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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. confused.gif



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Mrs W biggrin



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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.

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The silver folding window sunshades. On a cold night I use them against the walls as insulation, works well.

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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.

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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.

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Like Womby.....SWMBO, she can cook, clean, fix, mow the lawn, bring me a beer, any other menial task I have, etc, etc...no ashamed

PS:  Glad she's not reading this ! hmm



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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...no ashamed

PS:  Glad she's not reading this ! hmm

 I have just sent a link to SWMBO biggrin



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My wife, could'nt possibly leave home without her.

Low cost, low maintenance and oh so versatile.

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_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...no ashamed

PS:  Glad she's not reading this ! hmm

 I have just sent a link to SWMBO biggrin

 Good to have such good friends as you....NOT! wink biggrin



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Hammer . I've found several uses for it .



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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. confused.gif

 

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Alright already, I will put the gravox in the pantry. See, I always do what I am told.         Take not bigw.

 

 



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Mrs W biggrin

 

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?



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Mrs W biggrin

 

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 biggrin



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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.

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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.


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Hammer . I've found several uses for it .

 Claw hammer good for knocking in pegs and also for removing them with the claw.....



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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 biggrin



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How many times can you refill the old stubby holder?smile



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justcruisin01 wrote:

How many times can you refill the old stubby holder?smile

 Stu bby holders make good travel holders for glasses as well, JC - so a multi purpose item for sure!!!!!!!!!



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Duh wrote:
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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 biggrin

 Or clouting Wombats over the head ! wink biggrin



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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

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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!

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-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

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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.

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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



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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

 Someone beat you to it....

 

 



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Got to be the fridge.

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.




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