This is really just a "for instance"... Let's say an earthquake... or your car broke down on the way across country - middle of nowhere - your cell phone isn't working - you need to just make it through the next few days.  Thankfully nothing bad really happened... but if it did (or does) I want to do my best to be ready...  I talked with my partner and he updated my kits a few weeks ago - I thought it'd be good to share with you--

I'm preparing for the trip up just north of San Francisco from Los Anglees for the Men's West Coast Fall Knitting Retreat (Nov 7-9) and decided it was time to get our emergency kits updated.  This is what is in my "car" kit:

Hand Sanitizer (individual packets)
Manicure kit (tweezers, fingernail file, small scissors, etc)
Flashlight and Batteries
Bottled Water
Lighter(s)
Toilet paper
Collapsible Travel Cup
Elastic Bandage
Facial tissue
Baby wipes
Pad of paper
Pencils
Pencil sharpener
Chewing Gum
Chapstick (I have Carmex because it comes in a little sealable container that is less likely to leak)
Antacid (Tums)
Plastic Silverware
Raincoat
FM Radio (with batteries or crank up style)
Heavy duty gloves
Latex Gloves
Bar Soap
Ready to Eat Food (I have hard candy, canned soup, etc.)
Polyester Rope or cord
Hydrogen Peroxide
Disposable Camera
Duct Tape
Cooling Headache Pad
First Aid Kit (Bandages, dressings, alcohol prep pads, whistle, etc.)

I know most of you will tell me I need "emergency knitting" in my bag also... but what else is missing from the bag?  I want to post about the kits at the house as well (I have one for work also) but I'll do that another day when I open it up and inventory it...

I hope this will prompt even just one person to get a little kit together - keeping in mind their climate and what they might need - it just might save your life or the life of someone else! - Everything I listed fits in a duffel bag and stores nicely in the back of my car... and it's there... just in case. 

On another note, I have completed more cards and I'm adding them to the shop tonight - please check them out and if you're interested in any, please purchase - remember, the proceeds go to Living Free Animal Sanctuary - and they'll thank you!  I usually have at least 5 of each card made up - so if you want larger quantities, please let me know. 

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