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a vegas in spring packing list: the checked bag

2008-03-31 - 9:34 a.m.

It has come to my attention that some folks out there still don't know how to pack in the post-steamer trunk era. Here's a peek into my bags for my upcoming Vegas trip.

The checked bag is the red Swiss Army Knife rollaboard, although I'm not usually athletic enough to feel like rolling it aboard, because of the part where it has to get lifted into the overhead bin. Total weight after packing: 26 pounds.

  • We gotta start with something to eat and drink:
    • 16 packages of instant oatmeal in various flavors
    • 12 oatmeal bars
    • 2 packs of dry powdered milk, enough to make 6-1/2 quarts
    • powdered butter
    • lots of individual saccharine packets
    • lots of Cinnamon Stick tea bags (caffeine!) and a few Orange Spice tea bags (nope)
    • two of the containers are round Rubbermaid deals that can double as soup or cereal bowls
    • 5 bags of Ramen noodles
    • a plug-in device that boils water
    • 2 spoons and a fork
    • a tall insulated coffee/tea mug
  • Then we need an exercise outfit:

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  • gold Guess tennis shoes
  • "World Business Class" KLM blue socks
  • black workout pants with two shades of blue belts
  • purple sports bra
  • tie-dyed T-shirt to wear over sports bra whilst working out
  • Then it's nice to have some other clothes. I'm thinking a spring theme which will allow me to wear my peridot, citrine, and seed pearl necklace, and maybe the gold watch and peridot earrings too:

    • lavender spring dress
    • very pale lavender slacks with hidden zipper
    • purple shell top with white polka dots
    • pink silk spring skirt with green lace hem
    • pink low-cut top -- watch out!
    • the various delicates needed to go with these costumes such as socks, tights, panties, pink wonder bra
    • light green satin night gown

    • a spare pair of reading glasses
    • 3 paperback books
    • a spray-on body lotion for that desert air
    • small bottle of hair conditioner
    • small bottle of hair spray
    • some, er, feminine supplies
    • sequined evening clutch
  • This time of century, I'm well aware of what happens to checked bags, and I plan to wear or carry those items these broke-ass airlines can't afford to replace. Probably I'll get all ambitious later and do a break-down of the carry-on bag.

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