Comments on The Fifty Factor: Road Trip

I pack way too much stuff for a short getaway too!...

2010-03-05T09:09:30.303-08:00

I pack way too much stuff for a short getaway too!
I guess that´s why is was good we went home a day earlier than planned (from our last trip) and I had the day to unpack, do the laundry and just relax. Then I don´t mind, but if I have to go to work right the next day it´s such a hassle to unpack everything again...

funny...when we have the car space we take everyth...

2010-03-04T12:49:45.401-08:00

funny...when we have the car space we take everything we own :)
but when flying, we do a great job of limiting it to just small carry ons.....

so believe me, the back of my car has looked like that before...but for a week up north with kids :)

I am a crazy over-packer. My only saving grace is...

2010-03-04T11:38:24.599-08:00

I am a crazy over-packer. My only saving grace is that hubby is, too. It might mean less leg room in the car for us, but at least I don't have anyone yelling at me for what I bring on our trips. We're mutual enablers, and we're okay with that.

Yeah for your getaway ! I pack light. ( am in th...

2010-03-03T15:14:47.205-08:00

Yeah for your getaway !

I pack light. ( am in the process now)

but I remember those not too long ago days with all the kidlets and their gear.

I hate packing and unpacking!! Your packing looks ...

2010-03-02T20:35:27.471-08:00

I hate packing and unpacking!! Your packing looks just like mine but most of it is mine!!

Oh the unpacking. And the laundry. Makes you nee...

2010-03-02T09:25:07.122-08:00

Oh the unpacking.

And the laundry.

Makes you need a vacation from your vacation.

But there's nothing like a well timed getaway to rejuvenate the soul. Glad you had fun.

Now get crackin' on those suitcases, will ya?

It sure LOOKED like you were going camping!! We h...

2010-03-02T07:35:46.626-08:00

It sure LOOKED like you were going camping!! We have learned to pack light, especially being gone 5-6 months out of the year and living in our RV! This being our first season of doing it, we know there are some things we will do differently next season!

We pack WAY too much stuff when we go away too! W...

2010-03-02T06:22:56.981-08:00

We pack WAY too much stuff when we go away too! We're at my parents for two nights and we had like 4 bags!

I camped a lot as a kid, and I was in Girl Scouts....

2010-03-02T06:04:45.884-08:00

I camped a lot as a kid, and I was in Girl Scouts. I got "if you can't carry it, you don't need it" drilled into my head from a very young age. Now, when we travel, I can carry all my stuff to and from the car in one trip. Ben...can't. Should be interesting when we go to the beach for a week this summer...

Four nights alone with your husband? Lucky!!! I t...

2010-03-01T22:34:11.406-08:00

Four nights alone with your husband? Lucky!!!

I tend to overpack.

Sounds like fun, not the packing and unpacking.

2010-03-01T21:24:47.029-08:00

Sounds like fun, not the packing and unpacking.

we had a fun time in Palm Springs many years ago. ...

2010-03-01T21:24:22.742-08:00

we had a fun time in Palm Springs many years ago. I recall the best orange juice at some restaurant. Seeing that field of wind turbines and going up the side of the mountain.
Hmm my lack of names here has me wondering - yes it was Palm Springs because I was going to drive by Bob Hope's place - I got lost. He probably wasn't home anyway.

ah, take what you want...as long as you can fit it...

2010-03-01T21:20:50.260-08:00

ah, take what you want...as long as you can fit it in lol. you can imagine how much we can take....4 changes of clothes...1 pair of shoes each, that's it. Then i have to wash usually 2 loads a day when we're away.

With two kids -- we are always LOADED! Did I hear...

2010-03-01T17:56:34.414-08:00

With two kids -- we are always LOADED!

Did I hear outlet mall -- those words are like peanut butter and chocolate -- great on their own but so much better together!
:-)
Traci

Maybe it's a guy thing. I tend to over pack t...

2010-03-01T17:12:15.842-08:00

Maybe it's a guy thing. I tend to over pack too, and my wife tends to bring it to my attention.

depends, both? Happy travels!

2010-03-01T17:09:34.708-08:00

depends, both?
Happy travels!

Oh my! That is a lot of stuff to haul for a short...

2010-03-01T15:18:55.494-08:00

Oh my! That is a lot of stuff to haul for a short trip. I pack very lightly, ala "carry on" style. The less, the better! If something is missing, then I will enjoy shopping for it!

Hello - I'm back! I'm officially back in ...

2010-03-01T11:06:31.173-08:00

Hello - I'm back! I'm officially back in the blogosphere :)
My god JJ - what on earth did you take with you for four days?! I can't imagine packing all of that for a weekend haha
I have to admit that I'm a bit of a heavy packer but I'll have no chance of that if I'm carrying it on my back for three months! 2 weeks today :)

Sunny Palm Springs sounds lovely right now. I am f...

2010-03-01T11:01:28.476-08:00

Sunny Palm Springs sounds lovely right now. I am for light, usually end up a little heavy. But, no matter how careful I am, I always take more than I need.

LOL... is this really your car and was it only a 4...

2010-03-01T10:59:20.233-08:00

LOL... is this really your car and was it only a 4 day trip? LOL... you crack me up that it is your love who does a mean packing. It depends sometimes I pack light and other times well let me just say I can double the load of your honey. Smile... xo

Time packing and unpacking is valuable time you an...

2010-03-01T10:23:49.969-08:00

Time packing and unpacking is valuable time you and your Beloved could be snuggling. We need a plan to cut down on the packing time. Hmmmmm.Get back to you on this one.

We always over-pack, I'm paranoid I'll nee...

2010-03-01T10:11:17.642-08:00

We always over-pack, I'm paranoid I'll need something and not have it so I bring everything. Plus I have two kids (one still in diapers) and a clothes-horse of a husband, so yeah, we're heavy packers!

Being a man, I just travel light. One change of cl...

2010-03-01T10:07:49.149-08:00

Being a man, I just travel light. One change of clothing and beer money. My wife, on the other hand, takes enough luggage to fill half a Boeing 747 - and that's just for a weekend away...

I love road trips! When it was just us, we'd ...

2010-03-01T09:41:55.141-08:00

I love road trips!

When it was just us, we'd pack pretty light - usually for a long weekend, one suitcase and a toiletry bag...For a while, we had a lot of equipment for our daughter - pack n play, stroller, etc, but thankfully she just has her own suitcase and a whole lotta toys...I also pack a cooler these days, to help cut down on the fast food/snacking, so I guess we travel a little on the heavy side now!

Enjoy!

I pack pretty light. For a weekend Hubs and I can...

2010-03-01T08:55:30.998-08:00

I pack pretty light. For a weekend Hubs and I can share a duffel bag.

I'm so happy the two of your got away for a quality weekend.

God bless and have the best week!!!