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Title: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 20, 2012, 11:57:50 pm
The problem with these timeshare. Its, they never have enough platters, dishes etc, sharp  knives etc. i have 2 very large boxes packed which is crazy.

Please can someone tell me the essentials. I am a big over packer >:(

Its ok going down, dh car is full & mine will be too.  Coming home we have eb & his luggage, so cant fill my car.

Of course thermie is coming, but do I really need to take 2nd bowl.

 :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Yvette on December 21, 2012, 12:07:31 am
Have fun Hally  :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 21, 2012, 12:16:21 am
We are 1 week in mandurah & 1 week in busselton.

Essentials to me is my kitchen, my home hetre room & my harry potter cupboard under the stairs :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 21, 2012, 12:21:16 am
Take Thermie,  a good knife , and some plastic throw away plates, have a holiday.  It's amazing what you can do without, hope you have a great time.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: deedub on December 21, 2012, 12:30:21 am
At least you know what to expect Hally. I've booked a house for a week and all I've got to go on is a few pics on a website, no idea what will be provided. Still undecided as to whether to take thermie or not, I don't really plan to do much cooking. I'll definitely be taking a good knife or 2, chopping board, maybe a decent frypan and something to make coffee in, probably just a plunger. If they don't have enough plates I'll probably get paper ones - save on washing up!
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Emme on December 21, 2012, 12:51:31 am
Hope you have a great holiday Hally, enjoy the break

Marie
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: faffa_70 on December 21, 2012, 12:55:08 am
Oh my Hally did I just read 2 cars as well?!?!

Paper plates, cups and cutlery, Thermie and some clothes. Have a holiday!!

Enjoy your break and have a well deserved rest  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 21, 2012, 12:57:03 am
Just take what AB says, and a small lasagne dish and your fave spatula and TM mat. They have shops in Mandurah so if you really need something you can buy it, but you'll probably find you can live without for 2 wks. Have a lovely relaxing holiday H.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2012, 01:12:57 am
Hally take everyone's advice and make it a holiday. You will manage.  You defintiely DON'T need the 2nd bowl..
If you could squish it into one car it is more fun as the adventure is the driving there as well.
When you come home, taek note of things you didn't use or hardly used and never take them again.
Have a lovely holiday and drive safely.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 21, 2012, 01:39:25 am
Thank you.

One car has gone with dh. He has the santa sack presents, his clothes, cps clothes, large box of lots of things like,  washing powder, dishwashing, baking pappers, toilet roll etc etc. christmas tree, sporting toys, sun tent, beach chairs etc.

I am taking other presents, food, frozen, fridge & pantry, my clothes, alcohol & bits & pieces, plus the kitchen stuff & thermie :)

H :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 21, 2012, 01:41:12 am
Deedub, will let you know what I have packed. Always take sharp knives :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 21, 2012, 01:45:44 am
This is just the pantry items, plus xmas crackers
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Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: EmeraldSue on December 21, 2012, 01:48:11 am
Hally, take only take a quarter  of what you think you may need, as everyone has said your are on HOLIDAY ;D
My mum has a list of things she always takes away. I think the essentials are a large chopping board, a spatula, long handled tongs for the Bbq and two sharp knives. You have your thermie and are planning to BBQ so you won't need much else. Maybe glad wrap, foil and some resealable plastic bags.
Oh, and enjoy yourself ;D
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: deedub on December 21, 2012, 01:49:57 am
Just don't forget cp!  :D
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Kimmyh on December 21, 2012, 01:51:10 am
Do what AB says and gave a relaxing holiday.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 21, 2012, 01:54:35 am
Cps at the movies with his friend & mum so I can concentrat.

I dont want to go to the shops thats why I have so much, lol.

Now going to look at my equipment :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 21, 2012, 01:57:29 am
Sit down and have a breather, you will be exhausted before youngest there, eat sandwiches and rolls on the beach or at the park.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 21, 2012, 02:19:59 am
Sit down and have a breather, you will be exhausted before youngest there, eat sandwiches and rolls on the beach or at the park.

Oh you are so funny, lol

I am abit of an over packer ;)

I have reduced my frizen meat by about 2kgs!!
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 21, 2012, 03:50:50 am
Just read my post stupid spelling checker and does anyone else find they hit the N and M  keys instead of the space bar on the iPad .
Supposed to read before you get there.. ;D
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2012, 04:05:17 am
Hally, you will need to cull or leave one of the boys and his belongings there when you come back  ;D  You've done it many times before so I'm sure you will work it out but definitely do not need the second bowl.  If you are going to be in the kitchen all day cooking, you might as well stay home - relax, unwind and enjoy a leisurely holiday.  I know that's hard for you and nothing we can say will make you change but have a great time and come back refreshed.  :-* :-*
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: obbie on December 21, 2012, 04:13:16 am
take it easy, pack it all, then put 1/2 back. :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 21, 2012, 05:01:50 am
JDs right, she knows me too well .taking 2kg of meat out was hard enough.

On the plus side I have 1 large box of ktchen items, & my cheese bard & my tm with one bowl :)
Chopping board,
Scissors
String
2 knives
3 tupperware salad bowls, salad servers
1 thermo serve
1 small tupperware server
1 oblong storage box
Some other tupperware containers & a tupperware jug


Leaving very soon, cp just finished vacuuming :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2012, 06:46:01 am
Travel safely Hally, bet CP is excited.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 21, 2012, 08:02:05 am
If you have thermie and a barbecue you are set Hally.
Try to eat out as well as it is a holiday.
I love cooking but when away I enjoy eating out and cooking the occasional meal.
Relax and enjoy the break  :D



Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: droverjess on December 21, 2012, 09:15:56 pm
Have a great time and rest that shoulder!
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 21, 2012, 09:39:18 pm
Thanks, here safe & sound.

The tree is up (optic fibre) all our christmas cards, presents round the tree & the sideboard all decorated, it looks lovely. I didnt see anyone else arrive with a tree but I am sure they did.
Yes cp very excited, he was in the pool & spa last night. Different unit from last trip, we ave a good view of 1/2 the pool & spa, & the christmas lights. CP found a few friends akready so thats great.

Christmas day we are out to a nice fine dining restaurant for lunch :)

Deedub pack scissors, this unit has quite a bit but no scissors.

Tday we can relax ;)

 :)


Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2012, 09:42:55 am
I'm glad you have arrived safely Hally and are all settled in.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: gertbysea on December 22, 2012, 10:03:27 am
That is the best laugh I have had today Hally. Enjoy your holiday.

Gert
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: medusa on December 22, 2012, 12:01:00 pm
Do you know they have a very good kitchen shop out on Pinjarra Road.  Excellent in fact also is a cafe which serves really good food.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 22, 2012, 01:19:07 pm
Thanks, here safe & sound.

The tree is up (optic fibre) all our christmas cards, presents round the tree & the sideboard all decorated, it looks lovely. I didnt see anyone else arrive with a tree but I am sure they did.
Yes cp very excited, he was in the pool & spa last night. Different unit from last trip, we ave a good view of 1/2 the pool & spa, & the christmas lights. CP found a few friends akready so thats great.

Christmas day we are out to a nice fine dining restaurant for lunch :)

Deedub pack scissors, this unit has quite a bit but no scissors.

Tday we can relax ;)

 :)

What restaurant are you going to for Christmas Hally?

We may come down 27th as baby now here. Not sure yet.

Have a great time and hope cp has a good Christmas x

Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 22, 2012, 10:42:11 pm
Gert, glad I gave you entertainment ;D

Medusa, thank you, on to it :)

MF, red mamma on the waterfront, we have been before & enjoyed  it very much.

 :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Mama Fergie on December 22, 2012, 11:34:24 pm
Sounds good Hally.
We have been there often and enjoy it.  :D
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: medusa on December 23, 2012, 12:31:08 am
Hally it is 5 or 7 minutes away from the forum on pink area road if you are heading to Pinjarra.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 23, 2012, 12:58:36 am
Hally it is 5 or 7 minutes away from the forum on pink area road if you are heading to Pinjarra.

Yes found it on gogle maps :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 25, 2012, 10:34:42 pm
Must admit have only used TM twice & that was to cook potatoes :)

I think the reason being I made up packs of marinade & marinated our meat before I left. A really good idea.

I will see how much I use it over the new year too, if its only been used for basic things, TM might not come next trip.

Am certainly looking at what I use & need for the next trip :)

Will keep a list on the ipad.

 :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 26, 2012, 01:07:42 am
Hi Halex, may I ask did you vacum pack your meat to take away in the marinades?  we are going camping end Jan and I like the idea of taking the meat prepared.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 26, 2012, 11:01:40 am
GHM, yes I did :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: obbie on December 26, 2012, 08:19:50 pm
Great idea vacum packs..
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2012, 07:14:13 am
Great idea vacum packs..

Just a hint - don't vacuum pack your left over ham to freeze. I was about to do this and DS ( a butcher ) nearly collapsed, apparently it causes bacteria to grow. Put it in a regular freezer bag.
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 27, 2012, 01:39:49 pm
Thanks mitch :)

Nearly finished ham no.3 :)
Title: Re: Aagghhh packing up half my kitchen to take away
Post by: Halex on December 27, 2012, 10:02:29 pm
Mmmmm, ok, brought way too many  pantry items. Probably got through about 1/3rd ???

Its been hot, so not eating as much.

Cream Puffs idea of a list is great, tracking what I use & how much.  TM to chop eggs to make egg sandwiches & cook potatoes!! the trick was preparing everything before we left.  Be interested to see how much I use it the 2nd week :)

Also have a ww online order arriving tomorrow morning with our dairy & fresh salads etc.

H :)