Last night about 11:00 pm, Ike and I finally finished packing up 2 of the trunks that contain kitchen supplies, bedding, and books that we will need while we are living in Costa Rica. We borrowed some scales so that we could weigh the trunks and make sure they stay under 50 lbs. We would pack, weigh, take out, weigh, put in, weigh, rearrange, weigh, etc. Over half-way into the process, Ike finally announced - rather reluctantly - that everything was not going to fit and we were going to need to take an additional bag. And of course that means - an extra $200! Tonight we're working on packing (and weighing) the other 3 bags that we'll be taking. Even with the additional bag, everything is not going to fit. (Actually, we have 2 extra bags because the Wilsons gave us one of theirs ☺.) Of course, we will be able to buy some things that we need in Costa Rica. The quality may not be as good and some items will be more expensive. Ike was excited to learn that they have a Price-Mart in San Jose. Price-Mart is similar to Sam's and Costco. I have a feeling we'll be visiting Price-Mart rather frequently!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Two Trunks Down . . . .
Last night about 11:00 pm, Ike and I finally finished packing up 2 of the trunks that contain kitchen supplies, bedding, and books that we will need while we are living in Costa Rica. We borrowed some scales so that we could weigh the trunks and make sure they stay under 50 lbs. We would pack, weigh, take out, weigh, put in, weigh, rearrange, weigh, etc. Over half-way into the process, Ike finally announced - rather reluctantly - that everything was not going to fit and we were going to need to take an additional bag. And of course that means - an extra $200! Tonight we're working on packing (and weighing) the other 3 bags that we'll be taking. Even with the additional bag, everything is not going to fit. (Actually, we have 2 extra bags because the Wilsons gave us one of theirs ☺.) Of course, we will be able to buy some things that we need in Costa Rica. The quality may not be as good and some items will be more expensive. Ike was excited to learn that they have a Price-Mart in San Jose. Price-Mart is similar to Sam's and Costco. I have a feeling we'll be visiting Price-Mart rather frequently!
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Oh my goodness! Praying for you guys. :)
ReplyDeleteYou didn't need a scale. I could have come over and lifted it and told you if it was 50 lbs. After years of helping Gary pack those 50 pound lockers for the MCO trip and can guess within 3 lbs!
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time with yal last nite. Miss you already. Prayed for you this morning.
Hi!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for including us on your list. We'll be praying for you guys and keeping up with the blog!
Destin & April