New (small, wheeled) suitcase and minimal wardrobe, bulked out by more shoes than usual. Into the backpack go the playthings - the computer, the ipad, the smartphone - and all their chargers, and adapter plugs. A book to read, something to sew, bottle of water, maybe some snacks for the journey. And the sketchbook/notebook, which provides a dilemma - use a new one for the duration? Or simply continue in the current one?
There are always a few last-minute things to do, to finish off, to fit in before leaving. Check and recheck the list - but these are the things that weren't on the list, weren't really necessary!
Do you find yourself doing crazily ambitious things before going on holiday? I got involved not just in the Moth War but in several smaller skirmishes, clearing out drawers and whittling down heaps of papers. It does seem the right time to do these sorts of things - there is a "stopping time", when you have to get yourself and the suitcase out the door. Never mind if it's not finished, it's time to GO.
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I drive Ian mad making last- minute changes to my packing even when I've been prepared for weeks. Once I'm out the door though, that's it. When we went to Crete we stayed the night before in hotel near the airport and that worked really well as the last minute stuff was done in the afternoon rather than very early morning when the taxi was waiting. it was Ian who left his waterproof in the hotel...
I'm always boringly organised and decisive, but Nigel irritates me with all his thinking and re-thinking and seemingly endless preparations and checkings. I am slowly learning to have a piece of stitching to hand which I will simply drop in its basket when we finally reach the point of locking the front door.
Have a great time!
Once upon a time we were ready to walk out the door -- suitcases already in the car -- a good hour before it was time to leave! Since the refrigerator was practically empty it seemed like a good time to wash all the shelves and drawers. We came home to a sparkling clean fridge and I felt so self-righteous. Can't say that has happened again, but I can wish....
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