Anyone else a last minute packer

[Jenn! 918]

I have to admit I am a last minute packer, I pack maybe the day before I leave, and that is only if I am going to Africa, if it is within the states, maybe a couple of hours before hand. Drives my family crazy, they are into lists, and packing days ahead of time.

Ditto.

In fact, I'm kind of obsessive/compulsive about not being obsessive/compulsive if that makes any sense.

i pack the night before, and finish the morning of

and when i move, i move while i pack

garbage bags are great for moving!

Edited June 27, 2008 by Jenn!

[Sister Fracas 5]

I start making a list of stuff about 4-5 days before. I think exactly what outfits I want(what goes with what), how many undies, which jewelry, all of my toiletries, meds, hair-care stuff, which shoes and other specifics like any books, etc. Then usually 1-2 days before, I get the suitcase out and start putting things in according to the list and scratch them off as I do. The list will also include things I may need to pick up and things I need to do before leaving. It's a three part list....things to do, things to buy, things to pack. I lists! I rarely forget anything. And one thing my aunt taught me about lists is to put something on there that you've already done, and then you immediately have something to cross off! I especially the crossing-off-of-the-list part!

Hubster rolls everything into a ball and shove it into his suitcase at the last minute and makes me crazy. But I'm usually sitting back, all done anyway...

Edited June 27, 2008 by Sister Fracas

[almaty 19]

the hubster is indeed right thinking..i jsut burn everything..the famous slash and burn appraoch to moving

[Sister Fracas 5]

the hubster is indeed right thinking..i jsut burn everything..the famous slash and burn appraoch to moving

methinks the good Sister Sanita will have a few things to say about that if you ever move...

[Krikit 1,165]

This reminds me. I need to start a list. My hols are quickly approaching.

[Sister Fracas 5]

This reminds me. I need to start a list. My hols are quickly approaching.

when & where...?

my vacation list is about 1 1/2 weeks off from being started. I have a list going in my head though.... heehee

[almaty 19]

the hubster is indeed right thinking..i jsut burn everything..the famous slash and burn appraoch to moving

methinks the good Sister Sanita will have a few things to say about that if you ever move...

we moved once to our new house..when she arrived..about 5 months later....she threw everything out..allot of my good old clothes ..socks and underwear

[natty bumppo 297]

The day before, I put everything in bed, just like Jack Nicholson on that movie As Good As It Gets. I put the in different piles sweaters or more winterish tops, then the summerish tops, then another pile for the socks, another for the underwear, the pants, shorts, etc. All in different piles. Then I leave it there for a while while I'm double checking and making sure I have everything I need, which is usually twice of what I'll actually wear then I finally pack. Then I go to bed and I think about what could be missing so I will pack that the next day or I get off the bed and do it so I won't forget the next morning.

same here ... then I look at the pile ... leave half the sh!t behind because there is no way I'm going to overpack (I can usually find laundry services at my destinations) total time to pack the one bag ... 5 minutes. Advantage to leaving half the stuff behind ... clean clothes waiting when I return.

Worked for 15 years of being a road warrior ...

[Sister Fracas 5]

the hubster is indeed right thinking..i jsut burn everything..the famous slash and burn appraoch to moving

methinks the good Sister Sanita will have a few things to say about that if you ever move...

we moved once to our new house..when she arrived..about 5 months later....she threw everything out..allot of my good old clothes ..socks and underwear

well yes, of course when she first arrived... that's a given. She had to get rid of bachelorhood. I'm still working my way through hubster's old nasty socks/underoos/t-shirts. Now though I just buy new ones and throw the olds ones away when he's not looking. Otherwise he ressurects them from the bin...

[Krikit 1,165]

This reminds me. I need to start a list. My hols are quickly approaching.

when & where...?

my vacation list is about 1 1/2 weeks off from being started. I have a list going in my head though.... heehee

When: 16 sleeps

Where: England, then a 12 day Mediterranean cruise (Italy, Croatia, Greece, Spain), then back to England

We'll be gone for almost a month so I've got lots to plan for..... the mail, the paper, the plants, the bills, the money, the tickets (4 flights, one train ride)..... the 20 lbs I have to lose between now and then.

[Sister Fracas 5]

This reminds me. I need to start a list. My hols are quickly approaching.

when & where...?

my vacation list is about 1 1/2 weeks off from being started. I have a list going in my head though.... heehee

When: 16 sleeps

Where: England, then a 12 day Mediterranean cruise (Italy, Croatia, Greece, Spain), then back to England

We'll be gone for almost a month so I've got lots to plan for..... the mail, the paper, the plants, the bills, the money, the tickets (4 flights, one train ride)..... the 20 lbs I have to lose between now and then.

oooh, Im right behind you with 17 sleeps... then it's 16 days in Peru... Your cruise sounds lovely!!

[Krikit 1,165]

oooh, Im right behind you with 17 sleeps... then it's 16 days in Peru... Your cruise sounds lovely!!

Ooh! I got my math wrong! I've got 17 more sleeps too! We're flying out on the 14th.

I've never been to Peru. That sounds awesome. Can't wait to hear all about it!

[MrsCat 6]

oooh, Im right behind you with 17 sleeps... then it's 16 days in Peru... Your cruise sounds lovely!!

Ooh! I got my math wrong! I've got 17 more sleeps too! We're flying out on the 14th.

I've never been to Peru. That sounds awesome. Can't wait to hear all about it!

Sister - my mom just left for Peru this morning - she is pretty excited - not enough to pack early however.

Krikit - your trip sounds lovely

[Sister Fracas 5]

oooh, Im right behind you with 17 sleeps... then it's 16 days in Peru... Your cruise sounds lovely!!

Ooh! I got my math wrong! I've got 17 more sleeps too! We're flying out on the 14th.

oi... I've go mine wrong too... LOL ...I've got 18 more sleeps, we leave on the 15th!

Sister - my mom just left for Peru this morning - she is pretty excited - not enough to pack early however.

tee hee... I hope she has everything. Eh, I suppose if you forget something, that's a great reason to have to buy something from wherever you are! LOL I'm excited too.

[Cassie 8]

I start making a list of stuff other than clothes that I need to take with me a couple of days before I go.

Laundry gets done the day before.

The bulk of packing gets done the night before.

Last minute stuff gets put in... well.... last minute.

I've flown so much in my life, I've got it down pretty much to a science. Works for me