Shoe Lover Suitcase

I am a notorious carry-on only traveler. Over the years we have had enough lost suitcases and got tired of waiting for baggage on carrousels that I put my foot down with my family that we learn to fly with carry-ons only. This meant traveling with no more than three pairs of shoes; One I am wearing and two I am carrying.  
I am embarking on my east coast road trip. I depart for Philly, go on to NYC, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine and back again. With all these stops I have decided to drive and not fly. This changes everything about my tried and true packing rules. I went to the attic and pulled out my very favorite old suitcase.  

It is one I traveled the world with for years and years as a consultant. I call it the “shoe lover suitcase.” It has a separate compartment in the bottom made just for shoes. Now I am sure I could go on this trip with three pairs and be perfectly fine. I am only taking clothes in neutrals and blues so it is not like I need a big variety of colors. It just seems like I have a whole car to myself, so why not be prepared for whatever I come across?
Of course the car will not be that empty. I am also taking all of Carter’s college linens for when she gets to Boston in January. This is really planning ahead, but we are not planning on driving her to college in January so the more I can get there while I am driving up the better. Thank goodness for good family who are willing to store these things until January.
Don’t tell Carter I am bringing a big suitcase. She is going to try and lobby me to change my carry-on only family rule. I would change my tune if we had our own plane. I am hoping that will be an incentive to her to get a really good job someday. For now, as long as she is a camp counselor we will be flying commercial and only take three pairs of shoes.