On our last trip I forgot my 160GB iPod Classic on one of the planes (that Solidworks World iPod sure has come in handy now), and even though the airline was going to try to recover it for me, they never did. This trip I get to the airport and discover I left my spare laptop battery at the hotel! Luckily for me, the cleaning lady had no use for it, and turned it into the front desk. They assured me they will have it to me before I leave for Germany next week. So I'm stuck wondering what I will forget or leave behind next time we come out. Given the scope of the project we are working on, I will have to figure out a way to make sure I don't end up leaving anything else behind on the future trips! Good thing my head is attached at my shoulders!


Hi Mike,
That's frustrating and funny at the same time. Well, at least it's funny unless it happens to you, anyway. I've found that the less you carry, the more likely you are to bring everything with you. Sometimes, however, traveling "light" is not really possible. Just remember to stop and double check around you, under the seat, etc. before leaving the plane or the hotel room next time!
Posted by: Gabi | March 25, 2008 at 01:33 PM
it's the cold man. the brain cells are freezin' up :)
Posted by: Josh | March 25, 2008 at 07:08 AM
u could try to remember what goes where by making an "assembly" checklist.
-"assembly" (suitcase)
--"sub-assembly" (toiletries bag)
---"part" (toothbrush)
---"part" (toothpaste)
etc...
this way u have a checklist of what goes where in each bag/pocket etc...
Posted by: Destry | March 25, 2008 at 04:25 AM