tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post7907881138014305122..comments2024-02-23T02:02:35.985-05:00Comments on Mudpies and Magnolias: All my bags are packed - travel tipsMaggie Toussainthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-75047438911088183072017-12-16T13:21:56.828-05:002017-12-16T13:21:56.828-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Muhammad Hassanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282277249728542966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-51260037225995622672012-12-16T15:35:47.480-05:002012-12-16T15:35:47.480-05:00Howdy! I'm at work surfing around your blog fr...Howdy! I'm at work surfing around your blog from my new iphone! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts! Carry on the fantastic work!<br /><i>Feel free to surf my website</i> ; <b><a href="http://badankar.com/index.php?do=/blog/15742/the-good-solution-getting-reduce-acne-quickly/" rel="nofollow">home remedy for acne</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-46522096141308994582012-10-01T09:48:10.531-04:002012-10-01T09:48:10.531-04:00Thanks for the vital tips! All travelers should be...Thanks for the vital tips! All travelers should be armed with this knowledge. These airliners are charging a lot for extra baggage. In some places it would be cheaper to rather buy some extra clothes than to pack them in. David from getcheapflights.co.zahttp://getcheapflights.co.zanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-55059392183855331612012-07-19T10:29:24.177-04:002012-07-19T10:29:24.177-04:00Hey Joyce, thanks for stopping in. I'm a sucke...Hey Joyce, thanks for stopping in. I'm a sucker for songs too.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-28311393732929610522012-07-19T10:29:01.237-04:002012-07-19T10:29:01.237-04:00sounds great, Chris!sounds great, Chris!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-18743832583546144542012-07-18T16:55:04.416-04:002012-07-18T16:55:04.416-04:00Haven't thought about that song in years, Magg...Haven't thought about that song in years, Maggie. I loved it when I was a kid! Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16608931779758566664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-12882224224102143032012-07-10T22:46:59.593-04:002012-07-10T22:46:59.593-04:00Rolling clothes is also my preferred way to pack f...Rolling clothes is also my preferred way to pack for an upcoming trip. Great for saving space! Besides, I'm not too great at folding. :)Chris from bestflights.co.zahttp://bestflights.co.za/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-67802133987104354062012-07-10T11:58:32.349-04:002012-07-10T11:58:32.349-04:00Hi JQ,
Gosh if I were going to Alaska, no way cou...Hi JQ,<br /><br />Gosh if I were going to Alaska, no way could I get everything in a carry-on. I would need a serious suitcase for the layers I'd need to pack. I admire your adventurous spirit and ease of travel.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in and brightening this place up.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-78523166312977711742012-07-10T11:55:48.319-04:002012-07-10T11:55:48.319-04:00Hey Paula, For driving trips, I'm like you and...Hey Paula, For driving trips, I'm like you and pack with a little more freedom. I like having options and not being constrained by the space of a carry-on suitcase.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy the RNA Conference!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-64416906535383631382012-07-10T11:54:06.581-04:002012-07-10T11:54:06.581-04:00Hi Jenny, LIke you, I used to travel with at least...Hi Jenny, LIke you, I used to travel with at least 4 books. On vacation or travel, I go through about a book a day. Now with Kindle, I load it up ahead of time and off I go. I take my Sudoku book for those take off and landing moments where they make you turn the electronic devices off.<br /><br />I envy your friend's ability to pack in a ruchsack. I'm very attached to my stuff and need to carry all of it with me...Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-33479386121552113342012-07-10T11:51:41.636-04:002012-07-10T11:51:41.636-04:00How fun to know that you coordinate, and even cool...How fun to know that you coordinate, and even cooler, that one of your colors was green, a fav of mine. I have a lot of green slacks. I keep buying those khakis that are washed out green, but I can never find socks to match. I need to hit a big department store soon and stock up.<br /><br />It makes sense to choose a color theme - then it all works together. I'd love to travel with a red clothing scheme. I need to think how I can make that work. How many books do I have to sell to get a whole new wardrobe?Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-17360411219465625302012-07-10T11:48:21.262-04:002012-07-10T11:48:21.262-04:00Hooray for the backpack brigade. I find I like the...Hooray for the backpack brigade. I find I like the backpack even more than a tote or a smaller wheeled bag. You're right about it being handy. I can fit my computer in there, my kindle, my hoodie, notebook and paper, pens, meds, snacks, promo items, and more.<br /><br />I wish airfare weren't so high. Everything seems expensive these days.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-75311639051581126042012-07-10T11:45:42.178-04:002012-07-10T11:45:42.178-04:00Hi Sarah,
Packing has always mystified/intrigued ...Hi Sarah,<br /><br />Packing has always mystified/intrigued me. I like having the right clothes for the occasion, but I hate having a lot of clean clothes at the end of a trip. I invariably dump the suitcase in the laundry room and wash everything. I guess that isn't wasted effort.<br /><br />One other thing I forgot to mention is I always pack an emergency outfit. Nearly 30 years ago we drove 12 hours to visit family and arrived just in time for a funeral. All we had were summer clothes - shorts - but we went anyway. Now I carry something that will double for a "nice outfit" - not necessarily black but serviceable, if you know what I mean.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-35587361312341147222012-07-10T09:32:52.859-04:002012-07-10T09:32:52.859-04:00Now you post this blog! I just came back from a tr...Now you post this blog! I just came back from a trip to Alaska and road trip to Chicago. In my flying experience the last couple of times, the planes were so full, they took the carry ons and checked them. We checked ours through to the the destination. Otherwise they will have them available plane side as you disembark. Very easy. I have tried the roll up method too,and I understand the clothes aren't wrinkled. But, um, I guess I didn't have the right materials for rolling as I had wrinkles. Enjoyed your post.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-17211196823158452732012-07-10T07:24:52.342-04:002012-07-10T07:24:52.342-04:00Timely advice, Maggie, as I'm off to the RNA c...Timely advice, Maggie, as I'm off to the RNA conference next weekend. However, as I'm driving (only about 100 miles), I shall no doubt take everything but the kitchen sink. I always overpack!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-28439334558957362142012-07-10T06:30:35.593-04:002012-07-10T06:30:35.593-04:00I have a friend who is able to pack a whole wardro...I have a friend who is able to pack a whole wardrobe in a ruchsack. I think she's a witch. All I can suggest is take things that wash and dry overnight. And don't forget your Kindle. That alone allows me to travel with one less suitcase!Jenny Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268891311858414951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-46149233399964970202012-07-09T22:01:00.808-04:002012-07-09T22:01:00.808-04:00Hi Maggie, I could write a whole book about the ar...Hi Maggie, I could write a whole book about the art of packing in half an hour. As you say so well, I coordinate. Actually I choose a color theme for each trip. Last time in NY I went green: one green pant, a green skirt, several printed green shirts or twins, green shoes. I tried not to look like a zucchini or a cucumber! For my vacation in St Thomas with my BIL, I went red. Of course I take the matching accessories. Overseas I like go black or brown. It's easier.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-88684902588667152382012-07-09T21:43:08.622-04:002012-07-09T21:43:08.622-04:00Maggie, great tips. I traveled by air in 2010 and ...Maggie, great tips. I traveled by air in 2010 and couldn't believe how much it cost. The Airline put Andrew and I in different seats and I had to pay $5.00 just to sit next to my son on every leg! Sigh... Prior to that I last traveled in Oct 2001 (for my sister's wedding) and it went considering 9/11. <br /><br />I always travel with a backpack. You can shove so much in it and being a mom, there's always something I need that wouldn't fit in a purse.<br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-16510458686951591922012-07-09T20:50:03.657-04:002012-07-09T20:50:03.657-04:00Great tips, Maggie. I always pack too much stuff t...Great tips, Maggie. I always pack too much stuff that I'm never going to wear. Loved the fruit roll-up packing. Very clever--except the dirty clothes part. LOLSarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-46198944151715074852012-07-09T13:42:44.359-04:002012-07-09T13:42:44.359-04:00Hi Celia,
You already dress for success! How love...Hi Celia,<br /><br />You already dress for success! How lovely that you were able to incorporate that travel clothing idea into everyday adventures. Plus I bet it only takes you a microsecond to pack. I'm in there trying my stuff on, reinventing the wheel every time.<br /><br />If we drive, we tend to fill the car. For those car trips, we have road food, pillows, a blanket, and whatnot for our destination, plus the suitcases. I tend to take a bigger suitcase than I need because a lot of the places we visit have nice stores and I like to shop! <br /><br />I often worry that if we have a flat and have to get all the stuff out of the back of the vehicle to change the tire that we will look like the Clampets from "The Beverly Hillbillies."<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-40833291893915854692012-07-09T13:36:08.516-04:002012-07-09T13:36:08.516-04:00I've tried that clothes rolling tip before and...I've tried that clothes rolling tip before and it does work, even for shirts you would normally iron. As soon as I arrive, I unroll my "hang up" clothes and they look great. Thanks, Jean!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-16752734491618519782012-07-09T13:35:08.046-04:002012-07-09T13:35:08.046-04:00Hi Jim,
It's nice to have that option to driv...Hi Jim,<br /><br />It's nice to have that option to drive, and on some of my writing trips I often have a driving buddy. Other times I elect to fly because its too darn far for me to drive by myself. I have a personal 6 hour driving limit. I'm done after that - absolutely toasted. I live pretty far from most conferences and a lot of my family, so I'm stuck following the rules for flying.<br /><br />But I'm glad you've found a way to make travel easy on yourself. That's wonderful!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-11530289445996982542012-07-09T13:04:02.598-04:002012-07-09T13:04:02.598-04:00I've actually seen women dressed like this in ...I've actually seen women dressed like this in airport, clicking along the walkway, dragging a huge roller piece of luggage, and always one of those huge shoulder bags that are supposed to be purses. Not my idea of a purse. Teeny tiny, is my motto.<br />In the early 90's, we began a lot of traveling--Europe a few times,well, all over the North American Continent, etc. An artist friend gave me suggestions such as you're giving, so I ended up with basic black pants, two prs of black shoes, shells of different colors, and 2-3 sweaters--everything went with everything else. I still dress like this today. Always solid colors--maybe a short jacket might be patterned, is all. But I "accessorize." Dangly bright earrings, pretty necklaces--all silver-toned with different settings and designs. I STILL do this today.<br />Jim and I can really travel light--when we have to. But if we do road trips in my SUV--it gets filled with everything I can think of--you know that rule? What is it? Peter's Principle, or something like that? Give me space, and I will fill it up.<br />That's a luxury to me.<br />Good post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-51416239771321983202012-07-09T13:01:36.345-04:002012-07-09T13:01:36.345-04:00One tip I got from a well-travelled friend. When p...One tip I got from a well-travelled friend. When packing, don't fold your clothes carefully, roll them up. They won't crease. It worked.<br />JeanJean Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721286666291201917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-80190125080827484772012-07-09T11:53:26.859-04:002012-07-09T11:53:26.859-04:00The thing here is that you're assuming you'...The thing here is that you're assuming you're going to fly to your destination. I almost never fly ... I don't have a problem with planes, but I ABSOLUTELY HATE airports. I'd rather take an extra day or two and drive to wherever I'm going. And once you do that, the easy solution is to overpack. Throw in a few extra outfits, more shoes ... what the heck, take two suitcases instead of one, saves the mental anguish of deciding! A LOT less trouble.Jim Hartleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033770381343017153noreply@blogger.com