After reading this post again I am going to try the "throw out" plan! I was just looking over my "undies" this morning and thinking of purchasing new undies for the trip but now I will just take my old and throw them out along the way! Great idea!

Great thread. Can you believe I never knew that there are women who HATE thongs?

My wife and I are packing for Europe right now and I'm bringing all my best undies and I asked her to bring all thongs and she said yes! Thanks for reminding me what a great women she is.

Boots is found on pretty well every British high street.

It is a pharmacy but sells lots of other stuff as well.
Website is http://www.boots.com/

The disposable briefs call themselves disposable maternity briefs but they are designed for use post-baby so come in several sizes. I think that they are in the maternity section because new mums tend to be the most common users. They're handy for taking into hospital. They come in a pack of (I think) six and are about one pound fifty a pack. Do you have jey cloths in the US, disposable wiping sheets? The briefs are made of that sort of material and will stand washing at least once.