Leaving day is almost here! And I still have so much to do!
Packing is (mostly) done. Devices are charged. Emergency entertainment has been downloaded. Cleaning and laundry still to do. I have to drop off Maple bun at the vet. And - I'd love to get one last workout or yoga class in, if possible. Where does one find the time?
Thankfully, I have today off. I can make it happen!
Will try and post from the "road" although, while this blog is supposed to enable sharing with all of you while we're away, we'll be in a place that is largely cut off from civilization and with very limited connectivity. The irony is not lost on me.
Oh well. I'll update when I can!
Showing posts with label packing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label packing. Show all posts
Friday, 24 January 2020
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
On Snow and Packing: Part 2
Practice Makes... Sense?
Last weekend, I wrote about how I was going to do a "practice pack" to make sure I was under weight restrictions, etc. with my luggage. The trial went well, and I'm sure glad that Santa bought us a digital scale for Christmas in order for us to weigh everything.
But I still have anxiety about the packing, which I reckon is due to a couple of things - namely:
Snowmaggedon
It's snowing in Vancouver. Like, really snowing. And not just by Vancouver standards, either; I haven't seen snow like this since I lived on the prairies!
I tried to venture to the suburbs today, since I had signed up for a professional development session and there had been no indication that it was cancelled. But like some rookie west coaster, I decided to downplay the weather advisories and ended up getting caught in transit delays and Skytrain closures. In fact, I had to abort my commute about halfway to my destination and turn around, it was that bad - and I was a little more than concerned that I'd be stranded in the suburbs at the end of the workday with no way of getting home.
Also, I know Vancouverites take pictures when it snows here because it's so, so pretty, etc. but I am not one of those Vancouverites. You know when I said I was enjoying the snow? I take it back. I'm so over it*.
However, a silver lining: I got to try out a lot of the new, proper winter gear I bought for the trip today! Findings: I done good.
P.S. Props to the baristas at the Waves Coffee on Kingsway and Olive in Burnaby, who took good care of all theicicles people (including me!) who wandered into their location after waiting too long outside for trains and buses early this morning. Bless your warm tea and free Wi-Fi-shaped hearts.
Last weekend, I wrote about how I was going to do a "practice pack" to make sure I was under weight restrictions, etc. with my luggage. The trial went well, and I'm sure glad that Santa bought us a digital scale for Christmas in order for us to weigh everything.
But I still have anxiety about the packing, which I reckon is due to a couple of things - namely:
- The suitcase I am planning on bringing is one I never use because I find it too big (I usually have a strict "carry on only" rule, which I'm going to just have to forget about for this trip);
- While the trial pack gave me a good sense of how much I'll be able to carry on versus check, I discovered the weight restrictions for carry on are much too small for my liking (see details about "carry on only" in #1, above); and
- The trial pack didn't include any "normal" items i.e. stuff to wear in Argentina where it's 30°C+ or during downtime on the boat, so it wasn't truly inclusive of what I'll actually end up bringing.
Snowmaggedon
It's snowing in Vancouver. Like, really snowing. And not just by Vancouver standards, either; I haven't seen snow like this since I lived on the prairies!
I tried to venture to the suburbs today, since I had signed up for a professional development session and there had been no indication that it was cancelled. But like some rookie west coaster, I decided to downplay the weather advisories and ended up getting caught in transit delays and Skytrain closures. In fact, I had to abort my commute about halfway to my destination and turn around, it was that bad - and I was a little more than concerned that I'd be stranded in the suburbs at the end of the workday with no way of getting home.
Props to @TransLink staff and crew for doing their best to keep everyone moving today. What a crazy day for a commute! Hope everyone is staying warm. #VancouverSnowStorm2020 #snowday #BCstorm— Angie Natingor (@anatingor) January 15, 2020
Also, I know Vancouverites take pictures when it snows here because it's so, so pretty, etc. but I am not one of those Vancouverites. You know when I said I was enjoying the snow? I take it back. I'm so over it*.
*for commuting purposes, not Antarctica purposes (obviously)
However, a silver lining: I got to try out a lot of the new, proper winter gear I bought for the trip today! Findings: I done good.
P.S. Props to the baristas at the Waves Coffee on Kingsway and Olive in Burnaby, who took good care of all the
Sunday, 12 January 2020
On Snow and Packing
After more than a few days of anticipation, we finally woke up to (a light, almost imperceptible dusting of, but still) snow in Vancouver this morning.
I've lived on the west coast for nearly 18 years but having grown up on the Canadian prairies, one of the things I did not miss when I left I was the snow. (As Nelson from The Simpsons might say, "Smell ya later snow... smell ya later forever.") And yet, looking out the window today, I was literally jumping up and down. I hardly recognize myself anymore. The only reason I can think of for this change of heart is our upcoming trip to Antarctica.
Prep Work
Today is going to be a "practice pack" day. I rarely do this for trips, but given our usual travel involves big cities with lots of stores and ATMs versus being sequestered on a boat away from civilization, I thought this might be a practical exercise. Also, I'm a little concerned about luggage weight restrictions, given the amount of weather-related essentials Quark Expeditions recommended we bring. So... not exactly the norm for us. More on the outcomes of this later.
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I've lived on the west coast for nearly 18 years but having grown up on the Canadian prairies, one of the things I did not miss when I left I was the snow. (As Nelson from The Simpsons might say, "Smell ya later snow... smell ya later forever.") And yet, looking out the window today, I was literally jumping up and down. I hardly recognize myself anymore. The only reason I can think of for this change of heart is our upcoming trip to Antarctica.
Prep Work
Today is going to be a "practice pack" day. I rarely do this for trips, but given our usual travel involves big cities with lots of stores and ATMs versus being sequestered on a boat away from civilization, I thought this might be a practical exercise. Also, I'm a little concerned about luggage weight restrictions, given the amount of weather-related essentials Quark Expeditions recommended we bring. So... not exactly the norm for us. More on the outcomes of this later.
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