PACK IT UP

  During the course of three years I moved from state to state a total of 11 times. I was in Mississippi for  year and a half and in Cuba for training for two weeks. Yes I lived on a ship for a year and on base or at home in Idaho near my parents for the remainder of the time. The only back pack I owned was taken, and the clothes I owned were ones I had bought while away during these years. Packing wasn't as  big a deal as it is today, now it shows how you can roll your outfits, this is to prevent wrinkles, I've also seen stack and fold ideas which could be just as beneficial, I'm not only talking clothes now you see, but during the short time in the Navy I had the privilege of working in the deck division where we stowed gear and restored gear that we had just stowed. This was for movement at sea, so that things didn't fly or fall especially during strong weather that would cause rocking  which I have experienced. It just seemed like alot of work for the few things we did have in the boatswain locker. Valuable lesson learned, every thing has a place and everything was in its place. I've found I do this at home, get things where I think they should go and then move them.
Now as I prepare for my trip to New England this week up and coming I want to travel light and smart. Comfortable shoes, sweaters in case of cooler weather. I've read it will be in the 70s which is cooler than Colorado.  I want to remember my swim suit of course and maybe a couple pairs of shorts for summer time or beach time. Hopefully I will get some biking in in New Hampshire. Packing light is my goal.
  Looking forward to visitingerie Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire,  Massachusetts, and possibly Rhode Island in the next week. With three overnight stays of up to three days each.