Things that must have more than one use. What do you have?
fireheart said
02:25 AM Mar 18, 2013
Having had a very interesting conversation with a certain Avanner whom shall remain namless, (dougwe), oops sorry the gremlins are at the keyboard again, talking about about the need to have items with you on the road that can double up with two or more uses. Well I have found another use for a pair of tongs, last night it was very cold and as I am height challenged to a degree, I could not reach the A/C controls to put them on heat rather then cool. Thinking and thinking, and being too lazy to go outside in the rain to get the stool, I decided a pair of tongs was just what was needed as arm extensions. Brilliant.
So, tongs can be taken. Gravy is a must from thickening a good stew with taste, itchy feet, and even a sauce for a good roast.
What other things do you have with you that have more than one use and are a must for any GN.
_wombat_ said
03:07 AM Mar 18, 2013
Mrs W
GaryKelly said
03:11 AM Mar 18, 2013
Trust a woman to think of using tongs as a switch reacher. On the other hand, it was a woman who invented another use for the rolling pin. Hehe. I can't think of one at the mo but I'll watch this thread with interest.
Happywanderer said
03:18 AM Mar 18, 2013
The silver folding window sunshades. On a cold night I use them against the walls as insulation, works well.
Pam said
03:36 AM Mar 18, 2013
The little foot stool our son made in high school. Just the right height for hubby to zip the annexe on, then it can be used as a footstool, coffee table or to hold the bulk water container to access its tap.
Sheba said
04:56 AM Mar 18, 2013
I always make sure I have a wide-tooth Comb with me in the 'Van. Can hook the first tooth into the hole in the Zipper catch, to open and close the windows when the Pop-top is up. Works like a dream.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Duh said
05:04 AM Mar 18, 2013
Like Womby.....SWMBO, she can cook, clean, fix, mow the lawn, bring me a beer, any other menial task I have, etc, etc...
PS: Glad she's not reading this !
_wombat_ said
06:18 AM Mar 18, 2013
Duh wrote:
Like Womby.....SWMBO, she can cook, clean, fix, mow the lawn, bring me a beer, any other menial task I have, etc, etc...
PS: Glad she's not reading this !
I have just sent a link to SWMBO
Landfall said
09:03 AM Mar 18, 2013
My wife, could'nt possibly leave home without her.
Low cost, low maintenance and oh so versatile.
Unlike me.
Ken
-- Edited by Landfall on Monday 18th of March 2013 09:04:32 AM
Duh said
09:32 AM Mar 18, 2013
_wombat_ wrote:
Duh wrote:
Like Womby.....SWMBO, she can cook, clean, fix, mow the lawn, bring me a beer, any other menial task I have, etc, etc...
PS: Glad she's not reading this !
I have just sent a link to SWMBO
Good to have such good friends as you....NOT!
sandsmere said
02:19 PM Mar 18, 2013
Hammer . I've found several uses for it .
Dougwe said
04:04 PM Mar 18, 2013
fireheart wrote:
Having had a very interesting conversation with a certain Avanner whom shall remain namless, (dougwe), oops sorry the gremlins are at the keyboard again, talking about about the need to have items with you on the road that can double up with two or more uses. Well I have found another use for a pair of tongs, last night it was very cold and as I am height challenged to a degree, I could not reach the A/C controls to put them on heat rather then cool. Thinking and thinking, and being too lazy to go outside in the rain to get the stool, I decided a pair of tongs was just what was needed as arm extensions. Brilliant.
So, tongs can be taken. Gravy is a must from thickening a good stew with taste, itchy feet, and even a sauce for a good roast.
What other things do you have with you that have more than one use and are a must for any GN.
Innocent until found guilty your honor.
Alright already, I will put the gravox in the pantry. See, I always do what I am told. Take not bigw.
Dougwe said
04:07 PM Mar 18, 2013
_wombat_ wrote:
Mrs W
Not sure if Mrs w will fit in my big rig, bigw. Anyway, what is a Mrs w, not sure if i know what they are. Is that another one of those Martha Gardner books?
_wombat_ said
04:24 PM Mar 18, 2013
Dougwe wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Mrs W
Not sure if Mrs w will fit in my big rig, bigw. Anyway, what is a Mrs w, not sure if i know what they are. Is that another one of those Martha Gardner books?
it might just as well be
Gerty Dancer said
04:47 PM Mar 18, 2013
Thinking, thinking.... all of the stuff we carry is used for its purpose, cant think of anything (Except Mr Dancer) that does more than one thing.
Mind you, theres been lots of stuff we thought would be handy that's been thrown out after never being used at all.
jules47 said
05:19 PM Mar 18, 2013
Microwave rice cooker - use the bowl for mixing bread, cakes etc., as well as rice of course! Little foot stool in invaluable, being very vertically challenged, have two of different heights, very handy indeed. Baby wipes - quick wash if in a hurry, clean up spills on clothing, cooling wipe in the heat.
Duh said
08:17 PM Mar 18, 2013
sandsmere wrote:
Hammer . I've found several uses for it .
Claw hammer good for knocking in pegs and also for removing them with the claw.....
_wombat_ said
08:28 PM Mar 18, 2013
Duh wrote:
sandsmere wrote:
Hammer . I've found several uses for it .
Claw hammer good for knocking in pegs and also for removing them with the claw.....
another use is for putting shoes on camels
justcruisin01 said
04:06 AM Mar 19, 2013
How many times can you refill the old stubby holder?
jules47 said
04:42 AM Mar 19, 2013
justcruisin01 wrote:
How many times can you refill the old stubby holder?
Stu bby holders make good travel holders for glasses as well, JC - so a multi purpose item for sure!!!!!!!!!
Duh said
05:54 AM Mar 19, 2013
_wombat_ wrote:
Duh wrote:
sandsmere wrote:
Hammer . I've found several uses for it .
Claw hammer good for knocking in pegs and also for removing them with the claw.....
another use is for putting shoes on camels
Or clouting Wombats over the head !
Grams said
02:08 PM Mar 19, 2013
I can think of one...
A knife comes in handy when Les decides to use my household screwdrivers, and they get lost in the man cave. I use standard knives for normal screws, and the steak knives for the tiny screws. It works wonders....
Now I have my own toolboxes full of my own tools, that I hide so they too don't disappear for ever in that man cave. Whatever goes in never comes out...though he now has 2 years to empty it, I can only imagine what he will find lol
GaryKelly said
03:33 PM Mar 19, 2013
This is not my idea but someone somewhere mentioned having two solar shower bags, one for spare hot water for laundry or dishes. Just leave it lying around till needed during the day. Pretty nifty idea for extra hot water - free!
villatranquilla said
05:55 PM Mar 20, 2013
-our step is a storage box for ropes, tent pegs, hose fittings, de-flappers, hammer -lap-top - access to the forum and keep in touch with family/friends -o'h and of course the husband- though probably not the right place to mention some of his uses
way2gokev said
04:47 AM Mar 21, 2013
G'day Well I was going to say my Laptop for many and obvious reasons, then the Ipod came to mind keeps me entertained when doing allmost any thing but I think for me the most versitile and multi purpose thing I will be carting with me where ever I go is my Makita cordless drill with all its attachments, a must.
Cheers
Kev
herbie said
05:45 AM Mar 21, 2013
If any of you have read one of my posts regarding the ironing board, that is one thing i would really miss,also hammer,and my little stool,the lanten is another thing i would miss ,as if we stay at a free camp to save our power supply ,we use it, have used it with out recharging it for 12 days ( not going none stop just a few hrs at night. )the brand we have is a Coleman
vk6tnc said
06:09 AM Mar 21, 2013
Grams wrote:
I can think of one...
A knife comes in handy when Les decides to use my household screwdrivers, and they get lost in the man cave. I use standard knives for normal screws, and the steak knives for the tiny screws. It works wonders....
Now I have my own toolboxes full of my own tools, that I hide so they too don't disappear for ever in that man cave. Whatever goes in never comes out...though he now has 2 years to empty it, I can only imagine what he will find lol
1) its a 3 way fridge 2) turn it up, its a freezer 3) run out of gas, or can't find the 12 volt cord (again), fill it with ice - its an esky. 4) close the lid, its a table 5) sit on it, its a seat. 6) once its cleaned out after the trip, its a storage unit 7) and (I'll kill anyone who does it again) it a fish cleaning table.
Having had a very interesting conversation with a certain Avanner whom shall remain namless, (dougwe), oops sorry the gremlins are at the keyboard again, talking about about the need to have items with you on the road that can double up with two or more uses. Well I have found another use for a pair of tongs, last night it was very cold and as I am height challenged to a degree, I could not reach the A/C controls to put them on heat rather then cool. Thinking and thinking, and being too lazy to go outside in the rain to get the stool, I decided a pair of tongs was just what was needed as arm extensions. Brilliant.
So, tongs can be taken. Gravy is a must from thickening a good stew with taste, itchy feet, and even a sauce for a good roast.
What other things do you have with you that have more than one use and are a must for any GN.
Mrs W
I always make sure I have a wide-tooth Comb with me in the 'Van. Can hook the first tooth into the hole in the Zipper catch, to open and close the windows when the Pop-top is up. Works like a dream.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Like Womby.....SWMBO, she can cook, clean, fix, mow the lawn, bring me a beer, any other menial task I have, etc, etc...
PS: Glad she's not reading this !
I have just sent a link to SWMBO
My wife, could'nt possibly leave home without her.
Low cost, low maintenance and oh so versatile.
Unlike me.
Ken
-- Edited by Landfall on Monday 18th of March 2013 09:04:32 AM
Good to have such good friends as you....NOT!
Hammer . I've found several uses for it .
Innocent until found guilty your honor.
Alright already, I will put the gravox in the pantry. See, I always do what I am told. Take not bigw.
Not sure if Mrs w will fit in my big rig, bigw. Anyway, what is a Mrs w, not sure if i know what they are. Is that another one of those Martha Gardner books?
it might just as well be
Mind you, theres been lots of stuff we thought would be handy that's been thrown out after never being used at all.
Little foot stool in invaluable, being very vertically challenged, have two of different heights, very handy indeed.
Baby wipes - quick wash if in a hurry, clean up spills on clothing, cooling wipe in the heat.
Claw hammer good for knocking in pegs and also for removing them with the claw.....
another use is for putting shoes on camels
How many times can you refill the old stubby holder?
Stu bby holders make good travel holders for glasses as well, JC - so a multi purpose item for sure!!!!!!!!!
Or clouting Wombats over the head !
A knife comes in handy when Les decides to use my household screwdrivers, and they get lost in the man cave. I use standard knives for normal screws, and the steak knives for the tiny screws. It works wonders....
Now I have my own toolboxes full of my own tools, that I hide so they too don't disappear for ever in that man cave. Whatever goes in never comes out...though he now has 2 years to empty it, I can only imagine what he will find lol
-lap-top - access to the forum and keep in touch with family/friends
-o'h and of course the husband- though probably not the right place to mention some of his uses
G'day Well I was going to say my Laptop for many and obvious reasons, then the Ipod came to mind keeps me entertained when doing allmost any thing but I think for me the most versitile and multi purpose thing I will be carting with me where ever I go is my Makita cordless drill with all its attachments, a must.
Cheers
Kev
If any of you have read one of my posts regarding the ironing board, that is one thing i would really miss,also hammer,and my little stool,the lanten is another thing i would miss ,as if we stay at a free camp to save our power supply ,we use it, have used it with out recharging it for 12 days ( not going none stop just a few hrs at night. )the brand we have is a Coleman
Someone beat you to it....
1) its a 3 way fridge
2) turn it up, its a freezer
3) run out of gas, or can't find the 12 volt cord (again), fill it with ice - its an esky.
4) close the lid, its a table
5) sit on it, its a seat.
6) once its cleaned out after the trip, its a storage unit
7) and (I'll kill anyone who does it again) it a fish cleaning table.