When a pack rat (not a hoarder) contemplates moving 1,500 miles away for six months, deciding what to take along in two medium cars is a problem. At least for me.
I drove the Acura. Jim drove the Honda with Zoe, the dog. Aside from clothing that can get us through the next six months (didn’t concentrate on winter so of course it snows every day) I brought: our wedding photo; my knives, utensils and a crock to put them in; tea towels (at least 40); our down comforter and duvet cover, sheets, pillows and pillow cases; my spice rack; additional spices and my salt dish and pepper mill. I’ve already bought a Farberware pan in which to cook Jim’s eggs.
Jim brought: PlayStation III; games; electronics including both MacBooks, my 24″ monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse (2); and that’s about it.
I brought French pop-up sponges and scrubbies from Trader Joes and Sur La Table.
So, if you had to transport stuff for six months on the road in one car, what would you take with you? I remember a lady was packing up for Hurricane Rita. We took essential documents (passports, wedding certificate, birth certificates, car titles) and clothing for a few days, plus dog food and water.
She had her entire closet in her SUV and was going back for a pair of Jimmy Choo’s that she couldn’t live without. Priorities.
Mac and cheese night tonight. With a lovely salad of young greens and I’ll make a sherry vinaigrette. Keep cooking! Dee
Cooking with Dee 