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Offline wolfter

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90 days
« on: May 18, 2011, 05:47:55 am »
Glad we got all the logistics resolved and all that's left is the countdown. 

That gives me 80 more days to ask you all annoying questions.  I'll try to find answers first, but I am sure I won't understand some things.  My first problem is coming to terms with flying.  I've discovered it's not the flying I'm afraid of, it's the damn wardrobe issue.  It's times like these that I realize I'm not the most masculine.

I guess that's why I always preferred going by car.  I could take the 3 piece luggage (completely full), my portable shoe box, overnight bag, recreation bag (with munchies) and still have room for any extras.  Then we'd return from our 3 day weekend and I pretty much wore everything.  Now I have to figure out how to pack almost an entire week in ONE suitcase?  I'm not joking here....does everyone manage to fit everything in one case and still have an adequate wardrobe?  How many pairs of shoes and what style? 

Bill and I used to argue about me not being spontaneous.  I'm thinking he was probably right.  But, I love being spontaneous as long as I have time to plan it.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2011, 07:32:30 am »
6 Shirts
6 Tee's
6 singlets
2 pairs of Jeans
4 pairs of shorts
1 pair of dress pants.
2 pairs of trainers/walkers
1 pair of dress shoes
6/12 pairs of socks
6/12 pairs of Jocks

Socks and Jocks depending on how many time's a day you change, all of these will fit into a medium sized case.

Pack your case now, leave it under the bed and don't take it out until you are ready to leave the house... ;)

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2011, 09:16:56 am »
I need one suitcase for my clothes and one for my hair products.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2011, 10:42:57 am »
Remember not to wear your metal cock ring to the airport.  Also, large dildos in your check on luggage cause amusement by TSA officials. Been there, done that.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2011, 11:05:37 am »
my portable shoe box,

and one for my hair products.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2011, 01:47:38 pm »

I guess that's why I always preferred going by car.  I could take the 3 piece luggage (completely full), my portable shoe box, overnight bag, recreation bag (with munchies) and still have room for any extras.  Then we'd return from our 3 day weekend and I pretty much wore everything.  Now I have to figure out how to pack almost an entire week in ONE suitcase?  I'm not joking here....does everyone manage to fit everything in one case and still have an adequate wardrobe?  How many pairs of shoes and what style? 


With all of your wardrobe changes, when will you actually have time to visit with anyone at AMG?  ;)

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2011, 02:54:59 pm »
With all of your wardrobe changes, when will you actually have time to visit with anyone at AMG?  ;)



Why between changes of course! ;D
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Offline hope_for_a_cure

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2011, 04:00:46 pm »
I hate to check my luggage so I will have to cram quite a bit into the small carry on bag that I use.  I hope we dont need a formal outfit while there.  If so, I can just fed-ex my 3 piece burlap suit, cane, and tophat to the hotel in advance. 

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2011, 04:57:07 pm »
so I will have to cram quite a bit into the small carry on bag that I use. 


How small? Or are you one of those that somehow manages to get a fullsize suitcase onto the plane and then tries to stuff it overhead and then complain that the bins are too small. Roflmao.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2011, 05:57:47 pm »
How small? Or are you one of those that somehow manages to get a fullsize suitcase onto the plane and then tries to stuff it overhead and then complain that the bins are too small.

I was going to ask the same question!  I'm wondering if he is "that guy" who is try to stuff the obviously too large carry-on into the overhead bin.  :D

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2011, 05:59:57 pm »
How small? Or are you one of those that somehow manages to get a fullsize suitcase onto the plane and then tries to stuff it overhead and then complain that the bins are too small. Roflmao.

-Wills

Its just a standard size zip up bag but I can stuff a lot into it.  Those overhead bins are a bit small but as you know that goes with the whole flying experience (so are the seats).  I plan to take a pair of jeans, shorts, t-shirts, and a sweatshirt or two.  

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2011, 06:00:53 pm »
I was going to ask the same question!  I'm wondering if he is "that guy" who is try to stuff the obviously too large carry-on into the overhead bin.  :D



LOL... I see that happen all the time.  This one fits in that little test template w/o a prob.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2011, 06:21:38 pm »
Perhaps we should have a "best dressed" award for AMG 2011 in Seattle.  Knowing Basquo's personal flair, I'd put my money on him.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2011, 06:30:12 pm »
Perhaps we should have a "best dressed" award for AMG 2011 in Seattle.  Knowing Basquo's personal flair, I'd put my money on him.

I'd put my money on Basquo as well, he know his fabric's and he's not afraid to use them... ;)

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2011, 06:34:11 pm »
Perhaps we should have a "best dressed" award for AMG 2011 in Seattle.  Knowing Basquo's personal flair, I'd put my money on him.

Oh hands down Basquo, and apparently he is bringing a suticase full of scarves and hair product. So yeah.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2011, 08:40:14 pm »
Wolfter, I used to be a 2 suitcase kinda girl, then the fees started and I have learned to reduce.  I pack a suitcase with everything I think i want to take.  When finish,  start over and leave half out.  repeat as needed until you get down to one bag or a carry on.  Last summer I took a 10 day trip to hawaii with a carry on and a back pack.  you'll do fine
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2011, 08:45:51 pm »
Perhaps we should have a "best dressed" award for AMG 2011 in Seattle.  Knowing Basquo's personal flair, I'd put my money on him.

And perhaps least dressed also just to keep things interesting  ;)
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2011, 10:30:23 pm »
And perhaps least dressed also just to keep things interesting  ;)

Our very own Woodsy might take that award?   8)

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Offline Lou-ah-vull

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2011, 12:30:40 am »
Oh hands down Basquo, and apparently he is bringing a suticase full of scarves and hair product. So yeah.

We are simply not in his league!

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2011, 02:32:06 pm »
Now I have to figure out how to pack almost an entire week in ONE suitcase?  I'm not joking here....does everyone manage to fit everything in one case and still have an adequate wardrobe?  How many pairs of shoes and what style? 

Wolfie-
Seriously? It's not hard to do. Just remember, you're not going to AMG for anything other than to have a good time with friends. Why on earth would need to worry about how many pairs/styles of shoes? Bring one set of clothes/shoes for dress occasions, and all the rest can be relaxed stuff. No-one will really care about what you wear, just as long as you are there. Just relax, and remember to ENJOY YOUR TRIP, whic you won't be able to do if you stress over trivial things ;)
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #20 on: May 19, 2011, 05:27:04 pm »
No-one will really care about what you wear,.

That's true. You should see what some of us wear. Hell I wore pajama bottoms and a Tshirt into the Bar in Boston (but that was more RABS fault)

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #21 on: May 19, 2011, 06:51:25 pm »
I had two suit cases and a man purse when I went to AMG.  At the time in '08 Continental didn't charge extra on international flights, so I checked one bag.  I'm a two-outfit-a-day type of girl, plus accessories.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #22 on: May 19, 2011, 08:23:27 pm »
I had two suit cases and a man purse when I went to AMG.  At the time in '08 Continental didn't charge extra on international flights, so I checked one bag.  I'm a two-outfit-a-day type of girl, plus accessories.


Of course you are, we would expect nothing less.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #23 on: May 19, 2011, 09:07:08 pm »
Don't forget everyone: we can have our laundry done by the hotel for a small fee! So if you can't fit a full weeks worth of clothes into a carry-on but don't want to pay to check a bag, only bring a few days and have them washed mid-week! They even have dry-cleaning for those queens with fancy tastes in clothing!

(I read the hotel's webpage)

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #24 on: May 19, 2011, 09:22:01 pm »
I didn't realize how small my largest suitcase is compared to my sister's.  I should be ok if I borrow hers plus she said it's always best to plan on buying a new outfit or two.  DUH....should have known that one.

Next conern, do you guys carry on your medication or check it?  What about the weekly pill containers?  Do they have to be in the original bottle?  Christ, if I have to carry the actual bottles of all of mine, there goes the carry on.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #25 on: May 19, 2011, 09:31:05 pm »
Hi Wolf

I always put mine in my checked in luggage, and yes, it's better to keep them in the original bottles.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #26 on: May 19, 2011, 09:42:35 pm »
Hi Wolf

I always put mine in my checked in luggage,

That's crazy.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #27 on: May 19, 2011, 09:44:07 pm »
That's crazy.

Why?


Modified to add..I should have  mentioned I keep a couple of days worth in my carry on in case my luggage goes missing.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #28 on: May 19, 2011, 09:45:08 pm »
Why?

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Umm, they can always lose your luggage hun!

Always put your meds in your carry-on!


Oops, your post showed up while I was writing! Good thing you put some in your carry-on!
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #29 on: May 19, 2011, 09:48:21 pm »
Next conern, do you guys carry on your medication or check it?  What about the weekly pill containers?  Do they have to be in the original bottle?  Christ, if I have to carry the actual bottles of all of mine, there goes the carry on.
take in your carry-on (that way your meds are in your possession and don't have a chance to get "lost")
in weekly pill container, with several extra days (you never know when a tsunami or volcano will disrupt air travel)
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #30 on: May 19, 2011, 09:48:49 pm »
LOL...looks like we press that post button at the same time Ody.

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« Reply #31 on: May 19, 2011, 09:51:13 pm »
Yep Jan!~

leatherman- I'm pretty sure the TSA requires all meds be in their original prescription containers! Pill boxes don't qualify! Check the TSA's website to be sure!
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12/27/12  CD4- 884  40%
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #32 on: May 19, 2011, 09:56:07 pm »
Wolf

It could be because I'm flying in from outside the States but I have always been told to carry them in the origial bottles, it could be different for you of course, but I've never had any problems.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #33 on: May 19, 2011, 10:05:05 pm »
I always carry my meds wtih me -- on the plane.  Not only could your checked luggage go to the other side of the world, ---- say, New Zealand or someplace as remote......  but you never know the conditions they will be in -- hot/cold, humidity, etc....

As for how to carry them - the TSA will say they should be in their original containers, but I usually keep my weekly pill box filled and take any additional in the bottles.  I've never had a question, and yes, I've had my ziplock bag full of meds removed and looked at by the TSA.  They never even opened the bag, never mind going into the pill box.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #34 on: May 19, 2011, 10:11:25 pm »

but I usually keep my weekly pill box filled and take any additional in the bottles.  I've never had a question,
Mike

Never had a problem with this either.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #35 on: May 19, 2011, 10:43:59 pm »
I usually keep my weekly pill box filled....  I've never had a question, and yes, I've had my ziplock bag full of meds removed and looked at by the TSA.  They never even opened the bag, never mind going into the pill box.
same thing here, and that's been flying within the US, between OH and NC since 1995, and even after the heightened security after 9/11.

I do remember being asked about my meds once sometime in 2001 I think, but I used to take 28 pills a day and it took two 4-compartment-a-day weekly pill containers to hold everything for just a week's visit home. ::) I just explained how amazing it was that even though it took all those pills, all those pills kept me dying from AIDS and let me feel confident enough to fly home without thinking it would be the last time I was going to see my mom. ;)

Check the TSA's website to be sure!
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1059.shtm
nothing about containers but paperwork "could" be required; and liquid meds have special requirements if over 3oz
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It is recommended (not required) that passengers bring along any supporting
documentation (ID cards, letter from doctor, etc.) regarding their medication needs. It is
recommended, not required, that the label on prescription medications match the
passengers boarding pass
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #36 on: May 19, 2011, 10:47:36 pm »
A customs agent asked me once if I really had to take all those pills and I said yes ... he said you poor thing and shoved them back in my bag . That was the only comment about my huge pharmaceutical stash I ever got .    

I am wondering about taking my insulin quick pens as carry on though .
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #37 on: May 19, 2011, 10:53:42 pm »
A customs agent asked me once if I really had to take all those pills and I said yes ... he said you poor thing and shoved them back in my bag . That was the only comment about my huge pharmaceutical stash I ever got .    

I am wondering about taking my insulin quick pens as carry on though .
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1374.shtm#3
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Notify the Security Officer that you have diabetes and are carrying your supplies with you. The following diabetes-related supplies and equipment are allowed through the checkpoint once they have been screened:

Insulin and insulin loaded dispensing products (vials or box of individual vials, jet injectors, biojectors, epipens, infusers, and preloaded syringes;
Unlimited number of unused syringes when accompanied by insulin or other injectable medication;
lancets, blood glucose meters, blood glucose meter test strips, alcohol swabs, meter-testing solutions;
Insulin pump and insulin pump supplies (cleaning agents, batteries, plastic tubing, infusion kit, catheter, and needle); Insulin pumps and supplies must be accompanied by insulin.
Glucagon emergency kit;
Urine ketone test strips;
Unlimited number of used syringes when transported in Sharps disposal container or other similar hard-surface container.
Sharps disposal containers or similar hard-surface disposal container for storing used syringes and test strips.
 
Insulin in any form or dispenser must be clearly identified.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #38 on: May 19, 2011, 10:55:19 pm »
Some idiot in the Dominican Republic asked me what all the pills were for back in the late 90's and I looked at him and said really loudly "I HAVE AIDS!"  Then he left me alone.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #39 on: May 19, 2011, 11:01:11 pm »

I am wondering about taking my insulin quick pens as carry on though .

When I was on fuzeon and flew on a plane my doctors office had a form letter to the TSA that was used.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #40 on: May 20, 2011, 07:26:51 am »
I am wondering about taking my insulin quick pens as carry on though .
When I was on fuzeon and flew on a plane my doctors office had a form letter to the TSA that was used.

When I was flying back and forth to Liverpool every month while I was on injectable Interferon, my doctor always gave me a fresh letter every month to explain why I had needles and vials of liquid in my carry-on. (This was not long after 9/11 and they were a LOT stricter about liquids in your carry-on - a lot stricter as in you couldn't have ANY.) I never needed it, but it was reassuring to have it just in case. I carried the kits in a cool-bag with those little blue-liquid filled things you put in the freezer, so I'm guessing it was obvious that it was medical related stuff and that's probably why they never asked about it. But again, it was reassuring to have the letter on hand just in case.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #41 on: May 23, 2011, 01:56:15 pm »
Oh, I actually had to use my letter -- going in/out of Iceland they didn't like me at all.  They pulled me out of the line and I showed them the letter and everything was OK after that. But you're right, it's reassuring to have the letter anyway.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #42 on: May 23, 2011, 04:33:18 pm »
I'm going to have get a letter just in case , thanks for the tip . Since I'm coming from Alabama naturally I will be traveling with live chickens and a pig to cook in my kitchenette at the hotel so I will get a letter for that too .   
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #43 on: May 23, 2011, 05:01:54 pm »
I'm going to have get a letter just in case , thanks for the tip . Since I'm coming from Alabama naturally I will be traveling with live chickens and a pig to cook in my kitchenette at the hotel so I will get a letter for that too .   

I am coming to your place for some fresh bacon.  I will bring the OJ! 

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #44 on: May 23, 2011, 05:03:39 pm »
Since I'm coming from Alabama naturally I will be traveling with live chickens and a pig to cook in my kitchenette at the hotel 

No meth lab, or is someone from Kentucky responsible for that?
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #45 on: May 23, 2011, 05:07:46 pm »
No meth lab, or is someone from Kentucky responsible for that?

Yea, or we may have to walk over to Pioneer Square to get that.  I wonder if that city has a decent Cuban restaurant?  I really would like some Cuban Calamari with Black Beans y rice!  (YUM).  WITH the ink of course.

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #46 on: May 23, 2011, 05:14:03 pm »
No meth lab, or is someone from Kentucky responsible for that?

You know all of us southerners are not meth addicts don't you ... some of us are hooked and Oxycontin too .
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #47 on: May 23, 2011, 05:33:05 pm »
I really would like some Cuban Calamari with Black Beans y rice!  (YUM).  WITH the ink of course.

Am I missing something? When did Fidel take over Italian cuisine? Even in Spain they call it calamares a la romana.
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Re: 90 days
« Reply #48 on: May 23, 2011, 05:39:01 pm »
Am I missing something? When did Fidel take over Italian cuisine? Even in Spain they call it calamares a la romana.

LOL.  Its a great dish that I remember getting at one of my best friends home.  If Mr Mario fixed supper, it was usually that and let me tell ya... not a bit was left over.  Come to think of it he may have just called it squid with BB&R.  Calamari is indeed Italian. 

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Re: 90 days
« Reply #49 on: May 23, 2011, 05:40:22 pm »
Yea, or we may have to walk over to Pioneer Square to get that.  I wonder if that city has a decent Cuban restaurant?  I really would like some Cuban Calamari with Black Beans y rice!  (YUM).  WITH the ink of course.

I never had that but would be willing to walk for it , sounds delish .
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