"friday five" ... island of lost souls

Published on August 27, 2004 By mignuna In Philosophy

This week, we are about to be stranded on a deserted tropical island !. Oh no !.

(Thanks Sabrina for another great idea).

For the purposes of the exercise, (ie: to get at what we each really 'can't live without'), we will assume that the island has 'the basics' by way of plant life (including fruit trees), animal life, and adequate water.

What 5 items/things would you take with you, and why ?.

Comments (Page 1)

Gideon MacLeish

on Aug 27, 2004

I would take my bible, to read it and maintain my hope.

I would take one of those handcrank radio/flashlight thingies...I'm sure that the radio wouldn't do me any good out there, but I'd appreciate a flashlight that didn't need batteries for those nighttimes.

Duct tape. Definitely duct tape. The answer's in the question.

a Leatherman multipurpose tool

a frigging LIFEBOAT!!! You really think I'm gonna pick 5 things and not give myself a way offa there? lol

xtine

on Aug 27, 2004

1. My husband
2. Lot of pictures of my kids (but NOT my kids cause I don't want them stranded without the hope of a wonderful future)
3. Computer w/ High Speed Internet Access (gotta download plans for a cabana and assorted fruit recipes plus keep in touch with my kids)
4. A massive supply of toiletries (moisturizer, sunscreen, tylenol, hairbrushes, nail polish, soap, bug spray blah blah blah)
5. A king sized bed with lots of feather pillows!

This is of course if we aren't even attempting to "escape." The list would be vastly different if we were launching a self-rescue mission.

olikara

on Aug 27, 2004

The Bible
The Brothers Karamazov - F. Dostoyesvsky
Playboy
Underwear
Watch (winding)

Mignuna, Have nice weekend and it's nice that you are back with the Friday V after the hiatus of last week.

notsohighlyevolved

on Aug 27, 2004

An etcha-sketch - so i could write a novel, erasing each page (and disappointment) as i go.

A Latin dictionary that includes grammar instruction - how long could it take to master Latin on a deserted island...i mean...really?

A binded folder containing transcripts of each and every Simpsons episode in lieu of a funny person - laughter as a talisman against eventual psychosis

Is a dog allowed? If so, a dog - do i really have to explain myself?

If the island has surf, a bodyboard - a way to spend hours doing nothing and enjoying it. in lieu of drugs or alcohol, both of which would ultimately run out.

Marco XX

LadyCleve

on Aug 27, 2004

My husband

My flute

My bible

Paper and Pencil for writing

I'm not sure on the last one, but maybe...

citahellion

on Aug 27, 2004

A diesel generator
A large container of diesel fuel
A radio transceiver
A large antenna
A copy of "Moby Dick" to pass the time until the Coast Guard arrives.

alison watkins

on Aug 27, 2004

This is a good one...

1) my fiance
2) my horn
3) suntan lotion
4) my cell phone (with charger)
5) ben and jerrys!

MasonM

on Aug 27, 2004

A case of good scotch - for medicinal purposes, of course

Laptop w/satellite modem and dish to stay up w/JU

Solar Cell panel w/ storage battery to power puter

A crate full of bathing soap for obvious reasons

My cdrom containing 5000 books of the world's great literature

Splateaux

on Aug 27, 2004

(I'm going with the assumption that we're not going to be rescued, or find a way off the island. Otherwise I would just say that I would bring a boat instead of all the fancy stuff to build a way to get off, or radios to get help with. We're stuck on this island... period)

1. My wife.
2. Our dogs.
3. Some good knives and a wet stone or two to keep them sharp.
4. Flint.
5. A boyscout handbook.

citahellion

on Aug 27, 2004

Yeah, that's probably a much more interesting assumption.

1) wife and child, if I'm not allowed to assume them. Hoyle's complete guide to games, if I am.
2) an extremely thorough "how things work" guide that covers all the basics of things like sanitation, shelter, fire-starting, etc.
3) a Zippo lighter and a whole lotta fuel for it, 'cuz I'm lazy.
4) 100 decks of cards.
5) I'll agree with Splateaux (except on spelling

) and say some good knives and a whetstone or two.

Kayles

on Aug 27, 2004

1. I would take my glasses or a lifetime supply of contacts and neccesities. (I know, boring!)
2. Lifetime supply of toiletries, forget clothes, I'll do without!
3. My boyfriend, but not my kids, I would want them to live a "normal" life. I'd leave them with my parents.
4. Some sort of knives and a way to sharpen them, I suppose.....
5. Lots and lots of rum.

When do we go?

Texas Wahine

on Aug 27, 2004

1) Assuming we can bring family (everyone else is!), my husband and precious boys
2) chocolate (many, many bags)
3) paper, pens, crayons
4) sunscreen (the boys and I burn easily)
5) camera/film to capture all the adorable things the boys (and my husband) do

It sounds good to me . . . strand me, baby!

crimson

on Aug 27, 2004

1. My girl.

2. swiss army ultimate model knife.

3. Lots of beer.

4. Lots of smokes.

5. A bed, deluxe model.

mignuna

on Aug 27, 2004

a frigging LIFEBOAT!!! You really think I'm gonna pick 5 things and not give myself a way offa there?

hehe gideon. ok, you got me there !

5. A king sized bed with lots of feather pillows!

i love this, xtine. that's my idea of island life !!!

5) ben and jerrys!

oh, ice-cream. youm !. alison, we don't have ben & jerry's in australia, but i have heard how good it is.

A case of good scotch - for medicinal purposes, of course

lol mason. of course. i mean, i can't imagine you waniting to drink it, right ?

thankyou, splateaux. we are stuck!. (except gideon. hehe. he got away).

1) wife and child, if I'm not allowed to assume them. Hoyle's complete guide to games, if I am.

of course you can take krystal and your wife, citahellion !

5) I'll agree with Splateaux (except on spelling ) and say some good knives and a whetstone or two

yep, splateaux and citahellion, this was first on my list too. you'd need it for building shelter, hunting, fishing, cleaning fish, cutting fruit, the list is endless.

5. Lots and lots of rum.

like mason, kayles. but only for medicinal purposes, right ?

2) chocolate (many, many bags)

me too, texas wahine, me too !. i can't live without my chocolate

3. Lots of beer.4. Lots of smokes.

love it nic !. let's party !

PlayboyUnderwearWatch (winding)

what a great combination, olikara !. and thankyou for your kind wishes

An etcha-sketch - so i could write a novel, erasing each page (and disappointment) as i go.

marco, you're so funny. do they even still make those ?

I'm not sure on the last one, but maybe

i loved the pics, ladycleave, thankyou !. and i agree on the last one, i'm certain i'd have to have a pet

2 dogs, one of each sex, in good health and of breeding age. ( if this would count as 2 items rather than one, change that to a pregnant bitch)

yes, sabrina !. perfect. i would do this too. i was wondering what i would do when my doggy died, now i can have more than one !

i love our island everyone. i'm with kayles, when can we go ?

vanessa/mig XX

Spc Nobody Special

on Aug 27, 2004

A diesel generator. A large container of diesel fuel. A radio transceiver. A large antenna. A copy of "Moby Dick" to pass the time until the Coast Guard arrives.

Cittahellion on an island if stuck,
would never be s**t out of luck,
he'd have coms and his "Dick"
which you know is quite thick,
or else he would surely be f**ked.

Reply By: LadyClevePosted: Friday, August 27, 2004My husband. My flute. My bible. Paper and Pencil for writing. I'm not sure on the last one, but maybe...

And then there's the good lady cleve,
with a flute and a pen up her sleeve,
Though I know that I love her,
Without boats we would suffer,
So why the hell would she take me? (Don't kill me dear, but how could I rescue you?)

A Large Hunting/all purpose knife. Flint and steel for starting fires. 2 dogs, one of each sex, in good health and of breeding age. ( if this would count as 2 items rather than one, change that to a pregnant bitch. A ham radio with a nuclear battery. Marijuana seeds.

Little whip's list has merit and note,
Although she would constantly toke,
She'd feel good, not alone,
Though she had not a phone,
The coast guard would find her by her smoke!!!

Last one,

I would take my bible, to read it and maintain my hope. I would take one of those handcrank radio/flashlight thingies...I'm sure that the radio wouldn't do me any good out there, but I'd appreciate a flashlight that didn't need batteries for those nighttimes. Duct tape. Definitely duct tape. The answer's in the question. a Leatherman multipurpose tool. a frigging LIFEBOAT!!! You really think I'm gonna pick 5 things and not give myself a way offa there? lol

And the last one's for practical gids,
Who just beat out all of you kids,
Even though he did gloat,
'bout duct tape and and a boat,
'cause he'd never need help from the squids, (navy)

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