Off to USA. What to take?

**Krusti** · 18th April 2008, 08:08

Heading off to USA to work on silage harvest for seven months in two weeks. Just checking to see if any ideas on what I should not forget to take with me?

Knowledgable replies welcomed...

**nodrog:Me** · 18th April 2008, 08:10

Originally Posted by Krusti

Heading off to USA to work on silage harvest for seven months in two weeks. Just checking to see if any ideas on what I should not forget to take with me?

Knowledgable replies welcomed...

your passport

**Krusti** · 18th April 2008, 08:12

Originally Posted by nodrog

your passport

Now that was quick off the mark..

Flying into LA then onto Denvor and finally into Kansas city and drive out to Wamego.

**Gubb** · 18th April 2008, 08:23

Pants.
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**NOMIS** · 18th April 2008, 08:25

weetbix for thoese long days of silaging.

**karla** · 18th April 2008, 08:27

Originally Posted by Krusti

Now that was quick off the mark..

Flying into LA then onto Denvor and finally into Kansas city and drive out to Wamego.

Whoo hoo - spent last winter (summer there) in Kansas City. Take light clothes, and good shoes, it gets very hot and humid. Otherwise travel lightly. I joined the library and the YMCA when there, good swimming and gym, not expensive. Laptop was invaluable, and was nice to have my own cell phone (ppl at home txted me). I bought a prepaid one there that never worked. Txt's from NZ to States used to be .20c for the plan I was on, but that went up to over a $1 as I came home so you'd want to check that. Join Skype for phone calls home.

Water bottle was firmly attached (they make you empty it when you get onto the plane). Most places tell you you can't drink the water, and it tastes awful in places, but we never got sick (bought a lot too tho'). We took crunchie bars, chocolate fish and a few kiwi items to give away (hand cream, pens, paua notepads etc). Take your favourite recipe and learn to make pavlova if you have time!

Big insects there, insect repellent was needed but we got it there. Loved the squirrels and chipmunks

I dropped my camera and lost my glasses so was glad I had travel insurance - your call but I think it's wise. Hospital costs will break the back of most of us.

Have fun ~

**Krusti** · 18th April 2008, 08:56

Thanks ... The think I most trying to work out is how to keep in touch with home. Will be staying in motels throughout the midwest, mostly in small towns.

Will take laptop. Some say forget a mobile ph (too exp).

At least I will be flying over with another kiwi. We can hold hands....

**jim.cox** · 18th April 2008, 09:24

Originally Posted by Krusti

Heading off to USA to work on silage harvest for seven months in two weeks. Just checking to see if any ideas on what I should not forget to take with me?

Knowledgable replies welcomed...

Take as little as possible, travel as light as possible

Pickup anything you need along the way

Just my $0.02

**riffer** · 18th April 2008, 10:10

Anal lube. Homeland Security are bastards.

**JimO** · 18th April 2008, 12:20

dont take a criminal conviction or you may get sent home

**terbang** · 18th April 2008, 12:26

Take an open mind and you will enjoy your time there..

**Livvy** · 18th April 2008, 12:48

A rifle of some kind.

You know, in case you see Americans.

Oh wait...

**ElCoyote** · 18th April 2008, 15:20

Originally Posted by Krusti

Heading off to USA to work on silage harvest for seven months in two weeks. Just checking to see if any ideas on what I should not forget to take with me?

Knowledgable replies welcomed...

Helen Clarke

**karla** · 18th April 2008, 17:15

Originally Posted by Krusti

Thanks ... The think I most trying to work out is how to keep in touch with home. Will be staying in motels throughout the midwest, mostly in small towns.

Will take laptop. Some say forget a mobile ph (too exp).

At least I will be flying over with another kiwi. We can hold hands....

Most of the small motels have free internet access. Get your family to set up Skype before you leave and then you can test it, works anywhere and all you need is your laptop and a pair of headphones (cost about $12). Took me about ten minutes to set it up.

Timing is everything - KC is on daylight saving as are we so the best time to connect without anyone having to stay up too late or get up early is probably about 10am Sunday morning here (Sat afternoon, 5pm there).