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Title: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 08, 2008, 06:49:37 PM
Ok - I am trying to sort out how much to take for a 2 week holiday in the sun and the pile is sky high.

I do not seem to be able to eliminate any of the items so how do I go about minimising the luggage -

Advice and abusive comments welcome  lol:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 08, 2008, 07:04:07 PM
Three pairs of knickers, two sarongs and some washing powder. What else do you need?
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 08, 2008, 07:08:10 PM
Shoes for beach
Shoes for night outs
shoes for walking in - a novel concept I agree

Swimwear - enough not to be seen in the same thing twice
Evening wear - same applies as above
day wear for days away from the beach


We are nearly onto 2 suitacses already  cry:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Mrs TG on July 08, 2008, 07:09:44 PM
Ok - I am trying to sort out how much to take for a 2 week holiday in the sun and the pile is sky high.

I do not seem to be able to eliminate any of the items so how do I go about minimising the luggage -

Advice and abusive comments welcome  lol:

take everything...us ladies go prepared, we need just in case clothes, all sorts of beauty products, an thats not counting the shoes you need to match your outfits.... bs:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 08, 2008, 07:11:54 PM
Don't forget

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Honestly Miss D ~ I thought better of you. ::)
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 08, 2008, 07:13:35 PM
Honestly Miss D ~ I thought better of you. ::)

No you didn't Snoops - you just can't remember what you thought  lol:
x
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Mrs TG on July 08, 2008, 07:25:05 PM
Right me is going to South Wales on thurs so what do you think i need to take in my suitcase on the train.... eyes:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 08, 2008, 07:28:15 PM
your pills  eeek:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Mrs TG on July 08, 2008, 07:41:36 PM
your pills  eeek:

Good thinking Miss D, i have may have gone without em..... whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: ice and a slice on July 08, 2008, 07:58:17 PM
It's a holiday, you must have a choice! 8)

Just do what I do and back the car over the case to squash it down.  Hey presto, easy to close! ;D
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 05:25:20 AM
It's a holiday, you must have a choice! 8)

Just do what I do and back the car over the case to squash it down.  Hey presto, easy to close! ;D
You are my wife - I claim £5  noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 07:00:09 AM
A friend of mine was preparing for their annual holiday, two weeks with Euro-Camp in Brittany. They had four children and he had given in to his wife's argument that his company car was not going to be big enough and bought a Renault Espace. To this he added a roof box, purchased from Halfords. Day before they are due to set off for the Dover ferry he returned from work to find that his wife had got the new roof box out of the garage and packed it in readiness. Unfortunately she had packed it on the front lawn and couldn't see why he was ranting that she was a stupid b*tch and that it would need to be unpacked before he could lift it onto the top of the Espace and secure it. So she went off in a huff whilst he and the children unpacked everything onto the lawn, he fitted the box to the vehicle and repacked it. Once this was finished she re-emerged from the house to say that all the food she had planned to take was in boxes in the kitchen ready to be put into the back of the Espace. Children were detailed to ferry it, human chain style, to where my pal was waiting to pack it safely into the car. Much muttering from him about the fact that France is the gastronomic centre of the world and that there was no need to take Cornflakes, Weatabix AND Sugar Puffs + 16 loaves of Tesco sliced bread. She replied that "The children won't eat anything else". Then he saw the 12 tins of baked beans, followed by 2 dozen eggs. "FFS woman, they have chickens in France" but the bit that finally reduced him to a gibbering wreck was when she produced 2 cartons, each containing 12 x 1 litre bottles of Evian "Because I don't trust French water".
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 07:04:44 AM
A friend of mine was preparing for their annual holiday, two weeks with Euro-Camp in Brittany. They had four children and he had given in to his wife's argument that his company car was not going to be big enough and bought a Renault Espace. To this he added a roof box, purchased from Halfords. Day before they are due to set off for the Dover ferry he returned from work to find that his wife had got the new roof box out of the garage and packed it in readiness. Unfortunately she had packed it on the front lawn and couldn't see why he was ranting that she was a stupid b*tch and that it would need to be unpacked before he could lift it onto the top of the Espace and secure it. So she went off in a huff whilst he and the children unpacked everything onto the lawn, he fitted the box to the vehicle and repacked it. Once this was finished she re-emerged from the house to say that all the food she had planned to take was in boxes in the kitchen ready to be put into the back of the Espace. Children were detailed to ferry it, human chain style, to where my pal was waiting to pack it safely into the car. Much muttering from him about the fact that France is the gastronomic centre of the world and that there was no need to take Cornflakes, Weatabix AND Sugar Puffs + 16 loaves of Tesco sliced bread. She replied that "The children won't eat anything else". Then he saw the 12 tins of baked beans, followed by 2 dozen eggs. "FFS woman, they have chickens in France" but the bit that finally reduced him to a gibbering wreck was when she produced 2 cartons, each containing 12 x 1 litre bottles of Evian "Because I don't trust French water".
drumroll:  lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 07:15:05 AM
And it is all true I promise. He showed me the Tesco bill of £250 that she had run up the day before they were due to leave. Yes it has to be admited that she was (a) Blonde and (b) a nurse. On their return we went round for a BBQ and he took the p*ss out of her all evening, to the point that it got a bit embarrassing. She was apparently gob-smacked when she found that Le Clerc's supermarkets (those who have been to Brittany will have used one of their stores) stock Evian, Cornflakes etc and even more surprised that the kids all loved going to the shop and buying local bread fresh every morning.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 07:20:28 AM
And it is all true I promise. He showed me the Tesco bill of £250 that she had run up the day before they were due to leave. Yes it has to be admited that she was (a) Blonde and (b) a nurse. On their return we went round for a BBQ and he took the p*ss out of her all evening, to the point that it got a bit embarrassing. She was apparently gob-smacked when she found that Le Clerc's supermarkets (those who have been to Brittany will have used one of their stores) stock Evian, Cornflakes etc and even more surprised that the kids all loved going to the shop and buying local bread fresh every morning.
A nurse eh...?  eyes:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 07:35:55 AM
There will be no room in my case for Food.

Chocolate doesn't count does it ????? especially when it's wrapped in cool bags until you can store it safely away from the heat  cloud9:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 07:38:54 AM
There will be no room in my case for Food.

Chocolate doesn't count does it ????? especially when it's wrapped in cool bags until you can store it safely away from the heat  cloud9:
You are going somewhere that doesn't have chocolate?  eeek:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: TG on July 09, 2008, 07:44:02 AM
your pills  eeek:

Good thinking Miss D, i have may have gone without em..... whistle:

God help the welsh if she forgets her pills.  scared2:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 07:44:30 AM
2 x bikins
1 x pair long trousers
1x shorts
2 x little dresses
4 x vests
2 x sarongs
2 x tunic
1 x everyday flipflops
2 x sparkly flipflops
3 x bras
5 x pants
many x books
1 x mascara
1 x bottle perfume

All fits in one tiny suitcase. Toiletries are purchased on arival in Spain. Toblerone purchased in duty free.

In addition to this is the crap that Mother Wench can't buy there.

6 x vitamins various
2 x large jars marmite
1 x decaf teabags
1 x caf teabags
2 x gravy granules
4 x colemans korma sauce sachets
3 x sets of hairbands
20 x pairs of knickers
4 x tubs of ibuprofen
2 x packets migraleve
6 x packets co-codamol

And her list is still being added to.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 07:53:36 AM
You are going somewhere that doesn't have chocolate?  eeek:

I know what madness !!!

carribbean
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 09, 2008, 08:04:13 AM
You are going somewhere that doesn't have chocolate?  eeek:

I know what madness !!!

carribbean

You won't need the knickers either in that case.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 08:13:42 AM
 eeek:

They hardly take up much room anyway  whacky115
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 09, 2008, 08:28:42 AM
eeek:

They hardly take up much room anyway  whacky115

Sorry, I had assumed. . .


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Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 08:40:25 AM
And it is all true I promise. He showed me the Tesco bill of £250 that she had run up the day before they were due to leave. Yes it has to be admited that she was (a) Blonde and (b) a nurse. On their return we went round for a BBQ and he took the p*ss out of her all evening, to the point that it got a bit embarrassing. She was apparently gob-smacked when she found that Le Clerc's supermarkets (those who have been to Brittany will have used one of their stores) stock Evian, Cornflakes etc and even more surprised that the kids all loved going to the shop and buying local bread fresh every morning.
A nurse eh...?  eyes:

Um ..... yeeesss.  redface:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 08:46:00 AM
And it is all true I promise. He showed me the Tesco bill of £250 that she had run up the day before they were due to leave. Yes it has to be admited that she was (a) Blonde and (b) a nurse. On their return we went round for a BBQ and he took the p*ss out of her all evening, to the point that it got a bit embarrassing. She was apparently gob-smacked when she found that Le Clerc's supermarkets (those who have been to Brittany will have used one of their stores) stock Evian, Cornflakes etc and even more surprised that the kids all loved going to the shop and buying local bread fresh every morning.
A nurse eh...?  eyes:

Um ..... yeeesss.  redface:
eyes:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 08:47:13 AM
And it is all true I promise. He showed me the Tesco bill of £250 that she had run up the day before they were due to leave. Yes it has to be admited that she was (a) Blonde and (b) a nurse. On their return we went round for a BBQ and he took the p*ss out of her all evening, to the point that it got a bit embarrassing. She was apparently gob-smacked when she found that Le Clerc's supermarkets (those who have been to Brittany will have used one of their stores) stock Evian, Cornflakes etc and even more surprised that the kids all loved going to the shop and buying local bread fresh every morning.
A nurse eh...?  eyes:

Um ..... yeeesss.  redface:
eyes:

'Fraid so ~ but only a couple of times redface: redface:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 08:47:32 AM
 noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 08:48:56 AM
And it is all true I promise. He showed me the Tesco bill of £250 that she had run up the day before they were due to leave. Yes it has to be admited that she was (a) Blonde and (b) a nurse. On their return we went round for a BBQ and he took the p*ss out of her all evening, to the point that it got a bit embarrassing. She was apparently gob-smacked when she found that Le Clerc's supermarkets (those who have been to Brittany will have used one of their stores) stock Evian, Cornflakes etc and even more surprised that the kids all loved going to the shop and buying local bread fresh every morning.
A nurse eh...?  eyes:

Um ..... yeeesss.  redface:
eyes:

'Fraid so ~ but only a couple of times redface: redface:
happ096 good man Snoops...
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 08:50:14 AM
And it is all true I promise. He showed me the Tesco bill of £250 that she had run up the day before they were due to leave. Yes it has to be admited that she was (a) Blonde and (b) a nurse. On their return we went round for a BBQ and he took the p*ss out of her all evening, to the point that it got a bit embarrassing. She was apparently gob-smacked when she found that Le Clerc's supermarkets (those who have been to Brittany will have used one of their stores) stock Evian, Cornflakes etc and even more surprised that the kids all loved going to the shop and buying local bread fresh every morning.
A nurse eh...?  eyes:

Um ..... yeeesss.  redface:
eyes:

'Fraid so ~ but only a couple of times redface: redface:
happ096 good man Snoops...

And only one of those counts ~ she was on top for the second round so technically ................ whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 08:50:22 AM
And we talk about the lack of moral fibre in today's yoof.  noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 08:52:29 AM
And we talk about the lack of moral fibre in today's yoof.  noooo:


How do you manage to make me feel that I have let you down in some way.  surrender:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 08:56:23 AM
Because I am skilled.  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 09:00:21 AM
And we talk about the lack of moral fibre in today's yoof.  noooo:


How do you manage to make me feel that I have let you down in some way.  surrender:
happy100 You did well Snoops... she was a nurse for goodness sake - what else could you do?  shrugs:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 09:00:45 AM
 noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 09:05:02 AM
The back slapping club is flourishing I see... noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 09:06:10 AM
Indeed it is Miss D, indeed it is.  noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 09:06:29 AM
The back slapping club is flourishing I see... noooo:
[slap]

Oh yes!  ;D
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 09:13:39 AM
Indeed it is Miss D, indeed it is.  noooo:

Shameful really ....do you think the need to brag is directly proportional to anything  rubschin:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 09:20:31 AM
 whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 09:22:18 AM
Indeed it is Miss D, indeed it is.  noooo:

Shameful really ....do you think the need to brag is directly proportional to anything  rubschin:

The bigger the boast, the smaller the ....
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 09:25:26 AM
Indeed it is Miss D, indeed it is.  noooo:

Shameful really ....do you think the need to brag is directly proportional to anything  rubschin:

The bigger the boast, the smaller the ....

You wouldn't want it on your nose for a wart  whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 09:25:46 AM
The bigger the boast, the smaller the ....


Level of fact  noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 09:27:11 AM
Indeed it is Miss D, indeed it is.  noooo:

Shameful really ....do you think the need to brag is directly proportional to anything  rubschin:

The bigger the boast, the smaller the ....

You wouldn't want it on your nose for a wart  whistle:
lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 09:28:29 AM
Indeed it is Miss D, indeed it is.  noooo:

Shameful really ....do you think the need to brag is directly proportional to anything  rubschin:

The bigger the boast, the smaller the ....

You wouldn't want it on your nose for a wart  whistle:

I don't think anyone wants any size of wart on their nose so really that statement is all in the relevance.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: The Moan Ranger on July 09, 2008, 09:43:32 AM
Indeed it is Miss D, indeed it is.  noooo:

Shameful really ....do you think the need to brag is directly proportional to anything  rubschin:

The bigger the boast, the smaller the ....

You wouldn't want it on your nose for a wart  whistle:

I don't think anyone wants any size of wart on their nose so really that statement is all in the relevance.

 eeek:

Who has upset Miss Prissy knickers this morning? Or is it that you're a drenched Wench?
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 09:45:40 AM
I was really quite soggy. I had to change when I got to work.  sad24:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 09:45:59 AM
So ~ back to the packing.

Me:                                  She:                                        Children (Each):
One Pair jeans                   Two Pairs jeans                          7 Tee Shirts
One Pair Deck Shoes           One Pair Shorts                          7 Pairs Shorts              
Razor                               Two or three Tee Shirts               1 Pair Trainers
Two Sweatshirts                Two Jumpers or Cardigans            1 Pair Sandals
Camera                            7 pairs Knickers                          7 pairs Knickers/Pants                          
Book                                7 Bras                                      7 Bras (THW Only)
Comb                               Toothbrush                               Toothbrush                                                      
Toothbrush                        Hairbrush                                  Hairbrush (THW Only)
Credit card                        Small make up bag
Half a doz Hankies              2 Pairs sandals/trainers

Shared: Half a dozen bath towels, Manicure Set, Box of Elastoplast, Tube of Waspeze

Anything else I'll buy when/if we need it.

That's us for a week in Dorset every year.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 09, 2008, 09:47:24 AM
I note you go commando Snoopy.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 09:51:10 AM
He wears a pair and rinses them out in the sink every night.

Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 09:57:11 AM
 whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 09:58:17 AM
I in no way believe that is all THW takes with her!  eeek:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 09:59:52 AM
I in no way believe that is all THW takes with her!  eeek:

Apart from Mobile 'Phone and MP3 that is all she is allowed to take. I pack the car. evil:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 10:00:51 AM
I was really quite soggy. I had to change when I got to work.  sad24:
Drenchy Wenchy!  point:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 10:07:55 AM
Yes it's all very funny.  sad24:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 10:08:53 AM
Snoops - I'm sorry but I can never go on holiday with you .......

you are too cruel  scared2:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Just One More on July 09, 2008, 10:13:24 AM
... 4 x tubs of ibuprofen ...


I'm sure you already know, but I found out yesterday that if I have a Boots card, their Ibuprofen are permanently 1/2 price. Given the headaches, injuries I seem to get with increasing regularity, it'll save me a few bob in the future
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 10:17:51 AM
Snoops - I'm sorry but I can never go on holiday with you .......

you are too cruel  scared2:


But you aren't a 15 year old daughter of mine  eyes:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 09, 2008, 10:35:23 AM
Snoops - I'm sorry but I can never go on holiday with you .......

you are too cruel  scared2:

Probably for the best.

He can also be a bit tricky on the beach.  noooo:


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Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 10:38:41 AM
Snoops - I'm sorry but I can never go on holiday with you .......

you are too cruel  scared2:


But you aren't a 15 year old daughter of mine  eyes:

No but in your eyes I would be just as irratating  cry:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 10:44:26 AM
... 4 x tubs of ibuprofen ...


I'm sure you already know, but I found out yesterday that if I have a Boots card, their Ibuprofen are permanently 1/2 price. Given the headaches, injuries I seem to get with increasing regularity, it'll save me a few bob in the future

Bloody hell that is certainly worth knowing!  eeek:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: tel on July 09, 2008, 10:50:23 AM
... 4 x tubs of ibuprofen ...


I'm sure you already know, but I found out yesterday that if I have a Boots card, their Ibuprofen are permanently 1/2 price. Given the headaches, injuries I seem to get with increasing regularity, it'll save me a few bob in the future

No good to me, not allowed to take Brufen based stuff.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: barmisspah? on July 09, 2008, 11:27:49 AM
Empty suitcase
Buy cosmetics/perfume in duty free & clothes when you get there.
Has the bonus of more new summer clothes  cloud9:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 11:29:46 AM
... 4 x tubs of ibuprofen ...


I'm sure you already know, but I found out yesterday that if I have a Boots card, their Ibuprofen are permanently 1/2 price. Given the headaches, injuries I seem to get with increasing regularity, it'll save me a few bob in the future

No good to me, not allowed to take Brufen based stuff.

Me neither  noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 11:33:15 AM
I wish I had got here earlier. So much good material. DS excelling himself!  lol:

I once went on a beach holiday in Greece.I took:

Trunks (not necessary as it turned out  redface:)
three T shirts (one to wear, one to wash and one for emergencies)
Shorts
Cotton trousers
Jacket (for useful pockets)
Sandals
1 cotton jumper
Some pants (x 2)
Books
Washbag
Anything I needed while there I BOUGHT

On departure I burnt most of the above on a bonfire (not italicised items) and went home in what I stood up in. No luggage. I also burnt my bastard tent. Last time I went camping (1980) evil:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 11:33:48 AM
Burnt?
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 11:34:31 AM
Yeah, bonfire.

I even cooked some beans on it!  lol:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 11:36:19 AM
On purpose?
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 11:37:10 AM
On purpose?

With Nick it's as well to ask.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 11:38:13 AM
On purpose?

Of course!

I also burnt an old pair of sandals. Rubber soles. Black smoke. Not good. But I left lightly
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 09, 2008, 11:40:09 AM
And it is all true I promise. He showed me the Tesco bill of £250 that she had run up the day before they were due to leave. Yes it has to be admited that she was (a) Blonde and (b) a nurse. On their return we went round for a BBQ and he took the p*ss out of her all evening, to the point that it got a bit embarrassing. She was apparently gob-smacked when she found that Le Clerc's supermarkets (those who have been to Brittany will have used one of their stores) stock Evian, Cornflakes etc and even more surprised that the kids all loved going to the shop and buying local bread fresh every morning.
A nurse eh...?  eyes:

Um ..... yeeesss.  redface:
eyes:

'Fraid so ~ but only a couple of times redface: redface:
happ096 good man Snoops...

And only one of those counts ~ she was on top for the second round so technically ................ whistle:

Bluetacking her photo to the ceiling doesnt count as on top Snoop  point:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 11:42:04 AM
On purpose?

Of course!

I also burnt an old pair of sandals. Rubber soles. Black smoke. Not good. But I left lightly

But ... but ... why?
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 11:42:46 AM
And it is all true I promise. He showed me the Tesco bill of £250 that she had run up the day before they were due to leave. Yes it has to be admited that she was (a) Blonde and (b) a nurse. On their return we went round for a BBQ and he took the p*ss out of her all evening, to the point that it got a bit embarrassing. She was apparently gob-smacked when she found that Le Clerc's supermarkets (those who have been to Brittany will have used one of their stores) stock Evian, Cornflakes etc and even more surprised that the kids all loved going to the shop and buying local bread fresh every morning.
A nurse eh...?  eyes:

Um ..... yeeesss.  redface:
eyes:

'Fraid so ~ but only a couple of times redface: redface:
happ096 good man Snoops...

And only one of those counts ~ she was on top for the second round so technically ................ whistle:

Bluetacking her photo to the ceiling doesnt count as on top Snoop  point:

I defer to your greater experience.  ;)
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 11:43:53 AM
On purpose?

Of course!

I also burnt an old pair of sandals. Rubber soles. Black smoke. Not good. But I left lightly

But ... but ... why?
whacky115
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 11:45:34 AM
On purpose?

Of course!

I also burnt an old pair of sandals. Rubber soles. Black smoke. Not good. But I left lightly

But ... but ... why?

I hate luggage. The weight. The encumbrance.

Take stuff you need, old stuff preferably, and on departure torch it and walk away free!

Mrs Nick travels with something like a container load of stuff. I take hand luggage and wash stuff on holiday (hot climates a t shirt will dryin about 10 seconds) or buy stuff I need while I am there.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 11:46:10 AM
On purpose?

Of course!

I also burnt an old pair of sandals. Rubber soles. Black smoke. Not good. But I left lightly

But ... but ... why?

Because that what chaps do with TAT!
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Just One More on July 09, 2008, 11:54:59 AM
... 4 x tubs of ibuprofen ...


I'm sure you already know, but I found out yesterday that if I have a Boots card, their Ibuprofen are permanently 1/2 price. Given the headaches, injuries I seem to get with increasing regularity, it'll save me a few bob in the future

Bloody hell that is certainly worth knowing!  eeek:

I was nearly right. You join the Boots Health Club (they'll send you the advantage card form as well), once joined you get certain benefits, the 1/2 price listing is here

http://www.bootshealthclub.com/half_price_list.php

When telling me of the benefits of the card the cheeky young sod started off the list with Slimfast. At 17st 2lb I was offended
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 11:56:31 AM
Anyhoo...

LL always packs my case when we go away... and unpacks it when we get there... and re-packs it when we come back again... and unpacks is when we get home...  whistle:

I have to carry the blasted thing tho...  noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 09, 2008, 12:46:56 PM
A small price to pay I'd say.

You could aleays get one with wheels.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 12:48:58 PM
A small price to pay I'd say.

You could aleays get one with wheels.
LL?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 12:58:38 PM
A small price to pay I'd say.

You could aleays get one with wheels.
LL?  rubschin:

Doubtful.  noooo:

Quote
At 17st 2lb I was offended

Are you a bloater?  eeek:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 12:59:07 PM
... 4 x tubs of ibuprofen ...


I'm sure you already know, but I found out yesterday that if I have a Boots card, their Ibuprofen are permanently 1/2 price. Given the headaches, injuries I seem to get with increasing regularity, it'll save me a few bob in the future

Bloody hell that is certainly worth knowing!  eeek:

I was nearly right. You join the Boots Health Club (they'll send you the advantage card form as well), once joined you get certain benefits, the 1/2 price listing is here

http://www.bootshealthclub.com/half_price_list.php

When telling me of the benefits of the card the cheeky young sod started off the list with Slimfast. At 17st 2lb I was offended

Lightweight!
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 01:00:54 PM
Bet Wenchy wins!

















































 scared2:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Just One More on July 09, 2008, 01:05:04 PM
A small price to pay I'd say.

You could aleays get one with wheels.
LL?  rubschin:

Doubtful.  noooo:

Quote
At 17st 2lb I was offended

Are you a bloater?  eeek:

Undertall

The Dr once told me that I was "centrallly obese", so much kinder than a fat bastard eh?
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 01:06:53 PM
A small price to pay I'd say.

You could aleays get one with wheels.
LL?  rubschin:

Doubtful.  noooo:

Quote
At 17st 2lb I was offended

Are you a bloater?  eeek:

Undertall

The Dr once told me that I was "centrallly obese", so much kinder than a fat bastard eh?

I have a similar excuse. whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 01:09:32 PM
Undertall?
















 noooo: noooo: noooo:














Wide load then
























Wonder where Wenchy fits in to this.






























ONe wonders where Wenchy fits into anything?







































Barrel?

































 scared:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 09, 2008, 01:11:30 PM
A small price to pay I'd say.

You could aleays get one with wheels.
LL?  rubschin:

Doubtful.  noooo:

Quote
At 17st 2lb I was offended

Are you a bloater?  eeek:
Undertall

The Dr once told me that I was "centrallly obese", so much kinder than a fat bastard eh?

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Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 01:12:54 PM
 evil:

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Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 01:15:05 PM
 rubschin:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 01:34:21 PM
Burn what you take .... angry041:

I take clothes I like to wear ...why on earth would I then dispose of them. Utter madness noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 01:42:12 PM
 Gender difference  noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 01:52:33 PM
Hardly - I don't see many other men folk on here claiming to be burning their stuff rather than bring it home  noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 01:53:44 PM
Think it might just be a Nick vs the rest of the human race thing.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 01:55:37 PM
It's normal for us men.

Take this.

Pants: 2 pairs
T shirts:2
Dress: 2
Sandals: 1
Other sandals 1
Factor 25 (but buy there. Cheaper)
SHorts
Cardy
Longer shorts (evening)
OMO
Firelighters


Job done
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 09, 2008, 01:56:35 PM
It's normal for us men.

Take this.

Pants: 2 pairs
T shirts:2
Dress: 2
Sandals: 1
Other sandals 1
Factor 25 (but buy there. Cheaper)
SHorts
Cardy
Longer shorts (evening)
OMO
Firelighters


Job done

OMO  eeek:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 02:03:52 PM
She will need it  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 09, 2008, 02:06:36 PM
Hardly - I don't see many other men folk on here claiming to be burning their stuff rather than bring it home  noooo:

 rubschin:

Beats doing the post holiday wash.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 02:17:09 PM
My Man!  cloud9:

They don't get it, do they?  noooo:

Take little
Buy there
Burn
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Bar Wench on July 09, 2008, 02:35:42 PM
But that is what I am doing! If we take burn to mean sun burn that is!
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 02:43:36 PM

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Bum
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 02:55:27 PM
Hardly - I don't see many other men folk on here claiming to be burning their stuff rather than bring it home  noooo:

 rubschin:

Beats doing the post holiday wash.

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOO   Uncle M - not you  cry:

I always figured you were the sensible one sad32: sad32: sad32:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 02:56:47 PM
Sensible?

Take this.

Pants: 2 pairs
T shirts:2
Dress: 2
Sandals: 1
Other sandals 1
Factor 25 (but buy there. Cheaper)
SHorts
Cardy
Longer shorts (evening)
OMO
Firelighters


Job done
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 03:04:42 PM
Will not  angry041:

14 days =

Dress 8
Shorts 3
bikini's 7
sarongs 3
trousers 4
Dressy tops 3
Skirts 4
vest tops 3
tee's 4
Flip Flops
sandals
Heels
Walking shoes
Toiletries include : Sun cream / shampooo/ conditioner/ silky body wash / body moisturiser / toothpaste / toothbrush / cleanser / toner / moisturiser - face not body / hair removal cream - think bikini line / insect repellant /
Books
Music
spare camera batteries
travel adaptors



i could go on ........................... cry:

Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 03:09:16 PM
Nurse, the screens!

Quote
Toiletries include : Sun cream / shampooo/ conditioner/ silky body wash / body moisturiser / toothpaste / toothbrush / cleanser / toner / moisturiser - face not body / hair removal cream - think bikini line / insect repellant /


Soap?
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 03:12:36 PM
Body wash .... whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 03:14:31 PM
Oil drum size?  noooo:

Hotels supply soap!
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 03:16:45 PM
Don't like it ...like my own  ::)
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 03:26:51 PM
Dirty girl  noooo:

Take a hose!
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 09, 2008, 03:43:20 PM
Think it might just be a Nick vs the rest of the human race thing.

Nick prolly mistook the microwave sign for 'tumble dryer'  whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 04:36:14 PM
Look. She will go with 3 huge suitcases and spend 2 weeks wearing a thong and not much more.

It's their way. noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 04:37:46 PM
She'll be lucky to get all those bottles of liquids through airport security  whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 04:38:42 PM
She could hide them!



But where?  rubschin:























































































 eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 09, 2008, 04:43:33 PM
Dirty girl  noooo:

Take a hose!

Did you mean "horse"?
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 09, 2008, 04:46:09 PM
Either. I am sure they have donkeys where she is off to. But they would have to be brave donkeys..................
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 09, 2008, 06:12:33 PM
When's she off? I bet it's much later than tomorrow. Women's packing takes days of planning.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Pastis on July 09, 2008, 06:17:34 PM
A shot in the dark but I'd guess the weekend.  I usually pack after dinner the night before the early morning flight.  whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 09, 2008, 06:19:16 PM
ditto.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 06:25:22 PM
A shot in the dark but I'd guess the weekend.  I usually pack after dinner the night before the early morning flight.  whistle:

Aren't you good ~ I usually pack by throwing a few things into the car and driving away, after breakfast.

SWMBO however packs so far in advance that her first day on holiday is spent ironing everything that has been in suitcases for at least a week ::)
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Pastis on July 09, 2008, 06:30:07 PM
I don't know why but that reminds me of a TV play where the SWMBO in question demanded that her family had breakfast the night before... to save time, like   eeek:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 09, 2008, 06:31:39 PM
I don't know why but that reminds me of a TV play where the SWMBO in question demanded that her family had breakfast the night before... to save time, like   eeek:

Have you been watching my house?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 07:33:24 PM
When's she off? I bet it's much later than tomorrow. Women's packing takes days of planning.

Next week  redface:

I am in the prep stage where I have to decide what needs taking, what needs washing first , what don't I have that I need to buy, what don't I have that I don't need to buy but want to buy anyway, etc etc etc
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 07:34:36 PM
Either. I am sure they have donkeys where she is off to. But they would have to be brave donkeys..................

 eeek: confused2: confused2:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Pastis on July 09, 2008, 07:39:39 PM
See also the "Hello Bubbles" thread in the Snug  ;)
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 09, 2008, 07:48:20 PM
Phew -caught up , thanks for the tip off  lol:

Now I have even more to pack - to plan for hurricances as well  sad32:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 10, 2008, 09:32:48 AM
. .  thanks for the tip off 

Is Pastis a Rabbi?
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2008, 09:39:53 AM
Mr DS: must try harder  noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 10, 2008, 09:50:23 AM
Mr DS: must try harder  noooo:
redface:

One has to recycle the old Music Hall stuff at some point.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: barmisspah? on July 10, 2008, 12:10:27 PM
When's she off? I bet it's much later than tomorrow. Women's packing takes days of planning.

I start packing about 1/2hr before departure !!!
Saddler packs most of his the night before & then I fold his shirts & pack them for him.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2008, 12:23:27 PM
Nice little wifey  eveilgrin:


















































Saddler eeek:


















Sounds pervy  noooo:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: ice and a slice on July 10, 2008, 06:43:03 PM
It's easy!!  Just squeeze in whatever takes your fancy and hire an elephant to sit on the lid whilst you close it! ;D

I do it all the time!  A girl must have a large choice of apparel each night to try on and discard.
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 10, 2008, 06:45:22 PM
It's easy!!  Just squeeze in whatever takes your fancy and hire an elephant to sit on the lid whilst you close it! ;D

I do it all the time!  A girl must have a large choice of apparel each night to try on and discard.


Ain't that the truth  ::)
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 10, 2008, 07:20:35 PM
It's easy!!  Just squeeze in whatever takes your fancy and hire an elephant to sit on the lid whilst you close it! ;D

I do it all the time!  A girl must have a large choice of apparel each night to try on and discard.

Finally - some sense and logic on this thread. Praise be  worthy:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: barmisspah? on July 11, 2008, 09:43:27 AM
Nice little wifey  eveilgrin:


















































Saddler eeek:


















Sounds pervy  noooo:


His job  !!!!

His name is David but there are so many of them that when you want to get his attention Saddler is the best thing to say. You can picture it can't you :

Dave

Dave, Dave  slightly louder

David          slightly louder still

Saddler !!!!    lol:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 11, 2008, 09:44:30 AM
And what does he call you?  whistle:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: barmisspah? on July 11, 2008, 10:23:07 AM
And what does he call you?  whistle:

Boss what else  eyes:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Snoopy on July 11, 2008, 04:17:25 PM
Thought it might be  surrender:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Barman on July 11, 2008, 05:07:24 PM
And what does he call you?  whistle:

Boss what else  eyes:
And not to your face...?  ;D
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: barmisspah? on July 14, 2008, 09:59:29 AM
And what does he call you?  whistle:

Boss what else  eyes:
And not to your face...?  ;D

Anything he likes as long as I don't find out eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Packing a suitcase
Post by: Just One More on June 15, 2009, 12:53:10 PM
... 4 x tubs of ibuprofen ...


I'm sure you already know, but I found out yesterday that if I have a Boots card, their Ibuprofen are permanently 1/2 price. Given the headaches, injuries I seem to get with increasing regularity, it'll save me a few bob in the future

Bloody hell that is certainly worth knowing!  eeek:

Just in case you or others got an Advantage Card, they will be finishing the scheme on 01.10.2009. So get stocked up on Ibuprofen etc before then