Alrighty then. Let's play another imaginary trip game. This time we are going, by pack train, to see the Bighorn Medicine Wheel in Wyoming. Pack something in your parfleche (traveling bag) by using the alphabet game.
I am packing:
Apples - for my horse to keep him in a good mood
next person pack something that starts with the letter B.
-B-
Beetlemess <pack me along - okay?>
-C-
Coffee!! Must have coffee with us!
C
Certainly - you are most welcome, Beetle. You want to ride in my parfleche or must you have your own horse? I think your own horse would be best for you know how you wish to travel. So - here we are, off on yet another journey.
D
Dapple Grey - horse for Beetle
E
Ear Plugs - to shut out the snide comments...
F
Funny papers, comics - to keep up a good laugh now and then
G
Great Happy Fathers Day card to Beetle
H
Hula Hoop to exercise & play along the way
I
Ice Bucket - to keep our drinks cold
J
Jugs - to contain the *special* juice that Granpappy brought along
K
Kegs - in case we get really thirsty
L
Licorice Candy - curb the hunger pains while drinking
M
Mugs - for the cold drinks
N
Neosporin - for those summertime cuts, scrapes & burns
O
Orange Gatorade - to give us the electrolytes we may need
P
Photo Album - to brag about all the cool places we've been with this parfleche
Q
Quiet times - to enjoy the album and reflect on wonderful trips with this sturdy and lasting parfleche
R
Rawhide Laces - to patch/repair the parfleche, if needed
S
Suede Patches - to decorate with beads and use with laces for patching jeans or parfleche or jackets
I was just looking at Fire Mountain Gems at their promo beads - beautiful and good prices.
Umbrella - for shade and protection from rain
V
Visor - to shade from the sun when it isn't raining
W
Watch - to know when it is lunch time
X
XM Radio - to get satellite broadcast weather reports (& sport scores)
Y
Yogurt Covered Raisins - for snacks
Z
Zippo Lighter - for those times when open fires are permitted
A
All Weather Jacket - for all weather
B
Bandana - good for about everything - drying, wiping, covering,...
C
Can Opener - for those beans
D
Dishes - to be civilized & not eat the beans directly from the can
E
Extra flatware - to go with the dishes, just to keep up appearances, maybe we can steal Ruthe's Baked Rabbit to go with the beans
F
Flour - to whip up some bisquets to go with it
G
Garlic - to add to the rabbit
N
Nutcracker - never know when a good sale on mixed, shelled nuts may be found (nothing about the *nuts* that are hauling around parfleches on a trip. When large duffle bags might be better)
Good day to you, Kind Sir.
Are you saying I am "nutty"?
Gotta have some fun in life.
O
Oversize Duffle Bag - to prevent from being called nutty.
Oh - we are all a lil nuts...
P
Poncho
If the shell fits...I always say.
Q
Quick Oats
shell...? fits...? that's why we have a nutcracker...
R
Rolaids - just in case we indigestion
You crack me up!
S
Sodas - to go along with the nuts
T
Telephone Book - let's see... use as a booster chair for vertically challenged members of the party, fire starter, added weight for the impulsive travelers, etc.
U
Universal Remote Control - for...?
V
Vocoder-in case we've lost our voices laughing at the witty quips!
X
X-tra Socks - never have enough; they wear out, get wet, become beanbags during campsite battles...
Y
Yarn - to knit more socks for beanbag battles - will we sometimes have a peaceful campsite evening? Like...uhmmmm....story telling?
zipper bags to put our berries in, or maybe the beans for beanbags. I just love a good beanbag fight!
A
Apples - rotten ones make a good thing to include in beanbag fights, as I am sure 'Nuwingi Achowalogen Weuchsowagan' knows.
B
Books - to obtain reference for campfire stories or 'Beanbags for Dummmies'
Now I am a beanbag dummy? Guess I had better read that book.
C
Classes in beanbag fighting
Candy Canes-the long ones that are sometimes used for batting beanbags.
D
Depends - not in response to the question about beanbag inexperience; we might have some travelers with physical problems that don't want to be embarrassed
E
Excedrin - for the bean bag caused headache (I just learned how to throw a tomahawk - now in training for bean bag throwing)
F
Forked-sticks - to make beanbag slingshots when not used for hotdogs or marshmellows over the fire
Grain, for making flour or grainbags
H
Horsehair - to braid into cords that tie off socks & such into beanbags
H
Hackey Sack - for keeping balance skills in tune
I
Igloo Ice Chest on wheels - I ain't carrying that thing
J
Jump rope - to keep in shape or tie onto the Ice chest for pulling
K
Kindle - to get in some e-reading when power is available to recharge the battery
L
Lantern - for light to read comic books
M
Magnifying Glass - for the very small print or start fires from sunlight
N
Night Vision Goggles - to watch my comics so they won't be taken or burned
O
Ostrich Feathers - to tickle the feet of the unexpected while they lie reading comics with night vison goggles to avoid the beanbag battle
PuhLease...not the feet...very ticklish feet...
P
Pinto beans - to fill the bags with
Q
Quills - to improve/learn quillwork during any freetime
R
Raffia - for many craft uses
S
Sunglasses - thought it was a bit bright out...
T
T-Shirts - to wear normally or wrap around head
U
United States Flag - to display on the Fourth of July
Venison jerky to eat while we are celebrating.
W
Whistles - for calling dogs, celebrating the 4th, waking up late sleepers...
X
Xerox Paper Boxes - carry the extra items collected along the way
B
Butane Lighter - gotta flick the Bic
C
Cross-Bow - for contests and hunting
D
Duster - Oilskin coat for those cold wet days
E
Eggs - boiled and preserved in pickle juice
Flight feathers for the arrows to use in the contests.
F
Fan - handheld variant to cool down - not the large kind for exotic dancing around the campfire at night in the hopes of becoming another Sally Rand
G
Good Dancing Shoes - for tap dancing, gave up exotic dancing, no hopes of becoming another Sally Rand - gave up Bubble Dancing, too, because of pea shooters in audience
H
Harmonica - a little music for the tapping...
I
Inherited Talent - for tapping (from my father who could dance an Irish Jig and tap across the kitchen wood floor)
K
Kleenex - to wipe away the tears that started when laughing so hard while trying to tap or jig.
L
Laughter - were you laughing at me or with me? It has been a long time since I tapped or jigged. Can you jig while performing with the yo-yo? Now that would be interesting.
As long as it's not like Riverdance... Can't juggle or yo-yo with the arms unable to move...
M
Motrin - to relief pain of stiffness after juggling, jigging, tapping & yo-yo-ing
<< Oh... It appeared you were laughing - so I guess it was contagious - My final answer: with you >>
Thank you! Yeah, it would be difficult to do it like Riverdance with a yo-yo.
N
Nitol - to get a good night's sleep after all that activity
O
Orange Juice - for the vitamin replenishment at breakfast after sleeping off the previous day's activity
P
Pickles - bread and butter pickles
Quinoa, since it makes grainy goodness.
R
Rake - to smooth out the ground where the tent goes
S
Shovel - to dig a field expedient latrine when plumbing facilities aren't available (granpappy knows how to do this...)
T
Tarp - to make a screen for privacy - granpappy knows about that also
U
Ultra-soft All Purpose Paper (aka Toilet Paper)
V
Very funny books - to have around for reading short stories
W
Whistle - to summon assistance when getting lost on the latrine trail
Loo, loo, skip to my loo! Loo, loo - whoa!
X
Xtra whistle - to summon help when tripping and losing the first one in the trench
Yard goods, to make whatever we need to have a comfortable journey!
Z
Zephyr Paint Ball Supplies - for a little different kind of fun
A
Armored Vest - to protect vital organs when unsuspected paintballs are launched at blazing speeds
B
Badge of Courage - for those who can survive the paint balls and other things aimed at them unexpectedly
C
Camelback Hydration System - Don't want to ruin the trip by becoming a heat casualty - plus they can be used as a modified squirt gun...
PS: Welcome back, Beetle. Journeys just are not the same without you.
D
Darts - with plastic flexible tips so as not to harm anyone.
(
my sincere apologies - I had to change this post because I honestly did not know what those kind of berries were till I looked it up AFTER I posted.
)
E
Eye Protection - who'd imagine?
I apologized!
So sorry 'bout that.
F
Fair Act Policy - for when playing games along the way
what berries? I saw lots of wild black beeries about to be ready for harvest before the bears get them.
G
Goggles - full coverage kind, when the basic eye glass style just don't protect enough.
Those berries my brothers used to throw - bad boys all!
I want some blackberries, wild ones. They do not grow in Nevada.
H
Helmets - to protect the rest of the head from....whatever...
I
Ice Packs - for the welts that are sure to crop up
I have no expectations of receiving or any intention of causing any welts or other harm.
So, as Granpappy would say, "ya otten worry 'bout that".
J
Juju Candy - to help keep hunger at bay while traveling
K
Kazoo - when the hillbilly jug band needs to solicit donations for extra pocket cash
J
Jug - to help raise extra pocket cash
'L' or do we go back to 'K'?
L
Light weight jacket (sorry)
Milk-in case we eat cookies.
Phyllis, I saw a REAL parfleche bag at a Mandan village museum in Mitchell, South Dakota this week. It made me think of you, Beetle, and Jane!
N
Nutter Butter Peanut Butter cookies
Onions, since I can't seem to cook without them.
P
Potatoes - for breakfast fry up
Quick bread-to go with breakfast or for a snack.
R
Rice - a perfect meal staple
Salmon, goes well with Beetle's rice
T
Tartar Sauce - for those that just have to have it with fish dishes (not me...)
U
Uncle Sam - drink mix for after supper
V
Violin - to get down & stomping with a fiddle player (now where can we find one of those? Not me - only screeching & scratching, if I were to try)
Watermelon, for those times when you need something sweet and juicy.
X
Xtra socks - for after river crossings
Y
Yellow Galoshes - for mud puddle stomping
Z
Zip Lock Bags - to keep soap in for washing off mud
A
Atlas - to mark on the maps where we've been
B
Blank Book - to keep notes and memories in and make plans for new journeys
C
Crayons - To while away time making great works of art
D
Disneyland Coloring Books - to color in while Beetle is busy making great works of art
E
Erasure - Big pink one to correct all the lines that I colored outside of
F
Fiddle - for when we are ready for the shindig.
Goo-yuk (a substance with some of the attributes of a liquid and some attributes of a solid--lots of fun!) for those times when we need something fascinating and quiet to play with.
H
Honey - for a quick burst of natural energy
I
Itinerary - to study around the campfire in the evening
J
Jelly Beans - if used before, we ran out & need more
Beetle, if I'm on the trip, you DO need extra!
Kettle- to make kettle corn to go with the jelly beans.
L
Loom - for some relaxful beading
M
Mysteries-for when my hands need a rest
N
Nerf Balls to throw at unsuspecting mystery readers
=====-=-=-=-=-=---- O
How come you throw nerf balls at mystery readers yet tomahawks and mud and all manner of other things at me? hmmm...
I think I need a Mimosa.
O
Oranges - for quick Vitamin C and thirst quenching
P
Pears-to gather energy for another Nerf attack
R
Rope - to jump when not tying knots
S
Soccer Ball - for vigorous exercise
T
Tennis Balls - To play catch or let the dogs fetch
U
Ugg - boots, sandals, and slippers - to keep my feet happy
U
Underwear-because it makes good sense on the trail.
V
Vacuum Cleaner, battery operated - gotta keep the tent floor clean
W
Woven Mats - for padding on the tent floor
X
Xerox Paper Boxes - to carry all the souveniers collected
Y
Yarn Remnants - for the birds to gather for nest making
Z
Zesty spiced nuts-for snacking
A
Atlatl - to improve spear and dart throwing accuracy when hunting for varmints
B
Beads - for beading projects in down times
I will be gone the rest of today. Ta Ta! Have a lovely day.
C
Cell Phone - to throw at the varmints when the batteries go dead
D
Dependable BCLSS - for those who tend to become overly concerned and just need reassurance
E
Egg Timer - good for timing short intervals for games
F
Feathered Shuttlecock - for Badminton
G
Granulated Sugar - gotta know someone that likes Sweet Tea
Not me - too much sugar
H
Ham Steaks - for breakfast
I
Isopropyl Alcohol - for disinfecting, first aid, & makes a good fire starter
K
Kettles - gotta cook in sumthang
L
Lids - for the sumthangs
M
Mimosa Shaker - gotta be the best one!
I will not settle for less.
N
Notebook - to sketch out the next devious plan
Devious? Awww!
Friends are not devious -- mischievious maybe...
O
Old Warrior Shield - just in case one is needed
P
Popcorn - if not popped & eatn, kernals can be used in a makeshift blowgun ---=== blink ===---
Q
Quick Reflex - because of blowgun enthusiasts
R
Rubber Boots - for mud play
S
Slickers - to help keep the mud off the clothes, gettin' tard of washin' all the clothes in creeks and rivers.
T
Tennis Shoes - comfy footwear in the evenings
U
Urban Legends Book - for story time
W
Water Jugs - to refill at the rivers, for cooking the varmints
X
X-Files DVDs - for evening entertainment when power is available
Y
Yogurt Bars - for show time snacks
Z
Zumba Fitness Program videos - for when we get bored doing the Electric Slide or Macarena
A
Amplifier - to turn up the music
B
Baseball Equipment - gotta have a game when family gets together; plus the bat can be useful on vermin.
C
Croquet Equipment - the mallets will come in handy for bonking heads ... of the varmints
D
Duffle Bag - to carry all the sports equipment
E
Ear Shields - for mis-aimed balls
F
Flags - to proudly display our allegiance & heritage
G
Glory - Old Glory, to wave proudly
H
Harness - to attach to parachute for paragliding
I
Iron Will - to try paragliding
J
Jump Rope - for those that want to say terra firma
K
Kick ball-for those who have trouble jumping
L
Loose Change - for the vending machines
M
Mending Kit - for worn out clothes
S
Skates - mind the mud puddles ahead
T
Tiki Torches - w/ citronella oil to keep away the pesky 'skitters
U
Ungent - from roots and herbs, for rashes
V
Vuvuzela - the South Afrian plastic horn that is so annoying
Now why does that not surprise me?
W
Water Pistols
X
X-Men Comic Books - had to have something with an 'X'
Y
Yo - to replace the half I lost
Z
Zumba CD - to play during those Latine fitness workouts
A
All Kinds of Workouts - for whatever turns ya on
B
Batteries - to power the sound system for all these work-outs we'll be doing < maybe rechargable with a small solar panel >
Good parenthesis thought.
C
Cozy Robe - to wrap up in after the workouts
D
Disco-Ball - to add to the work-out excitement
E
Energy Bars - to keep up with all the exciting moves
F
Fishing Poles - for when we just want to be plain lazy after all the working out
G
Grub Kit - for catching Bass (lazy is good...)
H
Hammer - Not Thor's; one to drive tent stakes
I
Indian Beaded Pouch - to keep the mighty hammer in when not leveling mountains, or pitching the tent
J
Juice Cup - One with a sippy lid to keep from spilling all over self
That I could use!
K
Kleenex Packs - small ones to keep in pocket in case sippy lid falls off the cup.
L
Linen Napkins - when a Kleenex is just not appropriate for the setting
Oh! Etiquette rules!
M
More juice, please.
N
No!
Not until you wipe your face...
Neatness counts
Napkins Rule on Faces Drool
O
OMGosh - are you pullin' Captain on me? Yes Sir, wiping face frantically!
P
Powder - for the tired feet
Q
Quick Oats - to soak in hot water in foot bath to soak feet
R
Remote-Controlled Helicopter - boys & their toys can't be separated
S
Ship Model - to work on when the boy is playing with toys
T
Totem Pole of family totems (Hey, I'm not carrying it)
U
U-Haul - to carry the Totem Pole
V
Van - to tow trailer & load up with tired hikers
W
Water Colors - for relaxation painting
X
Xterra brand Wetsuits - for when the colors get too watery or we decide the swimming hole is just too darn cold
Y
Yellow Flags - to mark the trails to and from the water hole
Z
Zune - Microsoft's portable media player; to have back-up audio for the work-outs
A
Adios on the workouts - Native American flute music CD's
B
Blanket - to sit on while taking in the cedar flute
C
Coolers - to sip while listening to the flute music
D
Drum - to tap on & annoy everyone listening to the flute music
OMG! You never give up!
E
Ear Phones to hook up to my flute music CD
G
Gourd Rattle - to add even more annoyance
H
Half a gallon of Coolers to sip faster ... or maybe something stronger to just pass out!
I
Ice Cubes - to drop down the backs of others' shirts...
OH! for cryin' out loud!
J
Jump Rope - to keep in shape or use as a lasso to catch pesty critters
K
Kayak - for river crossings & lake fishing
L
Life Line - in case I fall out of the Kayak
M
Moose-Hide Moccasins - strong & comfy
O
Ointment - for the needed relief when the mosquito mount a counterattack on the epidermis
P
Pillows - filled with goose down for sleeping comfort
Q
Quart Jugs - to carry Granpappy's concoctions
S
Sun Dial - to tell time when watch quits
T
Timer - to know when to dig up the Dutch Oven full of stew
U
Utility Knife - aka box cutter
V
Velcro Strips - with adhesive backing for emergency mending
W
Water Filtering System - just in case we have to use a stream to replenish our canteens
How did I get the X again?
X
Xylaphone - small one just for practicing Twinkle, twinkle, little star...
cuz no one else plays to mix up the rotational sequence...
Y
Yahtzee Game
Ah!
Z
Zebra - my little stuffed animal
A
Altimeter - to aid those that might succumb to altitude sickness as we head over the mountains
B
Barf Pills - just in case
C
Calamine Lotion - 'skeeter bite relief
D
Daytime Cold Medicine - for daytime colds
E
Espresso Machine ... duh
F
Funny
Flavors - for the Espresso
G
Granulated Sugar - for the java juices...
H
Honey - for the Iced Tea
I
Italian Spices - to add a bit of flavor to the evening meals
K
Kelly Green Banner - to indicate when the Java is a 'GO'
M
M&M's - always good on a trip
N
No Blue Ones? - You ate them?
O
Orange Ones - Lots of 'em
P
Purple Ones - a whole bag of 'em
Q
Quantum Physics Text - to read & insure a short time to go to sleep at night
R
Raiders Of The Lost Ark Text - can't sleep anyway
S
Scissors - to cut off long trousers into shorts when the temperature gets too high
T
Tank Tops - to go with cut-offs
U
Ukulele - cuz I haven't annoyed anyone yet today... singin', "Tip Toe Thru the Tulips, ..."
V
Very thoughtful of you - can you see me right now?
Violin - to play sweet tunes
W
Water Shoes - for river crossing & kayaking
X
Xtra Large floating tube
Y
Yellow Life-Vest - to be seen if capsized
A
Apple Butter - great on toast in the morning
Love apple butter!
B
Bread - extra to make sure we always have toast for breakfast
C
Calamine Lotion - to stop the itching & treat the 'skeeter bites
D
Duffle Bag - in case the parfleche wears out
E
Earthquake Preparedness Kit - gotta have one with every place getting shaken up lately (CO - DC - Peru - CA - etc)
F
Filters - for the coffee pot (last pot had too much grounds and grits in it)
G
Gold - since the value of money has been fluctuating
H
Hammocks - for those relaxing, lazy summer afternoons
J
Jacket Patches - one from each trading post we stop at
K
Kayak Paddle - I seem to have lost mine back at the last river in the rapids
L
Life Jackets - in case we do not make it through the rapids still in the Kayaks
M
Maple Syrup - for the morning flapjacks
N
Nut Breads - for mid morning coffee or tea breaks
O
Oleomargarine Spread - for those watching diet
P
Peanut Butter - to have with crackers, and milk
Q
Quik - Nestle's Chocolate Milk Powder
R
Raspberries - picking them along the trails
S
Sponges - for general cleaning & makes nice water bombs
T
Targets - for the water bombs - I refuse to be a target
U
Utility Bills - to verify residence & citizenship
V
Velcro Strips - for temporary repairs on many things
W
Walking Stick - come in handy for the nightly streetball games
X
Xtra Large Ice Tea - to sip while watching street ball games
Z
Zoological Texts - to aid in wildlife identification (kingdom - phylum/division - class - order - family - genus - species) or to bore us into a deep sleep trying to pronounce the names
Sorry to be late! hmmm...very deep study texts there...zzzzzzz
A
Accurate Maps - so we do not get lost along the way
B
Bean Bags for the Cornhole Game we drag along everywhere
C
Cheese Sticks - for quick snacks
D
Durable Boots - for all the hiking
E
Extra Thick Socks - to help prevent blisters
Frisbies, to get our exercise and put our socks to work.
G
Grill Rack - to place over open fire for cooking
H
Hot Pads - to use when picking up hot pots and skillet
I
Iron & Board - to keep our fancy attire wrinkle-free & with sharp creases (yeah, right...)
J
Juniper Berries - gather along the way to dry and use for beading
Can bead with them or ferment into gin...
K
Kiwi - to add to the gin & tonic ...
L
Lounge Chairs - for when sipping the drinks
M
Magazine Rack - to store past issues of 'Whipsering Winds'
N
New Sub - to collect 'Whispering Winds' issues
O
Olive Oil - for cooking & bread dipping
P
Plum Jam - for breakfast toast
Q
Quips & Quotes - to toss around during the evening gatherings
R
Rustic Cabins along the way - for a change once in awhile
S
Solar Cells - to recharge batteries
T
Trip Itinerant - to not forget events, etc., to attend along the way
W
Water Balloons - for fun on the hottest days
X
XL Clothing - because the weather will be changing soon & will want to layer-up
Y
Yeti Costume - to frighten fellow travelers for fun, will also keep one warm when weather changes
Z
Zippo Lighter - always reliable
A
Ant Spray - to keep camp site free of pests
B
Bug Zapper - to get the flying pests
C
Cups - mugs actually, for java
D
Dice - for a little gaming & flirt with chance
Love to flirt!
E
Earthen Ware - for trading at PowWows
F
Fishing Rods & Tackle - not just for the sport, but some good dinner additions
G
Garnishes - for the wonderful fish dinners
H
Halloween Costumes - gotta have a party or go trick-or-treating
I
Ichabod Crane Costume - to join the fun
J
Jute - to do a lil macrame in the evening...
K
Knot Instructions Booklet - for macrame, been many years since I have done macrame
L
Lariat - to round up them runaway pack animals; gotta have to make some better leashes with the macrame
M
Macreme Lariat - working as fast as I can here...
Edit: I think I was thinking about a McD's creamy iced coffee...I meant Macrame'
N
Nacho Chips & Salsa - pre-dinner snacks
O
Ortega Chiles - to add to the salsa
P
Poker Chips - when not using as monetary markers in the nightly games, can be used to play tiddlewinks
Q
Quilted Vest - to guard against the evening chilly winds
R
Rubber Ducks - to float in the gutter puddles
S
Slicker Jacket - for chilly mornings
T
Tundra Parka - for those REALLY CILLY mornings
U
Ultralight Travel Hammock (can I borrow your Parka?)
you can have it for as long as you want - not needed right now with summer weather still lingering
V
Vintage Clothing - to use for historical re-enactments or Halloween costumes
Thank you! it will be snuggly!
W
Witch Costume - for the costume party in the next town we come to
X
Xylography Tools - maybe some wood engraving in the relaxful hours?
Good idea!
Z
Zippo Lighter - to to quickly heat a carving point
A
Asbestos Gloves - to keep from getting burned fingers
B
Baseball Bat - for sport and protection when hiking
C
Crossbow - for sport and REAL protection
Yeah - better than a bat....
D
Dart Game - for fun times
E
Envelopes & Stamps - to *snail mail* notes to friends & family
F
Funny Pages of the Sunday paper from last town
G
Glue Stick - to reseal envelope when you forgot something to send before licking
H
Hair Scrunchies - to keep hair in ponytail and out of my face
I
Ibuprofen - used for relief of pain, fever and other symptoms
J
Juice - to take the Ibuprofen with, getting bored with water
Where are we heading for? Forgot our destination.
K
Kaopectate - for those times when the food doesn't agree with the digestive system
Medicine Wheel in Wyoming
So we lay off the spice and peppers a little?
L
Leisure Time Inflatable Loungers
naw....
M
Milk - to counteract the affects of the capsaicin in the chili peppers
N
Nitol - to get a good night sleep
O
Orthopedic Slippers - to ease tired feet after a day on the trail
P
Pheasant Feathers - gathered along the way, to use for crafts or tickling
Q
Quaker Suit - to wear while dishing out oatmeal for breakfast
How cuuuute!
R
Raisins - for the oatmeal
S
Stool - to sit on while slopping oats out
Hey! you slopped it on my boots....
T
Tanned Hide - for crafting projects
U
Universal Power Adapter - connect anything for use or recharging
V
Versatile Crock Pot / Dutch Oven - for yummy stews and soups
W
Wash Board & Tub - When not needed to clean clothes, can be used in the jug band
X
X-Brand Detergent - for laundry
Y
Yoo-Hoo - Chocolate flavored drink
Z
Zombo's House Of Horror Movies - to watch late at night
A
Apron - to wear while cooking apple pies
B
'Best Cook' - screen print with your pic on apron
C
Complete list of things to pack up in a hurry in case a fire or other natural disaster calls for a hasty retreat
D
Dust Pan & Broom - to clean up after all the messes that are generated
E
Elbow Grease - to keep things clean and ready to go
F
Feather Duster - hmmm... dust or tickle?
Not the feet, not the feet!
G
Graham Crackers - for late night snack when reading
H
Hammer - never know when one will come in handy
I
Incense - for aromatherapy relaxing meditation times
J
Jack - to raise conveyance for changing/repairing wheel
Horses have wheels?
K
KitKat Bar - to dip in peanut butter for quick energy snack
Don't they? Mustangs & Pintos do, & the cart does, too.
L
Lug Nuts - spares in case one is lost down the sewer while performing the required maintenance
Oh! yup those ones have wheels...
M
Morse Code Knowledge - for help if lost...down the sewer?!!!
di-di-di--dah-dah-dah--di-di-di (... --- ... = S.O.S.)
N
Neoprene Rubber Overalls - just in case you do end up in the sewer
Me? I am not going down there!
O
Overalls - just in case I get thrown down there
P
Patio Furniture - restful times around the fire at night
Q
Quiet Evenings - to gaze at the stars and reflect
R
Raspberry Jam - for the breakfast biscuits
S
Syrup - for the breakfast flapjacks
T
Tongs - to turn & serve the bacon & sausage
mmmm!
U
Utensils - to eat all this good stuff
V
Vaseline - first aid, chapped lips, etc.
W
Wood - to keep the fire burning
X a xylophone to keep me entertained
Y
Yo Yo - awesome performance by Beetle will entertain us
Z
ZWACK liquer to aid the digestion
A
Apple Butter - for toast, anytime!
B
A banana because it is chock full of potassium and it rhymes with my name.
C
Chess Game - to keep the mind sharp (besides rhymes with my name)
D
Dominoes - for game fun (sorry, does not rhyme with my name)
E
Earmuffs in case it gets cold
F
Firecrackers - for any celebration along the way
G
Gin -- to continue celebrating as the firecrackers go off
H
Harvey Wallbangers - for the celebration
J
Janitor Bucket - for mopping up after the celebration and/or those that drank too much
K
Kettle - to boil water for some hot herb tea to counteract the oncoming headaches
L
Laundry Soap - bout time, yet?
I think so...
M
Metal Tub and Muscle - for laundry day
N
Number Cards - since we all can't gather around the tub, to establish who's next to wash clothes
O
Oreos - to munch on as we watch the one who has to wash the clothes
P
Pea Shooter - to use as a reminder that there are others waiting...
Waiting for what?...OUCH!
R
Retaliation - with my sling shot
S
Sheild - either rawhide or Captain America variant should repel the 'slings & arrows'
T
Tomahawk - can always find good use for one
U
Underwater Breathing Apparatus - when not Scuba diving in the lake, will be handy when going to the outhouse after Granpappy
V
Velvety Soft TT - poor Granpappy
W
Whisker Trimmer - for Granpappy
X
XXX Label - for liniments so no one will drink them
Yams
Because they're yummy to eat and store well.
Z
Zither - to add a bit more to the Blue Grass Festival Gathering
A
All My Old Song Sheets on Bluegrass music - to practice with my banjo
B
Banjo Strings - because many are going to need replacing after all the hootenannies
C
Cousins - lots of cousins and others to invite to the hootenannies!
D
Documentation - so we can cross the borders
E
Entrance to the borders and beyond is open
F
Fleece Jacket - weather gettin' cooler
G
Gloves - for early morning breakfast starting tasks
H
Hat to go with the gloves
I
Ice Chests - to keep meats cold
J
Jersey from favorite sporting team for the Sports Day BBQ
K
Kites With Team Logos - to fly on Sports Day BBQ day
L
Liquid Courage - to have on Sports Day BBQ; the kind that Ganpappy carries in the jug...
M
Memories to Create - Granpappy loves memories of the good ol' times.
N
Nightshirt - almost forgot to bring it...
O
Old Bathrobe with Hood - just cannot let go of it
P
Plywood - to make a BeanbagToss/Cornhole game to play
Q
Quick Oats - to fill the beanbags with
R
Ruler - to measure & plot out the cuts needed for the plywood to become a CornHole Game
S
Saltine Crackers - to have with tea
T
Tumbler - to make polished rocks from those stones collected along the way
U
Ultra Soft Pouch - to keep polished stones in
V
Velvet Painting of Elvis - to use as a bargaining trade item at the next General Store
W
Whiskey River Song - to play while traveling and keep 'spirits' up
X
Xtra Stops along the way for gadding about
Y
Y-Fittings - for all those plumbing (pipe & PVC) applications
Z
Zesty Beef Stew - to perk up supper time
A
Apples - for dippin' in carmel this time of year...
B
Berries - for turnovers or on oatmeal
C
Cider - cold or warmed -
D
Dash of Cinnamon - for Cider
Eggs
For a nice breakfast.
F
Fishin' Pole - Granpappy always wantin' to catch the BIG-un
H
Hot Dogs - to roast over the campfire upon settling in for the evening
L
LED Flashlight - solar rechargable style