Friday, April 10, 2009

One Day To Go!


Yipeee!
James and I worked our last shift Thursday night. It was busy and we were more than ready to leave by 0700. I spent today gathering things together on our bed, making sure I had everything. I had to make a trip to Academy to return the shoes I bought for the trip. I wore them around for a few hours and they weren't as comfortable as I thought. I bought a cheaper pair by $20, New Balance, which shows you, higher price doesn't always mean better. Of course a trip to Best Buy is always good, showed the "MAC" guy there my blog so he can follow our trip. I befriended him before Christmas when I was shopping for my MAC and always stop in to say hi when I go there. He has actually been to India so was interested in our trip.
I told James I would post my packing list so here it is:

My plan is this.

On the plane, long cotton pants with a button shirt, shoes and socks, underwear, belt and neckbag for passport, money etc

Shorts, t-shirt, underwear and socks in my carry on as well as basic toiletries. Also carry on my camera bag, netbook, batteries etc. If my checked bag gets lost, I can always buy more clothes!

Checked bag
-3 pairs of shorts
-swimming trunks
-4 t-shirts (plus a special t-shirt each for Randy and Merv)
-4 pairs of socks
-4 underwear
-boxers for sleep
-sandals or Teva's
Also
-Deep Woods Off
-sunscreen
-antiseptic hand-gel for hand washing
-lots of wet wipes (Pearl and Mike went through a lot of those in 1995)
-hat
-hard candies (life savers etc)
-? chocolate bars?
-a few boxes of Kraft Dinner (in case of upset stomach and longing for a bland meal)
-case of chewing gum

Toiletries and Other:
-couple razors
-shaving gel
-Head & Shoulders shampoo
-aftershave
-zit cream
-chapstick
-deodorant
-cologne
-moisturizing cream
-q tips
-toothbrush
-toothpaste
-benadryl stick or ointment
-a "Z-Pak" in case of illness (easily purchased there but I have one here already)
-moisturizing eye drops
-blow up neck pillow

I have to do my taxes later tonight so I'm outa here. More tomorrow.

Phil

Randy's List


Ok, I have to be fair and post Randy's Packing List which is pretty similar to James, I don't think he spent as much time on the planning though. Here it is:

Started the packing list which is making me wonder why I have such a large bag to put it in. Here is what I have so far. Am I missing anything?

Clothes:
• 1 pair long pants (jeans?)
• 2 pairs shorts (maybe 3)
• 5 t-shirts
• 1 long sleeve shirt
• swim suit
• 7 pairs socks (thought I'd have enough for 1 week)
• 7 pairs underwear
• shoes (I'll wear these)
• sandals (may just buy these in India)

Toiletries:
• toothbrush & toothpaste
• deodorant
• soap
• shampoo
• towel
• nail clippers
• beard trimmer (maybe)
• brush
• glasses cleaner
• floss
• powder

Electronics:
• iPod & charger
• camera & charger
• extra battery & memory card
• plug adapter (not sure where to get this yet)
• thumb drives

Health:
• band-aids
• bug spray
• hand sanitizer
• sunscreen
• pain killer
• diarrhea killer

Documents:
Other:
• compass (maybe)
• earplugs
• sun glasses (actually plan to order prescription ones in Bombay)
• reading material
• hat