Desert Island Drama - Page 2

glatt · 03-03-2011, 09:39 AM

If the island provides food and water, then I still need shelter and clothing before anything else. And then toiletries/1st aid kit.

I wouldn't have a tent or tarp or sleeping bag or anything like that with me on a cruise, so this wouldn't be easy.

I'd take linens from the bed in the room to use as tarps and blankets, and maybe two changes of clothes and any outer wear I have with me. I'd wear most of that and not try to fit in the backpack unless I couldn't wear it.

I'd look around the room for anything I could use as cord. Maybe take a sheet to tear into strips to make some crude rope to hang the tarp. I'd be wearing sneakers, and I'd stuff a pair of flip flops into the bag. Then all the toiletries I could manage, starting with first aid stuff, glasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, and then stuff like cleansers, contact lenses, tooth brush, etc. only if they fit. If I could get them all to fit, then I'd do a couple books next. I have a tiny keychain leatherman that would be in my pocket, but I wouldn't have any other tools with me on a cruise, which sucks. I'd want tools on the island. Oh well.

And then I'd stick the waterproof satellite phone in my pocket.

Shawnee123 · 03-03-2011, 09:44 AM

Shoes--my reeboks, I'll probably be barefooted most of the time
Books--tougher reads like War and Peace and assorted Russian authors, good time to discipline my reading habits
Weapons--ugh. A knife I suppose. I can use that for other things than killin'
Candy--Reese's cups
Pet--Gaines, he's pretty small, and would probably love monkeys
Toys--some sort of building set
Toiletries--razor, shampoo, soap
Gadgets--multi-tool
Liquor (they're allowing you one bottle from the bar)--one bottle? What will I drink the other 11 months and 29 days? Leaves out beer. OK, Jose Cuervo it is.
Games--trivial pursuit
Paperwork--cryptic ("british style") crosswords
Linens--6million count egyptian cotton sheet set and a down pillow
Electronics--laptop
Clothes--shorts, t-shirts, socks
Food (must already be in your luggage/cabin)--mike-sells potato chips
Sports/exercise equipment--my feet
Hobby stuff--more books
Anything Else--another warm body, well not just ANY warm body

I'm no survivor. I'd be dead in a week anyway!

Shawnee123 · 03-03-2011, 09:52 AM

addendum: cigs and lighter. Will I have time to grow weed?

Perry Winkle · 03-03-2011, 10:52 AM

Clothing suitable for loin cloths.
Durable sports sandals, if I've brought them.
Knife.
Steal some fuel and waterproof matches from the ship.
Anything string or rope-like, or that could be fashioned into such.

skysidhe · 03-03-2011, 11:31 AM

Don't forget your volleyball and permanent marker.

Nirvana · 03-03-2011, 12:30 PM

matches
first aid kit
fire axe
knife
Tarp off the lifeboat
Slingshot I brought for water balloons

fishing line and hooks [hey someone will have that]
Clothes I guess

I am ready!

03-03-2011, 09:44 AM	#17
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Shoes--my reeboks, I'll probably be barefooted most of the time Books--tougher reads like War and Peace and assorted Russian authors, good time to discipline my reading habits Weapons--ugh. A knife I suppose. I can use that for other things than killin' Candy--Reese's cups Pet--Gaines, he's pretty small, and would probably love monkeys Toys--some sort of building set Toiletries--razor, shampoo, soap Gadgets--multi-tool Liquor (they're allowing you one bottle from the bar)--one bottle? What will I drink the other 11 months and 29 days? Leaves out beer. OK, Jose Cuervo it is. Games--trivial pursuit Paperwork--cryptic ("british style") crosswords Linens--6million count egyptian cotton sheet set and a down pillow Electronics--laptop Clothes--shorts, t-shirts, socks Food (must already be in your luggage/cabin)--mike-sells potato chips Sports/exercise equipment--my feet Hobby stuff--more books Anything Else--another warm body, well not just ANY warm body I'm no survivor. I'd be dead in a week anyway! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-03-2011, 09:52 AM	#18
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	addendum: cigs and lighter. Will I have time to grow weed? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-03-2011, 12:30 PM	#21
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	matches first aid kit fire axe knife Tarp off the lifeboat Slingshot I brought for water balloons fishing line and hooks [hey someone will have that] Clothes I guess I am ready! __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

03-03-2011, 09:39 AM	#16
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	If the island provides food and water, then I still need shelter and clothing before anything else. And then toiletries/1st aid kit. I wouldn't have a tent or tarp or sleeping bag or anything like that with me on a cruise, so this wouldn't be easy. I'd take linens from the bed in the room to use as tarps and blankets, and maybe two changes of clothes and any outer wear I have with me. I'd wear most of that and not try to fit in the backpack unless I couldn't wear it. I'd look around the room for anything I could use as cord. Maybe take a sheet to tear into strips to make some crude rope to hang the tarp. I'd be wearing sneakers, and I'd stuff a pair of flip flops into the bag. Then all the toiletries I could manage, starting with first aid stuff, glasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, and then stuff like cleansers, contact lenses, tooth brush, etc. only if they fit. If I could get them all to fit, then I'd do a couple books next. I have a tiny keychain leatherman that would be in my pocket, but I wouldn't have any other tools with me on a cruise, which sucks. I'd want tools on the island. Oh well. And then I'd stick the waterproof satellite phone in my pocket.

03-03-2011, 10:52 AM	#19
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	Clothing suitable for loin cloths. Durable sports sandals, if I've brought them. Knife. Steal some fuel and waterproof matches from the ship. Anything string or rope-like, or that could be fashioned into such.

03-03-2011, 11:31 AM	#20
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Don't forget your volleyball and permanent marker.

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