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When you go on a trip, once you get to the destination, which belongings do you unpack first ? Haven't traveled in probably over 8 years, but when I did, I unpacked everything at the same time; I like to feel as much at home as I can when away. . . guess you can tell I'm not the Happy Wanderer. ha!
When you arrive back home from a trip, what items do you unpack first ? Everything gets dumped out on the bed and put away asap.
Extra Credit:
What do you use for carrying items while traveling: luggage, a knapsack/backpack, duffel bag, or something else ?
Bonus:
Does your car have a parking permit (allowing you access to restricted lots/spaces)-
or an "E-Z pass"/similar kind of transponder (for highway tolls) ? Nada
Just for Fun:
Do you know of any (official, operated by local tourism organizations) visitors/welcome centers near you ? Yes, there are several since I live in a 'metro area' consisting of numerous towns all run together
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Today’s Question:
When you go on a trip, once you get to the destination, which belongings do you unpack first ?..........I hang up jeans and shirts.
When you arrive back home from a trip, what items do you unpack first ?.................Flat iron and hair supplies.
Extra Credit:
What do you use for carrying items while traveling: luggage, a knapsack/backpack, duffel bag, or something else ?..............All of the above depending on how lengthy the trip is.
Bonus:
Does your car have a parking permit (allowing you access to restricted lots/spaces)-
or an "E-Z pass"/similar kind of transponder (for highway tolls) ?.......No to both questions.
Just for Fun:
Do you know of any (official, operated by local tourism organizations) visitors/welcome centers near you ? ........Yes, it's not needed there is no tourism in my area. Today in History:
1943: Birth of musician & songwriter Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones)
1954: Birth of actor Ray Liotta (Goodfellas)
1958: Launch of world’s first communication satellite, Project SCORE (Signal Communications by Orbiting Relay Equipment)
1966: Epimetheus, a moon of Saturn, discovered by Richard Walker
1968: Birth of actress Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under)
Today’s Word:
sylvan /ˈsilvən/ (adj.): Related to wood or associated with woods-a rural or pastoral scene, such as a grove of trees.
Today Is:
UN Arabic Language Day
International Migrants Day -this week is- Gluten-Free Baking Week
Today’s Picture: Entrance & exit are at upper middle left & upper center right-
Thought for the Day:
"Difficulty is always a school, though learning is optional." -Rebecca Solnit
Wishing you a day in which you feel cool, calm, and collected despite the stresses of this holiday season.
Today’s Question:
When you go on a trip, once you get to the destination, which belongings do you unpack first ? I haven't traveled over a few days recently and that's only been between our homes. Normally I just live out of my suitcase or wear clothes I have in both places.
When you arrive back home from a trip, what items do you unpack first ? Dirty clothes.
Extra Credit:
What do you use for carrying items while traveling: luggage, a knapsack/backpack, duffel bag, or something else ?
Bonus:
Does your car have a parking permit (allowing you access to restricted lots/spaces)-
or an "E-Z pass"/similar kind of transponder (for highway tolls) ? Not since I left New Orleans where I had an agency window plaque that I could use to park for free in one of four spaces in the French Quarter outside our office building there. However, here I had to I arrive before the other 20 or so co-workers did.
Just for Fun:
Do you know of any (official, operated by local tourism organizations) visitors/welcome centers near you ? Only in Lubbock about 40 miles away.
Thank you Cloven.
Prayers for the families impacted by the Amtrak crash this morning in Washington state.
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Today’s Question:
When you go on a trip, once you get to the destination, which belongings do you unpack first ? Whatever went into the suitcase last.
When you arrive back home from a trip, what items do you unpack first ? Usually a bag of dirty clothes.
Extra Credit:
What do you use for carrying items while traveling: luggage, a knapsack/backpack, duffel bag, or something else ? A smaller version of the above suitcase.
Bonus:
Does your car have a parking permit (allowing you access to restricted lots/spaces)-
or an "E-Z pass"/similar kind of transponder (for highway tolls) ? Nopie.
Just for Fun:
Do you know of any (official, operated by local tourism organizations) visitors/welcome centers near you ? No, we are a pass thru town.
Today’s Question:
When you go on a trip, once you get to the destination, which belongings do you unpack first ?
Whatever I'm going to sleep in.
When you arrive back home from a trip, what items do you unpack first ?
Laundry.
Extra Credit:
What do you use for carrying items while traveling: luggage, a knapsack/backpack, duffel bag, or something else ?
A backpack or duffel sort of bag. Luggage only if absolutely necessary.
Bonus:
Does your car have a parking permit (allowing you access to restricted lots/spaces)-
or an "E-Z pass"/similar kind of transponder (for highway tolls) ?
I am ordained, so I have a sign I can place on the dashboard to indicate I am on official business, which allows me to park in "Clergy only" spaces. As I am still able to walk reasonably well, and in fact enjoy it, I have not yet used the sign.
I also have a toll pass.
Just for Fun:
Do you know of any (official, operated by local tourism organizations) visitors/welcome centers near you ?
They just put a new one in near me just a few years ago. It is quite nice.
Today in History:
1943: Birth of musician & songwriter Keith Richards (The Rolling Stones) Who'da thunk he'd have outlived Davy Jones and Michael Jackson?
1954: Birth of actor Ray Liotta (Goodfellas)
1958: Launch of world’s first communication satellite, Project SCORE (Signal Communications by Orbiting Relay Equipment)
1966: Epimetheus, a moon of Saturn, discovered by Richard Walker
1968: Birth of actress Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under)
Today’s Word:
sylvan /ˈsilvən/ (adj.): Related to wood or associated with woods-a rural or pastoral scene, such as a grove of trees.
Today Is:
UN Arabic Language Day
International Migrants Day
-this week is-
Gluten-Free Baking Week I don't need it, but I am very glad it is there for those who do.
Today’s Picture:
Entrance & exit are at upper middle left & upper center right-
Awesome! Thanx.
Thought for the Day:
"Difficulty is always a school, though learning is optional."
-Rebecca Solnit
Wishing you a day in which you feel cool, calm, and collected despite the stresses of this holiday season.
Right back at cha cloven. Thanx for the Qs and the maze.
Have a fine Monday everyone!
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When you go on a trip, once you get to the destination, which belongings do you unpack first ?
When you arrive back home from a trip, what items do you unpack first ? The suitcases come in first, then the "loose" items. Then the suitcases are opened and anything needing hanging goes on a hanger. Same on the return, except most clothes goes in the hamper to be washed.
Extra Credit:
What do you use for carrying items while traveling: luggage, a knapsack/backpack, duffel bag, or something else ? Luggage for clothes, backpack for other items.
Bonus:
Does your car have a parking permit (allowing you access to restricted lots/spaces)-
or an "E-Z pass"/similar kind of transponder (for highway tolls) ? My work parking garage is an access card to open the gate, no sticker. I do have a transponder for bridge tolls.
Just for Fun:
Do you know of any (official, operated by local tourism organizations) visitors/welcome centers near you ? No
Today’s Question:
When you go on a trip, once you get to the destination, which belongings do you unpack first ?
Perishables, delicates, hairbrush/comb, vitamins & medications.
When you arrive back home from a trip, what items do you unpack first ?
Dirty laundry, straight to the hamper it goes.
Extra Credit:
What do you use for carrying items while traveling: luggage, a knapsack/backpack, duffel bag, or something else ?
Tote bags, bc. I don't much travel-and if so, only by car-
the bags are cheap, lightweight, and fold up when not in use.
Have no space for (storing) proper luggage.
Bonus:
Does your car have a parking permit (allowing you access to restricted lots/spaces)-
or an "E-Z pass"/similar kind of transponder (for highway tolls) ?
No car/can't drive, bf has one (which rattles & makes horrible buzzing/vibrating noise)
Just for Fun:
Do you know of any (official, operated by local tourism organizations) visitors/welcome centers near you ? Yes, in Bennington, VT (which I only just visited for first time a few wks. ago,
bc. building is surprisingly difficult to reach, involves spiraling through many confusing turns
Also, there's one near Mass./VT. border off I-91, though haven't been there in a long time.
Today’s Question: When you go on a trip, once you get to the destination, which belongings do you unpack first ? Generally I unpack the dogs supplies first, then my toiletries and meds.
When you arrive back home from a trip, what items do you unpack first ? Pretty much the same as when I arrive at the destination.
Extra Credit: What do you use for carrying items while traveling: luggage, a knapsack/backpack, duffel bag, or something else ? I have a small duffel that carries a surprising amount of things as well as a small toiletries bag. I also have a suitcase that I will use for longer trips.
Bonus: Does your car have a parking permit (allowing you access to restricted lots/spaces)-
or an "E-Z pass"/similar kind of transponder (for highway tolls) ? None of those are needed here.
Just for Fun:
Do you know of any (official, operated by local tourism organizations) visitors/welcome centers near you ? Yes, I do.
Thanks cloven for the questions. May you all have a good evening.
Today’s Question:
When you go on a trip, once you get to the destination, which belongings do you unpack first ? Clothes, toiletries.
When you arrive back home from a trip, what items do you unpack first ? Beer, cheese, peanuts, etc. sit and unwind.
Extra Credit:
What do you use for carrying items while traveling: luggage, a knapsack/backpack, duffel bag, or something else ? Paper sack, plastic bags, luggage bag, etui.
Bonus:
Does your car have a parking permit (allowing you access to restricted lots/spaces)-
or an "E-Z pass"/similar kind of transponder (for highway tolls) ? Only have a handicap placard.
Just for Fun:
Do you know of any (official, operated by local tourism organizations) visitors/welcome centers near you ? Generally it's me, people see me outside and stop and ask for directions or information. Our retirement community has a welcome center about 2 miles from me. cloven
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despite the stresses of this holiday season.
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