Things To Take
Bathing Suits
Sunscreen
Kites and Beach Toys
Books for Pleasure (I’m reading The End of the Series of Unfortunate Events and the first Ranger’s Apprentice book)
Rum
Gin
Bikes
Running Shoes (6 1/2 weeks until the Army Ten Miler)
Things to NOT Take
The Dog
High Heels
Sewing Machine (I did consider it, though)
Cook Books
Blackberry (he left it on his desk…please pass the smelling salts)
Alarm Clock
Math or Latin Textbooks
Reit This Way 
What??? He's not taking his Blackberry? What will happen to the world while he is gone? Aaaah! It's all falling apart!
Oh. Wait. That's just what THEY think. 😀 Have fun!
Enjoy your vacation! and maybe just take a small sewing kit for just in case instead of the sewing machine. i also agree… there should definitely be rum taken! 😀
The sewing machine wouldn't be for repairs, Sara. Sewing is that “hobby” I do for “fun” with all my copious free time.
Have fun!
Have a great time!