Rodger Pettichord Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Hi all. The other day I went to use my little Swiss Army pocketknife and couldn't find it. I figured I must have left it in my pants pocket when I hung the pants up, but it wasn't there either. Suddenly, I felt a deep sense of loss. I always have my Swiss Army knife in my pocket, along with wallet. Chapstick, and keys. Later, after ordering a new knife, I found the old one. So the new one is now in my wife's purse. The episode made me realize how thoroughly attached I am to my normal pocket contents. And that brings us to this week's topic. THIS WEEK'S MEANINGLESS TOPIC: What items are absolutely essential pocket items for you? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I don't have any essentials but whenever I put my hand in my pocket there are always a couple of doggy poo bags. Actually, I suppose they are essential (for the dog, not me) Graeme 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 My wallet that these days never seems to be shut and house keys. cheers Iain 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 That would be wallet and mob phone. cheers Gumby 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Wallet and car keys along with my cellphone . Cheers John 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto2 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Wallet, car keys, cellphone and, of course, the most essential item - my chapstick. Rod 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Flas., err, wallet house keys phone. k 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 7 hours ago, boetie said: I don't have any essentials but whenever I put my hand in my pocket there are always a couple of doggy poo bags. Actually, I suppose they are essential (for the dog, not me) Graeme Sheesh!! ---- reminds me of the days long ago when I found a couple of billiard balls in there 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 9 hours ago, boetie said: always a couple of doggy poo bags Empty, I hope? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 House keys & phone. I usually forget money... 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 (edited) Generally the usual: wallet, keys and phone. But puttering about the house, just as likely to have a utility knife, screwdriver, and a half dozen all purpose screws (actually sheet rock screws, I use them for almost everything. At work, add to the usual a pocket watch in one vest pocket, and a pen knife (actually a bit like the Swiss Army Knife kit has little scissors too) in another. Ken Edited February 22 by Ken Q 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebear Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Wallet, house keys, phone a comb and something to freshen your breath, you never know . . . 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 12 hours ago, John Heaton said: Sheesh!! ---- reminds me of the days long ago when I found a couple of billiard balls in there Pocket pool? lol Same as you Rodger. I'd rather leave my wallet at home than my pocket knife. I see you kept your old Swiss knife and gave your wife the new one.......I'm pretty attached to my Old Timer pocket knife. Mumbuly Peg anyone? 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 usually just my phone and a bunch of keys for whichever job we may be on.......oh and always a hanky(?), me mum always made sure I had one growing up and it's continued all my life... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 28 minutes ago, wain71 said: usually just my phone and a bunch of keys for whichever job we may be on.......oh and always a hanky(?), me mum always made sure I had one growing up and it's continued all my life... I also have a hanky. When I forget, I get blood under my fingernails and a nose bleed. Don't know why. cheers Gumby 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 3 hours ago, wain71 said: usually just my phone and a bunch of keys for whichever job we may be on.......oh and always a hanky(?), me mum always made sure I had one growing up and it's continued all my life... No no no no no no. Sorry Wayne, a handkerchief has always grossed me out. Carrying a sno..... filled rag in my pocket? No thanks. We've moved on. We now have disposable one use tissues that we can dispose of without carrying around in our pocket. When I see a gent ( if rarely, and NEVER a woman) using a handkerchief... Ewe. just my thoughts..... Hopefully the handkerchiefs aren't in the washing machine with my delicates 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 4 minutes ago, boetie said: No no no no no no. Sorry Wayne, a handkerchief has always grossed me out. Carrying a sno..... filled rag in my pocket? No thanks. We've moved on. We now have disposable one use tissues that we can dispose of without carrying around in our pocket. When I see a gent ( if rarely, and NEVER a woman) using a handkerchief... Ewe. just my thoughts..... Hopefully the handkerchiefs aren't in the washing machine with my delicates Graeme I'm with Wayne. A hanky has many uses. After a day or two you can use the other side wipe your bum on it if your desperate and stuck on a bus, or use a key with your hanky and clean your ears out. Then at the end of the week throw it in the wash with the tea towels. They are very versatile.👍 cheers Gumby 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I rest my case 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 5 hours ago, boetie said: No no no no no no. Sorry Wayne, a handkerchief has always grossed me out. Carrying a sno..... filled rag in my pocket? No thanks. We've moved on. We now have disposable one use tissues that we can dispose of without carrying around in our pocket. When I see a gent ( if rarely, and NEVER a woman) using a handkerchief... Ewe. just my thoughts..... Hopefully the handkerchiefs aren't in the washing machine with my delicates 5 hours ago, gumbypickett said: Graeme I'm with Wayne. A hanky has many uses. After a day or two you can use the other side wipe your bum on it if your desperate and stuck on a bus, or use a key with your hanky and clean your ears out. Then at the end of the week throw it in the wash with the tea towels. They are very versatile.👍 cheers Gumby guys you 2 have cracked me up, I started laughing out loud but was working in the lounge of an OAP place, startled a few residents for sure, at least I know they are still with us... 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Keys are always in my hand and my wallet is always in my front pocket. I always have my friends S&W and a military grade mace somewhere on me. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot100 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Yeah, keys , wallet, sawn off shotgun and thirty rounds, but I never go out much 'cos my pants are usually around my ankles, I never found a belt strong enough to hold the weight...... 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Burgess Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Reminds me of the Hobbit - sadly don't have the one ring to find them all etc in my pocket! For me something which is big enough to not fall through the holes in the pockets of the trousers that my dear lady wife says are ready to bin. The ones I think are just getting to be comfortable All the best, John 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 42 minutes ago, John Burgess said: Reminds me of the Hobbit - sadly don't have the one ring to find them all etc in my pocket! For me something which is big enough to not fall through the holes in the pockets of the trousers that my dear lady wife says are ready to bin. The ones I think are just getting to be comfortable All the best, John At my house those types of bin ready outerwear are called "gardening clothes". 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Burgess Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 10 hours ago, Rob Abernathy said: At my house those types of bin ready outerwear are called "gardening clothes". Here those are the ones with holes in the knees as well as the pockets Rob. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 similar thing in my house, as stuff gets worn out they become decorating clothes...... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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