Now that I’ve decided on the books I would take to a desert
island, I’m figuring out what to pack in the suitcase. This time
I have to travel light—just one suitcase because I may be
swimming with it part of the time to get to the island . . .
What would you take?
The first thing I’d take would be a chicken. I do love eggs, and
although there might be birds on the island, I don’t want to limit
the future birdlife by eating their eggs. So, a chicken.
And I’d want to take my old blue bead and pearl necklace from
high school—it’s only costume jewelry, but I just love it.
I’m going to take a handkerchief–a pretty one, of course—and
that’s to spread out to catch the dew overnight and then you
wring it out and you have fresh water. Yes, really!
Next, a small mirror—not only will it be good for catching sunlight
to start a flame in dry sticks for a fire, but would be handy for
signalling in case a freighter goes by.
I’m taking rope. Can’t hurt.
I’ll need a pack of playing cards. I like to play a couple of games of
solitaire at night before going to bed–to kind of sort out the day and
think about what I did or accomplished.
And even though clever people might be able to make a pretty good
bed out of leaves and sticks and thatch, I’m going to take a sleeping
bag –maybe I can make a pillow out of those leaves and sticks and
thatch.
I’ll take a robe and slippers for cool evenings. (That’s ONE item:
robeandslippers).
And Tevas for use as a strong sandal for walking and stepping into
the ocean for a swim. Let’s see, that’s nine things.
Tenth will be O’Half for company. ♫
And what would YOU take?
Guess what—tomorrow marks the beginning of
National Button Week 2014—next post!!!!!!
OK! I’m in the midst of spring cleaning, and so I’m practicing minimalist thinking. So I would bring:
1.) Sewing & craft kit because I’ll have time to make some clothes and shoes from things I find on the island and carve a set of dishes. These will make nice souvenirs when I get home. This will include scissors; knives; needle; assorted threads and twines.
2.) Art supplies — (I assume that I don’t have wireless so I won’t be working.) This will include a sketch book, colored pencils and pens.
3.) Frying pan
4.) Change of clothes (dress in layers)
5.) Emergency kit (tarp, rope, waterproof matches)
You’ve already given us ten books. I won’t need that many because I’m bringing a couple of anthologies.
Spring Cleaning!! You ARE the optimist! Ha-ha-ha–didn’t you folks just
get a new foot of snow? Anyway, good ideas—yes, it would be lovely to
have lots of time to be crafty. And a frying pan—great idea. I wonder
what we’ll be “catching” and frying. Just fish I hope.
Thanks for your input—