I was going to do it this time, I really was.

I always wanted to pack light, never seemed to manage, but this time I was going to do it. After all, I was flying from Israel to Florida -- who needs a lot of clothes in these warm places?

Of course, I have that 3 hour connection at JFK and I am going to want to go outside for a smoke. But that is only a few minutes, so I figured I should should be able to get by with a light coat and a hat.

But when I spoke to my travel agent, I found out that I can have a two week layover in Milan for only $50 more. That means two weeks with my UIG (Used Italian Girlfriend). How can I pass on that?

Besides, Milan is in sunny Italy. True, I might need some long sleeve shirts, but so what?

"Sunny Italy"? According to Yahoo, it is ranging from 30 Fahrenheit at night to 52 during the day in Milan right now.

That means at least a heavier coat and a sweater.

I told my UIG that I would be coming and she immediately started making plans for us to spend time at her vacation house -- in Switzerland. I added warmer pants, gloves, heavy flannel shirts, and woolen socks.

Today she called and told me she has additional plans. We will be going to hear her son in concert -- in Budapest. Now I threw in dress pants, a sports jacket, and and dress shirts.

I think I am also going to have to get a truss somewhere -- when I pick up my luggage I am almost certain to get a hernia!