Scotland Meets Thread (formerly Scotland: A Brave Adventure)

[jjharts]

I packed a dress for our theatre night pre-abd in London and I think I wore it one more time during our abd. None of the restaurants are overly dressy - a nice pair of slacks
will probably get you by.

 

[Calfan]

No dresses or skirts here. Slacks if I must, but would rather not, given the choice. If there is are some (CaliforniaGirl?) besides myself, that would prefer to stick to jeans and cords but does not want to be the only one, I will happily vow to wear jeans/cords to dinner the whole trip so you won't be alone QUOTE]

You read my mind. I actually did most of my packing last night (still have to do the kids), and the dressiest items I have packed for dinners are a pair of white jeans and a couple of cords (that I plan to wear with sweaters or a blouse). I would definitely like to stick with that, so I am all for the vow of solidarity on that point.

 

[calypso726]

You read my mind. I actually did most of my packing last night (still have to do the kids), and the dressiest items I have packed for dinners are a pair of white jeans and a couple of cords (that I plan to wear with sweaters or a blouse). I would definitely like to stick with that, so I am all for the vow of solidarity on that point.

Consider it done. You will not be alone, jeans or cords it is I am getting started on the packing tonight.

 

[W@LL-E]

Hello Everyone.

Terrie (my better half) had mentioned that we have a few people from our group posting on the DIS and wanted to by and say hello. I can't wait to meet you all in Scotland on our Brave 08.04.13 adventure.

I'm all in for jeans for dinner
...and breakfast
...and lunch
...and mid-morning snack
...and late afternoon snack
...and after dinner snack
did I forget a meal ???

Only 8 more sleeps until Scotland

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Consider it done. You will not be alone, jeans or cords it is I am getting started on the packing tonight.

Count me in as well! I know my sister is on-board as well, so we will definitely have strength in numbers

Hello Everyone.

Terrie (my better half) had mentioned that we have a few people from our group posting on the DIS and wanted to by and say hello. I can't wait to meet you all in Scotland on our Brave 08.04.13 adventure.

I'm all in for jeans for dinner
...and breakfast
...and lunch
...and mid-morning snack
...and late afternoon snack
...and after dinner snack
did I forget a meal ???

LOL, jeans it is! Really looking forward to meeting you and Terrie as well. I feel as if I know you guys after over a year of planning and waiting. Will be so fun to meet you both in person finally!

 

[Calfan]

Really looking forward to meeting you and Terrie as well. I feel as if I know you guys after over a year of planning and waiting. Will be so fun to meet you both in person finally!

Same here!

 

[tufbuf]

To those who are leaving for their tour (and those who have been), could anyone find out or know about laundry services at the Balmoral? Thanks.

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

I'd be interested in laundry info, too, but I was also wondering what kind of coats previous travelers have ended up wearing? Trying to decide whether to bring a raincoat, a rain poncho (do they provide the plastic ones like they do on other trips?), or a north face type shell with fleece insert. Any thoughts?

 

[brett24]

We arrived in London yesterday to a sunny 81° day and everyone was panicked that they were "getting burnt" and how "abnormally hot it was" and "we all look like tourists but we're breaking out the shorts"...but it should rain tomorrow. That being said, and being from Texas, we almost made it in four suitcases...we ended up with five and nested a smaller one into the fifth so we'll have six...since we arrive a day "pre" and depart two days "post" I called ahead and the Balmoral said that they might assist us with the kindness to store a suitcase while we are on the Adventure...obviously they didn't make a blanket statement that they have unlimited storage, but since we leave and come back it should give us a little elbow room for the "week of London clothes" and any souvenirs (at least four people asked us "sincerely" to bring back some small commemorative item of the royal newborn...) and I have a funny feeling we'll need a few more items to commemorate the Adventure.

 

[Calfan]

For those who have already done this adventure, did you receive ABD duffles upon arrival? I think (hope) we are going to make it into 4 suitcases, but it will be a tight fit that won't really leave any room for purchases while in Scotland. If we do get duffles, that could solve the "how to get it all home problem."

 

[sayhello]

For those who have already done this adventure, did you receive ABD duffles upon arrival? I think (hope) we are going to make it into 4 suitcases, but it will be a tight fit that won't really leave any room for purchases while in Scotland. If we do get duffles, that could solve the "how to get it all home problem."

You get duffles on all ABD's.

Sayhello

 

[tufbuf]

You get duffles on all ABD's.

Sayhello

Did you get the gray bag with orange zippers? I thought that's a nice color combo.

 

[SingingMom]

Did you get the gray bag with orange zippers? I thought that's a nice color combo.

That's the one we got last week in Germany.

"SingingMom" ....Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[jjharts]

For those who have already done this adventure, did you receive ABD duffles upon arrival? I think (hope) we are going to make it into 4 suitcases, but it will be a tight fit that won't really leave any room for purchases while in Scotland. If we do get duffles, that could solve the "how to get it all home problem."

Yes, we received our duffle when we checked in with our guides on the first evening. They are a nice size and came in handy for souvenirs.

 

[jjharts]

I'd be interested in laundry info, too, but I was also wondering what kind of coats previous travelers have ended up wearing? Trying to decide whether to bring a raincoat, a rain poncho (do they provide the plastic ones like they do on other trips?), or a north face type shell with fleece insert. Any thoughts?

I don't know about the laundry service, but I packed a nice, dressy trench coat and a waterproof jacket that folded into its own pocket (stored great in my daypack). They did have the plastic rain ponchos. I mostly wore a fleece hoodie. I would think the North Face jacket would get you by just fine.

 

[sayhello]

Did you get the gray bag with orange zippers? I thought that's a nice color combo.

Yep. That's what I got. I do think it's a nice update to the duffles.

Sayhello

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

I don't know about the laundry service, but I packed a nice, dressy trench coat and a waterproof jacket that folded into its own pocket (stored great in my daypack). They did have the plastic rain ponchos. I mostly wore a fleece hoodie. I would think the North Face jacket would get you by just fine.

This is awesome info--thank you so much! I will adjust packing accordingly

 

[Calfan]

You get duffles on all ABD's.

Sayhello

Yes, we received our duffle when we checked in with our guides on the first evening. They are a nice size and came in handy for souvenirs.

Thanks so much for the confirmation. Still an ABD newbie here (although not for long, LOL). Those sound like they will work perfectly.

 

[calypso726]

Count me in as well! I know my sister is on-board as well, so we will definitely have strength in numbers

LOL, jeans it is! Really looking forward to meeting you and Terrie as well. I feel as if I know you guys after over a year of planning and waiting. Will be so fun to meet you both in person finally!

Same here!

YAY for strength in numbers and YAY for whoever discovered denim I totally agree! We are looking forward to meeting everyone, Monica, Dave, Laura, Rob, Jane, Paul, Brett and Julia too

We arrived in London yesterday to a sunny 81° day and everyone was panicked that they were "getting burnt" and how "abnormally hot it was" and "we all look like tourists but we're breaking out the shorts"...but it should rain tomorrow. That being said, and being from Texas, we almost made it in four suitcases...we ended up with five and nested a smaller one into the fifth so we'll have six...since we arrive a day "pre" and depart two days "post" I called ahead and the Balmoral said that they might assist us with the kindness to store a suitcase while we are on the Adventure...obviously they didn't make a blanket statement that they have unlimited storage, but since we leave and come back it should give us a little elbow room for the "week of London clothes" and any souvenirs (at least four people asked us "sincerely" to bring back some small commemorative item of the royal newborn...) and I have a funny feeling we'll need a few more items to commemorate the Adventure.

Wow that sounds nice and warm. After checking out the weather forecast it doesn't look like we will be so lucky. Highs are in the 60's and lows in the 50's. We are from Florida and that is COLD! We are also trying to pack lighter than what we are used to. Gotta have room for souvenirs. Packing cubes are a life saver!

You get duffles on all ABD's.
Sayhello

Ooh! What an unexpected surprise. That should come in handy!

Yes, we received our duffle when we checked in with our guides on the first evening. They are a nice size and came in handy for souvenirs.

Perfect! Good to know thanks!

 

[Calfan]

Since Wednesday, I have watched Braveheart, Brave and The Waterhorse (the latter two with the kids). We are officially ready for Scotland!