*Sept 10th 2011 WB Transatlantic* From Spain to Space Mountain-Taking the Magic Home

[Tod&Copper]

going to need to look through my wardrobe see what i can find.

just searching for accomodation in barcelona just now, but struggling to find a room for 2 adults and 2 children even though one will only be 8 months old,
anyone in same position got any recommendations??

I am determined to underpack for this trip.....we always take way too much, half of it never gets worn and we end up washing & wearing the same clothes over again anyway.

Less is definately more.

I know this sounds really sad but, in the past we've also packed way too many clothes, so I now make up an excel spreadsheet with the 14 days on it, listing port days, sea days and what the attire will be counting for 2 formals, one semi formal and cruise casual. I work out what can be mixed and matched and it certainly cuts down the volume of clothes and you don't put in the "just in case" bundle

I've just treated myself to some neutral mushroom coloured shoes which go with lots of my dresses, which will cut down on the number of shoes I need to take, I am a bit of an Imedla Marcos and took about 10 pairs last times, yikes!!

 

[Pinky166]

Sorry, no mail order, but I may bring some for champagne time if I'm not too busy before we leave!

We will be your best friends forever.

 

[Pinky166]

I know this sounds really sad but, in the past we've also packed way too many clothes, so I now make up an excel spreadsheet with the 14 days on it, listing port days, sea days and what the attire will be counting for 2 formals, one semi formal and cruise casual. I work out what can be mixed and matched and it certainly cuts down the volume of clothes and you don't put in the "just in case" bundle

I've just treated myself to some neutral mushroom coloured shoes which go with lots of my dresses, which will cut down on the number of shoes I need to take, I am a bit of an Imedla Marcos and took about 10 pairs last times, yikes!!

Mary...we are going to get along so well!!!!!! I shoes (and of course handbags too) I usually pick out all the ones I want to take and then Lee makes me halve it and then halve it again. I got in so much trouble last summer as he counted all my shoes/boots/trainers/sandals etc and I had over a 100 pairs.......i'd better not tell him I just ordered two pairs of those lovely Birki's from a few pages ago, had I?


The spreadsheet sounds like a great idea.

 

[PFlamingo]

Just wanted to let you know that I can't make this cruise but I hope u all have an awesome time!

I'm so sorry you won't be able to make it. Maybe another time.

I am a bit of an Imedla Marcos and took about 10 pairs last times, yikes!!

Imelda was an amateur. Waaaaay back when (when I had a really good job), I used to wear cute shoes to work. I had over 60 pairs of boots alone. No clue how many pairs of shoes. Bit ridiculous, really, but I could never resist a shoe sale.

I've already started looking at my shoe collection to decide what I should take. Not only am I not giving up the formal dresses, I'm also not giving up the cute shoes! Thank goodness Dennis is a good sport about my obsession.

 

[Dgentrysim]

Claire & Mary......I'm hanging with you guys! Love my shoes! I start matching my shoes to my outfits and I swear I have more shoes packed than clothes! lol Ridiculous how many pairs you wind up taking. Why can't we be like men......1 pair of brown shoes, flip flops, and 1 pair tennis shoes!!! It's a curse from the shoe gods!!

 

[Tod&Copper]

Mary...we are going to get along so well!!!!!! I shoes (and of course handbags too) I usually pick out all the ones I want to take and then Lee makes me halve it and then halve it again. I got in so much trouble last summer as he counted all my shoes/boots/trainers/sandals etc and I had over a 100 pairs.......i'd better not tell him I just ordered two pairs of those lovely Birki's from a few pages ago, had I?


The spreadsheet sounds like a great idea.

Lol, we defefintely will When we moved house a few years ago, Stevie was horrified that I had about 75 pairs and they have only increased since then, a girl can never have enough shoes and handbags the cruise is easy though, I only take my DCL Dooney & Burke handbag for travelling and also the little clutch purse with me that I use every night, perfect size for lippy, perfume and KTTW card

 

[Pinky166]

I'm so sorry you won't be able to make it. Maybe another time.

Imelda was an amateur. Waaaaay back when (when I had a really good job), I used to wear cute shoes to work. I had over 60 pairs of boots alone. No clue how many pairs of shoes. Bit ridiculous, really, but I could never resist a shoe sale.

I've already started looking at my shoe collection to decide what I should take. Not only am I not giving up the formal dresses, I'm also not giving up the cute shoes! Thank goodness Dennis is a good sport about my obsession.

Claire & Mary......I'm hanging with you guys! Love my shoes! I start matching my shoes to my outfits and I swear I have more shoes packed than clothes! lol Ridiculous how many pairs you wind up taking. Why can't we be like men......1 pair of brown shoes, flip flops, and 1 pair tennis shoes!!! It's a curse from the shoe gods!!

Yay two more shoe/bag recruits...

Lol, we defefintely will When we moved house a few years ago, Stevie was horrified that I had about 75 pairs and they have only increased since then, a girl can never have enough shoes and handbags the cruise is easy though, I only take my DCL Dooney & Burke handbag for travelling and also the little clutch purse with me that I use every night, perfect size for lippy, perfume and KTTW card

Definately not! You can NEVER have too many of either.

Don't get me started on Disney Dooney & Bourke.....I am so in love with my new bag from the Dream. I have a couple of D&B's, what one do you have?

 

[squitty]

This is what I spent part of my day doing today. I got the cookie cutter just the other day in the mail and I couldn't wait to try it out!

They look so good

I know this sounds really sad but, in the past we've also packed way too many clothes, so I now make up an excel spreadsheet with the 14 days on it, listing port days, sea days and what the attire will be counting for 2 formals, one semi formal and cruise casual. I work out what can be mixed and matched and it certainly cuts down the volume of clothes and you don't put in the "just in case" bundle

That's a great idea Mary. I have excel lists for dining, park hours, even which room has what view at the BCV's, so why not clothes

 

[squitty]

I have a Dooney & Bourke...I have never used it though as I've just never got round to it. It's still in the wardrobe in the original packaging.

This is mine

 

[Dgentrysim]

I have a Dooney & Bourke...I have never used it though as I've just never got round to it. It's still in the wardrobe in the original packaging.

This is mine

I love this one! I've seen all the others but this is my favorite. Shame on you for not using this one yet! So cute! I can hear it screaming out now "Take me out shopping....show me off!" lol

 

[Pinky166]

Lovely bag Michelle, i've got the smaller version.

 

[Namsupak]

That's for all the good luck wishes on my little souvenir. I definitely remember that commercial! I loved it. Here's hoping

Got our airfare booked for MCO to home today.
Still working on the Pittsburgh to BCN. DH actually okayed us flying in on Tuesday now so we'll have a few days in Barcelona. I can't wait even though we still have to make tons of plans.

 

[goofprincess]

Just figured out that DS and I can check 1 bag each (no more than 50 pounds) and can each take on a carry-on and 1 personal item. Sheesh....how am I gonna cram all our clothing requirements into that?

I believe that is going to limit our "dressy" attire to some slacks and sweaters (maybe 1, no more than 2 dresses for me) and his slacks and jacket. There goes my dream of a gown for formal night! I did think about just checking 1 more bag, but its $60 now

Must rethink the packing strategy now. FE items, SM items, scrapbook exchange items, shoes, toiletries....oh yes, and clothing!

Karen

I feel your pain. I rethink and repack SO many times. Flat small and smalller

 

[Pinky166]

Here is my new Dream one.....

My collection.....

I've also got a Mickey balloon cosmetic case but I haven't got a photo of that, i'll take one tomorrow.

 

[squitty]

I love this one! I've seen all the others but this is my favorite. Shame on you for not using this one yet! So cute! I can hear it screaming out now "Take me out shopping....show me off!" lol

I know Deb. I was just looking at it today. I took it out of it's packaging and put it straight back in. I just can't bring myself to use it...

Lovely bag Michelle, i've got the smaller version.

Great tastes Claire

 

[goofprincess]

This is what I spent part of my day doing today. I got the cookie cutter just the other day in the mail and I couldn't wait to try it out!

 

[squitty]

Here is my new Dream one.....

My collection.....

I've also got a Mickey balloon cosmetic case but I haven't got a photo of that, i'll take one tomorrow.

Love them all Claire.

I don't know if I want a DCL one or a WDW parks one in September.

 

[3canadianslovedisney]

Ladies, your bags are fabulous!

And I've yet to meet a woman who doesn't love shoes and purses. I'm a sandal nut myself, so most of my shoes are sandals and flip flops!

 

[Pinky166]

Love them all Claire.

I don't know if I want a DCL one or a WDW parks one in September.

Thanks.

I know what you mean, I quite fancy another one but not sure what......have you seen the 40th Anniversary ones? They had just been released when we were there last month and I quite liked the messenger style one but I had already spent way too much money.

 

[Pinky166]

Ladies, your bags are fabulous!

And I've yet to meet a woman who doesn't love shoes and purses. I'm a sandal nut myself, so most of my shoes are sandals and flip flops!

Thanks.

I think probably half of my shoe collection are sandals. I can't wear heels due to issues with my tendons being too short, I was born with it.