Today I drove the two hours from the lake to our primary home in time to get to a hair appointment in town. While in town, I ran some other errands including dropping off the recycling from both houses and dropping off my paper prescriptions at the pharmacy.
I had a bit of anxiety when I got ready to leave the lake and realized I won't be back there for a while. The burning question: Did I leave anything there that I will want to pack on Monday?
Well, I can't think what it might be, so I gathered up the cat food and the cat and got in the car.
After the hair and errands, I dined with my husband, then went home and did some straightening up so the cleaning people can find a place to clean. Also put some reading materials and cook books on a book shelf, rather than on the floor beside the bed.
I have been putting what I want to pack in boxes, so I can judge the amount/size of the load, and those and my books to be donated are all over the bedroom. Tonight I separated the clothing by casual (which I will need right away) and dress (which I don't anticipate needing right away).
I also did a sort of simple prioritization - the goal is to know what to pack in my carry on luggage and what to pack in my checked bag.
Have I mentioned before that our experience is to make certain you have a couple of days clothing and other needed items in your carry on, so if your other bag is lost or misdirected, you can survive. For example, put part of your underwear in each bag.
I think I will start packing the highest priority items in the carry on bag and fill it, then move on to the checked bag. When that is full, any remaining items must wait until the October trip.
Sounds like I am really organized, but let's wait and see how this really plays out. For now, I am out of here for the evening.
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