June 9, 2003
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Road Ready
Well, I've learned something else over the past couple of years. I've learned how to pack. When I flew to visit my friend Mary in Virginia almost two years ago, it took three suitcases and a carry on to house all my stuff. Today, I have all my things for two weeks neatly packed in one - yes, that's right ONE bag. I've quit counting the number of weeks I've been on the road between family crises, funerals and other travel, but I know it's been in the realm of months. Every trip finds me deciding that there's one less thing that I want to have to carry into and out of every stop.
Tim has been burning music to CD's in preparation for the long drive to Pensacola and he's found a piece that I'm enjoying. Although I've played it a half dozen times today so he may be tired of it before we hit the road. It's the Junior Brown Pipeline Surf Medley. I hadn't thought of Junior Borwn in years, but I'm liking this quite a bit. Hey - someone tell me the name of that Edie Brickell song that I like! You know that da da da da da da da da da da da da da da daaaa da song. It's been at the back of my mind all morning and I can't remember the name of it - it's driving me nuts.
I have a few things to read, I picked up the first of the Terry Goodkind Sword of Truth series and the first of Kate Elliot's Crown of Stars books. In addition I have a couple Jennifer Crusie books and one rather impressive volume of philosophy that will easily block the sun's rays so I can nap on the beach.
I've packed my swimsuit, my sunscreen and I have freshly shaved legs, so now all I'm waiting for is the clock to say it's time to hit the road. Tim is taking his laptop and tells me that I should be able to check in from time to time to see what you guys are up to - but if for some reason you don't see or hear from me over the next two weeks - just assume that I'm up to my ears in family fun.
Have a great June!
Comments (25)
Have a wonderful time!!! I am all ready to - just sitting and waiting to go - I hate wait LOL Enjoy and talk to you in about a month!!
Sounds like you have a fun time planned out. Enjoy the family and the sun. Don't forget to write every day too.
good times ahead
All you had to do was ask re Edie Brickell....the song's called 'What I Am'.....and I LOOOOOOOOVE that Junior Brown tune!!!!!
Happy vake!......
I'm so glad S.O. remembered the name of the tune, as it's now in my head!
Have a wonderful vacation, and perhaps think about writing a "Guide to Stress-Free Packing" when you return!
Being ex-Air Force brat, I can TOTALLY relate to the packing thing. We lived out of labeled boxes because it was more convenient (and organized) than unpacking every time. I still live this way to an extent - it drives my DH bats.
As a kid, we'd pack up to go camping the beginning of June and not come home until school started at the beginning of August. We were EXPERT at what was needed, what went where, and who did what. It's something I'm still amazed my hubbie can't do - but then, he's amazed at how proficient I am at it!
When it comes to packing, less is best, for sure. Have a great time and come back with some Tucker tales!
ENJOY!!!
oh i know that song! is it this one???
hhmmmmmm....hmmmmmm...hmm...hmmmm...?
is that it???
hope that helps!
have a GREAT trip!
Didja know Edie's married to none other than Paul Simon? (Didja know he was married to Carrie "Princess Leia" Fisher for seven months?)... oh you DID? Okay then never mind and have a great vacation!
Have a safe trip and please give my wife pointers for packing lighter. Please?
I pray you have a safe and fruitful trip. Have fun!!
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God Bless - Dale
wow..site looks great
have a great trip!!
woo hoo! road trips...i'm jealous!
Safe Travels! Have a blast!
a little alcoholic beverage might help you get a song out of your head, but dont drink in tha car home slice. have great fun on tha road trip. save the good times in the memmories. later pooter.
Have a good trip and happy holidays Terri . I have noticed at least 5 books which should take place in half a suit case !!
Love Michel
Hey, I live in Pensacola!!! Have a GREAT time - you'll love it here!!!
One of the Mission Indy summer interns unloaded her car and had 4 HUGE duffel bags and a backpack. I asked her why she had so much stuff. She said, "Well, I'm here for 10 weeks!" I remarked, "So, you don't plan on doing any laundry."
I know you are going to have a blast and I can't to hear all about it when you get back!
Well now, what shall we do without you!?
Have a great time, and don't forget about us until you fall asleep under that philosophy book!!
I have a bag packed, in the trunk of my car...for emergencies. It has a sweatsuit, pair of sneakers, water, first aid kit, change of undies..that sort of thing.
Other than that...when we went on honeymoon for two weeks...we packed everything in one suitcase. For two people
I learned the hard way how to pack lite
Welllllll, we'll miss ya... hey, I know about the packing lite thingy... Mikey has re-trained me! lol We went last summer to Cancun for TWO weeks! I packed one carry-on and got to toss a couple things into HIS carry-on and we took off. I never would've believed it possible but I made it through the two weeks with what I took. (course I bought a couple things there too.... snicker).
Have a super fantabulous time and I hope you think of the song. ¿?¿ sorry, but I couldn't think of it.. (I only just woke up :S) and I just had to remind you in case ya forgot...hehhehehehehe
love and hugs,
Deb
Oh have great fun!!!!
Love you bunches!
Tina
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