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Not ready (2019 #4)
Mar. 17th, 2019 01:37 pmWe leave on Tuesday, day after tomorrow, and neither of us have even begun to pack. So far I'm on load 5 of laundry this weekend. Today we had a minor crisis because the leather backpack I bought E to use for the trip is too small for his laptop. Now he's had like 6 weeks to check it out, but he just tried it today, realized it doesn't fit his laptop, and had something of a meltdown. So I just trotted us off to TJ Maxx and we found him a nylon something that is big enough and I will order him a duplicate of the one I have that he really likes (but refuses to use because he's thinks he's being chivalrous or something). It kind of cheap (the one we bought today) but it only has to last two months, so it will be fine. It's not like they don't have nice backpacks in Europe to buy *eyeroll*
E's grad student and wife are coming for dinner tonight because they will be looking after our little house on the prairie, so we've been cleaning since we have company coming, plus it will be nice to not come home to a dump. Although it *will* be a dump because the dust in Oklahoma is unreal. It's a little difficult planning a nice dinner for 4 when I have been systematically emptying out the fridge/freezer/pantry. So it may be a little sparse, but whatever. We're serving good steaks, and that's probably all that matters.
So. Shoes. Here's my thinking:
Cowboy boots (black) -- to serve as rainboots and walking boots, since they are extremely comfy - will wear on plane because bulky
Hiking shoes (navy) -- for lots of walking, obviously
Navy T straps -- also good for walking, cute in a hobbity sort of way, and can be worn without or without socks
And one more pair - something slightly dressy? Or another pair of comfy walkers? Or both? Probably both, since I should have room. I'd rather skimp on clothes than shoes. Although ... it's not like they don't have awesome shoes in Europe ...
For outwear I think a combo of a fleece and rain jacket (can be worn together or separately) plus my leather jacket should cover Spring conditions. If a really cold snap happens, I will make do with adding a hat/scarf/gloves which take up far less room than an actual winter coat.
Do I need to bring dressy clothes? I am less confident that I will be able to buy fat lady clothes in Europe, so I don't want to be caught really needing something clothing wise. Still, it's only for two months, and it's not like I will need anything truly dressy, so a couple pairs of jeans and a variety of tops should do me. My black jeans in case I do need to look a bit dressy, I guess.
E's grad student and wife are coming for dinner tonight because they will be looking after our little house on the prairie, so we've been cleaning since we have company coming, plus it will be nice to not come home to a dump. Although it *will* be a dump because the dust in Oklahoma is unreal. It's a little difficult planning a nice dinner for 4 when I have been systematically emptying out the fridge/freezer/pantry. So it may be a little sparse, but whatever. We're serving good steaks, and that's probably all that matters.
So. Shoes. Here's my thinking:
Cowboy boots (black) -- to serve as rainboots and walking boots, since they are extremely comfy - will wear on plane because bulky
Hiking shoes (navy) -- for lots of walking, obviously
Navy T straps -- also good for walking, cute in a hobbity sort of way, and can be worn without or without socks
And one more pair - something slightly dressy? Or another pair of comfy walkers? Or both? Probably both, since I should have room. I'd rather skimp on clothes than shoes. Although ... it's not like they don't have awesome shoes in Europe ...
For outwear I think a combo of a fleece and rain jacket (can be worn together or separately) plus my leather jacket should cover Spring conditions. If a really cold snap happens, I will make do with adding a hat/scarf/gloves which take up far less room than an actual winter coat.
Do I need to bring dressy clothes? I am less confident that I will be able to buy fat lady clothes in Europe, so I don't want to be caught really needing something clothing wise. Still, it's only for two months, and it's not like I will need anything truly dressy, so a couple pairs of jeans and a variety of tops should do me. My black jeans in case I do need to look a bit dressy, I guess.
