In article >, Frogleg
> wrote:

> On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 09:03:47 -0500, Boron Elgar
> > wrote:
>
> >On Tue, 09 Dec 2003 22:47:01 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
> >>My Secret-That's-No-Secret-Packing For A Trip Trick: I bring along my
> >>schmatteh (ragged) undies. No laundry. Just toss 'em. Yer welcome.
> >
> >Does this method work for lengthy European travel?
>
> Depends on how much raggedy underwear you have saved up.
>
> I did something similar with socks on a socks-mandatory trip -- bought
> a cheap 6-pack at Woolworth's (this was some time ago) and just wore
> and tossed. IMHO, people tend to overpack. Someone I Know generally
> drags 3 large pieces of luggage around for a long weekend, so as to
> have the 'correct' outfit for any possibility. Incl. shoes. Since she
> wasn't hit by a taxi, I doubt anyone in NYC was in a position to
> criticize Barb's smallclothes. And look at what she was able to bring
> back!

That luggage thang? When Niece Jo and I traveled to Czechoslovakia when
it still was that, she allowed as how I should only pack what I could
tote, because SHE sure as hell wasn't carrying MY stuff. I got the
message. Most of the stuff I hauled back fit in the bags, too, because
she also taught me about ditching all packaging and wrapping things
(breakables, e.g.) in clothes. What a deal!
--
-Barb
<www.jamlady.eboard.com>
"If you're ever in a jam, here I am."