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Shnyda · 10-25-2009, 02:18 PM

24 hours from now my plane should be landing.

Doing my packing now... I typically make a list. Going a different route this time and trying to pack very light.

Will post some reviews from AUA!

Bill · 10-25-2009, 02:32 PM

Have a great time! We pack 6 weeks ahead with a lot more than we need. We then eliminate stuff when we need the "going to Aruba lift".

Shnyda · 10-25-2009, 03:00 PM

My wife would never let me pack that far ahead! I already talk to much about our trips...if I was actually acting on it, she might strangle me.

Bill · 10-25-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shnyda

I already talk to much about our trips..., she might strangle me.

Sounds way to familiar.

~Amy~® · 10-25-2009, 05:56 PM

Have a great trip!

I always do my packing the night before, too. I start putting certain things aside in the spare bedroom but no actual packing ever gets done until the night before. I feel like I have it down to a science now - and I'm happy to say that for a 17 night trip I only take one suitcase and one carry-on - that's it!

Arubagirl90 · 10-25-2009, 06:19 PM

I started my packing today. I washed all the things I want to bring, swimsuits (4), coverup, 2 flip flops, 3 shorts, 3 shirts, 2 skirts & tops, 1 dress, 1 workout outfit, sneakers, and a light weight sweatshirt.

Washed my snorkel, mask, and fins and dried them outside. Pool float. 2 snorkel vests.

Suntan lotion assorted #'s, lip balm 45, scalp spray.

Food items, mixers, and alcohol.

Next weekend I will finalize and finish up. The work week is too hectic, leave by 6:30 am, I get home late, then dinner, homework, laundry, dishes and then crash by 10 pm.
(Have to fit in the tanning salon a couple of times each week too).

I have to get some travelers checks this week.

Pack my carry on too. Camera, charger, swimsuit, change of clothes, snacks, jewlery, money, travelers checks, paperwork, passport, and a book.

Getting excited and the wait is rough.

1 suitcase under 50 lbs to check and 1 carry on.

Jill

Chadd · 10-25-2009, 09:42 PM

I started packing for next weekend with the hopes that the doc will clear me on Wednesday. probably be one bag for my scuba gear, one for most of our clothes, a carry on and my travel guitar.

danadog56 · 10-25-2009, 10:12 PM

haven't started packing yet...but lots of stuff on bed in spare room...pretty much know what I am and am not taking, so it is just a matter of dividing it up between suitcases..which will be 3 this year since I have to bring dive gear....whoppee...

Shnyda,....have a great time...be there in 1 week....

*Andrea J.* · 10-25-2009, 10:35 PM

i always knew spare bedrooms were for something other than houseguests and sleeping. :-)

when our son was young and in school, our dining room was really the homework room.

danadog56 · 10-25-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrea J.

i always knew spare bedrooms were for something other than houseguests and sleeping. :-)

when our son was young and in school, our dining room was really the homework room.

LOL...yeah, isn't it funny how rooms that were designed for one thing end up being used for completely different things...like the spare bedroom very rarely is used for sleeping...!!!!!

10-25-2009, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas Age: 33 Posts: 575 Images: 6	Packing has begun... landing tomorrow! 24 hours from now my plane should be landing. Doing my packing now... I typically make a list. Going a different route this time and trying to pack very light. Will post some reviews from AUA! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -E&K- Follow me on Twitter @ShnydaOne

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10-25-2009, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Any beach, party, bar or Casino!!!!!! Posts: 1,013 Images: 3	Have a great time! We pack 6 weeks ahead with a lot more than we need. We then eliminate stuff when we need the "going to Aruba lift". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ BW

10-25-2009, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas Age: 33 Posts: 575 Images: 6	My wife would never let me pack that far ahead! I already talk to much about our trips...if I was actually acting on it, she might strangle me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -E&K- Follow me on Twitter @ShnydaOne

10-25-2009, 05:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
~Amy~® Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,557	Have a great trip! I always do my packing the night before, too. I start putting certain things aside in the spare bedroom but no actual packing ever gets done until the night before. I feel like I have it down to a science now - and I'm happy to say that for a 17 night trip I only take one suitcase and one carry-on - that's it! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ~Amy~® Cabo San Lucas: March 2012 26th trip to Aruba: April 2012 27th trip to Aruba: Sept. 2012

10-25-2009, 06:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arubagirl90 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baby Beach -just to be lazy and float on my raft and snorkle too Posts: 46	I started my packing today. I washed all the things I want to bring, swimsuits (4), coverup, 2 flip flops, 3 shorts, 3 shirts, 2 skirts & tops, 1 dress, 1 workout outfit, sneakers, and a light weight sweatshirt. Washed my snorkel, mask, and fins and dried them outside. Pool float. 2 snorkel vests. Suntan lotion assorted #'s, lip balm 45, scalp spray. Food items, mixers, and alcohol. Next weekend I will finalize and finish up. The work week is too hectic, leave by 6:30 am, I get home late, then dinner, homework, laundry, dishes and then crash by 10 pm. (Have to fit in the tanning salon a couple of times each week too). I have to get some travelers checks this week. Pack my carry on too. Camera, charger, swimsuit, change of clothes, snacks, jewlery, money, travelers checks, paperwork, passport, and a book. Getting excited and the wait is rough. 1 suitcase under 50 lbs to check and 1 carry on. Jill Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

10-25-2009, 09:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,158	I started packing for next weekend with the hopes that the doc will clear me on Wednesday. probably be one bag for my scuba gear, one for most of our clothes, a carry on and my travel guitar. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

10-25-2009, 10:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,619 Images: 13	haven't started packing yet...but lots of stuff on bed in spare room...pretty much know what I am and am not taking, so it is just a matter of dividing it up between suitcases..which will be 3 this year since I have to bring dive gear....whoppee... Shnyda,....have a great time...be there in 1 week.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,10 months and counting.....

10-25-2009, 10:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,032 Images: 74	i always knew spare bedrooms were for something other than houseguests and sleeping. :-) when our son was young and in school, our dining room was really the homework room. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.