Reply #14: I will definitely have an umbrella with me, but

[SharonRB]

it will be one of those smaller folding ones, not a huge one. It's going to be too cold for just my lined raincoat from the sound of it. It's too tight to do much layering under. I do have a long, waterproof, hooded coat with fake fur lining that I could bring, but it's so heavy for traveling and will be too warm if it's in the 40s. Guess I'll decide on Friday, but that might still be my best bet to play it safe.

I also have no comfy/warm/waterproof walking shoes. My feet hurt whatever I'm wearing if I do too much walking, other than in my Z-coil sneakers, which I will bring in case we go work out at Bally's, which is complimentary for hotel guests.

Pack lighter? No such thing for me. This will be longer than my Atlanta trip and my suitcase was stuffed to the gills for that trip, plus the small carry-on bag I take with all my makeup and toiletries. I am going to forego any jackets to wear over sweaters, though, to save some room in my bag. Just pants and sweaters will take up far less space.