Comments on Whiskeymarie: Go fill two gallon-size ziplocs with buttery grits...

DAMN IT!!! Wrong post to post that comment on.

2008-03-30T18:29:00.000-06:00

DAMN IT!!! Wrong post to post that comment on.

FINALLY someone else who doesn't get the hype abou...

2008-03-30T18:27:00.000-06:00

FINALLY someone else who doesn't get the hype about Cafe du Monde. My sister couldn't wait to take me there, and I was utterly bewildered with what the fuss is all about. Chicory coffee? UGH.

I liked New Orleans, but my favorite part of the trip was touring the antebellum mansions on the River Road.

I would not have had the foresight to pack two pai...

2008-03-29T16:22:00.000-06:00

I would not have had the foresight to pack two pair of underwear in the carry-on.

traveling

2008-03-28T18:35:00.000-06:00

traveling

I am so looking forward to the trip post. Glad yo...

2008-03-28T18:30:00.000-06:00

I am so looking forward to the trip post. Glad you got your luggage back. And don't get me started about yummy buttery grits, which I ate for breakfast every day in North Carolina.

Is everyone going to NO nowdays?I'm jealous.

2008-03-28T15:13:00.000-06:00

Is everyone going to NO nowdays?

I'm jealous.

The second I read "giant jambalaya-filled" I immed...

2008-03-28T10:45:00.000-06:00

The second I read "giant jambalaya-filled" I immediately thought DONUT! Don't ask...I don't know, I guess the hormones are getting to me.

Welcome back!Mmmm...jambalaya. Now I'm not going t...

2008-03-28T10:39:00.000-06:00

Welcome back!

Mmmm...jambalaya. Now I'm not going to be able to focus on anything else today.

I await the food report. Glad you survived. Hvae f...

2008-03-28T09:45:00.000-06:00

I await the food report. Glad you survived. Hvae fun.

You are so smart to pack a change of clothes in yo...

2008-03-28T08:24:00.000-06:00

You are so smart to pack a change of clothes in your carry on. If my luggage got lost, I'd be stuck with nothing but a novel, an iPod and an issue of Women's Health to my name.

I have heard the most horrific stories about Delta...

2008-03-28T07:55:00.000-06:00

I have heard the most horrific stories about Delta, including a friend who was stranded in NY with no place to stay and 2 small children in tow. They did little to help.
*giggle* Oh yeah, I forgot about New Orleans hair. Good times. ;)

Oh I cannot WAIT to hear all about it! I've alway...

2008-03-28T07:19:00.000-06:00

Oh I cannot WAIT to hear all about it! I've always wanted to go there so I'm excited to hear about your trip. And oh...that glorious food! YUM! I'm so jealous!
Stacie

WM: That's an awesome plan and since I haven't ev...

2008-03-28T07:02:00.000-06:00

WM: That's an awesome plan and since I haven't even gotten my suitcase out of the basement yet, I can put your plan into action w/o any trouble! You rock, sister. MWAH!

Mmmmmmmmm, jambalaya butt.

2008-03-27T23:49:00.000-06:00

Mmmmmmmmm, jambalaya butt.

gwen- I am someone who always assumes her luggage ...

2008-03-27T21:23:00.000-06:00

gwen- I am someone who always assumes her luggage will be lost, so I always plan out and pack enough in my carryon to get me through a few days, if need be.
Just make sure you have enough mix & match lightweight stuff in your carry on, plus any toiletries you may need.
For a tropical trip I would put the following in my not-too-big (seriously- it's really just a good sized messenger bag) carryon:

*swimsuit (two if you have room)
*black or brown flip flops
*sarong/wrap thingy (works as a shirt/coverup/dress in a pinch
*simple summer dress or two (pick the most lightweight ones you have)
*white t-shirt
*colored t-shirt
*pair of shorts
*lightweight skirt
*scarf/bandanna for my head
*sunglasses
*unders
Minimal toiletries: sunscreen, tinted moisturizer, mascara, lip stuff, 1 or 2 hair products, toothbrush/paste aspirin & vitamins.

Check the rest, hope for the best.
The key is to make it all stuff you can mix & match successfully, and things you could supplement with whatever clothes you would have to buy once you're there. You can always buy a few things once you're there if need be.

Welcome home! Glad you got your stuff back, thoug...

2008-03-27T20:32:00.000-06:00

Welcome home! Glad you got your stuff back, though you and Joe are freakin' me out . . . I'm taking Delta to Cabo on Saturday.

Glad you made it back safe! We didn't make it to ...

2008-03-27T19:47:00.000-06:00

Glad you made it back safe! We didn't make it to New Orleans, afterall- I couldn't seem to pry myself off of the beach! My husband promises as soon as I find a cheap flight we'll make it down there. Can't wait to hear all about your trip.

I'd be more pissed about losing the awesome suitca...

2008-03-27T19:24:00.000-06:00

I'd be more pissed about losing the awesome suitcase than the belongings inside.

Delta blows diseased goats.The bastards lost our l...

2008-03-27T18:43:00.000-06:00

Delta blows diseased goats.

The bastards lost our luggage last year and we both had to miss a day of work while we waited at my parents' house. Missing work is awesome, of course, but only when it's your choice.

Whoo hoo - you got your luggage and you got stuffe...

2008-03-27T18:31:00.000-06:00

Whoo hoo - you got your luggage and you got stuffed with all the goods that Nawlins has to offer.

That luggage thing sucks. Airlines suck though, don't they? But still- we need them.

Anyway, longing to hear more. I think I may have to mix myself a Hurricane just at the thought of it.