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TheLovelyLady71


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I could refer back to my Lucky Shopping Manual, but I really don't have time. LOL I'll be taking a SHORT (Mom and I leave tomorrow) to Shreveport, LA to attend my Grandmother's funeral. She passed away last week Wednesday, and her funeral is Thurs. @ 10:00a. We (as stated) leave tomorrow, and I think we'll be heading back home Friday morning or afternoon. I SOOOO do NOT want to over pack, like I always do, so what should I take? Also, for beauty products (I have WAYYY too many to be carrying, maybe a GOOD facial soap?) I pretty much know what I'll be wearing to the funeral, even tho' I'm tired of wearing that dress, but it does the job. PLEASE HELP.

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Whats the weather like over there? And I am so sorry for your loss!!!

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First of all, I'm SO sorry. I know that's so hard.

If you are in Austin, I'm assuming you are driving to Shreveport? And I know it is still steaming there. If you are just going to be in the car for 4 - 5 hours on wed & friday, i'd go for complete comfort. Do you have any juicy-ish pants? Or gauchos? or a pair of capris that are comfortable? If it were me, I'd pack one pair of comfy pants, maybe 2 tanks or tees, a hoodie in case I got a chill in the car (maybe it's me?) undies, funeral clothes, pjs, and try to wear the same shoes there & back - usually shoes & beauty products are my downfall when packing. I personally would rather be comfy in the car on such a trip. Unless you are going somewhere Wed night then really you shouldn't need many clothes? I also try to pack the same shade of clothes so I can pack minimal make up colors.

I feel like I'm babbling. But i'm in the midst of packing myself. What I TRY my hardest to do, is figure out what I'm going to be doing the whole time I'm there & pack for those things ONLY. The other suggestion I have for you is that if you are going to have to be at an "after" affair to please have something comfortable with you to change into. I know when my grandfather died in Feb, we went to a church hall for food after & then to my grandmothers & I was stuck in my "dress" clothes while everyone else brought jeans to change into to. Just a thought.

Sorry if that's no help, but I have erased this twice & it always comes out about the same, so I figure maybe it's what I"m supposed to say!

You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

-- Edited by laken1 at 19:12, 2005-09-27

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TheLovelyLady71


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Thank you laken1 and ranchera20 for your kind words, I do appreciate that. Well, after talking things over w/Mom, we'll be coming back home shortly after the funeral, since our FUNDS (end of the month) are quite limited. So far (laken) I have packed 1 tank top, 1 long sleev shirt (since I'm ALWAYS cold), and they're both in white! LOL (Great minds). Some white shorts, and I was ALSO thinking of wearing some capris down there, but I may wear some black shorts/T-shirt, FOR COMFORT. Thanks again for your suggestions. I may just take a FEW make-up products, since it's more or less an over night trip (neutral colors). And - one pr. of shoes, which can be worn casual, AND also w/the dress I'll be wearing. ranchera20 - the weather down in Shreve is ALMOST like it is here in Austin - pretty dang HOT & humid.

-- Edited by TheLovelyLady71 at 22:32, 2005-09-27

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Iam so sorry for your loss- i hate last min packing-

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