Well, we leave tomorrow morning for our trip. Here’s Chappy giving the evil eye to my suitcase before I started packing. I actually filled his bag first, but I don’t think he really pays attention to what his OWN suitcase looks like. All he knows is that I’ve got one of the dreaded things in the bedroom, and he doesn’t trust it. I’m going to have to put his harness on him first thing in the morning, before we start loading the car, or he’s going to be a nervous wreck.

  Here’s my “stuff” pile. The little extras you need to remember to bring, the things that aren’t clothing. Books (very important). A hat. Little speakers for my Creative Zen. My microfiber hair towel. That kind of thing.

  Here’s a peek into my toiletry kit, filled with the usual things. Toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair gel, moisturizer, the usual things. I keep it packed and ready to go at all times–not because I’m that likely to have a sudden need to go somewhere, but because it’s just easier to have stuff like this ready at all times.

  Here’s one of my favorite “basic” items–an emergency sewing kit that I made myself, and which fits into one of those little business card cases that looks like a briefcase (or, you know, a suitcase). Needles, thread, a couple safety pins, and a tiny pair of scissors. What more are you likely to need for a sewing emergency while on vacation?

  And here, my suitcase, filled and ready to go. Well, you know, once I zip it closed! An assortment of t-shirts and light sweaters to layer with. Some wool socks. My nifty new pink and orange sneakers. Our “trip book,” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which Mom hasn’t read yet.

Everything’s packed except, well, this computer. I am bringing it along, although since there’s no wireless access at the Inn, I don’t know how much I’ll get to actually blog for the next five days. I’ll check in when I can, and will try to at least post something, but since it’ll be dial-up (like last year), I can’t make any promises for long, witty posts or stunning photography. I certainly won’t be keeping current on all of your blogs until next week, though, so try to keep it down, huh?

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