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It’s that time of the year again folks….VA-CAY!!!! After all the crap that has been thrown at us this summer (and it’s only half over!) we are ready to roll. We don’t leave until Sunday, but I gotta pack now.
Here’s a question for all of you…..
What do you have to pack? What can’t you be without?
Here are my top five must-haves:
My iPod. I intend to sit on the beach alot. One year, I took my new CD player and three new CDs with me and ruined them all. Sand scratched the discs and got into the crevices of the player. I am so stoked about having all of my music with me without the worry of having them destroyed.
My coffeepot. We love our coffee. Even though we will be going to breakfast every day, we still like to have a cup of joe while we are dressing and waiting for Babygirl and her girlfriend to make themselves pretty (God, mom! We might see boys!)
My Chair. Before I hurt my back, I would head to the beach with a bag containing sun screen, water, gum, a watch and music. I’d spend the day basking under the sun on a blanket spread on the sand. Not any more! I can’t get up once I get down! So now my chairy goes with me.
Aloe Vera Gel. Because the fairest one of all *coughHubscough* will forget to use sun screen-every year, without fail!-and get burned and will spend the rest of the time crying that “It Hurts!” 
And last but certainly not least:
After last year’s fiasco, I’m going prepared. I want to relax, so if you have sucky disco music, I DON’T WANNA HEAR IT!
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that girl said:
on July 21, 2008 at 8:53 PMhhhhmmmmm
yeah, i definitely need tunes
unfortunately i can’t leave home without my cell, but now that i have a blackberry, no laptop necessary
just about everything i have in my closet/dresser, i hate lack of options, but comfy ones, capris, t shirts, tank tops, jeans, stuff like that
sunscreen cause i’m pastey white
hairties, baseball hats and sunglasses
oh … and the kids of course!!!
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Loving Annie said:
on July 21, 2008 at 9:07 PMall my toiletries…
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Fantastagirl said:
on July 21, 2008 at 9:33 PMSunscreen – if vacation is on th beach – have to have sunscreen. Cause I’ve got two shades – lily white, and lobster red.
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Tug said:
on July 21, 2008 at 10:22 PMCamera…MP3 Player, and clean undies.
Enjoy your time away MMom – MUCH deserved!
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Metalmom said:
on July 21, 2008 at 10:27 PMthatgirl-You include your KIDS in the ‘must-haves’? I tried to forget mine a few times just so I could have a good time!
Metalmom said:
on July 21, 2008 at 10:28 PMLovingAnnie-Hmm…A hobo bath would suffice for me in a pinch. A jump in the pool, cuz chlorine does wonders!
Metalmom said:
on July 21, 2008 at 10:29 PMFantastagirl-I’m naturally tan and it takes a bit longer for me to burn, but yeah, I wear it for the most part.
Metalmom said:
on July 21, 2008 at 10:30 PMTug-Clean undies? What about ‘commando’? Easy, breezy, *easy access(winkwinknudgenudge!)
Tug said:
on July 21, 2008 at 10:38 PMEasy access…hm. Exactly WHAT is that again?
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Winter said:
on July 21, 2008 at 11:40 PMDisco? EWWWW! Mandatory ear plugs or extra loud Metallica!! Have a great vacation!
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:00 AMTug- Aww,Punkin!
Someday the orgasm fairy will smack you with his/her wand and you’d better be ready!It’s probably been so long you’ll need a hard hat! 
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:01 AMWinter-I got my Metallica loaded and ready to go!! I’m ready to Carpe Diem,Baby!!
libragirl said:
on July 22, 2008 at 5:09 AMMedication – tylenol, motrin – advil – that stuff is important.
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bubblewench said:
on July 22, 2008 at 5:25 AMWoohoo! Hope you have a great trip! Don’t forget the rum.
Teri said:
on July 22, 2008 at 7:43 AMI take the same things plus my beach umbrella. It helps me not to burn and bake on the beach.
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Absurdist said:
on July 22, 2008 at 7:48 AMHm. good question. You actually take your coffee pot WITH you?
Since I travel for work, going home is a vacation for me. But when I do travel for work, I have to have my laptop, tunes, blackberry, 85 different fricken’ chargers, blah blah. I hate it.
I have seven different pieces of very expensive professional luggage. I have four different laptop carriers. It depends on where I am going, how much I have to take, etc. I haven’t traveled in a year, and I still live out of my hanging bathroom bag that has all my toiletries in it. I guess I never got out of the habit.
Absurdists last blog post..Off to the new job
Froggywoogie said:
on July 22, 2008 at 7:50 AMBBOKS, even if I don’t always have the time (or energy lol) to read them
Enjoy your salty/sandy/banggy head/coffee/resting time. Where are you going?
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Froggywoogie said:
on July 22, 2008 at 7:50 AMBOOKS*! Sorry typo
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Shelli said:
on July 22, 2008 at 10:06 AMHave fun! You will have a freaking awesome time! We have lots of beaches here (land of 10,000 lakes, you know), you should come see me.
Shellis last blog post..Comfort Zones
Finn said:
on July 22, 2008 at 10:28 AMSounds about right to me. But I need books too. Lots of books.
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:36 PMLibragirl-Good catch! I will definitely need meds in case I give into the temptation of riding a roller coaster. (That’s a no-no!) I’m putting them in my bag now so I don’t forget!
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:37 PMbubblewench-I don’t usually pack that. It’s cheaper in New Jersey and there is a liquor store in Wildwood! I get that BEFORE I get to the motel!
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:38 PMTeri- I get one on the beach.That way, I don’t have to carry it and someone else puts it up for me!
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:40 PMAbsurdist-Coffee is a MUST! Pre-measured coffee in resealable lunchbags is easy. That way, we can take our time getting ready to go out and still wake up enough to leave.
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:42 PMFroggywoogie-”BBOKS”
I thought you developed a stutter!!
We go to Wildwood, New Jersey on the East Coast.I try to read books sometimes, but mostly I like to people watch…..you can’t beat the human comedy!
Karl said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:44 PMHave a great time! No sucky disco!
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Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:45 PMShelli-That would be swell…Do the lakes have waves? I like waves. WOW, 10,000 Lakes…How do you choose one?
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:46 PMFinn-Lots of books makes my backpack heavy! What about a hat?
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:47 PMKarl-From your keyboard to God’s eyes! No DISCO!!
Babygirl said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:56 PMTop 5 things?! Very High Fidelity.. I love it!
1. MY Ipod- with over 3000 songs. i can drift away into music.
2. Extra clothes. I need variety and the choice
3. Phone- to reach my friends! and you of course
4. Camera. Need i explain? It goes everywhere with me
5. Purple Pillow cause i cant sleep without it
Turnbaby said:
on July 22, 2008 at 12:57 PMI can’t be without the MacBook, books, sunscreen, hat and an umbrella (I usually rent)
Have a great time sugar!
Turnbabys last blog post..Stray Bullets II
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 2:03 PMBabygirl-Will you take that purple thing on your honeymoon too? Ewww!
Metalmom said:
on July 22, 2008 at 2:05 PMTurnbaby-I see no shoes on that list…barefoot in the sand? Fashionable flip flops? Which is it???
flip flop momma said:
on July 22, 2008 at 9:45 PMI always pack my Ipod, more underwear then your gonna need, lip gloss, high heels, swim suit, suntan lotion, and birth control..
thats about all u need…
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BlondeBlogger said:
on July 23, 2008 at 1:47 AMYay!!! You totally deserve an awesome vacation! I’m so happy for you.
Metalmom said:
on July 23, 2008 at 11:37 AMflipflopMomma-Thank God I don’t have to remember the birth control any more, so guess high heels and lip gloss can become essential for me too!
Metalmom said:
on July 23, 2008 at 11:39 AMBlondeBlogger-I can’t wait! And…thanks to your “pet post” , my Bandit is staying with FRIENDS!!
mixednut said:
on July 23, 2008 at 7:43 PMHave fun down the shore.
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Metalmom said:
on July 24, 2008 at 3:38 AMmixednut-weeeelll….Since you’ve told me to, I guess I’ll have to now!