What couldn't you do without?

Oops lemongrove didn't realise or see that but then I hadn't lost my knife until now. In spite of DH saying "a knife is a knife is a knife" it just isn't. DD has seen one with a circular handle which she thinks would be ideal but it sounds a bit whacky to me. Anyone out there got one of those?

I was thinking about this, reading the posts, and trying to decide between various “essentials”. Glasses hadn’t occurred to me until I read other Grans saying it, but yes, it would have to be my glasses, as I’m virtually unsighted without them!

My washing machine- it makes life so much easier.

My iPad, glasses and a notebook and pen.

Oh i forgot my specs, couldn’t read my iPad without them

Family and friends
Tablets
Glasses
iPad
Phone
Tea, eggs, and fruit

DH has been playing Beethoven's 'Rage over a lost penny' this morning!

Microwave

In no particular order
Dishwasher
Washing machine
microwave
Contact lenses
iPad
New gas fire with remote control
Gin and tea
Sewing machine

I have several victorinox fruit and veg knives which travel with me but none of the above except for lenses so that's really what I can't do without!

Reading glasses. I'd be completely lost without them (I am, about 10x a day, but only briefly!).
Having had most of my beloved possessions in storage for well over a year, I've realised that, actually, you can live without most things apart from the essentials which are required to keep body & soul going

My 2 pairs of glasses - 1 for reading and the computer, 1 for everything else (driving, TV, etc)

Bras (I'm very large-busted)
hairdryer (my hair goes frizzy if left to dry)
my make-up bag...I need my eyebrow pencil the most!

My reading glasses as well as tweezers and magnifying mirror!

At the moment as we have a glut of runner beans and I am freezing them, my wonderful gizmo from Lakeland that strips and slices them.

I wear my Varifocals all the time, but get so annoyed when at hairdressers that I have to remove them to allow the hairstylist to cut and style my hair. I then put them on after she has completed the cut and style to find it's not really how I wanted it cut. I get so disappointed but feel too embarrassed to say anything as it's my fault having to wear the glasses and cannot keep interrupting her whilst cutting.

I'm going to upend this conversation by saying how amazed I am at how many items I've considered indispensable I've managed without because I've had no kitchen (or obvious facilities contained therein) for a week and I'm amazed at my composure. Much easier than I ever imagined, thank heavens.

Mobile phone, tablet, Kindle, coffee machine, garden, pets. Oh OK - DH & DGC.

I have far too many 'couldn't do without' to be specific.

grannyactivist
I thought your OH had just returned...a few days ago you were excited about welcoming him home. Still, I suppose you can get excited all over again upon his return. He must be quite a man for you to miss him so much. I quite envy you. Enjoy.

Oh yes Jane10 - my Kindle (and my iPad, also!!)

Whoops, nearly forgot to mention my iPhone too!! Sad but true...

I couldn't do without a bath or shower at night, I find it difficult to sleep if I haven't bathed. I couldn't do without a cup of tea and the usual nice things we like to eat but mostly I couldn't do without my hobby which I'm passionate about and brings me so much pleasure

Kooklafan. I read hobby as hubby!
Definitely my glasses

My husband.

My iPad, my glasses, my hair straighteners, and my books.