Ten on Tuesday is Ten Things You’d Bring to a Desert Island.
Ugh.
They never tell you if the desert island has electricity, of course (for charging electronic devices). Or WiFi. Let’s assume so, shall we? Or perhaps we can just suspend our need for logic for a while – it’s a metaphorical desert island, people!
1. A Kindle. Loaded with books. (Note to self: Get a Kindle.)
2. My husband, who would happen to have his iTouch in his pocket. (What, is that cheating?) (I think I’d take the husband even without the iTouch – he’s always good for a few laughs.)
3. Just in case, how about a satellite phone?
4. One large-ish satchel packed with knitting – lots of lace, because lace takes a long time to knit, and socks, because they are small.
5. My iPod.
6. Sunscreen.
7. A deluxe Swiss Army knife.
8. Good coffee.
9. Good chocolate.
10. I can’t decide between a comfortable lounge chair and an excellent flashlight for #10. I’ll get back to you on that.
Happy Tuesday!! What’s on your list?
14 Comments
June 16, 2009 at 6:59 am
I think maybe your husband could have a flashlight in his other pocket, and then you could choose the lounge chair (set. After all, if he’s bringing the music and the lighting, dude should get to sit in a comfy spot too, no?)
Hmm. I’d bring my family, a magic cooler that always had a cold drink of the type most desired at the time, and a whole damn lotta sunscreen, and, um, my house and a big-ass generator.
June 16, 2009 at 7:48 am
I like your list. Lounge chair. You need to be comfortable! I’m afraid this one requires too much thought for me today.
June 16, 2009 at 10:12 am
I didn’t put R on my list because I didn’t know if people were allowed on a deserted island. ;op
Great list!
June 16, 2009 at 10:23 am
I like your list! Let’s assume there is electricity, wifi, cabana boys and a tiki bar, okay?
June 16, 2009 at 10:43 am
If you brought Target with you, the only other thing you would need is a cabana boy!
June 16, 2009 at 10:50 am
They also do not say how long the confinement will be. I just might need a sheep and some fiber prep equipment.
June 16, 2009 at 11:27 am
Get one of these:
http://gizmodo.com/5291101/solar-charging-hub-harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun-for-your-usb-needs
and you can bring all the USB gadgetry you want
I just got myself a crank-powered LED headlamp for knitting in low light conditions while camping. Yeah, I’m a gadget goof…
June 16, 2009 at 1:36 pm
What about the girls? Do I need to air out the guest room? I could teach them how to spindle and be cranky while you two are away. ;^)
June 16, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Can I bring a boat, or is that cheating?
June 16, 2009 at 4:42 pm
1. My husband
2. My son
3. Tin of waterproof matches
4. Hunting knife
5. Whetstone
6. Bolt of denim
7. Sewing kit
8. Fishing net
9. Hatchet
10. Crank-powered flashlights
I had to edit this list like 20 times. I was all “but I want yarn” and then I was like hubby and son could whittle me some needles and I could knit grass. Or learn basket weaving. Or something. If I left the people behind I could take my iPod, but they’re the ones who know how to do campy stuff, so they’re sort of indispensible. I need to be able to take 15 or 20 things, please. That way I could fit in an ice skate for emergency dental surgery.
June 16, 2009 at 6:00 pm
I like your list! I had the same concerns. Not enough info for a truly GOOD list.
June 17, 2009 at 4:09 am
Desert Island with wifi is a must. I would have to bring my spinning wheel. With internet connection I could order fiber and yarn, but delivery could be a problem!
June 17, 2009 at 4:30 pm
YES! A Kindle! Brilliant! (This seems to be the ONLY way I would want a kindle. I would miss the page turning WAY too much!)
Is it fair to bring all my favorite people?
xo
June 17, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Well, I like your list, but since I have written mine I have paid attention to some practical issues. I think I would have to add toilet paper to my list. Definitely.