Tips for Making Wave 1 Smoother and Better: What to Bring?
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Discussion Overview
This thread explores what participants wish they had brought to the Wave 1 conference to enhance their experience. Various personal experiences and tips are shared regarding items that could make the conference smoother and more enjoyable.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions the importance of bringing a rolling briefcase or bag due to the large venue.
- Another participant shares their experience of needing band-aids for blisters and suggests that Moleskin may work better for preventing blisters.
- Several users mention the value of bringing extra shoes, snacks, and water for convenience during the conference.
- One participant highlights the benefit of having earplugs to manage noise from roommates, while others discuss their experiences with snoring.
- Another participant notes the usefulness of bringing business cards for networking opportunities.
- Some participants express the need for personal comfort items, such as a mini fan for better sleep quality in hotel rooms.
- One participant suggests packing tissues, referencing emotional moments during the conference.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on the necessity of certain items, such as earplugs and Moleskin, with some participants advocating for their importance while others share mixed experiences. No clear consensus emerges on a definitive packing list.
Contextual Notes
Participants are sharing personal experiences and preferences based on past conferences, focusing on comfort and convenience during the event.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants preparing for future conferences may find these shared experiences and tips helpful in planning what to bring.
Flamingo
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2After my first conference I swore I would always bring...
A rolling Briefcase or bag. McCormic place is big and it never fails that you have classes on the opposite sides!
An extra pair of shoes in that bag.
Band aids
a bottle of water and a small bag of snacks.
My mini Fan for the hotel room. It helps keep the air moving and helps drown out the noise of other people sleeping.
Tylenol
A rolling Briefcase or bag. McCormic place is big and it never fails that you have classes on the opposite sides!
An extra pair of shoes in that bag.
Band aids
a bottle of water and a small bag of snacks.
My mini Fan for the hotel room. It helps keep the air moving and helps drown out the noise of other people sleeping.
Tylenol
wadesgirl
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2For blisters Moleskin works better than bandaids. It's really sticky and doesn't come off very easily. If you have a "hot spot" (the point right before a blister) just put the Moleskin right on your foot over the spot. If you have shoes that bother you all the time, I put some inside of the shoe.
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2ear plugs to drown out snoring room mates ... comfy shoes only & mostly business casual clothes ... energy bars ... buy several bottles of water at a local convenience store when you get there to keep in room & take with you daily .. have fun!!
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2
I share this tip with everyone (it's on another thread too). I just bought a new pack to take with me to conference. I have two pairs of shoes that permantly have mole skin because the shoes irritated my feet.
Christ Follower said:
I share this tip with everyone (it's on another thread too). I just bought a new pack to take with me to conference. I have two pairs of shoes that permantly have mole skin because the shoes irritated my feet.
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2
I never thought of this!! I sleep with a fan at night (for the noise) and except for the fact that I am so dog tired at conference, I would never sleep! This will help me out...I am putting it on my Word Document that I have of my permenant NC list!
GREAT IDEA!
etteluap70PC said:
I never thought of this!! I sleep with a fan at night (for the noise) and except for the fact that I am so dog tired at conference, I would never sleep! This will help me out...I am putting it on my Word Document that I have of my permenant NC list!
GREAT IDEA!
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2
I have the cutest little fan. It is only about 4" across and 3" deep so It did not take up too much space in my suitcase, or add much weight.
My roomies LOVED IT! I do snore so I brought it as much for them as me. I get stressed I will keep people up and do not sleep myself.
Earplugs are a good idea. You just never know!
Yeah.... were do we find Moleskin?
KellyTheChef said:
I have the cutest little fan. It is only about 4" across and 3" deep so It did not take up too much space in my suitcase, or add much weight.
My roomies LOVED IT! I do snore so I brought it as much for them as me. I get stressed I will keep people up and do not sleep myself.
Earplugs are a good idea. You just never know!
Yeah.... were do we find Moleskin?
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2
That is just like me! One year I was up til almost 4am tossing and turning to make sure my snore wasn't too loud. :indif: However, one year at Leadership I roomed with someone who made a HUGE deal about not liking the snoring so I was the last to fall asleep...to HER snores!!
Ahem...Ms. Aviano you know who you are!!
etteluap70PC said:
That is just like me! One year I was up til almost 4am tossing and turning to make sure my snore wasn't too loud. :indif: However, one year at Leadership I roomed with someone who made a HUGE deal about not liking the snoring so I was the last to fall asleep...to HER snores!!
Ahem...Ms. Aviano you know who you are!!
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2
Like Linda said, it's in the foot care aisle. It's large sheets of fleece type surface with a sticky backing - If that makes any sense. You do have to cut it down to size but I always just cut on of the sheets into smaller different sized pieces.
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Like Linda said, it's in the foot care aisle. It's large sheets of fleece type surface with a sticky backing - If that makes any sense. You do have to cut it down to size but I always just cut on of the sheets into smaller different sized pieces.
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2
Yes, but sometimes ear plugs don't help. I am a very light sleeper but no one in my cluster snores so it was never a problem until.....when we moved I roomed with two ladies that I flew up with. One snored so loudly that my bed shook..I was in the next bed
I am not exaggerating! By the second night I was crying because I was so tired and could not sleep.
It was not something I had ever had to ask about but I do now!
Becky0216 said:
Yes, but sometimes ear plugs don't help. I am a very light sleeper but no one in my cluster snores so it was never a problem until.....when we moved I roomed with two ladies that I flew up with. One snored so loudly that my bed shook..I was in the next bed
I am not exaggerating! By the second night I was crying because I was so tired and could not sleep.It was not something I had ever had to ask about but I do now!
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2
LOL, were we in the same room, because I felt this same way last year!! :cry::cry::cry:Or maybe your girl had a twin and that's who i was with. LOL hehehehe
GeorgiaPeach said:Yes, but sometimes ear plugs don't help. I am a very light sleeper but no one in my cluster snores so it was never a problem until.....when we moved I roomed with two ladies that I flew up with. One snored so loudly that my bed shook..I was in the next bed
It was not something I had ever had to ask about but I do now!
LOL, were we in the same room, because I felt this same way last year!! :cry::cry::cry:Or maybe your girl had a twin and that's who i was with. LOL hehehehe
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2
A note on rolling bags: try to walk with them close to you. The hallways at Conference are crowded and I've lost track of the number of times people with rolling bags have blithely cut people off and run them over with their bag.etteluap70PC said:
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2:cry:HELP! What has to be in the little baggie for carry on.
I know it says gels/liquids---but what counts/doesn't count. Do I have to put my mascara in the baggie, solid deo., eye/lip liner...and so on. Having a hard time getting it all in that itty bitty bag. Last year I checked my bag & you would have thought the world was going to end---guess that is a big no, no to some.
Thanks!
I know it says gels/liquids---but what counts/doesn't count. Do I have to put my mascara in the baggie, solid deo., eye/lip liner...and so on. Having a hard time getting it all in that itty bitty bag. Last year I checked my bag & you would have thought the world was going to end---guess that is a big no, no to some.
Thanks!
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2
I pulled this off the TSA | Transportation Security Administration | U.S. Department of Homeland Security web site:
Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.
With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula, breast milk, and juice, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint.
All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.
All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
Please keep in mind that these rules were developed after extensive research and understanding of current threats. They are intended to help air travelers bring essential toiletries and other liquids, gels and aerosols for short trips. If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste or shampoo, please place them in your luggage and check them with your airline.
To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers, in the absence of suspicious activity or items, greater than 3 ounces of the following liquids, gels and aerosols are permitted through the security checkpoint in reasonable quantities for the duration of your itinerary (all exceptions must be presented to the security officer in front of the checkpoint):
Baby formula, breast milk, and juice if a baby or small child is traveling;
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
Frozen gels/liquids are permitted if required to cool medical and infant/child exemptions. Frozen gels/liquids for any other purpose are not permitted.
You are allowed reasonable amounts over 3 ounces of the items above in your carry-on baggage, but you will need to perform the following:
Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size and zip-top bag.
Declare you have the items to one of our Security Officers at the security checkpoint.
Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening.
We have also taken steps to ensure the security boarding areas after you pass through our security checkpoints. Therefore, any liquid, gel, or aerosol purchased (such as coffee or soda) in the secure area after you process through a security checkpoint is allowed aboard your plane.
Personally, when traveling to Leadership, I did put my mascara, lip gloss, lip stick, moisturizer & eye drops in my baggie. Hope this helps.
flemings99 said:
I pulled this off the TSA | Transportation Security Administration | U.S. Department of Homeland Security web site:
Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.
With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula, breast milk, and juice, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint.
All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.
All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
Please keep in mind that these rules were developed after extensive research and understanding of current threats. They are intended to help air travelers bring essential toiletries and other liquids, gels and aerosols for short trips. If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste or shampoo, please place them in your luggage and check them with your airline.
To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers, in the absence of suspicious activity or items, greater than 3 ounces of the following liquids, gels and aerosols are permitted through the security checkpoint in reasonable quantities for the duration of your itinerary (all exceptions must be presented to the security officer in front of the checkpoint):
Baby formula, breast milk, and juice if a baby or small child is traveling;
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;
Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;
Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
Frozen gels/liquids are permitted if required to cool medical and infant/child exemptions. Frozen gels/liquids for any other purpose are not permitted.
You are allowed reasonable amounts over 3 ounces of the items above in your carry-on baggage, but you will need to perform the following:
Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size and zip-top bag.
Declare you have the items to one of our Security Officers at the security checkpoint.
Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening.
We have also taken steps to ensure the security boarding areas after you pass through our security checkpoints. Therefore, any liquid, gel, or aerosol purchased (such as coffee or soda) in the secure area after you process through a security checkpoint is allowed aboard your plane.
Personally, when traveling to Leadership, I did put my mascara, lip gloss, lip stick, moisturizer & eye drops in my baggie. Hope this helps.
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2Yeah my first conference AIM (no longer a vendor) was selling rolling bags and people were getting really wild with them. You do need to use a bit of extra caution in crowds.
Something I would NEVER take again.... my laptop. It was just too heavy and took up too much space and I never used it.
Something I would NEVER take again.... my laptop. It was just too heavy and took up too much space and I never used it.
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Re: Things you wish you had taken but didn't..... tips for bringing stuff for wave 2
Uh, I was in that room too...and she wasn't the only one snoring (ahem, ahem)
Chef Kearns said:That is just like me! One year I was up til almost 4am tossing and turning to make sure my snore wasn't too loud. :indif: However, one year at Leadership I roomed with someone who made a HUGE deal about not liking the snoring so I was the last to fall asleep...to HER snores!!
Ahem...Ms. Aviano you know who you are!!
Uh, I was in that room too...and she wasn't the only one snoring (ahem, ahem)
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