>  > "Bring an overnight bag - just in case"
>  ML> Much fun. An angiography isn't a big deal;
> Oh I don't know.  Last time I went in for an angiography/pasty I got the
> unexpected bonus of a bypass for just a slight increase in time and
cost.  As

But that was extra!

> to the bag...I have my all purpose black canvas laptop bag which
contains...a
> charger for the phone, the kindle, a usb of my personal computer files
and all
> the music, a bluetooth speaker, noise canceling headphones, a usb of movies
> (about 60 or so), my passport, itinerary for my next trip, drug/emergency
> notification papers, and assorted things I'll need like tissues.  I
carry this
> when traveling, then there's a weeks worth of drugs in it also, and
everytime I
> get near any place that has anything to do with medicine.

Mine has passport, toothbrush and paste, compass, 
cough drops, and emergency stashes (at least 
100USD equivalent) of Euros, USD, and Singapore 
dollars, although these last are depleted now.
Usually lotion and a razor, but those can be
gotten for free at most hotel front desks. The
wallet has the credit card; Global card; the 
Golden Eagle pass; rapid transit cards for Boston,
Washington, and San Francisco; and United, 
American, and AARP cards. Sometimes a passport
card or state ID - many booze store clerks are
too stupid to accept the Global card (as you
have seen) or the passport, though they are 
legally required to take it.

SENATE BEAN SOUP 
categories: Washington, political, pork, flatulent, main
servings: 8 

2 lb navy beans 
1 1/2 lb smoked ham hocks 
1 md onion, diced 
1 Tb butter 
salt and pepper, to taste

Wash beans and run through hot water until until they 
are white again. Put in pot with 4 qt hot water. Add 
ham hocks, boil slowly for 3 hr, covered. Braise onion 
in butter and when light brown, add to bean soup. 
Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve. Do 
not add salt until ready to serve as this toughens 
the beans.

Source: Washington Post