm guessing that you've already planned for plenty of layering for the colder climate. It's almost a certainty you'll be buying additional souvenir clothing during the trip.
Can't wait!!!
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How exciting you are less than a week away from your spectacular vacay!!!
SO exciting! Now, of course, I'm worried about getting everything settled here before leaving. I lost a piece of my front tooth so am off to the dentist today-- just glad it didn't happen the morning of the trip! It's a good thing I'm retired. I don't have TIME to work!
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Six Days!!
That's awesome! I could never pack that well - 5 days in Disney World and I had a 45 lb. checked bag and a 15 lb. carry on !
Five now!
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Great packing skills! I can feel the excitement building.
Thanks! I know already I won't sleep the night before.
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Originally Posted by Dlandmom2
Laurie, it's getting so close!!! You've done a great job packing for such a long trip, even with laundry! I think it's a great idea to pack the bigger bag so you have room for souvenirs! I'd also leave the hoodie behind, since I'm guessing that you've already planned for plenty of layering for the colder climate. It's almost a certainty you'll be buying additional souvenir clothing during the trip.
Can't wait!!!
I'm wavering on taking the larger suitcase-- it'll weigh more. Maybe if I just take the hoodie out I'll have room in the smaller one for souvies. I also plan to use the Business Center at the Grand Californian to ship home DLR purchases. I do that all the time at the BW and it works out great.
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Can't believe you're less than a week away from your trip!!! Great job on the packing!!
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