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I couldn't live without . . .

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rubylady Tue 09-Feb-16 18:28:58

following on from the thread about what small thing would make things better, what have you got recently which you couldn't now live without?

. . . my reach and grab stick, it helps me dust, grab my glasses, feed the dog, open the window, just a fantastic piece of kit for only a few pounds. smile

Luckygirl Tue 09-Feb-16 22:04:39

Music - I dread that I might one day lose my hearing.

merlotgran Tue 09-Feb-16 22:08:54

The great outdoors.

Anya Tue 09-Feb-16 22:17:05

My family

tanith Tue 09-Feb-16 22:21:20

Are those things something you've required recently? Apart from my ipad, can't think of anything else recently acquired.

tanith Tue 09-Feb-16 22:21:56

sorry that should be acquired.

cornergran Tue 09-Feb-16 22:40:53

Flowers

Indinana Tue 09-Feb-16 22:46:18

I don't think people are 'getting' it rubylady. The thread title will just produce a list of things people can't do without, like family, grandchildren etc, instead of things they've recently acquired that they can't now do without. wink

Bellanonna Tue 09-Feb-16 22:51:32

The iPad. The soup maker. The freedom pass ( ok not THAT recent)

Ana Tue 09-Feb-16 22:53:43

And in fact, we could live without all those things.

We only need food, water and air to actually stay alive...

NanaandGrampy Tue 09-Feb-16 22:54:22

My new Tassimo ( the old one blew up) !! I'm a big coffee fan and miss it if it's not available !

merlotgran Tue 09-Feb-16 22:58:57

I can't think of anything new that I couldn't live without but I'd hate to have to do without a washing machine or a shower.

rubylady Wed 10-Feb-16 01:18:41

Yes, I meant things like an electric can opener or an fan to cool down night sweats. The one thing that you have bought and think that it really is worth it's weight because it is needed in your life?

Obviously we all only need air and food and water to stay alive, that wasn't what I was getting at. It was just a light thread as a bit of fun.

Oh well, I tried . . . confused

WilmaKnickersfit Wed 10-Feb-16 01:37:16

I get it rubylady wink

I would hate to be without my Babyliss Big Hair hairdryer and rotating brush thingy or the straighteners I got with my Tesco points. For the first time in years I can get my hair to sit the way I want it. Three cheers for technology! grin

WilmaKnickersfit Wed 10-Feb-16 01:38:31

I would also feel like my right arm had been chopped off without my tablet. wink

loopylou Wed 10-Feb-16 06:44:53

Mini iPad I'm afraid.....I never thought I'd write that!

Imperfect27 Wed 10-Feb-16 07:36:32

Argon oil shampoo - it has sorted out the menopausal frizzy mess that my hair got into - thoroughly recommend it!

cornergran Wed 10-Feb-16 07:52:51

Try again. blush. Soup maker. Wasn't sure I would use it but it rarely has a day of rest.

Daddima Wed 10-Feb-16 08:53:31

Ipad here also!

But, Imperfect27, I shall be hot-footing to Boots today for Argan Oil shampoo, as steroids have absolutely wrecked my hair ( and everything else!). Still, hoping doc will reduce dosage again today.

Teetime Wed 10-Feb-16 08:57:50

Haven't acquired anything lately I couldn't do without - I bought a new tablet but haven't used it much as I also had a new lap top last year and I use that most of the time. In that sense I would say the lap top but I had one before.

Greyduster Wed 10-Feb-16 09:07:30

Plus one for iPad.sad

Katek Wed 10-Feb-16 09:27:46

And another one for the iPad/iPhone!

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 10-Feb-16 09:33:11

I can't think of a thing. I did buy an electric tin opener a week ago but I have yet to work out how the bloody thing functions. hmm

WilmaKnickersfit Wed 10-Feb-16 09:34:44

I think I might try Aragon oil shampoo just to see what all the fuss is about! grin

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 10-Feb-16 09:36:02

Yes Wilma. You go in and ask for it by name. wink