Shakespeare uses the phrase " I'll send him packing" in Henry IV, where it is said by Falstaff [who was based on a real guy, Sir John Falstolf, a man born and buried in North Norfolk] As far as I can tell, it always means to dismiss abruptly - there is never any mention of suitcases. Obviously my train trip to Manchester has meant packing carefully.
Tuesday night after the pancake party I put everything onto the bed, and decided I could get it all into a wheeled cabin bag,plus my Roka backpack, and phone, tickets and glasses case in my small crossbody banana bag.
He wondered why she had not packed teabags, she said she hadn't got any in individual paper wrappers.
I wondered where they were going if they couldn't get teabags when they got there. But then, who am I to judge? I'm the woman who packed a tupperware box of teabags in my case when I went on heneymoon, To Yorkshire! Just in case...
Nowadays my packing list has a few essential items - phone, meds, charger, toothbrush, spare pants and socks. I rarely pack teabags anymore! Then there's all the rest [this week, I have gifts for family, warm clothes, ongoing craft project, and sermon notes to be worked on for next Sunday] When Bob arrives today, I expect him to have a comprehensive toolkit in the boot, and a ladder strapped on the roof, plus my repaired glasses.
What are the important things in your suitcase?
Packing to go away is always a dithering time. Essentials; Phone charger, toothbrush and charger, tablet, meds, toiletries, torch ... then there's the 'entertainment bag; sewing, knitting, tablet, cosy headphones, kindle, chargers, sketching book, paints, pens, journal, notebook, oh, I suppose one needs clothes and shoes?
ReplyDeleteAfter all that, is there any room for your beloved and his stuff?😊
DeleteFortunately he packs his own bag(s)!
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DeleteThe first time I went away with Steve, he was convinced I'd forgotten most of my clothes as my bag was so small.
ReplyDeleteClothes are not a major feature of my packing either.
DeleteMeds, toiletries, toothbrush and clean underwear. Enjoy the time in Manchester. I have a lovely mental image of the man, the toolbox and the ladder wending their way North. Catriona
ReplyDeleteHave Shedman, Will Travel ...
DeleteOur daily meds, clean knickers/pants, toothbrushes, phones, current books, reading glasses. Once when our sons were little we went on holiday and I was responsible for all our clothes packing, I forgot any spare underpants for my husband! Soon remedied as we were staying in a cottage in Dorset and we were able to buy some the next day. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteI am glad you were able to get replacements promptly 🩳
DeleteAlways Teabags, as the ones I like (Lapsang) are not widely available.
ReplyDeleteThat's sensible
DeleteI just smiled at the idea of Bob driving with a ladder on the car roof! You two are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe strangest thing I ever traveled with was a ( knocked down in a box) six foot artificial Christmas tree for my parents because they were SO much more expensive in the UK compared to the U.S.
JanF
A transatlantic tree? Now that IS amazing luggage!
DeleteI love to travel by car, where you can take anything you want, within reason, but air travel is a challenge as we gave up checking baggage a few years ago. This was because of multi flight journeys, where a suitcase could easily go astray, and has done, a couple of times over the years. Also limited luggage works well for parts of a journey that involve trains or buses. Going with a small carryon for a week or ten days needs careful planning, and wouldn't work for a trip that required formal gear!
ReplyDeleteI think most people are working towards minimal luggage these days (and airlines seem to charge a lot for even the small cases)
DeleteMeds, couple of books, the Kindle if abroad. I always pack a first aid kit. Change of clothes, at least a top and spare knicks. And I always pack teabags (Yorkshire). Xx
ReplyDeleteWe all seem to have similar ideas
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