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I was orignally planning to take the suitcase on the left as i am only going away for TWO NIGHT!! lol.
Packing tape featuring my patterns! Only available in my Etsy shop here: www.etsy.com/shop/scarletfig?section_id=6070922
I'm taking off for 30 days of traveling and metafilter meetups this evening, which means I should really pack. Plan is like this:
Step one: make a list.
Step two: make sure I have everything on it.
Step two-and-a-half: go all Ummagumma on that shit
Step three: actually pack.
Still working on step three at the moment.
PICAUVILLE, France –- Spc. Michael Sage, a paratrooper and Human Intelligence Collector assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade, gathers the last part of his parachute after a safe landing here June 8, during an event where paratroopers from the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Italian, Netherlands and United Kingdom perform airborne operations together. The event hosted more than 50,000 spectators who witnessed approximately 750 paratroopers jump to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the battles that took place around Normandy and the paratroopers and Soldiers who fought on the same ground they were on. The event was one of several commemorations of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day operations conducted by the Allies during WWII, June 6, 1944. Task Force Normandy, led by the 173rd Airborne Brigade out of Vicenza, Italy, has organized 650 personnel from twenty U.S. units and six nations, at the invitation of the French government, to participate in the events happening across the region of Normandy. For more information on the events and the history of the operations conducted here, go to www.eucom.mil/key-activities/featured-events/d-day-june-6.... (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole)
Packing tape featuring my patterns! Only available in my Etsy shop here: www.etsy.com/shop/scarletfig?section_id=6070922
September 4, 2010 (Saturday) - For use in my blog today.
I comment about my life and opinions in my eJournal and images every single day. This photo was used there today. It was used there today.
4 x 4 feet MDF panel, painted white and then milled using a CNC milling machine. Pattern based on circle packing.
Produced at CMU's digital fabrication lab (dFab).
There is a lot that goes into planning a trip; from the flight reservations to picking a hotel, there are a million and one details to take care of. The final step in prepping for any vacation is packing. Though a tedious chore, there are a few tricks to make sure you maximize the space in your suitcase and don’t leave behind a single item.
What you chose to pack will be entirely dependent on your #destination and the weather. Before even opening your closet, it’s important to check that what the weather will be like wherever you are traveling to. When you’ve deduced what the weather will be, make a list of all the items you’re going to be packing. Plan ahead and decide what you’re going to be wearing each day of the trip which will help you avoid bringing too many things. An added benefit of making a list is that you can cross off every item as you add it to your suitcase so you won’t forget anything.
Begin #packing by adding your shoes and other bulky items to the bottom of the suitcase. As it’s important to utilize every inch of your suitcase, don’t waste the empty spaces in shoes, boots and packed purses as they are excellent spots to pack smaller items such as #jewelry. Once you have your bulky items arranged, you can use the space between the items for things like rolled up bathing suits, underwear or socks.
The next layer to be added to your suitcase should be your clothing. Though many people think that rolling your clothes is a best, it is actually more beneficial to pack folded clothes. The first layer on top of your bulky items should be the heaviest fabrics such as jeans, sweaters and jackets. As you add items to your suitcase make sure to leave room in the center for you toiletry bag. Any room left around the sides can be used for toothbrushes, hairbrush or other small items.
In addition to packing your toiletry bag in the center, anything fragile should also be placed in the middle so it can be buffered by your clothes. Remember to place perfumes, colognes and creams in zip-lock bags so that you don’t have to worry about liquids leaking on your clothing. Additionally, if you’re flying it’s important to ensure that all liquids are in travel size bottles.
The final layer of your suitcase should be comprised of clothing made of light fabrics which are prone to wrinkling. If there are items you want to be extra careful with, you can go one step further and wrap them in tissue paper. This might be important is you are traveling to a destination wedding and need to make sure your dress arrives completely intact. This top layer is also where you would pack a suit if your luggage lacks a specialized compartment.
Finally, it is also important that you bring your packing list to your destination with you. This way you can cross off every item as you add it back to your suitcase, making sure that nothing is left behind at the hotel. An added bonus of learning how to pack a suitcase is that you will be a better packer all around. If you ever have to break out your packaging supplies to ship items or move you will already know the more efficient way to get everything in the #boxes.
Detailed image of Chesterton-brand asbestos packing material with splayed-end.
There are literally several thousand distinct asbestos products and respective applications collectively known as "asbestos products"; this image depicts but a single brand and one type of an often overlooked asbestos material: packing.
Essentially a very durable rope-like material, asbestos packings can range considerably in thickness and construction (e.g.- braided, twisted, rubber/metal composite, round, square, etc.). Most packings are typically handled by dry cutting with hand-saws or serrated knives and are usually crudely extracted from mechanical parts by picking the asbestos material apart piece-by-piece with simple corkscrew-type implements, which can create potential conditions for airborne asbestos exposure during routine maintenance activities.
There are a few other applications for asbestos packing materials, however asbestos packing was most commonly used for creating internal seals around industrial pump shafts and pipe valve stems. As much as 1/2-pound (or more) of asbestos packing could be installed inside each large pump or pipe valve housing ("stuffing box") and are oftentimes not even considered during asbestos surveys or exposure assessments primarily due to their inherent concealment inside mechanical components.
Efficiency...
Things not pictured, but I am taking with me:
D50 (I had to take this photo with something)
Clothes on my back... shirt, convertible pants, boxers, hat, shoes, socks and a light jacket.
I am planning on moving this weekend and spent some of this evening getting some packing done. I don't have a ton of stuff to move, but I always forget just how many books I own and how much space they take up. I've filled 3 boxes with just two shelves of books already! Only 4 more shelves to go. Plus clothes and miscellaneous other junk.
Example of a vintage pipe valve labeled as Walworth, with revealed asbestos packing around the valve stem, after being partially disassembled.
Some basic maintenance of mechanical systems that contain these valves sometimes requires personnel to dig out the fibrous asbestos textile material from inside the valve for replacement, oftentimes on a routine basis where dozens or hundreds of pipe valves might be present at a facility or within certain waterborne vessels.
Andy was out of town for a couple days before we left for our DC trip. My mom came down to help out and take us to the airport. I had created a nice comprehensive packing list but of course left the actual packing to the day/evening before. Eep. I ended up taking two suitcases--one carryon size, one the next size up. Mostly to carry the kidco peapod tents, but it was also nice to have room for whatever we needed to bring.
Detailed image of Palmetto-brand asbestos packing material; round-twist with graphite.
There are literally several thousand distinct asbestos products and respective applications collectively known as "asbestos products"; this image depicts but a single brand and one type of an often overlooked asbestos material: packing.
Essentially a rather durable rope-like material, asbestos packings can range considerably in thickness and construction (e.g.- braided, twisted, rubber/metal composite, round, square, etc.). Most packings are typically handled by dry cutting with saws or serrated knives and are usually crudely extracted from mechanical parts by picking the asbestos material apart piece-by-piece with simple corkscrew-type/hook implements, which creates potential conditions for airborne asbestos exposure.
There are a few other applications for packing materials, however asbestos packing was most commonly used for creating internal seals around industrial pump shafts and pipe valve stems. As much as 1/2-pound (or more) of asbestos packing could be installed inside each pump or pipe valve housing (stuffing box) and are oftentimes not even considered during asbestos surveys or exposure assessments primarily due to their inherent concealment.
Oregon Trail ruts carved by pioneer wagons are located onsite and are featured in a four mile interpretive hiking trail system. Trails and picnic areas offer scenic vistas of the Blue Mountains, the Wallowa Mountains, and Baker Valley.
Passport - check
Funny money - check
Airplane ticket information - check
Lucky underpants - check
I think that's the essentials....
...now what have I forgotten.
Yup, off to Berlin tomorrow morning.
You can tell I don't go away that often - I mean, who uploads a picture of themselves packing a suitcase?
If I don't nip in tomorrow morning with a quick 'flash your fur friday' - have a great Easter weekend and I'll catch ya'll in a few days.
Example of a vintage, asbestos packing product in original packaging container, labeled as, "Rainbesto Asbestos Spiral", by the United States Rubber Company.
Example of a vintage, industrial asbestos packing material shown with its original packaging and coiled form. This packing's product container was labeled as, "Square Plaited Asbestos", by the United States Rubber Company. The brown coloration was from an apparent oily lubricant that saturated the packing and also possibly from the packing's fibrous base material (flax, jute, sisal, etc. ?).