Negril Notes

Packing 61 Revisited

April 1, 2006

Two weeks out!! Woo Hoo!

I was planning post my packing list again, but when I looked at it I thought, “Dude, get a life!”

So I decided to work it over and share my comments with you, dear reader.

Here we go!

Clothing
• 2 pairs - Swim Trunks ** I didn’t even get them wet last time
• 3 pairs – Shorts
• 3 pairs – Gym Shorts **One is fine, it’s not like I’ll be working out!
• 10 Assorted T-Shirts
• 3 Polo/Golf Shirts ** Overkill
• 3 Hawaiian Shirts (For hot dates!) ** I may have to play dress-up on this trip
• 1 pair – Jeans **Pending weather, this may be a “”No Pants” trip
• 5 pairs – Socks ** I ain’t bringing no stinkin’ socks!!
• 12 pairs – Underwear (incl. Silk Boxers for above) ** I may not bring 12 pairs but if I say any less, my Mom would disapprove
• Sandals
• Flip Flops ** How anal am I? Is there really enough difference between Sandals and Flip Flops to require two list entries??
• Running Shoes (LOL, as if I’ll be running) ** As if, I make myself chuckle
• Light Jacket/Windbreaker ** More Overkill
• 2 Hats ** Eagles & Phillies - Yo Philly peeps gotta represent!
• Laundry Bag ** OK I never brought one of these, it just sounded good

Health & First -Aid
• First-Aid Kit (Simple, Band Aids, alcohol wipes, tweezers)
• Neosporin (For creepy crawly bites)
• Aloe Vera Lotion
• Sun Block 15 SPF
• Sun Block Stick 30 SPF (For my nose)
• Chapstick w/ UV protection (Keeps lips kissable
• Bug Repellant w/ at least 30% Deet (Can’t use wimpy stuff in Jamaica)
• Pepto Bismol (Get individual serving packets, helps w/ humidity)
• Excedrin Extra Strength (Great for hangovers! Individual packets also)
• Vitamins (Which I buy in single serve packages anyway)
• Hand Sanitizer (Good when hand washing doesn’t permit itself) ** I was ok, if a bit obsessive to this point, but I have to 86 the Hand Sanitizer!
• Wet-Ones (I put them in the fridge, Woo Hoo! Instant cooling!) ** This may sound like overkill, but don’t knock it till ya try it! An old restaurant manager’s trick.
• Condoms ** I never know how many to bring. Is a dozen wishful thinking? Does a three pack show a lack of self esteem? Colors? Ribbed for her pleasure? What the hell is that all about? Should I throw a few away each day so the maid doesn’t think I’m feeble?
• Nail Clippers ** Stop, just stop! Jeez, Nail Clippers . . .

Toiletries
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Floss ** Cut this, I ain’t flossing on Vacation!!
• Mouth Wash ** In Jamaica I think this is called Red Stripe
• Shampoo
• Conditioner ** Who was I trying to impress, I don’t have enough hair to call for it’s conditioning!
• Gel ** Gel was soooo 2005
• Disposable Razors ** I look like a monster if I don’t shave
• Shaving Cream
• Moisturizer ** Can you say metrosexual? Cut it!
• Hair Brush
• Hand Lotion (Udder Cream is my fave) ** Hand Lotion? Cut it!
• Deodorant
• Cologne
• Towels – Washcloth ** I’ll buy a beach towel at the Craft Market near Roots

Other Stuff
• Digital Camera ** Need this, EVERYONE is in town that week
• AAA Batteries – Energizer Max - 8 Pack ** For above Camera
• Laptop Computer (I plan to blog this trip daily!) ** I’ll try to do better this trip
• DVD’s (Laptop has a DVD Player) ** I just bought King King!
• Blank CD’s ** New Laptop, it’s all DVD now baby!
• Disposable Flashlight (De power go black a lot) ** I actually used this a few times
• Smoker’s Candle (Keep the ganja smoke to myself) ** Never lit it, left it at White Sands
• Disposable Rain Ponchos (for those afternoon storms) ** I actually brought 2 of these last trip, what the hell was I thinking? If you ARE walking in the rain, isn’t the rain the point? I walked from Selina’s to White Sands in the rain last August, it was a lot of fun. The cab drivers thought I was nuts.
• Disposable Lighters (Keep in checked baggage) ** Ya Mon
• Leatherman (8-in-1 All Purpose Tool) ** I bought a knock off last time for $15 bucks it broke the first time I tried to use it
• Travel Clock ** Another thing I never brought last time, NO CLOCKS ON VACATION!! Use de sun and de sea!
• Cell Phone ** Renting one this trip, email me for the number
• Sunglasses ** I need to buy some new trendy ones. I have a strangely shaped head and it’s hard to find the right glasses
• Breath Freshening Gum (Jerk Chicken is great, but …) ** Awww Yeah, watch out ladies!

Mind and Body
• My Jamaica Journal – It’s a leather bound journal Kristine got me a few years ago that I only use in Jamaica. ** Sacrosanct!
• Books ** Still haven’t found THE book for this trip. I have one on India and the Bill Bryson “Dictionary of Troublesome Words” though bringing a dictionary, even this very cool sylized one, on vacation might not set my mind free, which is generally my goal for vacation reading.
• An appropriate assortment of Meditation Crystals ** I need to hit “Gary’s Gem Garden” in Cherry Hill, NJ to spice up my collection.
• My Mini Buddha
• Assorted Incense

Travel Supplies
• Passport
• Money some 20’s, and $100 in singles for tipping ** I’m amazed sometimes, after years of visiting Negril, the US One Dollar Bill, is still much appreciated for casual tipping.
• ID, ATM Card, Credit Card
• Travel Wallet
• Plane Tickets
• Printed Hotel Reservations
• Pens (1/2 a dozen, for the customs forms on the plane. You’ll become a hero because no one has a damn pen)
• Airline headset from previous trips ** I think I lost these
• Lonely Planet Guide to Jamaica ’03 Edition ** I bought the ‘06 Edition, of course
• Jamaican Road Map (Don’t ask me why) ** I just like Maps
• Candy for the Kids – Non-melting, individually packaged, and yummy! ** I’ll definately pick up a bag for this trip though I gave out very little candy last trip. I guess a single forty something guy handing candy to small children could always be misconstrued.

WOW, I guess I will have a much lighter load this trip.

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