There are people who don't make packing lists? How do they know what to pack?

Because I have to pack so often I can do it in my sleep, and in under 15 minutes.

Also, there were cicadas flying outside my office window today, but they were having trouble and I'm only on the 4th floor, so the penthouse should be safe.

(I squished a cicada in my car door today; I still feel all ooky)

It's hot and sticky here, peeps; it doesn't really cool off at night, and during the day you sweat slowly and continuously like an aged cheese. Those ricepaper face blotters are crucial.

Aimee, I may take you up on ROTK; I suspect exhaustion will be setting in by Friday night.

Teppy, I'll hang out with you on Sunday. I'm sure we can scrape together some localistas and get in a couple more touristy things. Or just go out for pancakes.

I'll be around all day Sunday too, FWIW. I know I'm staying at the hotel Saturday night and with Anne on Sunday night, so my only concrete plan for Sunday is to somehow get back to Anne's at some point.

t off to make my packing list

I was going to ask about a pool. Excellent.

My packing spreadsheet is extensive with categories for going to relatives where I don't bother to bring toiletries, camping, with kids, without. I love my packing list.

No email here yet either Vortex. We must be the B list.

I didn't get the Vortex mail yet either. But I had that problem last week, too.

You have a packing spreadsheet?

I think the only times I've made packing lists have been when I'm packing for being away for a few months, and even then, I remember things while I'm packing that I forgot to put on the list.

I don't make packing lists.

Anne, my email was just to say that P. and I want to come to the BBQ. Could you email us directions? I'm also sending a message to your work and home accounts.

Laura, last year you were kind enough to bring maternity swim suits for Burrell. I'm not big enough to require one as yet, but my big ass ain't fitting into the one from last year. Any way you still have them and could maybe bring one to lend me?

I don't make lists either. When I said I had lists, I meant the phone number contact things Vortex sent.

Summer, I pack a shitload of small stretchy tanks, one or two longer sleeved lycra jobs for air conditioned spaces, and some trousers, usually a mix of yoga, jeans and leather. Undies, toiletry kit, shoes and a book.

I've been travelling so many years that all I need to know is how long, what climate, and whether I need formal.

For packing I now use HandyShopper for my Palm Zire, which can be configured to keep a checked-off list of what has been packed, what still has to be gathered, and also sort them into categories like regular clothes and toiletries and so on.

I have in fact forgotten underwear in the absence of list keeping....

Ok.

Just got that "really-excited-adrenaline-rush-in-my-tummy- and-I-will-be-hyperactive-all-night-and-not-sleep" feeling.