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you'll have to tell us whether the Sky has improved since my cruise on her last weekend.
quote:Originally posted by Mercy:Hi, can I ask what you need an extension cord for? and do ships not have alarm clocks?thanks,~~Extension cord~~flashlight~~battery operated alarm clock~~Canvas type tot bags that lay flat in your suitcase,(to haul all the stuff that you buy in port home)~~all medications you might EVER need~~ one of those things that change an electric plug into three " " "
Hi, can I ask what you need an extension cord for? and do ships not have alarm clocks?
thanks,~~Extension cord~~flashlight~~battery operated alarm clock~~Canvas type tot bags that lay flat in your suitcase,(to haul all the stuff that you buy in port home)~~all medications you might EVER need~~ one of those things that change an electric plug into three " " "
quote:Originally posted by juddy:I read where taking one of those over the door shoe hangers was good as was a hanging sweater holder which provided more shelf space. Also, if you have children or want to easily stay connected, you can take walky-talkies. Here i am 1 day from sailing on the Pacific Sky , my wife has spent days carefully packing all the right clothes for us to spend ten days sunning ourselves in the south pacific. But i feel like i've forgot something. So my question is whats some of the things people forget to pack. see you all in 11 days time. Jason
I read where taking one of those over the door shoe hangers was good as was a hanging sweater holder which provided more shelf space. Also, if you have children or want to easily stay connected, you can take walky-talkies.
Here i am 1 day from sailing on the Pacific Sky , my wife has spent days carefully packing all the right clothes for us to spend ten days sunning ourselves in the south pacific. But i feel like i've forgot something. So my question is whats some of the things people forget to pack. see you all in 11 days time. Jason
quote:Originally posted by sread:T-making equipment. As in "What have I forgoten to pack." ;-)
What is T-making equipment? Do you mean to bring a tea pot with you to have a proper cup of tea? That would be awfully bulky to pack!Your smily face didn't appear because you put a hypen between
(I AM only joking Don't even think about it)
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm:Never forget your Jam Jar of cock-roaches. They are ideal for an automatic cabin upgrade and a compensation claim!(I AM only joking Don't even think about it)
Oh, did I have a good laugh! Where do yu come up with these ideas? Don't think someone won't do this now that you have suggested it and then we'll know who to blame. I bet you are the life of the party - now I am sorry I'm not going on the Norway cruise with you and Joe!
Terri :-))
quote:Originally posted by sympatico: Oh, did I have a good laugh! Where do yu come up with these ideas? I bet you are the life of the party - now I am sorry I'm not going on the Norway cruise with you and Joe!
I've got a sick mind! I'm an introvert really, this forum brings out the wild man in me!
[This message has been edited by Mercy (edited 11-28-2000).]
** full size steam iron, not those puny travel irons** empty plastic bags from grocery store (good way to isolate dirty or damp things at the end of the trip)**cash already broken down into suggested tip amounts**spray air freshener for bathroom (probably it's not as ventelated as your home)
quote:Originally posted by tg_lindo:May I add:** full size steam iron, not those puny travel irons** empty plastic bags from grocery store (good way to isolate dirty or damp things at the end of the trip)**cash already broken down into suggested tip amounts**spray air freshener for bathroom (probably it's not as ventelated as your home)
Marqueuse - Ships don't have clocks in the cabins - I always take a battery operated clock with me and duct tape - can be very useful.
Someone on Cruisetalk suggested using the bedspread as ironing board...BAD IDEA. In a split second I saw that there was enough synthetic fiber in the spread to melt and make a stain on my favorite shirt.
Room deodorizer, in aeroseol form, stays in my carry on bag on the airplane, not checked baggage.
OH YES! DUCT TAPE! Once, my luggage zipper broke in baggage claim at Miami airport. The tape made it possible to get the suitcase to the hotel. Then I was off on a shopping expedition for a new suitcase.
quote:Originally posted by bubbles:Please tell me all Americans seem to have problems leaving home without it - what do you all use duct tape for?!!!
See tg_lindo's answer. That is one of the things we have used it for - repairing suitcases - zippers, handles, etc. Very handy to have with you.Mercy - you are probably right - I wasn't thinking - Westerdam didn't have laundry rooms or ironing boards when we went on her for the Inauguarl cruise after HAL bought her. We had taken a 2 week back to back cruise and I told my husband and daughter to just pack for 1 week and then when we did the turn around in Ft. Lauderdale, I would do the laundry. SURPRISE - no machines or irons! We had laundry hanging all over our cabin! Laundry facilities were put in after they stretched her.
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