tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post4083865304462647377..comments2023-10-15T13:50:42.427-07:00Comments on From "Me" to "Mandy": Another visit to paradise...Mandy Shermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01547323395921637440noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-46077118284679628052017-12-14T11:09:01.936-08:002017-12-14T11:09:01.936-08:00A rooftop carrier is an interesting concept. But ...A rooftop carrier is an interesting concept. But absent a definitive answer from Amtrak in writing, it might be fraught with problems. And even with a letter in your hand, a personnel change up the "food chain" from the signer, could cause a denied boarding, and cost you your fare unless you abandon the carrier. <br /><br />Maybe get a bigger car, like a standard 7 passenger Minivan? That was what we rented for the wedding. There certainly was plenty of room with the back seat folded down - even for golf clubs. The only downside was - the sheet metal was very thin and flimsy (don't lean on it - it oilcans, but pops back with a loud bang) and it only got about 24 mpg on flat road, 22 in the mountains, and 17 around town...we're used to 36+ on the road and 32 in town. So it seemed that all we were doing was filling up...<br /><br />Or you could rent one for the trip south (even though you do Auto Train.) And watch their faces when you return it at the car rental place, with only a few hundred miles on it...that would be a real photo-op!<br /><br />I know what you mean about taking "as many shoes as I want." In our family, I pack like the girl...and maybe look a bit like one, too!<br /><br />MandyMandy Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547323395921637440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-7770793946439344182017-12-14T07:53:53.583-08:002017-12-14T07:53:53.583-08:00As you know my wife prefers not to fly. I think t...As you know my wife prefers not to fly. I think the last time she was on a plan was during the administration of George H.W. Bush. Wherever we go we have the car. That is important since neither of us could pack for a trip that did not included the car. We take her Volvo wagon which has some room but I am thinking of getting a car-top carrier to put on top of the Volvo to increase our room. I cannot get a clear answer from AMTRAK as to whether cars with such carriers are permitted on the Auto Train. With the car-top carrier I can take my golf clubs and as many shoes as I want.<br />PatPat Scaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148601231866277374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-90152946204094923692017-12-13T13:12:47.320-08:002017-12-13T13:12:47.320-08:00Thanks, Pat. I like the red one, too... And it ...Thanks, Pat. I like the red one, too... And it may well be the one I choose...once I try it on to make sure it fits right - haven't done that in a while. That'll happen right after New Year's Day...<br /><br />The only shoe problem is that my MJ's aren't comfortable enough for a long day traveling. They're fine for dinner, or a trip to the store. There won't be enough room in the suitcase to put them, if I can't wear them enroute both ways...basically 3 days each way. So it may have to be "flats" - whether I like it or not.<br /><br />Will let you know what happens!<br /><br />MandyMandy Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547323395921637440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6483143481224034343.post-59287745792070319112017-12-13T12:24:10.302-08:002017-12-13T12:24:10.302-08:00My favorite would be the red skirt with the Mary J...My favorite would be the red skirt with the Mary Janes<br />I always find that when traveling there is often room for 'one more thing'. Bulkiness in packing for travel can be cut down based on the weight of the fabric. Most of my girl clothes are very thin material and do not take up too much room.<br />PatPat Scaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148601231866277374noreply@blogger.com