PRE-SORT?!?

Or

Another Double post.

Part One.

NOWAT Veterans are well aware that prior to every Adventure there is the "Packing Pre-Sort", i.e., the pre-sorting of HER wardrobe to identify what fits, what don't - what matches, what don't - what may, or may not go and what's missing.  Not unlike most savvy travelers.

All of which will mandate another "Mall Run" to supplement the already growing collection on the bed that will be later sorted for what actually may be part of the final [there is never a final] selection that will go into the bag, only to be removed and replaced, etc., etc., etc... 

For NOWAT NEWbee's, the final element of this exercise is called "The Packing Ballet", wherein SHE will put it on the bed,  HE will put in the bag, SHE will most certainly take it back out of the bag, re-hang and replace, only to reverse the last step, many - many times... all to HIS amusement and mild frustration.  

FYI NEWbee's, having mastered the art of Mega Tight Packing while in the Military, [yes there is art to it] Chucky does all the packing, she just does all the "Sorting".   

So Yes... The Pre-Sorting has begun and much to his dismay, the pile is getting MUCH larger than the last trip which only adds to his panic that it won't all fit into the Carry On and he'll have to check a bag - which he hates as he subscribes to Peter Greenberg's [google it] mantra: 

"Checked Luggage, is LOST Luggage- 

especially when changing planes in Atlanta"

And of course, realizing that there are several gaps in the fashion palate for this trip SHE declares a Mall run is immediately in order to include [where else] DSW, Oh Happy Day...

Part two.
It was a record setting Trek to Aventura, [the car is well trained-it found Aventura without a hitch]
Once again, in an attempt to keep it brief [yeah...right]

HE is happy to report:

DSW = 45 minutes, 2 – count ‘em 2 scores and a giggle from the cashier who recognizes them from the last sortie.

MACY’s = 30 minutes, 2 direct hits,

[SHE’s on a ROLL]

And yes, it was time to feed her so naturally, a stop at Rosalia’s for a lovely Salad of Mixed Greens, Walnuts, Fetta, Cherry Tomatoes and a marvelous Raspberry Vinaigrette, followed by a delightful Snapper Francaise, accompanied by a wonderful bottle of Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio and Great Crusty Bread.  All of which was topped off by Sorbetto d’Lemon and Capucino’s.

Yeah, he’s just getting warmed up for reporting on the great grub to come in Bella Italia and elsewhere.

OK... Nothing left to see here for now folks.

You may now resume you’re your regularly scheduled activities, while HE slides the ever growing pile over for a brief nap. 

Ciao 4 Now

Uncle Chuck & The shopping MAVEN,

Dragon Lady