The count down is on again!

[the captians wench]

Three months until round two and the time seems to be slowing down almost to the point where I feel like it's going backwards!

I'm not nervous at all this time, about any of it. I'm not going thru london this trip so at least I won't have to worry abotu that nightmare again. I just don't have the fear I did the first time around, although part of me is still waiting for him to wake up and figure out what a nut I am and go running in the opposite direction.

I do feel very anxious. I want to be there now! But it's just wanting time to pass, not the nervous jitters of the unknown.

I keep trying to think of things I'd like to do this time around, but all I can think about is curling up with him and watching movies, or even the news as we did a lot. We did see so much the first time, maybe I won't feel the need to explore so much.

I just can't wait to snuggle up to his naked body and fall asleep again. Pure. Heaven.

 

[BiaTcHiNFiRe]

Three months until round two and the time seems to be slowing down almost to the point where I feel like it's going backwards!

I'm not nervous at all this time, about any of it. I'm not going thru london this trip so at least I won't have to worry abotu that nightmare again. I just don't have the fear I did the first time around, although part of me is still waiting for him to wake up and figure out what a nut I am and go running in the opposite direction.

I do feel very anxious. I want to be there now! But it's just wanting time to pass, not the nervous jitters of the unknown.

I keep trying to think of things I'd like to do this time around, but all I can think about is curling up with him and watching movies, or even the news as we did a lot. We did see so much the first time, maybe I won't feel the need to explore so much.

I just can't wait to snuggle up to his naked body and fall asleep again. Pure. Heaven.

I soooooooooooooo understand, Wenchie!!! *HUGGS n HUGGS*

I feel the same way about A. Time seems run fast only when we are together! Sadly thats the moments when I wish I could stop the time. I know you miss Jounar very much, I can totaly relate, I miss my A. teribly too. Your post made me smile, I found my heaven in A.'s arms, too!

Miss being there, in his arms. Feels so warm and safe. Nuthing makes me feel so blissful as laying in his arms, both naked, his touches burning into my very soul. It's pure heaven yes, there in his arms. Miss him more than words can say.. Sometimes even when he was here for a visit, I still missed him. While day when I was busy with cooking or kids or something, I missed him. I mean, I missed the true nearness. Couldn't wait till evening when it was just me and him. When I could kneel at his feets or snuggle up into his arms. When I could rest my head on his hairy chest and feel his heart beat in time with mine. Feeling so close and so loved. Pure heaven, yeah.

I feel like a lost puppy without him here now. And I know I wont feel safe till I am back in his arms, it's where I need to be.



I really hope these 3 months pass fast!!!! For you and for me as well.

 

[the captians wench]

I soooooooooooooo understand, Wenchie!!! *HUGGS n HUGGS*

I feel the same way about A. Time seems run fast only when we are together! Sadly thats the moments when I wish I could stop the time. I know you miss Jounar very much, I can totaly relate, I miss my A. teribly too. Your post made me smile, I found my heaven in A.'s arms, too!

Miss being there, in his arms. Feels so warm and safe. Nuthing makes me feel so blissful as laying in his arms, both naked, his touches burning into my very soul. It's pure heaven yes, there in his arms. Miss him more than words can say.. Sometimes even when he was here for a visit, I still missed him. While day when I was busy with cooking or kids or something, I missed him. I mean, I missed the true nearness. Couldn't wait till evening when it was just me and him. When I could kneel at his feets or snuggle up into his arms. When I could rest my head on his hairy chest and feel his heart beat in time with mine. Feeling so close and so loved. Pure heaven, yeah.

I feel like a lost puppy without him here now. And I know I wont feel safe till I am back in his arms, it's where I need to be.



I really hope these 3 months pass fast!!!! For you and for me as well.

*huggles*

I was very fortunate in that the days seemed quite long while I was there, like time stood still for us. He said the same thing, so I know it wasn't just me. It was just like the earth and heaven its self opened up and paused to let us have our moment.

It's going to be a long three months. Fortunately I have a lot of things to keep me busy durring that time, so I'm not thinking about how much I miss him every moment, just most of them.

 

[the captians wench]

I'm starting to get anxious again. I feel an overwhelming need to pack. Pack something, anything really. I just feel like I should be preparing more for this trip than I currently am.

I've been very uncharateristically consentrated on fixing my apt up. Sorting and getting rid of things here and there. Down sizing a lot and over all just organizing things. My little dining room is now very obviously my sewing room. Everything in its place, and a place for everything.

But this past week, as I'm faced with only one final room to tackle, I've been thinking more about packing for my trip. I promised Jounar that I wouldn't bring so much this time. And admitedly I did over do it the last time, but I am going to be there a week longer. So I'm worried about all of my things fitting. I've been pondering a "practice pack" like I did last time, only this time I would be a lot more aware of what I need.

It will be late spring, I wonder if he'll keep me bundled up like he did the last time.

Well, to curb my packing obsession I've decided to go thru my dvds and pack a few of those in my cd case. We watched a lot of movies, it was my favorite part really, so it might be nice to share some of my favorites with him.

I hadn't realized how many chick flicks I own!

 

[the captians wench]

73 days until I'm back with him and the anxciousness is really creaping up on me. But it's has a weird calm to it. Everything about this trip feels more like a home coming than a return visit to a strange land.

Once again time seems to have slowed, and the overwhelming temptation to flee to him while I'm on vacation at the end of this month just seems to intencify.

I'm starting to not sleep well too. The void that should be filled with his body seems more real now than it did just a month ago, and only grows as the nights pass. My king sized bed seems more and more lonely and cold with each passing night.

I wonder how this trip will differ from my last one. If his behaivour will change at all. Will he set a different tone durring this trip? Will I be more property, more lover, or will there be an even mixture? Perhaps this might even be closer to how things would be if I were there perminately...or perhaps not.

My mind still fills with things I'd like to explore as well. But even as I try to focas on that, try to plan things to do, things I'd like to see, I can't seem to stay on them. I just desperately want to do nothing more than stay curled in his arms for as long as possible.

My only hope is that the days pick up in speed again.

 

[satindesire]

73 days until I'm back with him and the anxciousness is really creaping up on me. But it's has a weird calm to it. Everything about this trip feels more like a home coming than a return visit to a strange land.

Once again time seems to have slowed, and the overwhelming temptation to flee to him while I'm on vacation at the end of this month just seems to intencify.

I'm starting to not sleep well too. The void that should be filled with his body seems more real now than it did just a month ago, and only grows as the nights pass. My king sized bed seems more and more lonely and cold with each passing night.

I wonder how this trip will differ from my last one. If his behaivour will change at all. Will he set a different tone durring this trip? Will I be more property, more lover, or will there be an even mixture? Perhaps this might even be closer to how things would be if I were there perminately...or perhaps not.

My mind still fills with things I'd like to explore as well. But even as I try to focas on that, try to plan things to do, things I'd like to see, I can't seem to stay on them. I just desperately want to do nothing more than stay curled in his arms for as long as possible.

My only hope is that the days pick up in speed again.

You two should sooo get married. CUTEST. COUPLE. EVAR.

 

[the captians wench]

You two should sooo get married. CUTEST. COUPLE. EVAR.

*giggles*

 

[ultramarineblue]

73 days until I'm back with him and the anxciousness is really creaping up on me. But it's has a weird calm to it. Everything about this trip feels more like a home coming than a return visit to a strange land.

Once again time seems to have slowed, and the overwhelming temptation to flee to him while I'm on vacation at the end of this month just seems to intencify.

I'm starting to not sleep well too. The void that should be filled with his body seems more real now than it did just a month ago, and only grows as the nights pass. My king sized bed seems more and more lonely and cold with each passing night.

I wonder how this trip will differ from my last one. If his behaivour will change at all. Will he set a different tone durring this trip? Will I be more property, more lover, or will there be an even mixture? Perhaps this might even be closer to how things would be if I were there perminately...or perhaps not.

My mind still fills with things I'd like to explore as well. But even as I try to focas on that, try to plan things to do, things I'd like to see, I can't seem to stay on them. I just desperately want to do nothing more than stay curled in his arms for as long as possible.

My only hope is that the days pick up in speed again.

Awww. I hope the days fly past for you.

 

[the captians wench]

Awww. I hope the days fly past for you.

Thanks sweetie.

I ran into my old store manager tonight. She was at my new store (I was transfered a month ago) with her mom and sister and their kids. She was introducing me around and mentioned that I was the manager who went to Ireland. Instantly they knew who I was (she was always a little/lot motherly towards me and actually worried more about my trip than my own mother did!) Talking about it made it seem even longer like years since I was there last rather than months.

It also feels rather casual to me. To talk about traveling back and forth to Ireland. Almost as if it were just the next city over, rather than an ocean away.

Time still seems slow. I don't know why everything seems to be going at a snail's pace now. Just feels like the earth's rotation is moving half pace.

 

[the captians wench]

9 weeks and counting!

So today I was offically told that I am not allowd to bring as much luggage as I did last time. (which means I got phone time today! ) Even though I am staying a week longer this time, I am still not allowd to bring 4 suit cases.

I pointed out that I only brought 3 suit cases, and a back pack, and one of those was a carry on so it was small.... this didn't help my cause any. *sigh*

So now I have to decide, do I give up one of the checked bags, or one of the carry ons? I get two full checked bags for free, one carry on, and one "personal item". I really did enjoy having my carry on rolling case with me as well as my back pack while I was traveling. I have to carry extra snacks with me because of my sugar, and with the long trip plus the state of my nerves, I wasn't sure how much I would actually need. So I could keep just a little in the back pack to munch on on the plane, and replenish from my rolly case at layovers. But if I do that then I'm giving up a 51" suit case to take a 21" one with me. That seems silly!

He is right, of course. I did bring way too much. I just had no idea of what to expect. This time I do have a better idea of what the weather is like there. That will help.

He told me not to bring clothes for the hotel, I won't need any there. I shamefully admited that I only brought 2 night dresses with me the first time, which easily fit into a small pocket in the front of one of the suitcases. So that doesn't free up much room.

I'll limit my shoes I guess. I'll be wearing my boots, tho they are fashion boots not function. A pair of sneakers will come along. One pair of dress shoes (insted of 3), and then either my functional boots, a pair of dressier casual shoes, or dress flats. That's 4 pair insted of 7.

From there I'm at a loss. I have to fit in the stuff I've bought for him that I don't want to ship since it's so close to my trip. And the toy bag which admitedly will be less than the first one as I know better what he likes best. Then my clothes....

SKL Guess what you are helping me do when you stop by!

 

[Moonlit]

Hi Wenchie ( I know this is the first time I've talked to you and I hope you don't mind me calling you Wenchie)....

Like you, I make trips across that pond (and I'd like to make them more often than I do but finances dictate otherwise) and I am working on packing less and less each time. My trips are a month long and I do it quite nicely in a suitcase (26 ") and an older backpack. My carry-on is full of snacks, a book, my digital camera and my DS along with my travel documents and nothing else.

I do have one advantage in that the people I stay with have bought me a dresser (aren't they sweet?) and I can now leaving some clothing behind...so I am gradually building a basic wardrobe there. I know you most likely aren't able to do that so here are a few ideas that might help you to pack less.

Mix and match things. I have found that this goes a long way in cutting down on what I pack. I take one black sweater that zips up...and four or five assorted shirts to wear under it. That really does give quite the variety of looks.

I have also found (I've been doing this for seven years) that packing two pairs of jeans (and wearing one) is lots. It sometimes means making a trip to the laundry but that's okay with me.

Things like toothpaste, shampoo, shaving gel and deodorant.. see if you can find the same brands there...if not, while you're there, experiment with ones you can get locally, find ones that you like and that will mean you don't ever have to haul those things with you again.

I don't know what your clothing style is so I don't have any more suggestions right now. I hope this helps you at least a little.

 

[ultramarineblue]

Thanks sweetie.

I ran into my old store manager tonight. She was at my new store (I was transfered a month ago) with her mom and sister and their kids. She was introducing me around and mentioned that I was the manager who went to Ireland. Instantly they knew who I was (she was always a little/lot motherly towards me and actually worried more about my trip than my own mother did!) Talking about it made it seem even longer like years since I was there last rather than months.

It also feels rather casual to me. To talk about traveling back and forth to Ireland. Almost as if it were just the next city over, rather than an ocean away.

Time still seems slow. I don't know why everything seems to be going at a snail's pace now. Just feels like the earth's rotation is moving half pace.

I'm beginning to think that time seems to go backwards when you're really wanting something instead of just slowing down.

Hey but it's cool that you're the Casual World Traveler now.

9 weeks and counting!

So today I was offically told that I am not allowd to bring as much luggage as I did last time. (which means I got phone time today! ) Even though I am staying a week longer this time, I am still not allowd to bring 4 suit cases.

I pointed out that I only brought 3 suit cases, and a back pack, and one of those was a carry on so it was small.... this didn't help my cause any. *sigh*

*snip

Ok, so are you frustrated yet very happy to only be allowed to have that many suitcases? I think I may already know the answer but just wanted to make sure. Somehow, I get this image of you pointing out all that while already knowing the answer.

 

[the captians wench]

Hi Wenchie ( I know this is the first time I've talked to you and I hope you don't mind me calling you Wenchie)....

Like you, I make trips across that pond (and I'd like to make them more often than I do but finances dictate otherwise) and I am working on packing less and less each time. My trips are a month long and I do it quite nicely in a suitcase (26 ") and an older backpack. My carry-on is full of snacks, a book, my digital camera and my DS along with my travel documents and nothing else.

I do have one advantage in that the people I stay with have bought me a dresser (aren't they sweet?) and I can now leaving some clothing behind...so I am gradually building a basic wardrobe there. I know you most likely aren't able to do that so here are a few ideas that might help you to pack less.

Mix and match things. I have found that this goes a long way in cutting down on what I pack. I take one black sweater that zips up...and four or five assorted shirts to wear under it. That really does give quite the variety of looks.

I have also found (I've been doing this for seven years) that packing two pairs of jeans (and wearing one) is lots. It sometimes means making a trip to the laundry but that's okay with me.

Things like toothpaste, shampoo, shaving gel and deodorant.. see if you can find the same brands there...if not, while you're there, experiment with ones you can get locally, find ones that you like and that will mean you don't ever have to haul those things with you again.

I don't know what your clothing style is so I don't have any more suggestions right now. I hope this helps you at least a little.

Wenchie is fine

I really hate the idea of spending money on things that I can bring with me. Like my shampoo and stuff. Money is tight, and when I'm going to a country where it takes 1.5 (or close to) of my dollars to equal one of their's pennies count.

My real issue is I just have to pick less. I'm always overly prepared, but he doesn't like that in this situation. I really don't need more than 2 dressy outfits for a 2 week stay. Tho last time I only took 3 pairs of pants and regreated that (I was there 9 days the first time) so I will be packing at least 5. Shoes have to be cut down. End of story.

I just really like to look good and well put together when I do wear clothes. So it's hard to leave anything behind...just incase.

But I'm starting to get obsessive over this, so I may have to pick my clothes out today and do a tryal pack.

 

[the captians wench]

I'm beginning to think that time seems to go backwards when you're really wanting something instead of just slowing down.

Hey but it's cool that you're the Casual World Traveler now.



Ok, so are you frustrated yet very happy to only be allowed to have that many suitcases? I think I may already know the answer but just wanted to make sure. Somehow, I get this image of you pointing out all that while already knowing the answer.

I do have mixed feelings. One part of me is excited about the restriction (and the challenge of it!) and the other part whines about not being able to take something.

It's so rare that he puts restrictions on me. I get kind of a thrill when he does. sort of like it's an opertunity to show off how good I can be. And it was a pain in the ass taking all those bags from the van to the airport check in, and then from check out back to my van. I know another part of it is that he doesn't want to have to lug them around that little bit he did either.

I do need something to keep my laptop safe in, so I'm going to ask about maybe swapping my back pack for my laptop bag and see how that flies....I know what the answer will be, as I'm sure you can guess.

I think another part of me just doesn't see why I shouldn't bring 2 checked bags if that's what I'm allowed. I mean, why not? It's sort of like the second trip to the buffet line. You don't have to take it, and you probably shouldn't, but if you don't you feel cheated some how.

 

[ultramarineblue]

I do have mixed feelings. One part of me is excited about the restriction (and the challenge of it!) and the other part whines about not being able to take something.

It's so rare that he puts restrictions on me. I get kind of a thrill when he does. sort of like it's an opertunity to show off how good I can be. And it was a pain in the ass taking all those bags from the van to the airport check in, and then from check out back to my van. I know another part of it is that he doesn't want to have to lug them around that little bit he did either.

I do need something to keep my laptop safe in, so I'm going to ask about maybe swapping my back pack for my laptop bag and see how that flies....I know what the answer will be, as I'm sure you can guess.

I think another part of me just doesn't see why I shouldn't bring 2 checked bags if that's what I'm allowed. I mean, why not? It's sort of like the second trip to the buffet line. You don't have to take it, and you probably shouldn't, but if you don't you feel cheated some how.

I completely get what you are saying. I'm not sure how I would handle restrictions. I think I would definitely get both of those feelings. I don't think I'm someone who could handle a lot of restrictions though. I start to wondering if I will mess up too badly. I've already got one thing that I have been partially unsuccessful at and it's all I can do to not think about it until I'm asked. Literally, all I can do. As far as the whining goes, I would just have to do a little of that just because. I cannot resist being a pain in the ass sometimes. I have a feeling that that is about to catch up with me though.

Just out of curiosity, do you think the answer will be yes or no to changing the backpack to a laptop bag? If the answer is no, what about a laptop backpack? I don't have one of those but I can see where it would be very convenient. My laptop bag is heavy and I don't really like carrying it but if I want the laptop....

Ahh..the joys of the buffet line. I do that and then feel guilty for going back and not having the willpower to resist.

 

[the captians wench]

I completely get what you are saying. I'm not sure how I would handle restrictions. I think I would definitely get both of those feelings. I don't think I'm someone who could handle a lot of restrictions though. I start to wondering if I will mess up too badly. I've already got one thing that I have been partially unsuccessful at and it's all I can do to not think about it until I'm asked. Literally, all I can do. As far as the whining goes, I would just have to do a little of that just because. I cannot resist being a pain in the ass sometimes. I have a feeling that that is about to catch up with me though.

Just out of curiosity, do you think the answer will be yes or no to changing the backpack to a laptop bag? If the answer is no, what about a laptop backpack? I don't have one of those but I can see where it would be very convenient. My laptop bag is heavy and I don't really like carrying it but if I want the laptop....

Ahh..the joys of the buffet line. I do that and then feel guilty for going back and not having the willpower to resist.

That's what back pack I took last time. I was really just trying to find a way to cheat. LIke if I took my two big suitcases, and then the rolly carryon well I couldn't very well keep the laptop in the carry on, it would bounce around too much! I'd have to have something to keep it in *wink wink nudge nudge*....But he'd still look at that as 4 bags. *sigh*

I don't see getting around having my back pack with me. I need something that I can get into and pull out a snack, or my laptop, or ipod or what ever entertainment I bring for the 8 hour crossing. So the real question is, do I do two checked bags after that, or one checked and my rolly carryon? If I just did the rolly and a checked I know that would make him proudest (or at least most apeased) but deep down inside I just don't see fitting everything I want into one checked bag! I have big shoes! And I have a whole box of stuff for him and his family. And I wanted to get a few more things for him to try (I want to show him what our snacks are like).

Maybe I could buy a sleeve type protection for my laptop and take a carryon tote bag with me...plus my other three bags. That's a purse really...he can't object to that right? Right?....yeah I know, I know he'll see that as cheating too. *sigh*

 

[ultramarineblue]

That's what back pack I took last time. I was really just trying to find a way to cheat. LIke if I took my two big suitcases, and then the rolly carryon well I couldn't very well keep the laptop in the carry on, it would bounce around too much! I'd have to have something to keep it in *wink wink nudge nudge*....But he'd still look at that as 4 bags. *sigh*

I don't see getting around having my back pack with me. I need something that I can get into and pull out a snack, or my laptop, or ipod or what ever entertainment I bring for the 8 hour crossing. So the real question is, do I do two checked bags after that, or one checked and my rolly carryon? If I just did the rolly and a checked I know that would make him proudest (or at least most apeased) but deep down inside I just don't see fitting everything I want into one checked bag! I have big shoes! And I have a whole box of stuff for him and his family. And I wanted to get a few more things for him to try (I want to show him what our snacks are like).

Maybe I could buy a sleeve type protection for my laptop and take a carryon tote bag with me...plus my other three bags. That's a purse really...he can't object to that right? Right?....yeah I know, I know he'll see that as cheating too. *sigh*

I'll have to respond to this when I'm in a better place. Good luck figuring it out....

 

[the captians wench]

I'll have to respond to this when I'm in a better place. Good luck figuring it out....

*huggs*

I think I almost have it mastered. It was bugging me and my OCD kicked in and I had to at the very least attempt to see what all would fit.

I don't have everything I wanted, but I have enough clothes for the 2 weeks, plus two slightly up scale outfits, and a small toy bag all in one check bag. And there's a slight bit of room to spare. Not enough for the stuff for him and my shoes, but a bit. And I still have my carry on I can pack. So I'll leave the back pack for just snacks and entertainment, along with my travel documents and my purse.

Thank you for the tips though. I know I was just being silly, for the most part anyway.

 

[ultramarineblue]

*huggs*

I think I almost have it mastered. It was bugging me and my OCD kicked in and I had to at the very least attempt to see what all would fit.

I don't have everything I wanted, but I have enough clothes for the 2 weeks, plus two slightly up scale outfits, and a small toy bag all in one check bag. And there's a slight bit of room to spare. Not enough for the stuff for him and my shoes, but a bit. And I still have my carry on I can pack. So I'll leave the back pack for just snacks and entertainment, along with my travel documents and my purse.

Thank you for the tips though. I know I was just being silly, for the most part anyway.

huggggs back

I would have definitely done the test run on packing as well. I would have also come up with all manner of ways to try and get around the limit on the number of bags even knowing the answer.

Oh and I just bought a sleeve protection for my laptop. I think it will definitely come in handy with travel. The other bag I have is just sooo big and bulky.

 

[the captians wench]

huggggs back

I would have definitely done the test run on packing as well. I would have also come up with all manner of ways to try and get around the limit on the number of bags even knowing the answer.

Oh and I just bought a sleeve protection for my laptop. I think it will definitely come in handy with travel. The other bag I have is just sooo big and bulky.

Yes, i have a very nice laptop case as well, but it is almost as big as my carry on!

I know I'm going to become impatient and anoyingly anxious soon, so i'm trying to be on best behaviour, hince I never really debated the "rules" of my packing further than pointing out that one I will be staying longer, and two that I only took three suitcases and a back pack not four suitcases. He'll be happier if I trim it down on my own with out having to cheat, and in the end that will make me happier than trying to cheat and disapointing him.

I still have further tests to run. I have to fit my toiletries, shoes, and stuff for him in the bag still, but I can pull some clothes out into my carry on. Infact that's the best idea anyway, just incase they misplace a bag again.

 

[Arkhilokhus]

Hey, with regards to the packing, I have a suggestion. When I travel, I usually just wear a jacket with lots of pockets, in which I carry my iPod, a book, some snacks, etc. If that's an option, you might be able to get rid of the backpack altogether, although you'd have to be willing to pack your laptop.

Just a thought.

 

[the captians wench]

Hey, with regards to the packing, I have a suggestion. When I travel, I usually just wear a jacket with lots of pockets, in which I carry my iPod, a book, some snacks, etc. If that's an option, you might be able to get rid of the backpack altogether, although you'd have to be willing to pack your laptop.

Just a thought.

It is a really good sujestion, but I really think his point was to cut out one of my checked bags.

I really did way overpack the first time. And I know better what to expect weather wize (rain, wind and chilly) so I think I can make him proud with my choices.

I am really debating more pants tho. I mean 5 pants in 15 days means if I wear only pants that's 3 times I have to wear each pair. That wouldn't be a huge deal except that he doesn't like me to wear underwear, and i tend to be a bit moist on a bad day, let alone spending loads of time with him! I'll be puddling and that doesn't make clothes smell all that great.

 

[Arkhilokhus]

It is a really good sujestion, but I really think his point was to cut out one of my checked bags.

I really did way overpack the first time. And I know better what to expect weather wize (rain, wind and chilly) so I think I can make him proud with my choices.

I don't really have anything to add about the pant situation - not something I can speak to from experience! But I did want to say how struck I was about how you're really looking to his intent with this restriction. I think that says loads about your character and the quality of your relationship.

 

[the captians wench]

I don't really have anything to add about the pant situation - not something I can speak to from experience! But I did want to say how struck I was about how you're really looking to his intent with this restriction. I think that says loads about your character and the quality of your relationship.

I just know him and what he expects of me is all.

 

[ultramarineblue]

*snip*
He'll be happier if I trim it down on my own with out having to cheat, and in the end that will make me happier than trying to cheat and disapointing him.

Yeah, that's it exactly. I can pretend all I want that I would try and get around it, but in the end I know that I would only be pretending.

It is a really good sujestion, but I really think his point was to cut out one of my checked bags.

I really did way overpack the first time. And I know better what to expect weather wize (rain, wind and chilly) so I think I can make him proud with my choices.

I am really debating more pants tho. I mean 5 pants in 15 days means if I wear only pants that's 3 times I have to wear each pair. That wouldn't be a huge deal except that he doesn't like me to wear underwear, and i tend to be a bit moist on a bad day, let alone spending loads of time with him! I'll be puddling and that doesn't make clothes smell all that great.

Any chance you would be able to wash clothes while you are there?