I think as writers we’ve all thought about today’s prompt at least once in our lives: What I’d want on a deserted island? Answers will run the gamut, I’m sure, on this one. Here’s what I’d need/want/have to have if I was going to survive in the middle of the ocean on an island that had no Target, CVS, or grocery store.
- toilet paper. Reams of it. I’m not using a leaf. No how. No way.
- My skin care regimen. I go nowhere – even on a simple overnight trip – without Retina A, Strivectin, eye cream, 110SPF Sun block and my Jergens’ lotion.
- a hat. Several in fact. With all that skin care I’m not taking any chances of getting more freckles, wrinkles, or a resurgence in my skin cancer.
- a tent with a bed and linens, pillows, a rug ( because no way am I putting my bare foot on dirt where a bug can crawl over it) a lamp with a loooooooong life battery and a watercooler with a never ending supply of fresh water.
- electricity
- a bathroom. And not one of those organic compost ones. A real one. With flushing water.
After skimming through this list I can see I had better never be stranded on a deserted island. I would last an hour, tops.
Let’s see what some of the other writers in this challenge would need ( and i bet their answers are way better than my selfish ones!) L&SR
Until next time ~ Peg
Peggy Jaeger, Author 
I didn’t even think about basic necessities…. maybe I should make sure I’m stranded with someone like you! lol My post is here.
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I am spoiled, no doubt about it!
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LOL, I totally agree with your list. I’m not into sleeping on the ground or living without electricity either.
My post.
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so it sounds more like a we’re going to a resort than a desertedisland. I’m cool with that.
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You never know how important some things are until you imagine doing without them. Now they’re not taken for granted.
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trust me: I never take my luxuries for granted!!!
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At least you’re honest. I’m not a camping on the ground kind of girl, but I doubt that if I’m stranded on an island, I’d have the RV there. 🙂 I”m with you, though. An actual bed is darn nice.
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here’s to being spoiled!
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Huzzah!
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I am with you about flush toilets. Until you’ve left the comfort of the first world, you don’t appreciate its value.
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this is true and why I never joined the peace corps or volunteered for the military. I’d be the first one eaten or voted off the island!
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Yeah, I’m pretty sure you belong in a Marriott, not a deserted island. 🙂
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NO lie, girl!
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Deserted island? That’d be tough. No resorts or equestrian activities.
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Toilet paper is certainly a huge necessity! I’ve never been a camping type of girl. My idea of camping is a cheap motel!
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Or an expensive one!!!
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So, in other words, you want your house on the deserted island. I can fully support this idea! LOL
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Aymee – yes, girl!!!!
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…Okay, yes, trapped on a deserted Marriott sounds way better than trapped on a deserted island. Oh, well.
My answer is here.
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always!
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I’m with you! Sand between my toes was never a fun thing for me (used to live in California!) I’d need solar powered batteries, a two-way radio, and a boat.
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#Roadtrip!!! hee hee
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You do have lovely skin, Peggy.
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Girl, bless you.!
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