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What odd things to you always carry with you?
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chthonic, Thu 27 Oct 2005, 14:05)
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Rather odd I guess...As a Network Technician, I have a reasonable toolkit which usually consists of:
1 regular cross-head screwdriver
1 miniature cross-head screwdriver
1 regular straight-head screwdriver
1 miniature straight-head screwdriver
1 pair of wire-strippers
1 pair pliers
1 pair wire snips
1 adjustable spanner
1 IDC punch-down tool
1 RJ45 crimping tool
1 torch that straps on to my head
1 2-metre network cable
1 bag of AA batteries
1 bag of AAA batteries
1 packet of pens for writing on CDs with
1 roll of insulation tape
2 pocket knives
1 Sony Cliè TJ25
1 Nokia 6230i mobile phone
1 USB bluetooth chip
1 USB IRDA chip
10 blank CDs
10 blank DVDs
2 CDs of software tools
1 rather small USB mouse
and several USB flash drives...
(deep breath)
In addition to this, I also have:
1 small first aid kit
1 can deodorant spray
1 pair of scissors
2 pairs of sunglasses
1 black "beanie" hat (I get cold ears!)
1 pack playing cards
1 bottle opener
2 pairs of spare earphones
1 clipboard (keeps my bag nice and flat against my back)
Numerous packets of tissues
My wallet
and an assortment of random leads and things...
What's odd about this, is not that I own all of these, but that I carry them around in my backpack at all times. I never take them out unless I'm using them. Going down to the 24 hour Tesco? It's with me. Out walking with my best friend on the South Downs? It's with me. I can't take it out of my bag without being accutely aware of, and very uncomfortable about the fact that it's missing.
I also carry a towel. Not just any towel, but a hand-towel that my Dad pilfered out of a hotel about 10 years ago, and that I tie-dyed orange about 5 years ago. It's a homage to "The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" - and has come in handy for all sorts - particularly with regard to coffee-spillage around computers - and especially when it's been raining. It's been with me through homelessness, unemployment, a really crap job, 2 boyfriends, and much much more. Again - I find it really uncomfortable when it's not with me...making me probably the only 20 year-old around who has a security blanket!!!
Needless to say - I can't usually fit much more than a sweater and/or jacket into my bag with all that...
Apologies, length, girth, ramblings, etc...
(, Thu 27 Oct 2005, 21:02, Reply)
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