What would you take for a month?

ArmsOfLove · 08-04-2009, 01:37 PM

Let's say you were going to somewhere with nothing--like a big tent

what would be important to you?
what would you be likely to forget?
what would seem obvious but you know you'd forget it

?
what would make you feel special?
what would help you survive!

Amber · 08-04-2009, 04:17 PM

I know what you are doing is a little more than just "regular camping", but when I go camping the thing that I always forget and wish I had is a door mat for my tent...just something to take our shoes off and put on.

The other thing I like having is a big tub of some sort to wash dishes in.

Neither are necessary, but they do make life a little easier.

April G · 08-04-2009, 04:21 PM

what would be important to you? clean drinking water, equipment to dig a potty hole, and a means to shower and wash dishes... hygiene when I'm camping makes the whole experience SO much nicer.
what would you be likely to forget? electronics... when you have the entire outdoors, why do you need electronics?!
what would seem obvious but you know you'd forget it ? toilet paper
what would make you feel special? some really good books and a hammock to string between two big trees
what would help you survive? a cooler full of ice cold coca cola.

ArmsOfLove · 08-04-2009, 04:29 PM

thank you guys

the doormat is a great idea

We have galvinized tubs for dishes and bodies and laundry

I have a clothes hanging thing (not a line but the pop up metal things)
I'm actually taking my laptop so I can go into town and do work at a diner, and I will be able to watch the math video with the children

. . .

April G · 08-04-2009, 04:32 PM

Yeah, in reality I'd probably have a hard time leaving my laptop, mostly cause writing is a compulsion for me, and with my carpal tunnel, I can't write with a pencil anymore.

QuiltinGramma · 08-04-2009, 06:30 PM

I'd be sure to take tiolet paper and a line to hang clothes.
If there were no showers around...then hopefully you'll have a place nearby to swim...make that the place to keep washed up.
I think maybe something I'd really want to take but might forget is hand sanitizer.
Have fun.

NewLeaf · 08-04-2009, 06:35 PM

I thought this was a hypothetical question that you were asking for fun.

I wouldn't even know where to start. I'm a sorry pioneer.

No help here!

Quiteria · 08-04-2009, 06:46 PM

Let's say you were going to somewhere with nothing--like a big tent

what would be important to you?
bible, concordance, etc.

what would you be likely to forget?
toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush, shampoo (or alternatives), deoderant (or alternative)...namely things that I keep leaving out of advance packing in order to use the morning that we leave

what would seem obvious but you know you'd forget it

?
herbal supplements, perhaps? pens and pencils? spatula for cooking

what would make you feel special?
decent pajamas?

what would help you survive!
tools? like pocket knife, flashlight, maybe screwdriver and hammer,
cell phone and a way to charge it

2TMama · 08-04-2009, 07:18 PM

Bug repellant of some sort, sunscreen, tarp (for keeping things dry--- bikes, over the tent, etc.), tin foil (for throwing potatoes in the campfire!), journal, playing cards/board games (if trapped in the tent due to whether!) hmmmmmmmm, what else?

Learnin'2B · 08-04-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiteria

what would you be likely to forget?
toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush, shampoo (or alternatives), deoderant (or alternative)...namely things that I keep leaving out of advance packing in order to use the morning that we leave

Oh this reminds me of something I started doing when going somewhere.

I leave a bag out for a day or so before leaving, maybe even a week if it's going to be a long trip, and I put in all my personal items as I use them. The tweezers got left behind many times before I started doing this!

Dh and I were just talking tonight about how we'd like to go camping and what we may be able to fit into our tiny car that now holds 2 adults and 2 kids.

It's been so long since we left I don't know if I can answer the other questions....except I totally DITTO the HAMMOCK!

JoyGal · 08-05-2009, 01:44 AM

Love the hammock idea

what would be important to you? ??

what would you be likely to forget? Enough ideas to keep me busy when the quiet and down time hits.

what would seem obvious but you know you'd forget it

? ??

what would make you feel special? Tea, a little bag with some of my special things in it (journal (to record thoughts and ideas and to press special botanicals in when they really capture my attention), pen, favorite book, new book, favorite snack to ration out, thin cloth to spread on the ground to sit on, etc.) and a way to have my own space (that's why I like the hammock!) or a special area of trees or something to retreat into

what would help you survive! A washboard! Washing clothes by hand is hard enough on the hands, a washboard makes it so much easier. And a book with fun survival/natural living activities and techniques to work on and make me feel productive at time.

MomtoJGJ · 08-05-2009, 03:31 AM

toiletries would definitely be one I'd forget. That would include any and all personal care items.

pillows are another one that frequently gets forgotten here. and towels..

A screened in canopy thing to eat under to keep the bugs off.

outdoor play stuff for the kids.... bikes, balls, trampoline, etc.

Blue Aurora · 08-05-2009, 04:35 AM

A mirror and a camera

Naxi · 08-05-2009, 05:10 AM

Nail scissors and tweezers. It drives me crazy if my toe nails get too long and I feel frumpy when my eyebrows go wild. And I always forget those two things!

Marrae · 08-05-2009, 06:05 AM

what would be important to you?
Favorite blanket, pillow and mug

what would you be likely to forget?
Household stuff, utensils and the like.

what would seem obvious but you know you'd forget it ?
Torch and lanterns, matches

what would make you feel special?
Nice toiletries

what would help you survive!
Music......must have music somehow

08-04-2009, 01:37 PM	#1
ArmsOfLove Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79,607	What would you take for a month? Let's say you were going to somewhere with nothing--like a big tent what would be important to you? what would you be likely to forget? what would seem obvious but you know you'd forget it ? what would make you feel special? what would help you survive! __________________ Crystal "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou

08-04-2009, 04:17 PM	#2
Amber Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The rainy side of Washington. Posts: 18,232	Re: What would you take for a month? I know what you are doing is a little more than just "regular camping", but when I go camping the thing that I always forget and wish I had is a door mat for my tent...just something to take our shoes off and put on. The other thing I like having is a big tub of some sort to wash dishes in. Neither are necessary, but they do make life a little easier. __________________ Amber ISFJ Wife to my wonderful DH And keeper of the boys Big M (6/03) Forever ours Dec 2012 C (6/04), Little M (10/05) Forever ours Dec 2012 K (5/06) Missing our foster daughter Miss A

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April G Deactivated Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14,020	Re: What would you take for a month? what would be important to you? clean drinking water, equipment to dig a potty hole, and a means to shower and wash dishes... hygiene when I'm camping makes the whole experience SO much nicer. what would you be likely to forget? electronics... when you have the entire outdoors, why do you need electronics?! what would seem obvious but you know you'd forget it ? toilet paper what would make you feel special? some really good books and a hammock to string between two big trees what would help you survive? a cooler full of ice cold coca cola.

08-04-2009, 04:29 PM	#4
ArmsOfLove Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79,607	Re: What would you take for a month? thank you guys the doormat is a great idea We have galvinized tubs for dishes and bodies and laundry I have a clothes hanging thing (not a line but the pop up metal things) I'm actually taking my laptop so I can go into town and do work at a diner, and I will be able to watch the math video with the children . . . __________________ Crystal "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou

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April G Deactivated Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14,020	Re: What would you take for a month? Yeah, in reality I'd probably have a hard time leaving my laptop, mostly cause writing is a compulsion for me, and with my carpal tunnel, I can't write with a pencil anymore.

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QuiltinGramma Rose Garden Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nyssa, Oregon (southeastern part of the state) Posts: 6,020	Re: What would you take for a month? I'd be sure to take tiolet paper and a line to hang clothes. If there were no showers around...then hopefully you'll have a place nearby to swim...make that the place to keep washed up. I think maybe something I'd really want to take but might forget is hand sanitizer. Have fun. __________________ wife for 40 years to dear hubby-pastor and retired Navy chaplain mom to DS & DD (Amber) now grown, to Dixie Lee, a 3 yr old French Brittany, Magnolia (Maggie), 4 month old French Brittany and gramma to 4 wonderful grandBOYS and 1 foster granddaughter

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NewLeaf Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Second star to the right, straight on til morning. Posts: 6,571	Re: What would you take for a month? I thought this was a hypothetical question that you were asking for fun. I wouldn't even know where to start. I'm a sorry pioneer. No help here!

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Quiteria Rose Garden Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23,483	Re: What would you take for a month? Let's say you were going to somewhere with nothing--like a big tent what would be important to you? bible, concordance, etc. what would you be likely to forget? toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, hairbrush, shampoo (or alternatives), deoderant (or alternative)...namely things that I keep leaving out of advance packing in order to use the morning that we leave what would seem obvious but you know you'd forget it ? herbal supplements, perhaps? pens and pencils? spatula for cooking what would make you feel special? decent pajamas? what would help you survive! tools? like pocket knife, flashlight, maybe screwdriver and hammer, cell phone and a way to charge it __________________ Homeschooling mama to five: a young adult (graduated!), two high schoolers, a big kid, and a kindergartner And yes, they've all aged overnight since the last time you read my out-of-date sigg.

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2TMama Rose Garden Flawed & Forgiven. Rescued, Redeemed & Restored. Image Bearer, Grace Embracer, Joy Seeker & Hope Stirrer. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,983	Re: What would you take for a month? Bug repellant of some sort, sunscreen, tarp (for keeping things dry--- bikes, over the tent, etc.), tin foil (for throwing potatoes in the campfire!), journal, playing cards/board games (if trapped in the tent due to whether!) hmmmmmmmm, what else? __________________ Wife to the man He led me to 20 years ago Mama to my favorite kids- two teens , & two toddlers

08-05-2009, 01:44 AM	#11
JoyGal Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,570	Re: What would you take for a month? Love the hammock idea what would be important to you? ?? what would you be likely to forget? Enough ideas to keep me busy when the quiet and down time hits. what would seem obvious but you know you'd forget it ? ?? what would make you feel special? Tea, a little bag with some of my special things in it (journal (to record thoughts and ideas and to press special botanicals in when they really capture my attention), pen, favorite book, new book, favorite snack to ration out, thin cloth to spread on the ground to sit on, etc.) and a way to have my own space (that's why I like the hammock!) or a special area of trees or something to retreat into what would help you survive! A washboard! Washing clothes by hand is hard enough on the hands, a washboard makes it so much easier. And a book with fun survival/natural living activities and techniques to work on and make me feel productive at time. __________________ . Before you were conceived I wanted you. Before you were born I loved you. Before you were an hour, I would give my life for you. This is the miracle of life. ~ Maureen Hawkins My Hygge Page

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MomtoJGJ Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11,787	Re: What would you take for a month? toiletries would definitely be one I'd forget. That would include any and all personal care items. pillows are another one that frequently gets forgotten here. and towels.. A screened in canopy thing to eat under to keep the bugs off. outdoor play stuff for the kids.... bikes, balls, trampoline, etc.

08-05-2009, 04:35 AM	#13
Blue Aurora Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,666	Re: What would you take for a month? A mirror and a camera __________________ Jen, Married 10 years! Mama to 2 boys, 9 and 7.5 and my 2 little girls, 4 years old and almost 2 True obedience is a matter of love, which makes it voluntary, not compelled by fear or force. ~Dorothy Day

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Naxi Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 734	Re: What would you take for a month? Nail scissors and tweezers. It drives me crazy if my toe nails get too long and I feel frumpy when my eyebrows go wild. And I always forget those two things! __________________ Natalie Wife to my darling, since 2003; and Homeschooling Mumma to Possum (2006), Bandicoot (2008) and Sugar-Glider (Little Princess 2010) "You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and His rule." Matthew 5:2 TMV

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