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Holy Cow!
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 1:55 pm
by Xislandgirl
I leave a week from tomorrow and I have done nothing except send a few boxes ahead. This is not like me at all and I am freaking out a bit.
Please post one thing that you always forgot to help me make sure that I don't!
Thanks!!!!
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 1:59 pm
by StJohnRuth
Clams. I always forget those.
-Ruth
Stuff that gets left behind
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:04 pm
by Bill in Va
Yo...We do a check of spare batteries and chargers for the camera and cell phone to make sure that one of us packed them instead of "I thought you broght them". We will be on St John for the day on the 14th and plan on hitting the Beach Bar if you guys are still on island....God bless...Bill
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:04 pm
by Xislandgirl
StJohnRuth wrote:Clams. I always forget those.
-Ruth
They are number #1 on the list
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:06 pm
by chrisn
Make a list X! I live my life by a list. I would forget my head if it was not attached! My suitcases have been packed since last weekend and I have my trusty list in hand!!! Hope to see on island!
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:07 pm
by Gromit
For what it's worth....
ć 6 pair shorts or capris
ć 6 T-shirts
ƒá 2 island casual ¡§dress up¡¨ outfits
ć 1 pair nice sandals
ƒá Teva¡¦s or Keen H2¡¦s
ć Flip Flops
ć 2 bras
ć 5 all in one camisole/t-shirts
ć 7 pair underwear
ć 2 sleep/lounge outfits
ć 3-5 bathing suits
Accessories
ć 1 ball cap
ć 2 pair Sunglasses
ć toe rings
ć Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins)
ć Eye shades
ć Neat Sheets
ć Casual cloth/straw purse (not leather) and something that you can sling across your body. It should be able to hold a camera, wallet, sunscreen etc.
ć Disposable underwater camera
ć Kipling Backpack & Wallet
ć Bottle Koozies (to keep drinks cold)
Medicines/Sunscreen/Toiletries
ć Shampoo & Conditioner
ć Gel/Mousse
ć Hair sunscreen/protector
ć Make-up (minimal)
ć Toothbrush & toothpaste
ć Comb/brush
ć Hair Dryer
ć Barrettes & ponytail holders
ć 4 tubes Sport Sunscreen
ć Deoderant
ć Lip balm sunscreen
ć Bug Spray (Bens)
ć Topical Benadryl/cortisone/afterbite
ć Aloe Vera gel
ć First Aid Kit
ć Baby Powder
ć Personal Medications etc.
Money/Passports/Tickets
ć Money $500
ć Credit Cards
ć Passport
ć Airline Ticket confirmation
ć St. John File
Other...
ć Walkie-Talkies (plus AA batteries).
ƒá DVD¡¦s and CD¡¦s
ć Nalgene Bottles
ć Small flashlight
Foodie items
ć Tea (cold brew)
ć Equal
ć Drink Mix (i.e. Gatorade and Crystal Light individual packets)
ć Cereal/Breakfast Bars etc.
ć Power bars
ć Snack items (Pringles, cookies etc.)
ć Peanut Butter & Jelly
ć Microwave popcorn
ć Plastic Nalgene Bottles
ć 5 trash bags
ć Whetstone (knife sharpener)
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:09 pm
by flip-flop
For me I always forget my glasses (I only wear them for 3 minutes a day right before I pass out in bed and long enough in the morning to get from my bed to the sink to put in my contacts).
I also often forget electronics chargers for at least one of the following: cell phone, camera, iphone.
The best Captain Obvious Award winner was when I forgot to pack a bathing suit for my jamaican honeymoon!
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:16 pm
by RickG
Moo!
flip-flop, I thought Grand Lido did not require bathing suits?
The one thing I need to add to my packing list is to turn on the vacation messages on my phones.
Cheers, RickG
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:32 pm
by sailorgirl
matches or a lighter for candles or stove
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:39 pm
by Diana2
That's how I was before my last trip. I'm usually pretty organized but that was not the case in April. There were only 2 things that I should have packed more of and that was shampoo and body lotion (I'm a lotion-aholic. I had to buy more of both while I was there. I always forget how many times I shower amd wash my hair when I'm in the islands and after every shower if course copious amounts of lotion are required.
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 2:56 pm
by California Girl
When I went to New Orleans I forgot to pack my razor and a banana clip to hold my hair back.
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:03 pm
by waterguy
ME!!!!!!
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:05 pm
by Xislandgirl
waterguy wrote:ME!!!!!!
We will have an extra bedroom, Tom. Come on down.
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:09 pm
by jayseadee
I always forget a hairbrush!
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:19 pm
by pipanale
In 2004, I somehow forgot to put an 8lb pork tenderloin in my cooler. That left us a few meals short...forcing the "discovery" of JJ's by our cadre of woozy adventurers
I don't think I forgot anything in 2006. I won't do well this year, I can tell. Hell, I forgot to bring hotdog buns to a tailgate the other night.