Native Americans love to make and bead bags. One bag that is popular and very useful is the Parfleche. It takes the place of a modern day suitcase. The traditional bags were made of tough hide to double as a shield in case of attack.
I am packing my Parfleche and taking a trip, by horse, to the Grand Canyon. Let's play the ABC game of packing and come along with me to enjoy the spectacular scenery and learn some historical facts about the Grand Canyon and the culture of the Native Americans who still live there.
I will begin by packing my parflech with:
A
Arrows - just in case of attack by wild animals
Next: What will you pack that starts with the letter 'B'
B - Bacon, smoked it does't spoil and it's for cooking over that open campfire (you will have one?)
Nancy Welker
BellaOnline Yoga Editor
Love bacon!!!
C
Cornmeal for offerings and prayers.
D
Deodorant - going to need it for a trip this long
E
Everybody will need deodorant on this trip! Thanks for the reminder, Beetle.
Elk teeth for trade
F
Family Pictures - To use in recounting stories around the evening fires with others on the journey; plus to a piece of their spirit along with you
G
Grain - To feed the horse. (And maybe a little peppermint candy? Horses love mints.)
H
Heishi beads for trading
Looks like we are going to need some pack horses soon.
I
Insoles, padded
Since the horse will be carrying all the items & we'll need to walk along.
J
Jalapeno pepper jelly for my crackers
K
Knife - need for spreading that jelly & cutting items.
L
Long rope in case we need to climb down a cliff to see petroglyphs.
M
Map & Compass - for when the batteries deplete on the GPS
N
Nose saline spray to keep sinuses from drying out.
O
Oranges for snacking between meals
P
Pears to go with the oranges for snacking - the juicy fruits will save on water
Q
Quarters - a couple rolls to use in the vending machines
R
Rifle to ward off Wolves and other dangerous animals we may encounter.
S
Sage & Sweetgrass for smudging
W
Water - don't want to dehydrate
X
Xcoatl powder (chocolate drink for chilly nights)
Y
Yams - for cooking up a quick side dish
Z
Zuni Bread - to go with the yams for supper
C
Cinnamon - to sprinkle on the fry bread
mmmmm!
D
Dried Sage for smudging
E
Earthenware jars & pottery to sort/carry the smaller items
F
Fur robe to sleep on at night.
G
GPS (with fresh & solar rechargable batteries)
H
Hollow reed in case I fall in the river and need to breath!
K
Knife - very handy tool for cutting vegetation, protection and killing animals for food, skinning hides ...not to mention spreading Jalapeno Pepper Jelly - yum!
Thanks for joining us on our trip, Ann. The more the merrier.
I (we forgot the letter I and the letter J)
Ink for making a map as we go along so we will know how to get back.
Next letter will be 'J'
J
Jerky - all forms: beef, venison, hickory, spiced, etc
Ann did 'K' for knife - so I will take 'L'
L
Leather knife case
N
Necklaces of heishi beads as gift for the Havasupai women.
O
Ointments to relax the muscles, while sitting around the evening fire after the full day of journeying
P
Pillow to lean against when sitting around the fire.
Q
Q-Tips for cleaning the dust out
R
Red liniment for those aches and pains
I like you picture, Beetle.
Thanks, That was during conservation training (Hoosier National Forest, Indiana) for an upcoming project to eradicate non-native plants at Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah. (ps - that is a ponytail behind the right shoulder)
S
Sunglasses (spares are always handy)
I like pony tails. My son has one and so do I.
Hey - thanks for keeping the folks guided on the trip to the Grand Canyon. Have you seen the North Rim? It is beautiful.
T
Toenail clippers because I have to keep short nails with these darn boots on.
North Rim - Yes, in the late 70's with a family vacation, tho. I like it better than the commercialism of the South Rim.
U
Utensils - never know when having an extra fork or spoon (SPORK?) will be handy
The North Rim has a secret canyon. I read about it in the May 2007 Sunset magazine. It is beautiful.
I have a SPORK! It is on a very old Swiss knife.
V
Venison Jerky
Then the North Rim becomes a must-see on this trip. Pulling out the map to check the routing.
W
Wipes (those pre-moistened kind)
You will have to lead us there - my horse is not sure of the way.
X (darn!)
Xanadu, because this is a beautiful place to visit.
hmmm... Mesa verde - 4 corners - a trip across Navajo Country hugging the Utah-Arizona border & then drop south between Page, AZ & Kanab, UT. Need to pace the trip because the road is closed during winter - a very seasonal resort area...
Y
Yo-Yo to waste time while waiting for winter to pass
(maybe make some pocket change on the side by showing off tricks on the street corner; as if we were good enough to know any tricks)
Early in the evening,
just about supper time,
over by the courthouse
their starting to unwind.
Bettlemess with his yo-yo
swinging it in kind.
Down on the corner,
out in the street,
Beetle and the pack train is playing
Bring a nickel, tap your feet.
Z
Zuni drum to keep time for the yo-yo tricks
LMAO!!!
Atlas - just in case the GPS loses a charge
You are so
hmmm... Mesa verde - 4 corners - a trip across Navajo Country hugging the Utah-Arizona border & then drop south between Page, AZ & Kanab, UT. Need to pace the trip because the road is closed during winter - a very seasonal resort area...
Wow - this is going to be some trip! Such beautiful country.
(forgot to add an item)
B
Bees wax for my sewing thread.
C
Cell Phone
(we'll hide it in the parfleche so as not to look like geeks)
D
Diary to record all this wonderful experience
I certainly would not like to look like a geek! I hid my cell phone.
E
Ear Plugs - for those times of loud noises or fellow travelers snoring
F
Feather pillow to muffle my snoring.
G
Garbage Sack - to collect trash & litter along the way; use as a rain poncho if needed
H
Hackeysack (sp?) to perform with when Beetle does his yo-yo act. This should really draw a crowd!
I
Ink Pen - to take notes & give autographs after the hackeysack/yo-yo shows
J
Journal - to record all these shows
K
Kleenex - very versatile; good for many uses
(not each individual tissue, but the many purposes for use)
L
Light, as in flashlight (to help find my kleenex in the middle of the night)
M
Matches in a waterproof container
N
Nuts for snacking between meals.
O
Orange Safety/Reflective Vest - for those times you want to be seen by those speeding travelers on the highways & by-ways. Especially when cleaning up the trash along the road. Just don't let anyone think it's mandated community service; for it's done out of respect to preserve our great land.
Yes! I am all for preserving our great land - Mother Earth!
P
Pony tail bands to keep my hair out of my face when picking up trash.
Q
Quart Water Bottles - to mix Tea, Gatorade, etc. or justy plain water storage
S
Sewing Kit - for any needed repairs
T
Thimble to protect the thumb from the sewing needle.
U
Ultra-Violet Water Purifiers (portable kind that are battery operated & work with the Quart/Liter Bottles)
Where do you find all these marvelous items?
V
Visine eye drops to clear the dust out of my eyes
< I'm an outdoorsy kinda person & have my share of packs, bags, tents, field stoves & lanterns etc. If I don't own; have seen in sales advertisements. >
W
Water Purifier/Filter
When we lose batteries for the UV, will need to pump or let gravity rid the drinking water of the *yuckies*
My kinda person you are!
don't like the "yuckies"
xocoatl (Mayan hot chocolate for relaxing around the campfire)
Y
Yo-Yo String Replacements
hmmm...got a little wild "down by the canyon, out in the street" didja? That was quite a performance!
Z
Zip lock bags for my raisins
A
Adjustable Bead Loom - to while away the time when relaxing between kamikaze yo-yo demonstrations
B
Blankets for the horses - they get cold at night. Whose idea was it to take this trip in the winter?
I should have video taped your kamikaze yo-yo demonstration.
C
Camera
The camera's digital! We DID get a short video of the kamikaze yo-yo demonstration Beetle did, so we can watch it around the campfire when we rest.
__________
Trish
Way cool!
You are so clever, babyquacker!
D
Dog biscuits for the coyotes. Do you think they would eat them?
Oh, I think they would LOVE them.
E
Elephant ears for a quick breakfast snack
(hope they don't crumble too much)
___________
Trish
G
GORP (Good Old Raisin & Peanuts) or any Trail Mix Snack
H
Havasupai Trail Guide
Pass the GORP please.
I
Illumination Sticks (ChemLights) in various colors; can use to decorate a catus like a Christmas tree if not used upon arrival.
J
Joyous attitude to appreciate all these wonderful ideas!
K
Kindling - for helping start the fire in the evening
L
Licorce for my scratchy throat so I can tell stories around the campfire.
M
Milk of Magnesia for our tummies if we eat too many toasted marshmallows around the campfire.
___________
Trish
N
Night cap to keep my head warm.
O
Oatmeal - to throw together a quick warm meal, if needed, or feed the critters along the way
P
Peanuts in the shell for the Jays.
Q
Quahog & French Glass Wampum - to trade along the way
R
Rawhide fringe - to trade for beads
S
Solar panels for recharging cell phone & GPS
T
Tea bags for sipping hot tea at 'quiet time'.
U
US Flag - never want to forget our citizenship & veterans
added: wanted to bring an 'upright piano' but it wouldn't pack nicely with everything else, but the nightly singing around the fire would be a riot
That would be a blast and a half!
V
Violin - to play Orange Blossom Express
had to use the 'V' but 'OBE' is best on a FIDDLE - Charlie Daniels knows that!
W
Watch - spare one
Especially when he is "down in Georgia".
X
xanthometer - instrument for measuring colour of the water in the lake we are coming up on
Y
Yucca Recipe Book - find plenty of use for it once we arrive
Z
Zuni bread to go with the first wonderful meal you prepare.
A
Alka-Setzer - just in case I misread the recipe for the dinner
B
Bicarbonate of soda in case I eat what you misread.
C
Cedar Flute - when a yo-yo just won't while away the time
I love flute music. So hauntingly beautiful.
D
Dark chocolate - for a deligtful snack when I am listening to the flute Beetle plays.
Better eat more of that chocolate - might ease the pain from the squeaking/squawking of my attempts to make anything resembling music - yes, it's haunting! Scaring the be-jezz out of myself,too.
Therefore the item we need abundance of...
E
Earplugs
F
Flute music - to help Beetle learn how to play the flute
G
Glasses to help read the music
H
Hazelnuts to go with the chocolate to keep us happy while Beetle learns the music.
No *Ipods* on this journey!!!
I
Itinerary - crammed way at the bottom due to non-usage - we're winging this journey & hold to no timelines.
J
Jam for biscuits
Since we are winging it, can we stop at a coffe shop for some real food?
How come I keep getting all the 'K's?
K
Knot Manual - How to tie some of those special use knots; like a double-bow knot because our slip-on or Velcro shoes gave out.
We need to get more of the pack train people back here so they can take some of the letters. They must have stayed in that last village we were at. Maybe they are still "down on the corner" having a blast.
L
Laces for the new shoes. Can I borrow that Knot Manual?
M
Marshmallows - can't have an evening fire without even thinking of toasting these
Yeah - where is everyone? Need some help in sharing the load.
N
Newsletter - from last village to catch up on the happenings of our waylaid friends
O
Obituary Page - of the newspaper to ensure we haven't permanently lost our fellow travelers
You are so funny! You should go to Mary's Tea forum and post an Irish blessing.
P
Puff kleenex - to wipe away the tears after reading the obituary
Q (Worked myself right into this one...)
Quaking Aspen Bark - for an excellent tea
That is why we need more of the pack here. Can you go back and pick them up in that chopper? Nice pic!
R
Root of comfrey (for my bath water)
Not much passenger room in that rotor-machine, but I'm sure a couple well placed 'rounds' will get them moving... hehehe
S
Spam - never know when it may be needed for a meal when the Smoked Sausages run out.
That should do it! Did you fly that rotor-machine?
I love spam! Cut a hole in the center, pop an egg in there and fry it up. Mmmm...
T
Toaster - the old kind (rack) that you sat over the fire
Yup - That's what I did in the Marines... Cobra gunships & my screenname is the combination of the 2 callsigns I had, Beetle & Mess.
There are many that avoid Spam, but not me...
U
Uranium Detector, portable - never known what kind of radioactivity we could encounter from either the mining efforts or the testing of fifty+ years ago
I wondered where you got the name Bettlemess - cool! Thanks for serving our country - I salute you!
V
Venison Jerky
X
xenoglossia (knowledge of a language never studied - want to communicate with the Havasupai in their native language)
Y
Yellow Roses to offer as sign of friendship
Z
Zabuton (flat Japanese pillow to sit on when gathering round the fire pit with the people)
A
Aluminum Foil - great for just about anything; cooking, storing, waterproofing
B
Basket - for gathering berries
C
Chipotle Sauce - to 'doctor' up any bland, tasteless food encountered
E
Emery Boards - manicure item also works as a file or sandpaper
You are so resourceful!
F
Figs - dried, to nibble on.
G
Glue - may have to repair something along the way
H
Hat - to protect my face from the sun (same hat I wear to shindigs)
I
Ice Cubes (or did they melt already?)
You forgot the ice chest?
J
Jersey undershirts - still gets cold at night.
K
'KICK ME' sign to hang on shirttail for forgetting the ice chest
M
Magnesium Fire Starter - much more effective than flint and steel; this is what is used on 'Survivor' even though they refer to it as flint
N
Nutty Cereal Bars - for quick and nutritional snacks
O
Origami Instruction Book - while away boredom. Can use as firestarter if they don't look nice...
P
Peanut butter - love it with chocalte bars!
Q
Quilt - to use as cover or seating
R
Relaxation Music for iPod
S
Solar-Powered Battery Recharger: for the iPod (when not used to recharge the GPS batteries)
p.s. maybe we should've left all the electronics at home & just plain enjoyed the outdoors in it's purest form. Excuse Me! <cell phone's ringing> hello... yup... 'bout 10 minutes... okay... really... you don't say... see you then, bye! Just confirming that the pizza was being delivered at the railroad crossing ahead.
T
Tri-pod to hold kettle over fire pit when cooking up the stew after we go hunting for rabbit.
Oh! Sorry, I meant to call the pizza place to add cheese bread sticks to that order.
U
Uno Card Game - entertaining competition while rabbit cooking
V
Variety of herbs for the stew.
W
Water Wings - just in case we feel a need to cross a wide deep river; or we can inflate & use as a pillow; or fill with potable water as excess storage
X
Xiuhtecuhtli (also Huehueteotl, "old god"; was the personification of life after death, fire, light in darkness and food during famine) legends book, to read at story time.
Y
"Yoga for Dummies" guidebook - to seek a tranquil sanctuary afetr a day on the trail (It comes in a 'Y'ellow cover, too)
Now I could reall use that guidebook.
Z
Zamarra (sheepskin jacket to keep me warm when reading the Yoga book)
A
Audubon Society books to identify birds, wildlife & plants
B
Bi-focals to read all these books. I love books!
C
Candle Lanterns - save on those batteries that didn't charge up with solar cells due to overcast...
E
English-Havasupai Dictionary
F
Fringed Possible Bags for gifts to the Havasupai
Are we there yet?
G
Graham Crackers - mid-afternoon snacking
Gosh Durn it! NO!
H
Honey - to go with the Graham crackers
Good! We have a lot more secenery and camping experiences to enjoy!!! Best trip I have ever been on.
I
Insoles - replace the ones in our shoes that we just wore out
That's what we get for hiking that 20 mile rocky trail!
J
Juices to rehydrate us.
It wasn't that rocky... um, err... Why do you think they call 'em the Rocky Mountains?
K
Kisses, Hershey's - for a burst of energy to get up over those boulders
Because they have a lot of rocks?
L
Ladder (rope) so I can keep up with you.
Might just have to call in the helicopters...
M
Motorola Hand-held Radio - Call for assistance or rescue
Uhhh...we are going higher? I have a fear of heights, but only after I get to safety then think about it. Never been on a helicopter- but, it would be fun!
N
Nylon Windbreakers - gets windy up there!
O
Oil for the fry bread - Boy, an Indian Taco would sure be nice about now, but be nicer if there were more around to eat & enjoy them with.
P
Pinto beans for the Indian Tacos - I make wonderful Indian tacos. Maybe if we make some, more people will come to join us.
Q
Queso Dip ingredients to have with tortilla chips as a Navajo Taco appetizer
R
Red peppers to roast over the campfire.
S
Shawl - to wrap up in during the cooler evening
T
Thick wool socks to keep the feet cozy
U
Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV - small remote control airplane that can reconnoiter the route ahead & send back video images of what to expect)
Can I see the images - lemme see!
V
Various size needles for beading and sewing.
Dad burn it... forgot to put the memory stick into the UAV to record the pictures, but it was fun buzzing those vultures surrounding what appeared to be a roadkill...
W
Waffle House Directory - just gotta do the American thing for breakfast sometimes, ya'know?
That's ok - I will just climb that hill over there and look ahead then report back to you - just do not send the UAV up to distract me..
I love waffles! With sausage links!
X
Xipe Totec (Aztec life-death-rebirth deity, god) stories to read at the campfire.
I hear ya on the waffles... I like mine plain with maple syrup (or at least maple favored). Can do without the fruit & whipped cream stuff.
Y
Yesterday's left-over breadcrumbs to feed the birds
pert-near run out of Y's things to say (pun intended: wise things)
Y's/wise things - I love it!
Same with X - not much more there I can think of or find.
or Z
Zebra pattern fuzzy blanket (still gets cold at night)
A
Anasazi Beans with Juniper Berries - for the evening meal
B
Bannock bread to go with the beans
C
Clover Honey to put on the bannock bread that goes with the beans, that wiggled & giggled & tickled inside...different story
D
Diary to keep track of all the great stories we tell
E
Entrenching Tool - those compact, folding shovels used by the military. Great item to have around for fire pit maintenance and other land scarring efforts
My Dad had one of those and we took it along on every camping trip.
F
Fire starter kit
I have one that resides in the tool box in the bed of my truck.
G
Gatorade Drink Mix - sometimes plain water just won't cut it & replenishing the electrolytes is needed
edited comment: I see we can pick up some at the trading post... minds are thinking the same
Yeah for the Trading Post!
H
Honey Roasted Peanuts - to go with the Gatorade
I
Ice Cream Cones - to use when we get ice cream at the Trading Post; or we can snack on them...
Or fill them with the peanuts.
J
Jingle cones - to wear on boots (scares away the snakes in the grass)
K
Kitchenware - just a few necessities to prepare & eat meals
L
Ladle - for the pot roast
M
M&M's - picked up from the recent shelf staocking at the trading post
N
Nutter-Butter Peanut Butter Cookies
O
Ornithology Manuals - help identify the birds that keep buzzing in to steal our snacks.
P
Padlock - to lock up the snacks in the outdoor cupboard
Q
Quotes (famous & not so well-known) to discuss around the campfire at night
R
Raven stories to go with the campfire discussions.
S
Seats, folding kind - sitting on the ground makes it too hard for weary/old bones to stand up
T
Tiger Balm - to help with the aches of us old folks
Rosie and I will hole up in the cabin up the mountain till you get back. Maybe others will join us there.
U
Urn
*Assuming that the trip is to spread the ashes of a recent relative in the Grand Canyon that you are visiting.
V
Vases and other pottery for trading
No - not spreading any ashes, but the urn would be good for trading.
Welcome to our Native American forum, Patty. Thank you for joining us on our imaginary site-seeing trip to the Grand Canyon.
W
Wampum Beads - For trading and crafts
Thanks for the warm welcome Phyllis! Its good to hear that we are not spreading any ashes on our imaginary trip. I like forum games and ones that make you use your imagination are my favorite. Its like taking a mini thought vacation.
X
Xocoatl to mix with coffee for breakfast
Y
Yo-Yo (The Original Native American "Weapon/Toy")
Good luck with the letter Z!
Beetle plays a pretty mean yo-yo.
Z
Zig-Zag pattern blanket for Beetle's horse. Horse gets cold at night and Beetle is not back yet.
A
Aloe Vera Trimmings. For different ailments you may be afflicted with along the road which may have adverse adventures.
C
Carbonated Water - had a bunch of that over the past couple weeks. Yipee, we can have a yo-yo tournament
D
Diet soda - to drink while watching the tournament.
E
Earbuds (for the time to replace the old ones on the iPod/MP3 player)
F
Files of different sizes for many tasks
G
Granola Bars - for those mid-afternoon snack attacks
H
Hershey Kisses - to go with the granola bars
I
Ice Cream Cones - to have ready when we pass an establishment selling the frozen confections
J
Jacks - to play the game of jacks when wiaiting for Beetle to get the ice cream orders filled. I want blackberry ripple!
K
Knife Sharpener - A dull knife is an unsafe knife
L
Lavender & Chamomile lotion - to calm and soothe stessed skin
M
Moccasin Repair Kit (as simple as duct tape & needle/thread)
N
Needle-nose pliers - for beading and other uses
O
Oregano - spice up any meal...
R
Raspberry flavored gummy bears
Oh, & I brought back packages of Haribo Gummy Bears & other gummy candies.
S
String - for tying & any repairs
Can I have some gummies?
T
Teddy Bear - to cuddle with at night
Sure... Have a full bag...
U
U-Haul dealership listings to rent a trailer as this bag is getting full.
V
Very large trailer - but what will we do with the horses?
W
Whittling Knife - can be used for more than just carving wood.
Horses? Why we'll just get a trailer for them & let them relax/ride awhile.
Cool! Horses will enjoy that.
X
Xtra hay for the horses.
Y
Yams for baking directly in the coals later
I love yams!
Z
Zuchinni to fry with bacon and onions.
Can we toss a little...
A
Acorn Squash in with vegetables frying?
Sounds good to me!
B
Baked Beans - to go with supper.
C
Cinnamon to spice up the baked dessert fruits
D
Dessert toppings: caramel, butterscotch, chocolate...
E
Elixirs - from the traveling road show to prevent indigestion from all the food about to be consumed
G
Guitar Picks & Replacement Strings - gonna be a whole lot of picking & grinning when (& if) we ever get there.
H
Harp - autoharp to accompany the guitar
I
Inventory of everything; including stuff we forgot & had to purchase or bargain for along the way
J
Junk - to be properly disposed of
can say we came prepapred & packed everything, including the...
K
Kitchen Sink - actually those collapsible, canvas-type for camping
Cool!
L
Liquid soap for washing dishes
Yikes, I was using those sinks as water dishes for the horses & dogs...
M
Milk Bones - for the dogs
OMG! well...we can always wash dishes in the river (without the soap). My Dad used to just rub dirt on the dishes when camping to scrape them off, then rinse them in a river.
N
No soap
We called that 'Indian Brillo Pad' using the sand along the creek banks to scrub. Don't want to consider that method these days of environmental awareness.
O
Oil, Vegetable (Corn, Olive, Canola, etc)- to cook & season/protect the cast iron utensils after sandscrubbing.
P
Pepper - my favorite seasoning
Q
Quills (more of them, if we already used the word) to perfect quillwork on our items.
R
Rubber grip square to help in opening jars with tight lids.
Gotta leave now and pack for my trip. Don't get lazy and take care of the camp. All is in good hands with you, Beetle.
S
Sea Salt to complement your pepper
T
Tobasco Sauce to add spice to stews
U
UFO Models - we can start a new Roswell-like scurry by taking pictures of the models thrown in the air. Let them re-open Operation BLUE BOOK. <April Fool a couple months late .. hehehehe>
V
Video cam to catch the UFO's on film
W
Wallet - loaded with cash to pay the fines for the hoaxes
X
Xtra cash to be able to eat when hungry
Y
Yucca Chips for snacking
A
Awl for punching holes in leather (especially belts with the exercise & decreased calorie intake. We'll be looking mighty fine come Canyon Time, if not like a finalist in 'Survivor')
B
Beaded shirts and new Beaded mocs for our new look.
C
Clay Pipes - for sharing tobacco
D
Drum - for calling the Spirits to dance
E
Earth Samples collected along the way
G
Golashes - to keep feet dry in the rainy weather
H
Hood to attach to jacket
I
IPad - to keep up on e-mails & forum games
J
Jig-saw puzzles for quiet times
hmmm 'K' AGAIN!!!!
about time to break out the ...
Kites!
The Killer Kamikazi Kites that are used in dog-fighting competitions - get that aggression out yet.
L
Line for the kites
How fun is this going to be!
M
Masking Tape to repair broken kites
N
Nylon fishing line with hook and bait to drop from kite when it is out over the middle of the lake.
Q
Quick Oats - for emergency nutritional needs, just add some fresh berries
Thought I would shake things up a bit by taking two letters in a row.
I've been in Program Review Meetings this week & not much for keeping up & probably won't until after the holiday weekend.
R
Red Velvet Cake (like we are able to keep this from getting crushed - forget about it - eat it!)
Study, study, study - I will eat the cake!
S
Syrup - make our own for the flapjacks
T
Trout Fishing Gear - gonna get some cold fresh water fish for frying
Mmmm! makes my mouth water.
U
Upside down cake for desert - made fresh (to make up for the Red Velvet I ate)
V
Venison Jerky - thought we had some. So, need to restock.
W
Watermelon - we can pick some up at the next trading post.
X
X-Mark's the spot where we want to go ... Now, where was it? We've been wandering so long & enjoying the entire experience.
Y
Yonder - that is where we are heading. It is not easy to remember the whole forest, but wherever we are, we know where to go next. We can just follow the Hawks.
< better dash off to the trading post & see if they carry a 'Yonder Finder' >
Z
Zipper Repair Kit - could come in handy as our clothing & equipment begin to show usage.
The trading post has a great "Yonder Finder" -- it is called a compass. However, I prefer to trust the Hawks.
A
Apples - found along the way at roadside fruit stands
Clothes are getting rather worn. I have patched and mended till I cannot see straight. How long have we been traveling now? We may have to be creative and use grasses, leaves and other natural materials to make more clothes.
B
Banana Leaves to don while mending clothes; they tend to be a bit larger.
Good idea!
C
Crochet hooks for making new afghans - great to wrap up in, or to sell at the markets
D
Drumsticks - to replace those worn & broken
I get my drumsticks at KFC and they never wear out.
E
EverReady batteries - all sizes
Ha Ha Hawwww - Best legs in town...
F
Farmer's Almanac - for weather & moon phase predictions
H
Harmonica - that'll have everyone at my throat for unnerving them...
I
Indigo colored blanket - to wrap up in when listening to the harmonica music
J
Juice- any sort, while wrapped up listening to the music.
K
Kettle Corn - to snack with the juice while wrapped in blanket listening to the harmonica music that wiggled & jiggled & tickled inside her...
L
Lavender- to help us get a good nights sleep
M
Mint - to chew on for breath freshener and tummy aches
N
Nutmeg-for cooking or baking yummie stuff
O
Oregano - looks like the cooking spices are breaking out
R
Raspberries - dried from last summer's harvest, great for snacking or cooking
S
Sage-also great for cooking
T
Tongs - for turning the meat over the fire grate
U
Urgent desire to eat - aromas of the herbs and meat are tantalizing
V
Veggies- to go with that tantalizing meat.
W
Whiskey - gotta have a lil fire water in there somewhere - make a good marinate
X
Xtra fire water for marinating with - cuz the first bottle disappeared
Y
Yellow Mustard Packets
(Those sure come in handy sometimes...)
Z
Zuchini - to fry with bacon and onions, soooo good!
A
Awl - to make holes & repairs
D
Dental Floss - can be used as thread/string for repairs or tying things up
G
Gold Bond - is a good foot powder
J
Juniper Berries - for beading
L
Leather Lace - for tying things or repairs
M
Maple Syrup - for flapjacks
N
Noisemakers - so we can whoop it up upon arriving at the destination
O
Oreos - to go with that first glass of ice cold milk at the celebration
We can have a "Give Away" to get rid of most of this suff we collected along the way.
P
Pow Wow signs - to advertise the event for the 'Give Aways'
Q
Quiver - to hold arrows for the archery contest
R
Roller Skate-to have some fun
S
Soap - to wash hands before eating
T
Tablecloth - to cover the grimey picnic tables at the roadside stops!
< I had to edit above, because I made a 'T' entry & repeated here...>
U
Umbrellas - in case there are no tables in the shade
V
Vanilla Extract - for flavorable cooking additions
W
Watermelon flavored gummy bears
X
XXX Hot Sauce - for some spicy BBQ cooking
Y
Yellow bell peppers - with green and sweet reds to grill
Z
Zippo lighter- always good to have one
A
Atlatl - practice spear throwing when bowstring breaks
B
Ball - soccer ball for playing to keep in shape
D
Driver License - in case we decide to rent a car/van because our feet are tiring & the air conditioning sure sounds like a treat
E
Earplug- in case the music is to loud while driving
F
Father's Day Card to get mailed off - QUICK!
G
Gosh! - we can pull off at the next trading post to mail that for you and pick up some
G
Graduation Cards
Dads & Grads... yuppers, that time of year.
H
Hoops - for practicing Hoop Dance - like I'm gonna compete? Think again!
Well I am sure not competing for that! I can hold the hoops for someone.
I
Indigo Beads for jewelry making
Hold 'em & toss 'em out ...
J
Jersey - of favorite Hockey or Lacrosse team
I can do that.
K
Kisses for the winner
M
Malt Balls - for snackin'
N
Nuts-to go with those maltballs for snackin
O
Orange Slices - those sugar coated jellies that look like orange segments
P
Peaches-to go with those oranges
Q
Quadriceps Massage Cream
<boy, the thighs are sure getting a work-out on this trek>
R
Rheuma cream- might also be needed
S
Shawl - not needed anymore but may need for the Pow Wow at the destination; nights aren't as cool as when started
U
Underwear - about time to change 'em out...
W
Water, for us and the horses
Firefly, welcome to our trip to the Grand Canyon game!
We have a lot of fun here and hope you come back often to play this and our other games with us.
X
Xxylophone to play along with the harmonica
Z
Zither - can we bring this along for the evening entertainment?
Sure - should be fun
A
Appalachian Dulcimer - to add to the entertainment
C
Canteens - more needed with the hotter weather
D
Dried fruit-good for survival
F
Figs - dried, good for snacking or cooking
H
Hardtack - hmmm, Civil War staple
I
Itch cream (anti-itch cream)
J
Jaw Harp - twang-twang-twang
L
Life Preserver - for river & lake crossings
M
Mat - to place under sleeping bag
N
Nylon Hammock - when a mat on the ground just won't do! Awwww
Much better! - too difficult for old bones to sleep on the ground.
O
Ovaltine
P
Pain Medication (Physician Prescribed, of course)
Q
Quik (Nestle's Instant Chocolate)
U
Umbrella - in case ther is no shade at the picnic table
V
Videos-for watching old movies
Y
Yo-Yo (extras for when Beetle loses or breaks one during a wild performance)
A
Aluminum Foil - wrapping, storing, cooking, water repellent, light reflector, umm what else?
B
Baseball and bat - to keep up on softball practice
C
Coffee - need for the jumpstart in the morning (for some of us)
D
Doughnuts-to go with that coffee
E
Eclairs: shall we add with the doughnuts & coffee
F
Frosting - for the donuts and eclairs, chocolate and maple will do.
yes siree bob! Maple!
G
Granulated Sugar - for doctoring, spicing up, or just plain sweetening
I just made some maple syrup for my abelskievers.
H
Havasupai baskets to keep all these goodies in.
I
Ice Cream Cones - to use with the ice cream purchase at the Trading Post
L
Loose Change for the vending machines
N
Newspaper to start the campfire
O
Ochre - for tinting paints
P
Popcorn-to go with the campfire
Q
Quaker Oats for breakfast
R
Raisen Bread-to go with the oats
S
Soap Bar - for the next shower/bath time
U
Undergarments - for feeling fresh after the shower
W
Wrap - fluffy, thick, and soft to wrap up in after shower
X
X-rated-don�t let your wrap fall down
Y
Yardstick - able to measure distances to set the record straight in the upcoming horseshoes competition
C
Credit Cards - when the travelers' checks & cash run out
E
Extinguisher - to put out runaway fires
F
Fireworks - to light off out in the desert away from trees and buildings. Gonna be a big weekend!
G
Garbage Bags to collect all the firework remnants.
G
Gauze-in case someone gets hurt, hope not.
I
Ice Cream - What's Independence Day without IC?
I love Jelly Beans!
K
Kool Aid
M
Maracas - to liven up the nightly campfire entertainment; maybe someone will show us how to Flamenco Dance & use castanets
N
Navajo Flute - to add to the lively music
O
Ocarina - might as well start a whole ensemble
P
Pan Pipes - this should be fun!
Q
Questionaire - asking where we'll travel next, or has this been too much
R
R&R - to decide where to next - you decide, another destination or back home?
S
Sand beach-not time to go home yet
T
Timer - to make sure the beans are cooked long enough
V
Vespers, Book of - wanna keep our spiritualism up!
X
Xerox-the pages of these books
B
Berries- to go with those almonds
C
Cream - to go with the above but it had to be kept in the ice cooler
D
Date-with a date on top(fruit)
F
Froot loops
I�m glad your back nobody wanted to play with me alone.
G
Ghost Story book for telling around the campfie
H
Hang Glider instruction book so we can try it when we get to the canyon.
J
Jewelry Box - to store the items not wanting to have pilfered or damaged
K
Kit Kats - because I love them!
M
Maracas - to start a Mariachi Band
N
New Guitarra panzona - to play in the band
R
Ruffles - chips for the dip
S
Sausage - awww, back to the edibles
U
Udder Balm - excellent moisturizer for both udders and human skin
V
Vegetables - to keep in good health (I know - boring!)
W
Wishes for continued good times
X
Xtra good wishes for the best of times with good friends
Y
Yesterday's Leftovers from the BBQ - great snacking for lunch today
Z
ZZZZ..ZZZ (sleepy from eating all that food...time for a nap)
A
Ashes of Ancient Ones to scatter on the sacred lands
B
Baskets filled with sacred herbs for the ceremony
Candles-to light for the ceromony
D
Day Pack - to use when the parfleche fills to maximum capacity
E
Encyclopedia-in case we need to look something up.
<whew, who's gonna carry the set?>
F
Fire Piston - a really cool fire starting device (Wiki: uses the principle of the heating of a gas (in this case air) by its rapid (adiabatic) compression to ignite a piece of tinder, which is then used to set light to kindling.)
Well maybe we can take turns.Sounds cool.
G
Game cards
J
Jew's Harp - my last one broke crossing the Continental Divide when I fell down the rocky slope
Ouch! Hope you did not break any bones.
K
Klikitat cedar hat to wear during the rains of thunder storms
O
Oxygen Tanks - for those that had problems over the Continental Divide with the thin air
Q
Quilt to cover up at night ion the high country
Got an extra quilt? Mine fell in that last river we crossed.
R
Rosemary - to use for a hair rinse and natural antispeptic for bites and scratches.
T
Tuba - to practice for the upcoming Oktoberfest. Out here there isn't much problems with the neighbors
V
Violin (Fiddle) - for the next barn dance we come across
X
XXL sized clothing to have loose fitting clothing in preparation for the desert crossing. Can use as over-layers in colder climates.
Y
Yarn - to knit neck scarves for extra warmth or to keep the dust out of face.
Z
Zither - to play at the shin dig - pure acoustic Blue Grass
Love Blue Grass music!
A
Acoustic Guitar
OMG - do we have something on the roll now...?
B
Banjo
Sure! Let's go for it.
C
Cabasa - percussion instrument
E
Ekkekko Doll - According to Incan legend, if you place a tiny object on an Ekkekko doll, you'll receive what you wish for in the coming year. But if the object is removed, you'll lose it all.
G
Gore-Tex Outerware for the afternoon thunderstorms
I love thunderstorms!
H
Hand Lotion
I
Ice pick-might need it in the winter.
<or for making smaller ice chunks for blending the margaritas>
J
Juice, Lime for those *maggies* noted above
O
Oil to take the squeak out of that idiot fiddle player
P
Paper to put over comb and make music with while fiddler is getting out the squeaks
Q
Quail Bait - gonna have some bird for dinner, if we can catch one at the next encampment
R
Rice - to go with the bird
S
String Beans - to have with the bird & rice
U
Upright Piano - need for a real honky tonk shindig; sure glad the mules are pulling a wagon
should be a 'V'
could use "VESSEL for carrying water - also called a pail"
oh ya sorry.
W
Walking stick
Z
Zee Paper Towels - rinse them, dry them, recycle for campfire starter
Wow - I lost my last yo-yo back at the poker game in the saloon (yup - Eights over fours beat my Kings) Need to rehearse to make a few coins at our next stop.
A
Antiperspirant - sure been hot & showers infrequent
G
Garbage Bags - to haul trash along with us
I
Iodine water purification - yucky tasting but beats getting sick
J
Jaw Breakers-go a long way for long journey
K
Kindling - to start the fire tonight
L
Lute-to sing with at the campfire
M
Moistened Towelettes - to clean up after 'finger lickin'
N
Name tag-so we don�t forget who we are.
O
Omelet Pan - for when we get eggs & cheese at the next stop
P
Pork sausage-to go with the omelet
Q
Queen-size self-inflatable mattress - self-explanatory!
S
Stoneware Shoulder Jugs - to carry the squeezin's (might have to pick up a couple more at the Trading Post)
V
Vaseline for dry, chapped lips
X
Xylographic Tools - these are used in wood engravings to while away the down time around the campfire
Z
Zipper Repair Kit - sure comes in handy when you need it!
A
ATM card-don�t leave home without it
B
Baseball Cap - brim keeps sun out of eyes
D
Drop Cloth/Tarp - to protect equipment from elements
E
Ear muffs-gotta keep those ears warm
F
Fire Piston - a need device to start fires
H
Hula Hoop - for evening entertainment of laughing at each other attempt to go longest
J
Jelly - for those famous PB&J's for lunch
N
Notebook - for a journal of the journey
P
Pen Light - for those times when a large flashlight is not needed
Q
Quick Oats - to make breakfast cooking less difficult
R
Raspberry Turnovers - to go with the oatmeal
MMMMM! Yum, yum!
S
Sugar (brown sugar for the oats)
T
Trash Bags - carry out our rubbish or use as waterproof cover for equipment/poncho for self... WHOA!!! you got to cut head & arm holes; you can't just drape over head & cinch it down with a belt on the waist.
Oh! Well help me out of this bag, will ya? I can't see anything!
U
Utility knife - for cutting way out of bag
V
Video Camera - to document Phyllis attempting to break through the Hefty
W
Wait a minute now - this is not funny! Well...I guess it is rather
Now you got me laughing too hard to get out of here. Are you going to help me or just stand there video taping?
This is embarrassing.
X
X-it, Stage Right ----->>> ---->>>
gonna save my skin
Y
Yes! I'm out!! Beetle? Hey...I am not mad...come on back.
A
Apple Cider - the HARD variant to celebrate Phyllis' escape
B
Bread-to soak up the cider,from the big escape.
C
Cups - to replace those that are leaking cider
D
Diary - to make note of all this celebration
E
Egg Beater, manual-type - to use for omelets in the morning
F
Fry pan - to cook the omelets in
G
Grater - to make grated cheese
H
Huevos to make the omelet with
I
Ice Cream Maker - when we are at a place long enough to add ice & crank
J
Jelly Beans - to snack on while cranking the ice cream maker
K
Knife Set, Gourmet - need this for the fancy meals
<gonna catch up by filling in the L & M blanks>
L
Litter bags
M
Maranara Sauce - to use with the aforementioned noodles
O
Outboard Motor - for those large lake & river & crossings
Wow i don�t know what happened there, sorry.
P
Pancake mix
S
Sausage & Cheese for the quesadillas
U
Ukulele Strings - to replace the broken ones from the midnight twangin'
W
Whiskey Still (minature version) - brew up some of our own squeezin's
Y
'Yodeling for Dummies' book - maybe can practice out here & not bother anyone
E
Ewer - Wow - lookie what I picked up at the Trading Post. We can use this to carry water, tea, & asst adult beverages
F
Fog light-when its foggy
I
Ironwood scraps - to carve our own fetishes as a remembrance of the trip
K
Knot Tying Manual - for many those suggested ways to tie things up
L
Lessons in knot tying, followed by a contest for fastest knotter
Are you saying that we are going to be 'knotty'? C'mon now...
M
Mittens - to put on those 'show-off' knotters as a equalizer for the speed races <don't worry - I think I have my own in my hip pocket.>
Half the fun of going on a trip like this is being "knotty".
N
Not too "knotty" though.
O
Opal-for trading if we run out of supplies
P
Pony tail scrunchy - lost mine in the lake
Q
Quarters-in case we lose are cell phone
R
Raisin Bread for breakfast
T
Twists - you know...the red licorice ropes
<yeah-I know late start today. Had other situations to deal with.>
V
Visor - to keep sun out of our eyes
X
Xtra vitamins to help Beetle keep up. He has been our leader of this trip and I would be lost without him. Now...which way is the Grand Canyon?
Y
Yonder - over yonder is the Grand Canyon. Can't you see the big gash in the desert? OOPS! Right river, the Colorado, but wrong canyon. This here's Glen Canyon, but means we're getting close
Z
Zepplin-we can use it to get across the canyon.
A
Apple cider (hard apple cider) to help me calm down when crossing the canyon.
C
Compressed Oxygen Tanks - in case we fly too high & everyone's fingernails start turning blue (Hypoxia)
D
Doctor's home health guide in case I have a severe case of acrophobia.
E
Eyeglasses (heavily painted over to prevent seeing how far the ground is down there.)
F
Friends like you who help me overcome fears
G
Glasses to host a toast to friendship
H
Here's to friendship! What shall we put in the glasses?
I
duh... Ice... and whatever comes next
K
Knick Knacks - to trade on the reservation
L
Lapis Blue Beads - also for trading
After all this time of traveling you just now think to get some nightwear?
O
Overcoat for the upcoming chilly autumn days.
Q
Quik, Nestle's
<umm... the current nightwear was becoming thread bare from the dash to the bushes late at night>
Got caught up in the thorny cacti, didja?
R
Red flannel pajamas (I also got caught in the cacti)
S
Sewing Kit
<this outta help>
U
Unicycle - for those yo-yo & juggling acts to do on the street corners to make a little bit of extra cash to spend at the Trading Post
V
Valet parking guide to learn how to earn more money while Beetle is performing on the street corner - on a unicycle? This I gotta see!
W
Wallet - to store all the cash coming in <or will it only be coinage?>
X
Xenopus - African clawed frog for mascot
Y
Yahtzee Dice & Scorepad - need to occupy the relaxation times
C
Canteen - I think we lost one back a few miles, so will pull out a spare
D
Dried Dates for snacking
E
Extra Strength Duct Tape - many uses
F
Feather Duster - to keep the dust and flies off my horse
G
Gators - the ankle covers that keep feet dry & creepy-crawlies out
J
Jingle bells - to place on Beetle so we always know where he is.
K
Knife Sharpener - these dull knives are tearing up everything (or is it the dull me? hmmm....)
How can anyone who performs yo-yo tricks on a unicycle be dull?
L
Linseed oil for idle time painting needs.
M
Medicine Bag w/ personal keepings
N
Notepad - to keep track of inventory
O
Onions - to add in the evening's stew
Q
Quoits to play horseshoe style games
R
Rope Rings to toss at the stakes
S
Silly String - to add a little levity to the mundane day
I love silly string! So much fun.
T
Totems
U
UNICEF care package for the tribes on the reservation
V
Very good idea on the care package.
Venison salami
X
Xtra batteries for the lanterns and flashlights
Y
Yesterday's newspaper to use as fire starter
A
Ashes from the last campfire to spread into the next one; thus carrying the fellowship & spirit along the route. p.s. don't forget to collect new ashes in the morning.
A
Ashes from the last campfire to spread into the next one; thus carrying the fellowship & spirit along the route. p.s. don't forget to collect new ashes in the morning.
I love your thoughts!
B
Bucket - to collect the ashes in.
>> That is a old Scouting tradition
C
Charred cloth - to use if 'fire-by-friction' is needed because the matches are wet or the lighter is out of fuel.
>>I figured it was. It is very practical and fellowship oriented.
D
Dry matches - in case we lose the charred cloth.
E
Entrenching Tool (those folding shovels used by the military to dig foxholes & catholes) - for fire safety & scoop out them ashes into the bucket
G
Glow-Sticks (Chemical Lights) to mark the pathway for those nightly latrine runs
H
Hacky Sack - for circle kicking game
J
Juniper Berries - for flavoring in cooking or drying for beads
K
Kilt - to wear if we happen to come upon a Scottish Games Festival
Oh! A Scottish Game Festival will be so fun.
L
Logs - to join the log throwing competition (just be careful not to get the kilt caught up on the log)
M
Making faces because I did forget to clear the lower hem of the kilt with the log.
M-barassed
O
Odor-Eaters shoe inserts
P
Pink Sox - to go with my purple tennies
Q
Queen Size Inflatable Air Bed - need I say more? These old bones after a hard day on the trail.
Sounds like a good idea!
R
Reading glasses
S
Star Charts - to identify constellations during evening campfire chats
Now that will be very nice.
T
Telescope to see the constellations better.
U
Under Armor clothing for proper warmth layers as the weather turns cooler. Was perfect sleeping weather but needed a jacket in the morning this past weekend while out camping.
It is getting cooler at night and early mornings here, too.
V
Velor strips to replace snap closures on jackets that have broken.
W
Windbreaker - just enough layering to retain body heat.
X
X-tra thermal underwear for the cold nights
Y
Yesterday's newspaper - for starting tonight's fire
A
Awl - to punch holes into material for stitching together, i.e., leather to make mocs
B
Bone heishi beads for necklaces
C
Conchos - to add to our craftwork
D
Darning needles to mend socks and other items of clothing.
G
Grass dance regalia for pow wow....which for me is tomorrow
Wonderful, Wendy. Have fun!
H
Hat with beaded band to wear when watching the powwow dancers.
I
Indigo bandanas to wipe away the sweat while in the Pow Wow's sunny seats
K
Kickball Equipment - for a 'sandlot' game against the locals at our next stop
L
Long stockings to keep the feet and legs warmer with the colder weather coming up.
M
Mukluk boots to go over those long stockings
N
Night Vision Goggles - in case we have to hike at night.
With the sunsetting much earlier, these will be handy
O
Operator's Manual for the NVGs
It is getting pretty dark by supper time.
P
Pot holders for when taking hot pots off the fire
Q
Quirky joke books for evening campfire chats.
R
Raspberry wine to sip while reading jokes
S
Straws - to help sip down wine faster
Hmmm...would that not make us tipsy, using straws?
T
Triscuits to go with the wine and cheese
U
Untangled Rope - Someone made a bird nest out of our last rope
V
Very sorry about that - bird was homeless
Venison - dried strips for cooking and snacking
W
Woodsman Saw - gonna build that bon fire yet
X
Xtra wood for the bon fire. (sorry to cheat on the X)
(Not cheating; call it being contemporily creative)
Y
Yakitori - Japanese skewered chicken for tonight's appetizer
(or temporarily empty-headed)
Z
Zesty Italian dressing for the salad
A
Acorn Squash - to bake with the evening meal
B
Bannock Bread - to have with evening meal
C
Cheese - to go with the Bannock Bread
D
Dessert of wild berries (sound exotic, huh?)
E
Elk License - season coming up & fresh meat on the trail sounds pretty tasty
F
Feather Fan beaded handle to add to the "give away" items
G
Gourd (Peyote) Stitch Instuctions to show the new learners
H
Half-Hitch Knot instructions
I
INS Ball Caps - INS = 'I Need Spirituality', but others we meet along the route may interpret as 'Immigration & Naturalization Services' & leave dust trails in a southerly direction
J
Jingle bells to attach to horses so we know if they are being stolen.
K
Kool-Aid - to mix with the water that we had to purify & don't want any nasty taste
L
Lid for Dutch Oven. Somehow lost the one we had.
<I thought the Frisbee seemed a bit heavy lately. maybe?>
M
Mirror - for trail hygiene & emergency signaling - dang, if I had only remembered the Morse Code...
N
Nothing for you for supper till you find that lid.
O
Outlet Mall Directory - just gonna havta find another cast iron Frisbee. One with the leash bracket in the middle. Use it as an anchor when we cross Lake Powell. <Iffen I don't have a pair strpped on my feet before then>
You are so ingenious and creative, Beetle.
P
Pot for beans (cast iron, of course - with a lid)
Q < creative juices flowing in trying to come up with a 'Q' >
Quisp & Quake cereal
< Remember those products from Quaker Oats? Make for a QUICK breakfast when striking camp. >
Did you make that up, Beetle? I do not remember Quisp & Quake -- but, I trust you.
R
Rice Krispies - to have for breakfast if Beetle eats all the Q&Q
I did not make it up. There was an ongoing debate between the characters as to which cereal was better & a consumer election was held in the early 70's - (1972: I just googled)
S
Socks - mine are wearing a bit thin & time to make sure they'll keep the feet warm.
Very good research!
T
Turtle fetishes for gifts
U
Utah Map - to assist in navigating the Canyonlands
V
Video recorder - to keep videos for memories
W
Walking Stick w/ hanging trinkets & totems
X
Xelas medallion - God of Change, Transformation and Improvement (to help guide me)
Y
Yellow Post-Its - have to keep notes somewhere
Z
Zodiac guide - to read the constellations for directions
A
Awl - to punch holes for repairs or lacing
B
Bead Tubes - for base of amulet bag in gourd stitch
C
Candy - as give-aways to the children mett along the route
D
Deer skin mocs - for dancing in the powwow
E
Elderberry Preserves - for spreading on the fry bread purchased at the powwow
F
Fresh cooked pinto beans - to also go on the fry bread
G
Gloves - keep the hands warm
H
Hand cream - for dry skin help
I
InfraRed Binoculars - to locate wild animals lurking around the campsite
J
Jammies - to keep me warm as I hide under my blankets while you watch for the wild animals.
K
Krazy Glue - for repairs & practical jokes...
Uh-oh! I do not want to have my sleeping bag glued shut!
L
Long rope - to put around my sleeping area at night at trip level
M
Magnifying Glass - to start paper afire (if needed) or work with micro-beads
N
Nylon threads for beading and extra Needles for Beetle
O
Organizer - for the beads & supplies
P
Pouch - to keep beading tools in
Q
Quilt - to use as evening wrap or added insulation in sleeping bag
R
Ripley's Believe it or Not book for reading fun around the campfire
S
Spatula - for flipping pancakes in the morning
U
Unicycle Repair Kit - seems it broke during the last performance while juggling cannon balls
Cannon balls!? Those are heavy!
V
Very good liniment for Beetle's sore muscles from juggling cannon balls.
W
Water Shoes - the type that replace old canvas sneakers for water sports & have the built in drain holes in the soles
X
Xtra towels - will be needed for the rainy season
Y
Yellow Corn Meal - whip up some corn bread in the dutch oven at the next overnighter
A
Abalone Shells - to decorate any trinkets made along the way
Whoops! I was thinking of the ABC game. Sorry. It is rather difficult packing those dwellings in my parfleche.
B
Bones and horns - for crafts and trinkets
C
Cones; Tin & Brass for making trinkets
G
Gold Pan - do a little prospecting in the creeks
H
Huevos - (eggs) pick some up at the next trading post for omelets for supper
I
Icicle Radishes - might go good on tonight's salad
J
Jack cheese - (Pepper Jack) for the omelet
K
Knapsack - to store all the extra trinkets collected/traded along the way
L
Links and clasps for jewelry making
M
Magic Markers - to make hitchhiking destination posters
O
Oars - in case we build a raft to get across the lakes
P
Paddles - in case the oars are too long
Q
Quirky Clothing to be worn at the next holiday parade
R
Really quirky, Beetle - how fun!
Red feathers for my quirky hat.
S
Silver leotards <now that's quirky & I won't wear them>
T
Red tights for Beetle. No? How about Red jacket?
< I do own a red wool jac-shirt - BSA type >
U
Uggs - those sheepskin boots for lounging about
V
Velour Jogging suit to lounge in
W
Wool - anything wool! Wool retains body warmth, even when wet.
X
Xylograph (a wood engraving) of the Grand Canyon to work on in down time
Y
Yeast - to use in making dinner rolls for the great dinners we have on the trail
Z
Zephyr - brought the northwest breeze along with me
... but that's a cold, wet wind
A
All-Purpose Flour - for the fry bread bake-off
... but that's a cold, wet wind
A
All-Purpose Flour - for the fry bread bake-off
Sorry about the wind. I will send it back from whence it came.
B
Baking Soda - for the bake-off
C
Chiles - to spice up the fry bread toppings
D
Diced tomatoes and avocados to add to the toppings.
Hey, Beetle, nice to have you here so late at night. You are making me hungry. Gonna fix a batch of fry bread now and pile on the toppings. I will be up late anyway -- writing.
E
Evening Prayer Book - for daily reminders of our spirituality and encourage our next day's endeavors/ordeals
< Just a quick hit-&-run after I checked e-mail before hitting the hay >
F
Furs - to wrap up in while reading in the evenings
G
Goggles - with interchangable lens to protect eyes from wind, sun, snow, etc.
H
Hood to put over campfire if it rains
barely beatcha.....
J
Jelly Beans - probably time to replenish at the Trading Post
K
Kid's toys for the Trading Post
L
Lanterns, candle sized for carrying while caroling
You can sing while I cut the pudding.
M
More Figgy Pudding here
N
Nutcracker - for all those shelled nuts that have been accumulating
O
Oatmeal - for a nutritious breakfast
P
Peanuts (for those without allergies) - can toss the shells into the fire & prevent littering
Q
Quilted jacket - for chilly evenings
R
Rum for making holiday rum cakes...
T
Tonic Water - to go with the Spritis
U
User Guide - for the ipod I cannot figure out
V
Verizon Cell Phone - Mine held very good coverage during a week in Buckhorn Wash, Utah
X
Xerox Copier Paper - to fold into airplanes for distance & time aloft competitons
Y
Yams - to roast in the fire pit
A
Apple pie - baked in the dutch oven in the fire pit
B
BBQ Briquettes - for those times when open fires aren't allowed
C
Coleman briquette lighter
D
Dust Broom - to sweep out tent before packing
E
Engraving tools for gift making
F
Flint - to strike & build a fire when the Bic quits on us
G
Goose to roast over the fire
H
Hot Pads - for handling hot food items/pots
I
Ironwood stakes - to spear meats on for roasting over the fire
J
Jute Twine - to lash together simple camp gadgets/furniture
K
Knit cap - to keep my head warm and ears covered
N
Nymo - spools of it for doing beadwork
O
Oregano - need to replenish the spices and herbs
P
Peppers - Green, Yellow, Red, Jalapeno & Habanero
R
Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle - So we can shoot our eye out...
Oh, no! You watch that movie, too?
S
Sleds - for great fun in the snow
T
Taboggan - load a bunch of us on for a run down the slope
U
Utterly fun toboggans are! We had one (siblings and I) when we were kids. There was a big hill behind our house and we had great fun in the winter there.
U
Umbrella - to open in time to slow down the toboggan before we hit bottom.
V
Vehicle Barricades - to close off the roads with nice slopes to permit sledding, tubing, & taboggoning our hearts away while on a short R&R from the trip.
(we used to hook up a taboggan behind a pickup & the neighbor dad would play 'crack the whip' with us in a local parking lot... Those were the days...)
The good ol' days were so fun1
W
Waterproof clothing - to stay warm and dry while sledding, etc.
X
X-Ray Glasses (yeah, like they really work) - to do an inital check for any broken bones after a sliding mishap
Y
Yarn - for knitting caps and scarves in down time
Z
Zoology Textbooks to help identify the flora & fauna
A
Astronomy textbooks - to study the stars
B
Bible - to reinforce spirituality
C
Celtic Drum (Bodhran) - to play for Papa Daddy
D
Drumsticks - extra ones since I have a habit of using for firewood...
E
Etymology text - for study of Havasupai language
G
Gourd Stitch project - making possible bags with empty bead tubes
H
Hand Warmers - to keep fingers nimble for peyote stitching
I
Indian Cake - to share with the local peoples at the powwow.
J
Juniper Leaf Smudge Bundles
K
Kindling - for the morning fire
L
Lighter - to start the fire in the mornig. Flint-n-Seel or Friction just doesn't cut it on these cold mornings
M
Maple syrup - for the flap jacks
N
Nalgene Bottles - carry/store water
O
Olive Oil - for cooking with
P
Percolator - for a 'cup o' joe' in the morning
Q
Quick Oats - when time does not allow slow cooking
R
Rotisserie Hardware to roast the game over the fire
S
Stationary - to work up a questionnaire for interviews (I am working on it!)
<Don't know who's gonna carry this, but it will be a big hit at the Oompah Band Revival>
T
Tuba
I will have Jenny, my donkey, carry it.
U
Utterly fun trying to play that tuba!
V
Vuvuzela - stadium horn to scare the bejeesis out of the unsuspecting
That otta wake em up!
W
Watermelon flavored gummy bears - to bring back memories of summer
X
Xylophone mallets - to replace those lost back at the river crossing
We sure lose a lot in those river crossings.
Y
Yarn for finger weaving.
Z
Zipper Repair Kits -either that or replace with Velcro
A
Apple pie baked in the dutch oven - need a little touch of home cooking
B
Burro - to carry that Dutch Oven
D
Dish Pans - to wash the utensils afetr every meal
E
Environmentally safe dish soap
G
Green and other color threads to embroider on the flour sack towels when nothing else to do while Beetle is out hunting for supper.
H
'Hunting for Dummies' Book - better read up before they find out I'm still a tenerfoot out here...
I
Index of recipes for when Beetle learns how to hunt
J
Jolly Green Giant Costume - to advertise eating more vegetables; not meat <since today's hunt was unsuccessful>
Well...so much for the venison stew idea. Now you are looking fiesty in that green get-up!
K
Kale - to cook with the other vegetables in the meatless stew.
L
Lentils - to add with the kale, but look we have a squirrel in the bag of lentils & will add to the stew
Cool!
M
Mushrooms - to add to the Squirrel stew
N
Nuts - those that the squirrel didn't find before becoming the main course
O
Ode to the squirrel for providing us supper
P
Prayers to the higher powers that have allowed us to make it this far
We have come a long way, my friend.
Q
Quiet times for reflection.
Beetle, I have to take a side trip from our Canyon destination and will be away from the forums for about a week. I need to stay with my mother while brother is on a business trip.
Keep the fire burning and watch Jenny for me. Thanks.
R
Rendezvous Plans to assemble the travelers when they have to make a side trip
God Speed, M'Lady...
�We are the music makers. And we are the dreamers of dreams.�
- Willy Wonka
God Speed, M'Lady...
�We are the music makers. And we are the dreamers of dreams.�
- Willy Wonka
So very nice, Beetle. Thank you.
S
Special friends are a treasure.
T
Topographic Map - sure been out here a long time. Are we going the right direction?
U
User Guide for Topographic Map - maybe we took a wrong turn at the last river crossing.
Wanna head to another destination or go back home? I was hoping to find that cave where Kincaid said ancient treasures were.
V
Victory Dance for Dummies (book) - for when we find that lost treasure
W
Wine to toast the best dancer
X
XM Radio - when not catching SuperBowl this Sunday, we can dial up the weather or have music for the wine party-victory dance
Y
Yummy goodies and snacks for the SuperBowl game.
A
Alpaca sweaters, socks, gloves, ponchos
B
Buffalo Robe to stay warm
C
Cherokee Herbal book to rely on when foraging
D
Dream Catcher Instructions - make some along the way & sell at craft fairs - heck, just give 'em away
E
Elk Dreamers book to study this Lakota folklore. The Elk Dreamer (one who has visions of the elk) is revered for his ability to give the healing medicine of love.
F
Flint - to nap into knife/arrowheads or use to strike a fire
G
Gourds - beaded, for gifts to the Guardians of the Canyon
H
Hounds - to use on the vermin hunts. Getting tired of oatmeal & rice.
I
Iams dog food for the Hounds - to keep them from eating the vermin, we can mix it with the oatmeal and rice we are tired of
LMAO...
J
Jumping Beans - to add a little excitement in the chile pot.
Now that should get everyone a' dancin'.
K
Kettle - need another one to make more chili for all the guests coming into camp
L
Ladles - to scoop out the prized chili
Oh! at first I thought you had written "Ladies". I then put my glasses on.
M
Munchies to go with the chili - like corn chips
After all this time on the trail, a true mountain man would be pert near ready for a lil redezvous & ladies...
N
Napkins - more of them to wipe the lips of chili and face of sweat.
Been a long haul, huh?
"lips of chili and face of sweat" - very poetic
O
Overcoat (Duster) - to wear roun' the campfire after supper
P
Poker Chips - to add a little excitement & competition to the nighly card games
We used to play poker with beans.
Q
QUIK - Nestle's hot chocolate mix
Those went in the chili...
R
Rotisserie - because my arm gets tired rotating the spit of meat over the fire every night & would not be able to deal the cards
Gonna be some wild chili....those beans were over 50 years old! Maybe the "jumping beans" will motivate them.
S
Sauce - for the meat on the spit...I ordered a rotisserie, it should be coming in via pack mule any day...I will help turn the spit till then.
T
Towels - about time we thought about taking a shower or bathing
U
Useful, handy-dandy, herbal book to find recipe for soap
V
Volleyball - we'll name him Wilson...
W
Wilson's brother - Soccer Ball
LOL!!!
X
XXX Jug to drink from & relief those aching muscles to set up for a sound sleep
Right on! My Papa had one of those jugs in his workshop!
Y
Yarrow - to use when staunching the flow of blood from wounds is needed
Kinda hard to pack this, but...
Z
Zeppelin - use it to float over the canyonlands. Hey, why didn't we use it earlier?
Great idea! Who is going to steer it?
A
Air pilot's handbook for Zeppelins
< Let's see this big lever makes it go up & down and this steerin whel makes it go... oops, too much, sorry for spilling the drinks >
B
Binoculars - to search for a safe place to land this big thing
Egads! watch out for that cliff we are heading towards! wee-ooo, wee-ooo, wee-ooo
C
Chutes - as in parachutes
D
'Ditching' Instructions... but I'm sure we won't need them... Watch This!
E
Exciting! When did you learn that maneuver?
F
Flight School.... duh...
G
Grade A+ for quick thinking and excellent moves.
I
Ice Cold Nerves of Steel - now that the adrinaline has worn off - gee, that was stupid...
H
Hey - we skipped H - no problem
Happiness - for Ice Cold Nerves of Steel
Hooo- ee, there's that cave, on the side of the cliff, the one I was looking for
J
Jarts - Lawn Darts to have friendly competition - NO! I won't play catcher or goalie. That's not how the game is played. OUCH!
Sorry 'bout that!
K
Kettle Korn Popcorn
M
Magazines for leisure reading
N
Newspaper - for current events, fire starting, & rolling up to swat the bugs when they return.
O
Ovaltine - to warm the tummy
P
Pinata - for when you just feel like hitting something & having a party
I will stay out of the way.... did I do something wrong?
Q
Quarter Deck Cocktails - for the party.
R
Root Beer - for those wishing to wake-up early after the party
S
Sausage and Eggs - for breakfast
T
Tubes - innertubes to slide down the snowy hills
U
Ultra warm blankets - to bundle up in after playing in the snow
V
Varmint Targets- to hone our sharpshooting for dinner skills
W
Winchester rifle - belonged to my Papa.
X
Xylophone Mallets - take up drumming on anything that makes a sound
Y
Yellow megafone with thunder power - for when one feels like screaming her head off!
Z
Zodiac Constellation Decoder Ring - <has to be from Cracker Jacks> to find those images in the sky that may have shifted along with everyone else getting new signs handed to them...
Once a Scorp - Always a Scorp
A
Amazing Grace - for when I need a reminder
B
Bourbon Bottle - to marinate tonight's steak... Yeah Right
How ya gonna get the steaks in the bottle?
C
Cajun spice for the bourbon steaks
ne'er thought of that...
D
Dime Novels of the 1800's to read & attempt to experience the acll of the wild, much like our ancestors.
E
Eternal call of the wild which resides in the soul
F
Frisbee - recreation time filler - we throw & dog chases
G
Gloves - to keep dog drool off the hands
H
Hankerchief - to wipe canine slobber of face
I
Iams dog treats and biscuits for "good boy!"
Switching so I get the X for awhile.
J
Jumbo Energy Bars - to keep up with the dog who still wants to play
K
Kilt - to actively participate in the Scottish Games
It is rather cold out, ya know...
L
Leggings - to keep those knees warm
M
Mukluk Boots - to keep the toes warm
N
New laptop to finish my article
O
Oil - to put in the lamp to literally 'burn the midnight oil'
P
Phyllis' nap time!
Q
'Quiet' sign to hang up near Phyllis' cot.
Thanks for the 'quiet' sign!
R
Raw Carrots - for better eyesight on night journeys
R
Reading glasses to read the interview roun' the campfire at night and relate more stories.
S
Souvenirs - from this special trip to keep on my desk at home (pictures of Beetle tripping over the rope and falling into the lake; when flying the zeppelin through the Canyon; entertaining with his Yo-Yo Early in the evenings, Just about supper time, Down by the Canyon; making squirrel/varmint stew...)
T
Totems - to represent all the wonder events with great friends on this trip
U
Updates to enter in daily journal
V
Votive Candles - to light as a membrance & tribute to others