Hi Karen, "Someday is not a day of the week" ROFLOL! I always thought there was something wrong with my calendar but no, it's just me. Re: number of items in box I hadn't given this much (read "any") thought. I'm thinking we can put as much as possible in as weight doesn't figure in the shipping costs. I'm not sure that knowing the actual number of items is that critical given the different shapes and sizes of "stuff". What's more important in my mind is that the box contain a good variety of items, hence the wish lists. The box does need to be fairly full too. Things will withstand shipping much better if they're not slamming around inside. Even if we have to put some crumpled newspaper in the top to hold things steady. ( Not a bad idea that...) As far as "take one, replace one"......I don't know. If someone can actually use 2,3,4 items that's fine with me as long as the box is full when they ship it. I hope people will choose things that they'll really use and not just stash. And I hope I haven't offended anyone with my thoughts on the topic. Just keep in mind that there are a lot of other people waiting to enjoy the Junk Train too. Anyone have comments or thoughts on this? There are now 17 stations on the Junk Train line! Sylvia

We just got back from 10 days in France. I carry a backpack, totally packed that weighs between 15-18 lbs. I think mine actually weighs less than my DH's pack! LOL My backpack isn't standard. It is GoLite. It weighs practically nothing. I use the feather weight stuff sacks from REI to sort my belongings. I roll my clothes. I take clothes that are a blend of cotton with a touch of spandex for stretch and wrinkle-resistance. They also dry faster. Most of my clothes are from Chico's, Soma and REI. I don't purchase the "travel clothes", just the ones with the right fabric blend. I get the Vanity Fair microfiber undies and they dry quickly, roll up into a tiny size, so you can take a sufficient supply. I do like the Soma traveler's bras without the underwire. Roll up small and wash/dry quickly. Here's what I took to France for temps in the mid 60s & 70s and I could have carried less. I washed out my jeans a couple of times and hung them on the drying rack outside at the apartment (dried in one day while we were out and about). All of the black items were matching coodinates. 2 pairs of Chico platinum jeans (light and dark indigo) 2 pairs of black slacks 1 pair of Gramicci quick-dry pants (we went hiking) 1 black skirt PJs 1 pair of grey yoga pants for hanging out at the apartment 1 long sleeve blue top 1 short sleeve hiking T 1 3/4 sleeve turquoise top 1 3/4 sleeve lime green top 1 long sleeve black top 1 short sleeve black T 1 sleeveless black tunic with 2/4 sleeve tie front jacket 1 3/4 sleeve floral top 1 b&w lightweight checked jacket 1 multicolor knit jacket (went with all tops except the floral) 1 Royal Robbins lightweight black rain jacket 1 pair of tan NB Country Walkers for hiking (wore those on the plane as they weighed the most) 1 pair of black Keen strap mules 1 pair of TravelSox (for the plane) 3 pairs of Coolmax casual socks 2 pairs of Coolmax tan hiking socks 5 sets of lingerie 1 pack towel (for hiking/beach) 1 Sudoku book 1 novel Bose headphones (DH had the iPod for music with a shared connector) 2 books on France 2 roadmaps Toiletries: toothbrush Listerine strips (bought mouthwash in France) travel toothpaste travel size floss Neutrogena tinted moisturizer with SPF 20 (in lieu of foundation and moisturizer) Sample size of Lancome mascara from dept store Lipstick Travel size bottles filled with shampoo and condition Travel size bottle filled with facial cleanser bought lotion in France I also carried a small Eagle Creek black purse, my Canon Elph camera with charger and extra memory cards. Everything I just mentioned is in this photo! We were on our way from our hotel in Nice to the train station to pick up our rental car. I walked about 2 miles with no problems. Easy to get through airports and customs...no checked bags to wait on; no lost luggage. Totally portable. I'm 54, not some young thing! LOL

No, folks. The "prediction" is for 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Supposedly there will be a huge earthquake at that time. Those deserving will ascend. Those not deserving will live 5 months of struggle and torture on earth, until God ends the world on October 21, 2011. That's what Camping claims. By the way, in case you're interested, I'm in Eastern Standard Time and it is now 6:12 PM. No earthquake. I think we're safe :-)

Glenda, Glad to hear that you had a great day. What no dressing- Carol must NOT be from around here. LOL Believe it or not - yesterday AM at 9:30 or so when we came down 65 up above Gardendale there were 20 or so people all ready waiting in line at the new Best Buy there. Someone had even put up a little pop-up tent on the sidewalk. On the way home last night the line looked to be twice as long. Don't know if they all got what they were waiting for, but I hope it was worth it. Sure wouldn't have been to me. I honked real LOUD! LOL