starting to allow myself to get excited!

[smk]

While others post about packing and preparing for their trips far in advance, I am quite the opposite. I spent today recovering from a bout of the flu, lounging about. Halfway thru the day I felt I had stayed in bed about enough so I ventured into the closet to assess the clothing situation. It was then I started to get the pre-trip butterflies. It is almost time to start setting aside outfits, shopping for travel soaps, and toiletries. Last year I threw clothes into the suitcases the night before we left and never thought another thing about it. Not this year! We leave in 15 days!!!! This pre- trip excitement is a new feeling for me this early, I like it!

 

[Britt]

EEEEEEEK EXCITING. I love that last week, when you can say "exactly one week from today......"

Hope you feel better soon and enjoy!

 

[CrazyDisneyLady]

I leave in just 5 days. Normally I have everything packed and ready to go at all times, just in case an Impromto trip happens. But last night I realized I hadn't even started anything. I had a pile of stuff ready but not much. I got out the Disney clothes container and after about an hour of trying things on and finding things, I had all the essentials that could be packed packed. Now I am so excited I cant sleep. So tonight starts the rounds of taking a sleeping pill so I am rested for my trip...oh and work of course...lol

 

[Stellajack]

Like 'smk' I am a late packer too. My preliminaries just include a check list the week before of things that I must have on hand to pack and then the day before we leave I pack everything. In April, we are driving for the very first time, so I assume (6+ months ahead) that my prep time will be drastically altered.

 

[smk]

EEEEEEEK EXCITING. I love that last week, when you can say "exactly one week from today......"

Hope you feel better soon and enjoy!

I LOVE that feeling too. I try, try, try, not to go all Debbie downer on myself and reverse that saying tho. Like while on vacation saying, one week from today and I will be back at work. That is the WORST!

And thank you, today I am much better! Fingers crossed I did not pass along my yucks to my husband who always takes forever to recover. Too close to vacation to start feeling bad!

 

[smk]

Like 'smk' I am a late packer too. My preliminaries just include a check list the week before of things that I must have on hand to pack and then the day before we leave I pack everything. In April, we are driving for the very first time, so I assume (6+ months ahead) that my prep time will be drastically altered.

We always drive. I figure if I forget something essential we can always go get it. Much easier with a car on property to run to Walmart to buy something cheaper than I can find it at a resort shop. Last year it was aloe, and I did resort to the shops at the resorts for the convenience of it all. However, this year, I am ready to go with a freshly bought supply. Now I know I won't need it!

 

[Britt]

Like 'smk' I am a late packer too. My preliminaries just include a check list the week before of things that I must have on hand to pack and then the day before we leave I pack everything. In April, we are driving for the very first time, so I assume (6+ months ahead) that my prep time will be drastically altered.

I'm a late packer too! I have one suitcase that things get tossed into as we go (ponchos...individual fans things etc) but I don't pack the clothes and toiletries until the night before we leave! Or if we leave late in the day, than the morning of! LOL

 

[smk]

I'm a late packer too! I have one suitcase that things get tossed into as we go (ponchos...individual fans things etc) but I don't pack the clothes and toiletries until the night before we leave! Or if we leave late in the day, than the morning of! LOL

You basically just reminded me to find the ponchos! Thanks!

 

[Britt]

You basically just reminded me to find the ponchos! Thanks!

Totally just saved the trip! *pats self on back* hehehe

 

[cmybliss]

I'm a late packer too! I have one suitcase that things get tossed into as we go (ponchos...individual fans things etc) but I don't pack the clothes and toiletries until the night before we leave! Or if we leave late in the day, than the morning of! LOL

Thant's how I do it too. We leave in 12 days, so I spent the weekend shopping for things like sunscreen and batteries that I can just toss in the checked baggage. The Friday before we leave will be a nighttime marathon on laundry and packing before our 3 AM. departure!

 

[ShookieJones]

We're 17 days out. Yeahhhhh boy!!! Sorry I just saw a replay of the Public Enemy RnR Hall of fame induction ceremony and I've been saying that ever since.

ANYWAY - I'm an early packer, we've had the suitcases out for at least a week and I've got my clothes ready to go. To me this is part of the trip. Strange but true. Everything I do FOR The trip extends my vacation.

Safe travels to you @smk catch you on the flipside.

 

[Britt]

We're 17 days out. Yeahhhhh boy!!! Sorry I just saw a replay of the Public Enemy RnR Hall of fame induction ceremony and I've been saying that ever since.

ANYWAY - I'm an early packer, we've had the suitcases out for at least a week and I've got my clothes ready to go. To me this is part of the trip. Strange but true. Everything I do FOR The trip extends my vacation.

Safe travels to you @smk catch you on the flipside.

you just keep rubbin it in, huh? Seriously, do a trip report when you get back! and LOTS of pics!! <3

 

[draybook]

I leave in just 5 days.

Us too, but we don't check in until the 20th. We'll be staying over at that other place until then.

 

[MinnieMomof4]

We are headed down in December, and I've already got the pre-trip tingles! We have 4 small children so I begin our packing at least a week beforehand, just to be sure we have everything we need. I would love to just toss stuff in a bag and go! Have a fantastic trip!