Palmyra Packing- Don't Forget The Bug Spray!
/Updating and adding as of July 2019 Sadly there is only this year and next year and the pageant will be ending! The largest outdoor pageant and longest running in the world, and 2020 will be the last year. Heartbreaking. But let’s enjoy it while we can!
Here we go folks! Up to Palmyra! Let's have a great time and remember what we need to bring!
Before Travelling: CAR: Check Oil, Windshield Washer Fluid, Tire Pressure, Antifreeze
Travel: License, AAA Card, Insurance, Credit Card, Cash, Passport in case of Niagara
EZ Pass.
Extra important things outside of the typical packing list:
Check Car safety: oil, tires, gas, windshield fluid...
EZ Pass for the tolls, and the little baggie they come in to prevent scanning if you happen to have too many!
Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat, Bug Spray, Mosquitos and TICKS- long pants that can be tucked into long socks!
Poncho and Umbrella (there may be rain!)
Phone Charger, Spare Battery, Cords, Bluetooth and charger, Phone case etc.... If camping, may want to bring extra spare batteries to last the weekend if you don’t have the chance to plug in. Extension Cords and even Power Strips
Hiking Shoes, Hiking Bag, Water Bottle, Tissues
Bathing Suit, Towel, Water shoes, Waterproof Sandals, Beach Coverup
Clothes for Church, Clothes For Dance, Clothes for being sweaty and walking, and Pageant
Laundry Bag
MONEY
Passport/License/ID
Camping Supplies
Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad/Mat, Air Mattress and Pump, Lock
Towel, Bathing Suit
Whatever else people need to camp?
MONEY
Ok so now the rest of this list is taken from my Memorial day packing list to get to go see Brad Wilcox! And that list was taken and modified from the Ballroom Competition list, which was taken and expanded from the regular packing list...
I'm getting QUITE excited about this weekend. As always I need to make a packing list, and I find lately that sharing these can be very helpful to others.
UPDATES: Travel and warm weather, extra possible needs
Sunglasses, hat, SUNSCREEN! Band-aids, baby wipes for hands, car, if it's hot....
Earplugs for noisy roommate, nose strip for snoring roommate,
WATER
Healthy Snacks: Especially great for the road
VEGGIES Organic Carrots, celery, hummus, salad, peppers, spinach, grape tomatoes, cucumber, snow peas/sugar snap peas,
FRUIT Bananas, organic regular or baby bananas are my favorite, berries, grapes, orange/clementine, Apples, applesauce cups, Dried Fruit-mango, pineapple, apple rings, banana chips, raisins, cranberry, apricot, dried COCONUT!
Seeds etc: pumpkin, sunflower, sunflower butter, roasted chickpeas,
Healthy granola, granola bars, fruit bars
GINGER-good for tummy and yummy!
Dark Chocolate
non allergy cacao energy bites
WATER BOTTLE and put your name on it !
Containers and carry:
Suitcase for the hotel
Small bag WITH NAME ON IT, to keep needed items near you possibly near the dance floor like water/snacks etc
Garment bag, plastic bags, ziplock bags, for misc..... bags for laundry
Head: Top Down
Hair, brushes, combs, pins, hairspray, anything put in hair like hair ties, clips
Makeup:
MIRROR, Toner/Moisturizer/facial oil, foundation, powder, blush, eyebrows, eye-shadow, eyeliner, mascara, lashes brush, glue, lipstick, brushes, sponges, bronzer, highlighter, concealer, ..... baby wipes,
Body- Clothing etc for Church
Dress, pants, church shoes, any special undergarments; "these be my Sunday undies!", shorts,
Deodorant, mouthwash, gum/mints, safety pins, any special tape for shoes or skin protection, band-aids, foot powder or foot pain relieving options, moleskin, shoe inserts, hand sanitizer/alcohol
Dark socks, belt, shorts, powder, jewelry
Sewing kit, SAFETY PINS, scissors, extra hairpins, extra undies, bras, something to wear for warmth in between,
Water Bottle, Snacks
Tissues,
SHOES,
Medicine:
Ginger to make your stomach calm, no wonder it's a superfood- only thing that takes care of ALL stomach troubles: nervous stomach, illness, morning sickness, motion sickness, ate-the-wrong-food discomfort...
Pain medicine- anti inflammatory, band aids, Vitamins, especially C being around so many people and being worn out , antibiotic ointment,
Inhaler, Tums, Saline Solution (eye saline as well as nose saline,) cough drops,
Joint braces, ace bandages...anything to fix the feet after they blister or prevent it
LABEL (Put your name on):
Shoes,
Team Jacket, clothing, garment bag
Water Bottle, snacks, main bag, phone?
Your Charger(s)
For the Hotel:
Extra Underwear, socks, bras, pajamas: top bottom, slippers, comfortable shoes, bathing suit?
Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, bath pouf or loofah, lotion, lip balm, skin moisture....
Toothbrush, toothpaste, tongue scraper, floss
Glasses, contact case, contact solution, extra contacts
Deodorant, perfume, essential oils
Medicine
Tweezers, nail clippers, shaving items,
Exfoliator, Face masque, hair thingies, mouthwash/pre-wash, Q-tips, Toner, cotton,
Bathrobe, coat/fleece/jacket, shoes, slippers, sneakers, sports bras, extra underwear and socks, air freshener (the more people sharing the space, the more potential odoriferous molecules), notebook, pens, pencils, highlighters, plastic bags (for dirty laundry) sunglasses, umbrella, workout wear, hat, heating pad? manicure scissors? Nail Polish and remover? Sneakers/Comfy shoes, church shoes, shower shoes?
LIQUID HAND SOAP (because bar soap from the hotel is a nice wet home for bacteria to breed, fine for body, not fine for washing hands from bathroom germs)
Feminine products
Electronics:
Charger (put your name on it, maybe backup data, photos etc before trip) Special chargers like camera, watch, phone,
Bluetooth and Charger ... Headphones?
Spare battery pack and charger?
Camera and batteries and tripod? Computer, charger, case, external memory,
Power Strip for hotel... or even venue and extension cords
Travel:
License
AAA Card
Insurance
Credit Card
Cash
Oil? Windshield fluid? Tire pressure?