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xxx Mar 10th, 2002 10:25 AM

The Stop and Shop chain sells the 2 gallon bags.<BR>

AC Mar 10th, 2002 10:33 AM

cd:<BR>Another suggestion I read was to put outfits together in one bag, so that you just have to remove one bag instead of a bunch of bags looking for different matching items.

cd Mar 10th, 2002 10:42 AM

Dear AC<BR>Actually, I did do that with a couple of items. Another thing I did was to put one of the zip lock bags with panties and another small zip lock bag with a clean turtleneck in my purse, just in case our luggage gets waylayed. It is amazing how small those items can become!!

beth anderson Mar 10th, 2002 10:43 AM

joedirt, you made me laugh out loud.<BR><BR>LOL

Margo Mar 10th, 2002 11:25 AM

Joedirt- whatta a traveler- you made me smile!

k Mar 10th, 2002 12:17 PM

JohnG-all the hotels that I stay in either have irons in the rooms or you can get one from housekeeping.Now THAT is heavy! carrying around an iron!<BR>Can't you learn to pack better so your stuff doesnt get sooo wrinkled?

beth anderson Mar 10th, 2002 12:21 PM

whilst staying in the hunting lodge in Scotland with Sheila and friends, we found the ironing queue in the mornings to be insufferable. therefore I suggest you bring your own iron wherever you may go..<BR><BR>;-)

bettyk Mar 10th, 2002 12:22 PM

Sometimes your local grocery chain will carry their own brand of ziploc bags; i.e., Kroger sells the 2-gallon size freezer bags under their brand name. They are cheaper too!

evelyntrav Mar 10th, 2002 12:41 PM

Rather than plastic zip lock bags, I prefer to use the mesh bags with zippers that are sold for washing delicate items. They are available in assorted sizes, no squeezing out the air, and easy to see through in order to find items. <BR><BR>I was surprised not to read another favorite approach Fodorites have used to get rid of wrinkles. Hang the item in the bathroom when showering and the steam removes many of the wrinkles.

joedirt Mar 10th, 2002 12:45 PM

I am consistently wrinkle-free and have been for the last 22 years. Follow my method for happiness.

kate Mar 10th, 2002 01:45 PM

joedirt,you are super.<BR>I just cannot consider carrying an iron on my travels! I think I would rather drop the wrinkled things off at a laundry than waste time in a hotel ironing.Or do as I do, take things that do not wrinkle much,hang them immediately,use the plastic when packing,and don't worry.In these times, what a pleasure if that was the worst thing we had to worry about!

Sue Mar 10th, 2002 02:07 PM

Wrinkles? As me old ma would say, never be noticed on a galloping horse. Just keep movin'.

scarlett Mar 10th, 2002 02:16 PM

Actually, I have been more worried about the wrinkles appearing on my face lately than any on my clothes!

cd Mar 10th, 2002 03:14 PM

Hehe And....I'd like to take a zip lock bag to my whole body and shrink wrap it!


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