I'm not a 'prepper' who is expecting The World As We Know It to end at any moment. I do, however, think that preparation for normal inconveniences is appropriate. Here's an example of what I'm talking about.
Since our household consists of two reasonably careful adults, we don't have a lot of minor injuries in our lives. Today, while my wife is away, I've been the victim of two accidents! In it's own way, it's kind of a vote in favor of marriage and joint vacations! Hmmmm. Anyway, injury number 1 was when I was burning a nylon rope; the rope separated and one of the hot ends landed on my hand. This is basically melting nylon so it stuck to my finger. Not life threatening but definitely better when bathed in cold water! Point is; you need to know what to do. I was home and had access to all kinds of books plus the internet. Out in the wilderness; you'd need to just know.
The second accident was just a few minutes ago. I was lubricating the garage door and managed to scrape my hand. It's only a small wound (about a quarter of an inch) but I wanted to put a little anti-bacterial ointment on it. Well, we don't have any in the house since my wife took it with her on her cruise. (She had a mole removed and the spot requires daily medication.) Ok, so what's my backup? Well, actually there was some in the first aid kit I"d put together for the car. So that was another problem avoided.
The lesson is simple: having some knowledge and a few extras of simple but important items can make a big difference in your life. I don't know about you but I"m off to the drugstore tomorrow to stock on extras of a few staples. Oh, and I need to find time to go to the airport to get my other half! Have a good one!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
I see why she doesn't leave you alone too often
Post a Comment