Something about Nothing, come join in........

[damo]

yup, that's the short cut way for the last 3 years!
i use it.


checking in from work.
here for a short time and a cup of coffee.......who brought the coffee?

Blah! Coffee. What happened to the yuck smilie?

 

[macraven]

macraven - no snow here yet! Still waiting but for some reason they already cancelled golf for the day!

Penny - good idea - I was wondering about folks first names too. I'm Marcie in case that's not obvious from my screen name!

yup, snow is here and the ice has done havoc on the power lines.
many lines down and many without power in nearby communities.
hope you don't get hit hard when it comes your way.

i'm hoping the power goes out at school and we get to go home.
but then, i wouldn't have power and couldn't play on the computer or watch american idol tonight.......i better think twice before i wish for something.



i just go by Mac. simple and easy
i do genealogy and McRaven is the family name i research for others and myself. (gmom's last name) and it is a play on my name and i use a Mac computer.

 

[damo]

We're just supposed to get rain up here in balmy Toronto.

 

[macraven]

to the homies, old and new
so glad you could drop by this morning.





this is the homies home away from home.
all are welcome here!




skool bell rang, back to class.
yes, i know i did not spell it correctly so don't get the red pen out

 

[AlexandNessa]

macraven, you know, I never asked you what you teach. I only ask because I am certified to teach 7th-12th grade English (I know you probably can't tell from my lack of grammar on these boards). I did my student teaching at Greenwich High School in CT, let's just say "> 10 years ago."

 

[yankeepenny]

I MISCOUNTED!!!!!!!!

NEED MORE COFFEE .......

 

[yankeepenny]

SSSNNNRRRKKKK.......

JUST SUCKING UP THE SNIFFLES.....


BOO HOOO.......


144 DAYS....
WILL THE MONK GIRL MAKE IT????

 

[yankeepenny]

I Really do cry like a girl......


all I need now is to see Steel Magnolias and I am all set.....




guess i will to work....and stop at Dunkins for some love....


see you all later

 

[marciemi]

Oh great! And it's all my fault!

Really though, you made me stress out briefly because we're desperately watching for that 90 day window because the main thing my boys want to do is the surfing lessons at TL, which we can book 90 days out. I saw your count and was like "Oh no! Did I miss it??!"

 

[tlinus]

MORNING ALL!!!!!


I have coffeed up and am hanging out!!! altho there is ALOT of stuff I should be doing right now - ummm, like laundry so I can pack. I don't think we are going to need shorts and bathing suits anytime soon around here!!

 

[tlinus]

OK -

Dh wants to pack light for our vacation. We will be there from 4/25 thru 5/1 and we only want to do carryons. Based on experience and weather history, how do I pack for us? 3 outfits plus our travel clothes? 4 for each? I always do laundry on vacation anyway (I am a habitual over packer and who wants to mix dirty clothes with clean stuff we haven't used - ewwwwwwwww). Can I use a small pull along suitcase as a carryon for all of the beans' clothing and then me and DH each with a duffel bag??

We have never flown with the kids before, so I am clueless last time I flew it was alone from here to Boston last summer to meet up with DH who was there on business - not having checked bags was AWESOME!!

C'mon homies......spare a tip, secret, anything to make this an ENJOYABLE event!!

 

[loribell]

OK -

Dh wants to pack light for our vacation. We will be there from 4/25 thru 5/1 and we only want to do carryons. Based on experience and weather history, how do I pack for us? 3 outfits plus our travel clothes? 4 for each? I always do laundry on vacation anyway (I am a habitual over packer and who wants to mix dirty clothes with clean stuff we haven't used - ewwwwwwwww). Can I use a small pull along suitcase as a carryon for all of the beans' clothing and then me and DH each with a duffel bag??

We have never flown with the kids before, so I am clueless last time I flew it was alone from here to Boston last summer to meet up with DH who was there on business - not having checked bags was AWESOME!!

C'mon homies......spare a tip, secret, anything to make this an ENJOYABLE event!!

There are rolling bags that can be used as carryons. I'm not sure about the size but you can check size limitations on the airlines websites. You could actually take a rolling one as a carryon for each one of you if you wanted to. With that you could easily pack what you need. On top of that you get the personal bag each that you stow under your seat. You'll have plenty of room to just do carryons!

Have fun!

 

[AlexandNessa]

Ew! That's a tough one, and I am not a good one to ask as I have a husband who packs his entire closet, and then proudly announces, "I'm done packing!" Each person will be allowed a carry-on. But don't forget about your toiletry stuff. No more than 3 oz containers of any liquid (shampoo, etc) for each person in a quart sized plastic bag, blah, blah....

We never take one outfit per day. We want different clothes for dinner or after sunning at the pool, just because Orlando can be so hot and sticky. We usually bring 2 outfits per day plus bathing suit stuff. Am I making you panic?

 

[Scrappy Annie]

HEY MAC!! Great Idea for a Thread!!!

Hello Everyone! I'm so EXCITED that there is a Thread I can call HOME!!!!! This will be FUN!

I Hope you don't Mind me making myself at HOME!!
(Notice the dust....Ahhh Just like Home)

​

 

[Scrappy Annie]

Ew! That's a tough one, and I am not a good one to ask as I have a husband who packs his entire closet, and then proudly announces, "I'm done packing!" Each person will be allowed a carry-on. But don't forget about your toiletry stuff. No more than 3 oz containers of any liquid (shampoo, etc) for each person in a quart sized plastic bag, blah, blah....

We never take one outfit per day. We want different clothes for dinner or after sunning at the pool, just because Orlando can be so hot and sticky. We usually bring 2 outfits per day plus bathing suit stuff. Am I making you panic?

I Totally Agree.... Hot...Sticky Lotsa Clothes

​

 

[keishashadow]

HEY MAC!! Great Idea for a Thread!!! ​

​

Hello Everyone! I'm so EXCITED that there is a Thread I can call HOME!!!!! This will be FUN!​

I Hope you don't Mind me making myself at HOME!!
(Notice the dust....Ahhh Just like Home)​

​

where's the cat hair?

Simpsons - to paraphrase Bart "don't have a cat man "

it's all a matter of taste, in my case - bad

speaking of...figure the Prinz has a few of these laying (or is it lying? lol)
around...

 

[tlinus]

Ew! That's a tough one, and I am not a good one to ask as I have a husband who packs his entire closet, and then proudly announces, "I'm done packing!" Each person will be allowed a carry-on. But don't forget about your toiletry stuff. No more than 3 oz containers of any liquid (shampoo, etc) for each person in a quart sized plastic bag, blah, blah....

We never take one outfit per day. We want different clothes for dinner or after sunning at the pool, just because Orlando can be so hot and sticky. We usually bring 2 outfits per day plus bathing suit stuff. Am I making you panic?

Who me? Panic? Nahhhhh (not yet anyway) - I know how you feel about wanting more than one option for clothes for each day (for Pete's sake he is travelling with 3 females) - We usually drive so I use the mondo suitcases and pack like Mike - EVERY piece of summerclothing goes in it!!!! Not too worried about the toiletries, we are having the 30 minute grocery stop and can get some stuff there. I have enough to pack in the carryone with all of bean#2's medicines (inhalers, epi pens, benadryl, prescribed hydrocortisone cream - ugh....poor kid and her dang allergies/asthma )

 

[keishashadow]

Ew! That's a tough one, and I am not a good one to ask as I have a husband who packs his entire closet, and then proudly announces, "I'm done packing!" Each person will be allowed a carry-on. But don't forget about your toiletry stuff. No more than 3 oz containers of any liquid (shampoo, etc) for each person in a quart sized plastic bag, blah, blah....

We never take one outfit per day. We want different clothes for dinner or after sunning at the pool, just because Orlando can be so hot and sticky. We usually bring 2 outfits per day plus bathing suit stuff. Am I making you panic?

your dh & i think alike; my dh always takes one look @ the pile & insists i open it up & take half the crap out...i still come home w/unworn clothing.

unless we have a washer&dryer in the room, i refuse to do laundry or cook while on vacation.

we have traveled w/just carryons in the past for short trips, can't imagine now w/all the restrictions.

 

[goofie4goofy]

OK -

Dh wants to pack light for our vacation. We will be there from 4/25 thru 5/1 and we only want to do carryons. Based on experience and weather history, how do I pack for us? 3 outfits plus our travel clothes? 4 for each? I always do laundry on vacation anyway (I am a habitual over packer and who wants to mix dirty clothes with clean stuff we haven't used - ewwwwwwwww). Can I use a small pull along suitcase as a carryon for all of the beans' clothing and then me and DH each with a duffel bag??

We have never flown with the kids before, so I am clueless last time I flew it was alone from here to Boston last summer to meet up with DH who was there on business - not having checked bags was AWESOME!!

C'mon homies......spare a tip, secret, anything to make this an ENJOYABLE event!!

I love to pack!! We are doing carryons only this trip too. It's all in the luggage. I found it best to invest in quality cases, not only are they regulation size but you can really max out your packing capacity. The only problem with doing carry-ons is that your liquids are limited. I am FedExing a Box O'Beauty down to the resort with all shampoos, sunscreens, perfumes, etc It's inexpensive and saves a lot of aggravation...If not ziplock makes "travel bags" which are TSA approved. They are the right size for all your liquids so there is not question. Everything has to be in 3oz or less containers.

I have a few rules for packing carry ons. Summer clothing is a snap! Each person is entitled to 2 carry ons each. So each person gets 1 "wheeler" bag (make sure your wheeler is the correct size or you will be forced to check it)and one shoulder bag. I buy clothes that can easily fold small and natural fibers like cotton that can easily be washed. Think lots of tees and tanks and polo shirts. Tank tees fold so tiny and if you buy them in lots of colors, you can layer them. They look great with skirts, shorts and pants. I pack 1 pair of pants (this trip white denim jeans - dress up or down) I pack bathing suits. cover ups and undies in ziplock bags and squish the air out of them. Pack dresses and skirts that fold small. Accessorize your evening outfits with jewelery - long necklaces, earrings etc. Pick 1 pair of shoes for evening a neutral pair that go with everything. Flip flops can always be slipped in your bag along the perimeter of the case since they don;t have heels. I figure on 4 pairs of shorts each, 1 pair pants and fill in the rest. Think in outfits and comfort. We also wear our bulkiest shoes when travelling to save suitcase room. I over pack too and I cannot wear the same thing all day and I need at least 3 bathing suits. I figure this for 1 days clothing - park clothes, pool clothes, evening clothes. Since we are going to USO for 5 days then to Captiva for 6, I can easily do a load of clothes once we get to Captiva. I don't mind since we just hang on the beach all day when there anyway.

I hate checking bags, especially now with so many bags getting lost. When we pack suitcases, we now Fed Ex them. With carry on bags or no bags it is so easy especially when you print your boarding passes the night before....just go straight to security. Hope this helps!

 

[Figment22]

Whoa, I don't show up here for a day or two and look at all I've missed! I've got some catching up to do.

Great idea for a thread!