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Dizzy
16th-August-2005, 11:58 AM
With only 31 days until the Southport weekender :clap: and this being my first dance weekender, I wanted to find out what essential items (apart from the obvious cleaning products!!) I will need to bring with me to survive and make it an even more fabulous weekend.

Any ideas?

Lynn
16th-August-2005, 12:10 PM
There was something about this on another thread about another weekender (Camber I think), which I did find helpful.

I actually type up and save 'packing lists' for holidays, dance weekenders etc, saves me thinking about it all over again each time.

As well as the obvious - clothes, hairdryer, dance shoes etc I also usually bring -

Tea towels
Mug (cos I don't like the small 'cups' of tea)
Tea, Coffee, Sugar
Snacks & crisps
Bin bags

Support bandage for knee, Plasters, Party feet, Antiseptic cream - don't usually need these, but just in case!
Painkillers
Footspray
Foam earplugs (essential for when you are trying to sleep when everyone else is getting up! :rofl: )
Hand wipes
Plastic water bottles
Shoe bag
Flip flops (for wearing between chalet and venue before changing into dance shoes)

Of course I am limited as I fly over, I'm sure anyone travelling by road or train could bring more things!

Little Monkey
16th-August-2005, 12:32 PM
After last Southport I learned that:

*I needed about twice as many pairs of trousers than I brought with me (I only had 3 pairs of trousers and 3 skirts - not enough!!!)

*Roughly 100 pairs of socks should do......

*First aid kit and painkillers!

*Several towels, as I showered about three times every day!

*Lots and lots of bottled water - I was constantly dehydrated, and there were sometimes very long queues at the bar to get water, or at the water coolers (and it was wet around the water coolers, so you got soggy shoes :( )

*Lots of wet wipes and deo wipes

*Washing up liquid (and teatowels as Lynn mentioned)

*All the t-shirts and dance shoes you have!

Oh, and I found pro-plus tablets quite handy to get me through the days and nights of non-stop dancing!

Hope this helps!

LM

Tiggerbabe
16th-August-2005, 01:00 PM
Champagne, a Waffle maker and Nachos - sorted! :wink:

Lynn
16th-August-2005, 01:20 PM
*Washing up liquid (and teatowels as Lynn mentioned) Yes, that's handy, I didn't include it as I didn't want it to leak when flying over and there were 4 chalets of us from NI - we just bought one between us at Tesco's en route from the airport.

Dance Demon
16th-August-2005, 05:35 PM
Champagne, a Waffle maker and Nachos - sorted! :wink:

And an invite to help eat the above :wink:

Tiggerbabe
16th-August-2005, 05:48 PM
And an invite to help eat the above :wink:
You're invited :hug:

SilverFox
16th-August-2005, 10:57 PM
Champagne, a Waffle maker and Nachos - sorted! :wink:I'm very pleased to say that I'm on the same frequency here....


Alcohol: Heaps

Honey roasted cashew nuts: Lots

Painkillers: Enough


Thank you! :D

under par
17th-August-2005, 12:05 AM
After last Southport I learned that:

*I needed about twice as many pairs of trousers than I brought with me (I only had 3 pairs of trousers and 3 skirts - not enough!!!)

My thoughts too 8 or 9 pairs trousers might just do (3 skirts probably too many for me only need my one pink tutu)


*Several towels, as I showered about three times every day!


only 3 times a day Little Monkey!!!



*Lots and lots of bottled water - I was constantly dehydrated, and there were sometimes very long queues at the bar to get water, or at the water coolers (and it was wet around the water coolers, so you got soggy shoes :( )


yes definetley loads of water (and wine for afterwards :drool: )




*All the t-shirts and dance shoes you have!



I will be taking my statutory 40 to 50 shirts and t shirts( such a sweaty b*****d that I am!!!)



Oh, and I found pro-plus tablets quite handy to get me through the days and nights of non-stop dancing!
and loads of red bull too

LMC
17th-August-2005, 12:08 AM
As well as much of the above, I'm intending to cover all the major food groups with fruit of the type that doesn't need refrigeration (bananas, apples, oranges, etc), nuts'n'raisins, rice cakes and crisps.

Sorted :waycool:

EDIT: how could I forget :eek:

Ambrosia creamed rice - straight out of the can :drool:

Clive Long
17th-August-2005, 12:09 AM
With only 31 days until the Southport weekender :clap: and this being my first dance weekender, I wanted to find out what essential items (apart from the obvious cleaning products!!) I will need to bring with me to survive and make it an even more fabulous weekend.

Any ideas?
Sleep deprivation training.

A ticket. :tears: :tears:

Clive :waycool:

under par
17th-August-2005, 12:30 AM
With only 31 days until the Southport weekender :clap:



Did someone say 31 days I've just counted and it is only 30 :wink:

Lynn
17th-August-2005, 12:41 AM
Did someone say 31 days I've just counted and it is only 30 :wink: :clap:

Lynn
17th-August-2005, 12:48 AM
There was something about this on another thread about another weekender (Camber I think), which I did find helpful. Located it - a list by Lory :worthy: , which was useful before my first weekender at Southport - here (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showpost.php?p=60408&postcount=79)

under par
17th-August-2005, 05:45 AM
Located it - a list by Lory :worthy: , which was useful before my first weekender at Southport - here (http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/showpost.php?p=60408&postcount=79)


Yes still a very valid list, thanks Lynn and Lory. :worthy: :worthy:

Dizzy
17th-August-2005, 11:00 AM
:worthy: :worthy:
Thank you very much everyone for your advice. I have certainly picked up some tips to prepare me for lots of dancing and socialising. :clap:

I hope to meet you all in Southport!! :cheers:

Sparkles
17th-August-2005, 11:48 AM
fruit of the type that doesn't need refrigeration (bananas, apples, oranges, etc)
:yeah:
I found this essential - the shop doesn't stock fresh fruit and by the end of my first Southport weekender I was so desperate for something fresh :really: that I had to go and beg raw carrots from Aleks (we sat and ate them in the blues room).
...Believe me, trying to explain away two hot and sweaty women sitting together giggling and eating raw carrots is no easy task :rofl: - save yourself the hassle and bring a bag of apples with you!

S. x

PS. although they supply bedding it can be quite cold and their pillows are naff, so I always take my own pillow and a blanket. :flower:

Lory
17th-August-2005, 02:22 PM
:yeah:
by the end of my first Southport weekender I was so desperate for something fresh :really:

Sarah! :whistle: :rofl:


PS. although they supply bedding it can be quite cold and their pillows are naff, so I always take my own pillow and a blanket. :flower: :yeah: You've just reminded me.... I don't know about anyone else :confused: but I get absolutely freezing about half an hour after finishing dancing, even if I've had a very hot shower and mugs of hot chocolate. :sick:

I think it might be to do with tiredness and muscle fatigue but sometimes it can get quite serious, :sick: where I just CAN'T get warm, no matter how many clothes and blankets I have on. Sometimes I've even resorted to taking the hairdryer in the bed with me... :really: I joke NOT :really:

So, this time, I'm going to take a leaf out of ZW's book and treat myself to a programmable electric blanket! :waycool: :drool:

under par
17th-August-2005, 02:39 PM
Sarah! :whistle: :rofl:

:

So, this time, I'm going to take a leaf out of ZW's book and treat myself to a programmable electric blanket! :waycool: :drool:

Can you get Sky Sports and the movie channels Lory?

Lynn
17th-August-2005, 02:40 PM
So, this time, I'm going to take a leaf out of ZW's book and treat myself to a programmable electric blanket! :waycool: :drool: The advantages of driving rather than flying...but I do pack my hot water bottle! And I can't bring my own pillow but I do bring my own pillowcase.

Little Monkey
17th-August-2005, 05:01 PM
Champagne, a Waffle maker and Nachos - sorted! :wink:

I'm planning on bringing my waffle maker, too!!! If Skippy picks me up in Dundee, that is.. So we can have a mega-waffle-party!!!!!!! :clap:

And Silver Fox needs to watch his honey roast cashews..... Or I might grab them and run! Mmmmmm! :drool:

Cheeky Monkey

SilverFox
17th-August-2005, 05:55 PM
And Silver Fox needs to watch his honey roast cashews..... Or I might grab them and run! Mmmmmm! :drool: Hmmmmm....grabbing my nuts.

Is that the same as rummaging I wonder?..... :whistle:

under par
17th-August-2005, 05:59 PM
Hmmmmm....grabbing my nuts.

Is that the same as rummaging I wonder?..... :whistle:


I wondered the same. :confused:

I don't think you can call it an offical rummage though if she puts them straight in her mouth..eh hem!

:whistle:

(i'm sure there is another pun to do with salt but we are not upstairs yet!)

David Bailey
17th-August-2005, 07:30 PM
(i'm sure there is another pun to do with salt but we are not upstairs yet!)
We could always ask Drathzel to bring some mushrooms along...? :innocent:

Cruella
17th-August-2005, 08:51 PM
:yeah: You've just reminded me.... I don't know about anyone else :confused: but I get absolutely freezing about half an hour after finishing dancing, even if I've had a very hot shower and mugs of hot chocolate. :sick:

I think it might be to do with tiredness and muscle fatigue but sometimes it can get quite serious, :sick: where I just CAN'T get warm, no matter how many clothes and blankets I have on. Sometimes I've even resorted to taking the hairdryer in the bed with me... :really: I joke NOT :really:

So, this time, I'm going to take a leaf out of ZW's book and treat myself to a programmable electric blanket! :waycool: :drool:

This is probably due to dehydration Lory, has that effect on me.
I think the best way to keep warm is surely the sharing of someone elses bodyheat :whistle: A different sort of electricity needed, though not available with the purchase of a meter card i'm afraid. :devil:

Lory
18th-August-2005, 06:23 AM
I think the best way to keep warm is surely the sharing of someone elses bodyheat :whistle: : :yeah: At Camber last November, Chickadee and I had a 2 bedroomed chalet = four single beds but we abandoned them all and made up the double sofa bed in the lounge coz we were so cold, :sick: we stuck EVERY duvet in the chalet on it and clung to eachother all night (or what ever time it was when we got to bed) :blush:




A different sort of electricity needed, though not available with the purchase of a meter card i'm afraid. :devil :rofl: I wonder how popular a meter like that would be? :devil: :D

under par
18th-August-2005, 07:54 AM
:yea



:rofl: I wonder how popular a meter like that would be? :devil: :D


Well i would love to meter!!! :whistle: :wink:

Sheepman
18th-August-2005, 11:37 AM
Well i would love to meter!!! Are we back to slotted dancing again? :innocent:

Greg

Little Monkey
18th-August-2005, 01:38 PM
I wondered the same. :confused:

I don't think you can call it an offical rummage though if she puts them straight in her mouth..eh hem!

Oi! None of this rudeness! I'm a well behaved Little Monkey, don't you know!?! I'll ask nicely before I put them in my mouth.... :whistle: :rofl:

I mean.... Ummm. That didn't sound quite right, did it? How about: I'm an Innocent Monkey, I always ask nicely before grabbing anyone's nuts? No, ummm, that didn't sound right, either. Oh, you'll all think I'm a Naughty Monkey now! :tears:

Misunderstood Little Monkey

under par
18th-August-2005, 02:20 PM
Oi! None of this rudeness! I'm a well behaved Little Monkey, don't you know!?! I'll ask nicely before I put them in my mouth.... :whistle: :rofl:

I mean.... Ummm. That didn't sound quite right, did it? How about: I'm an Innocent Monkey, I always ask nicely before grabbing anyone's nuts? No, ummm, that didn't sound right, either. Oh, you'll all think I'm a Naughty Monkey now! :tears:

Misunderstood Little Monkey
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Could they be monkey nuts or even Little Monkey nuts?

Little Monkey
18th-August-2005, 02:26 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Could they be monkey nuts or even Little Monkey nuts?

Hey - I'm a female monkey!!!!!! :mad: No nuts on this monkey!!!! :sick:

Dizzy
18th-August-2005, 02:31 PM
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Could they be monkey nuts or even Little Monkey nuts?


I thought they were supposed to be Cashew nuts?!! :whistle:

Little Monkey
18th-August-2005, 02:38 PM
I thought they were supposed to be Cashew nuts?!! :whistle:

Exactly! :D

Minnie M
22nd-August-2006, 06:29 PM
Champagne, a Waffle maker and Nachos - sorted! :wink:

:yeah: :clap: :yeah: :drool: :yeah: :love: :yeah:
They certainly added that special touch to the weekend
:hug: :kiss: :hug: :kiss: :hug: :kiss: :hug: :kiss: :hug: :kiss: :hug: :kiss:

littlewiggle
22nd-August-2006, 07:54 PM
I will be taking my statutory 40 to 50 shirts and t shirts( such a sweaty b*****d that I am!!!)



Are you serious? Poor Mrs UP - I don't envy you for all that washing! :eek:

Minnie M
23rd-August-2006, 01:18 AM
Are you serious? Poor Mrs UP - I don't envy you for all that washing! :eek:

why do you assume Mrs.UP does the washing :whistle:

littlewiggle
23rd-August-2006, 12:52 PM
Actually - good point but I'm a traditional kinda gal- tho' it's not so much the washing but the ironing

Aleks
23rd-August-2006, 12:54 PM
the ironing

Mrs UP's mum does UP's ironing....

Tinkerbell
23rd-August-2006, 01:06 PM
the ironing

Thanks, you just reminded me to take a travel iron this time :nice:

jacksondonut
23rd-August-2006, 01:38 PM
YES.... Definately all of the above... (plus my hot water bottle)..:yeah:

Think we are all gonna have a fab time.. :clap: :clap: :clap:

Dizzy
23rd-August-2006, 01:44 PM
I found Lory's List extremely useful :worthy: but there were some things on there that were not included last year so I made my own list:

Yliander
23rd-August-2006, 03:09 PM
I found Lory's List extremely useful :worthy: but there were some things on there that were not included last year so I made my own list:
a very comprehensive list - but I do have to ask - what exactly is a ceroc sewing kit?

Dizzy
23rd-August-2006, 03:11 PM
a very comprehensive list - but I do have to ask - what exactly is a ceroc sewing kit?

When we went to Storm last March, we were given a free little sewing kit as a present. It is only small but it has everything you may need for that sewing emergency :wink:

ducasi
23rd-August-2006, 03:17 PM
I found Lory's List extremely useful :worthy: but there were some things on there that were not included last year so I made my own list:
Good list. Must make sure my roomy for this one sees it. ;)

Dizzy
23rd-August-2006, 03:19 PM
Good list. Must make sure my roomy for this one sees it. ;)

Are you trying to imply anything by that statement, Duncan? :whistle:

LMC
23rd-August-2006, 03:50 PM
INCREDIBLY long list...
:eek: - if you're bringing all that, where's MY stuff going to go?

Diary note: Hire pantechnicon.

Dizzy
23rd-August-2006, 03:54 PM
:eek: - if you're bringing all that, where's MY stuff going to go?

Diary note: Hire pantechnicon.


Hey, my bag wasn't that big!!

Yours and Tessa's were bigger!! :whistle:

Tessalicious
23rd-August-2006, 03:55 PM
Who used my name in vain?

No, I didn't have a bigger bag. I just had three.

stewart38
23rd-August-2006, 04:00 PM
Condoms :whistle:

WittyBird
23rd-August-2006, 04:03 PM
Condoms :whistle:

:rofl: aren't yours passed their expiry?

Lynn
23rd-August-2006, 04:05 PM
I found Lory's List extremely useful :worthy: but there were some things on there that were not included last year so I made my own list:I do that too, and I save each list - so I can look at eg 'Southport June 06 packing list'. When I need a new one I just amend it to add in different items of clothing. I find it really helps when I'm actually packing, and I print it out and tick things off as they go in the case.

Oh dear, that sounds a bit too organised doesn't it! :rofl:

ducasi
23rd-August-2006, 04:15 PM
Are you trying to imply anything by that statement, Duncan? :whistle: Yeah, you made a great roomy back in June. :)

(And that I'm a typical man and expect the woman to have thought of all the essentials cos I'm too lazy. ;))

stewart38
23rd-August-2006, 04:52 PM
:rofl: aren't yours passed their expiry?

and tissues

cms
23rd-August-2006, 07:18 PM
I'm planning on bringing my waffle maker, too!!! If Skippy picks me up in Dundee, that is.. So we can have a mega-waffle-party!!!!!!! :clap: Cheeky Monkey


ooh.. that sounds good....can i come too?!!!:drool:

C xx

Little Monkey
23rd-August-2006, 08:13 PM
ooh.. that sounds good....can i come too?!!!:drool:

C xx

Ummm.... I posted that in August last year....:rolleyes:

Not sure if I can fit a waffle maker in this time, not even sure who I'll be going down to Southport with this time!! Might even end up on the train! :sick:

PS - Didn't manage to fit waffle maker in last time, either, as had to pack as lightly as I could!!

Puddy Tat
23rd-August-2006, 08:25 PM
I found Lory's List extremely useful :worthy: but there were some things on there that were not included last year so I made my own list:

You forgot the Nurofen gel for those poor throbbing tired feet from all that dancing - it helps enormously!!

:kiss:

littlewiggle
23rd-August-2006, 08:29 PM
Someone ssomewhere mentioned 'Arnica' cream - is this any good? Does it pong so terribnly that nobody can get near you?!!:grin:

Puddy Tat
23rd-August-2006, 08:41 PM
Someone ssomewhere mentioned 'Arnica' cream - is this any good? Does it pong so terribnly that nobody can get near you?!!:grin:

Arnica cream is good for healing bruises more quickly. It doesn't smell too bad but doesn't have the immediate effect of Nurofen gel.

:hug: :kiss:

cms
23rd-August-2006, 08:50 PM
[QUOTE=Little Monkey;269354]Ummm.... I posted that in August last year....:rolleyes:

QUOTE]

oops!!:blush: so sorry - thatll teach me not to read dates closely!!

* cms slaps back of hand for being so silly *

C xx

Lynn
24th-August-2006, 01:02 AM
Arnica cream is good for healing bruises more quickly. Very useful if you manage to fall out of the shower. :blush: Thanks ClaireS. :hug:

drathzel
24th-August-2006, 08:29 AM
We could always ask Drathzel to bring some mushrooms along...? :innocent:

Packs mushrooms.....

....unpacks mushrooms ( still 30 days to go)

Freya
24th-August-2006, 08:57 AM
Someone ssomewhere mentioned 'Arnica' cream - is this any good? Does it pong so terribnly that nobody can get near you?!!:grin:

You can also get arnica Caplets. If you take them for the Week before Southport and during the weekend as well as after they'll help with the swelling and bruising. And they don 't smell. It was recomended to me when I had surgery.

David Bailey
24th-August-2006, 09:16 AM
Packs mushrooms.....

....unpacks mushrooms ( still 30 days to go)

I dunno, all these comments about mushrooms and condoms, it's shocking - shocking I say - to even consider such matters when talking about a spiritual and pure event like a weekender.

I'm shocked.

Lynn
24th-August-2006, 12:04 PM
I dunno, all these comments about mushrooms and condoms, it's shocking - shocking I say - to even consider such matters when talking about a spiritual and pure event like a weekender.

I'm shocked.Me too. What's with all the talking.:devil:


....unpacks mushrooms ( still 30 days to go)I think you'll find its less. 3 weeks tomorrow. :grin:

Yliander
24th-August-2006, 12:34 PM
Someone ssomewhere mentioned 'Arnica' cream - is this any good? Does it pong so terribnly that nobody can get near you?!!:grin:


Arnica cream is good for healing bruises more quickly. It doesn't smell too bad but doesn't have the immediate effect of Nurofen gel.

:hug: :kiss:

my arnica cream doesn't pong at all - and while it doesn't take pain away like nurofen gel - it does work on the cause of the pain - helping the bruise to go away in much shorter time than normal or to not come up as big and painful.

I also find it good on strains/light twists of my ankle - helps prevent to much swelling

a worthy investment

littlewiggle
24th-August-2006, 12:36 PM
my arnica cream doesn't pong at all - and while it doesn't take pain away like nurofen gel - it does work on the cause of the pain - helping the bruise to go away in much shorter time than normal or to not come up as big and painful.

I also find it good on strains/light twists of my ankle - helps prevent to much swelling

a worthy investment

I'll definitely invest in some - not that I'm planning on getting bruises this time!!:blush:

jivecat
24th-August-2006, 12:49 PM
my arnica cream doesn't pong at all -

My ibuprofen gel doesn't have any smell - can't remember what brand it is, probably Boot's own.


My packing always includes a black out eyemask for trying to sleep during the day and a large feather duvet because those single polyester ones are useless.

littlewiggle
25th-August-2006, 08:33 PM
Did we trash the wristband idea? We could all agree a colour and have to produce our own - save someone else having total responsibility - or am I back to school teacher/Blue Peter mode?! :nice:

David Bailey
25th-August-2006, 08:40 PM
Did we trash the wristband idea?

YES WE DI....

Oh, hold on, I'm not going am I?

Go on then, wear them, don't mind me.

:innocent:

wayaay bird
9th-September-2006, 10:20 PM
I think hair straightners has to be top on my list.. even though it only takes about half hour till my hair goes wild and wavy again. :sick:

:clap: :clap: 6 DAYS TO GO :clap: :clap:

littlewiggle
10th-September-2006, 01:50 PM
I think hair straighteners has to be top on my list.. :yeah:
:clap: :clap: 6 DAYS TO GO :clap: :clap:
:clap:

TheTramp
10th-September-2006, 02:08 PM
I think hair straightners has to be top on my list..

Yeah. Mine as well!

wayaay bird
10th-September-2006, 02:11 PM
:rofl:

You can borrow mine.

5 days to go :clap:

TheTramp
10th-September-2006, 02:12 PM
Why thank you. How kind! :flower:

littlewiggle
10th-September-2006, 06:53 PM
Ok so who's hidden my travel iron......................:whistle:

fletch
10th-September-2006, 07:11 PM
Ok so who's hidden my travel iron......................:whistle:


You can lend mine :flower:

If we arn't to far from each other :confused:

littlewiggle
10th-September-2006, 07:27 PM
You can lend mine :flower:

If we arn't to far from each other :confused:

Thanks honey! Don't know where I'll be - my friends booked a classic chalet somewhere - OMG does this mean we may even have a microwave this time - I can hardly contain myself!!!

jiveaddicted
10th-September-2006, 08:20 PM
Spare Feet!!! anyone know where i can get some?

spindr
10th-September-2006, 09:47 PM
Spare Feet!!! anyone know where i can get some?
I have a left surplus to requirements -- available to swap for a right :)

SpinDr

wayaay bird
14th-September-2006, 06:56 PM
Just started sorting my clothes out.. this is so hard, i cant decide what to take. :sick:

So far i've got 14 tops :eek: I'm sure there are a few more i've forgotten!

How long are we going for..??

TheTramp
14th-September-2006, 07:30 PM
So far i've got 14 tops :eek: I'm sure there are a few more i've forgotten!

How long are we going for..??

Only 14?? Under Par has that for the first hour! :whistle: