The end of an era

[misterx]

Or, less dramatically, the end of a briefcase. I've carried a briefcase to and from work for years, and also when I go somewhere in the car. I used to carry my digital camera in it, but soon my cameras got too big, and needed a bag of their own. Now I was carrying two things. The camera bag had to go up a size when I got the 20d... it was right at the edge of being too much.

Well, with the new lens and flash, I've had to get a larger camera bag yet, so I've decided the briefcase has to go. But before I officially retire it, I want to catalog its contents, for posterity:



I've broken it down into categories. :)

Various 3d objects:

• 1 Minimag flashlight, 2AA size, with three LED insert
• 1 Gerber Multiplier
• 1 hard case for glasses
• 1 key for ford focus w/remote, needs battery
  
• 1 Timberline pocketknife
• 1 lighter
• 1 Samsung mp3 player, with usb jack, lanyard
• 1 pair sony in-ear headphones for above, with spool winder.
• 1 male 1/8" stero plug to male 1/8" stero plug cord, 4' long, for plugging mp3 player into things
• 1 small carabiner w/various unused keys.
  
• 1 Simpsons watch with picture of Homer at a grill. Pressing side button used to make him say "Mmm.... burger." I meant to send this to chelchik, but the day I went to package it, the battery died.
  
• 1 rubber "lance armstrong" type wristband from vending machine, 3/8" wide, orange, with the word DESIRE on it
• 1 folding brush
• 1 sandwich baggie of loose change, street value $2.21
• 1 handspring PDA
• 8 rechargable aaa batteries in case
• 8 rechargable AA batteries in case
• handfull of individually packaged handy wipes, because I have kids.
  
• 1 cell phone recharger plug
• 1 pair winter gloves
• 1 clear faceted bead, orgin unknown
• 1 Canon 430ex flash w/case (recent addition)
  
• 1 Sto-fen Omni-bounce (recent addition)

Software:

• 1 "Damn Small Linux" boot floppy with 3" CDR
• 1 Knoppix CD
  
• 1 Auditor security boot CD
• 1 CD with rack cards for Althaea soaps & Vaughns Photo Art
• 1 Linux utility CD that came with a book, never opened.
• 1 "linux bootable utility disk" CD
  
• 1 Photoshop CS2 install CD
  
• 1 Ultimate boot disk CD
  
• 3 CDs with backups of project files from previous employment
• 1 CD, "Remixes and stuff"
  

Paper:

• 1 Checkbook
• 1 Savings account book
• 1 loan booklet
• 1 Manual for Canon 20d
• 1 Manual for Canon 430EX
• 1 Manual for Virgin Mobile camera phone
• 2 registration renewal forms from TN dept of safety
• 1 receipt from last doctor visit
• 1 small spiral notebook with old xmas lists, books to remember, assorted notes to self, assorted notes about self
  
• Assorted cards & letters received
• 4 sample rack cards for Vaughns Photo Art
• 1 pack stationery with envelopes, rainbow theme
• 1 brownie recipe from epiphany_69, who has since retired from LJ or changed journal name
  
• Several assoted blank greeting cards and cards for various occasions, for whenever
• 1 printout with Godaddy login
• 1 set travel directions to craft fair in SC
• 1 set travel directions to friend in Michigan
• 1 set travel directions to Devil's Fork in the Clinch Ranger District
• 1 photocopy of answers to recent health insurance app, so I can replicate them and not contradict myself
• 3 business size envelopes, blank
• 1 printout, "how to hack a coke machine", never tested, but  just in case
  
• 1 printout re: dual default route problem on linux server, because I can never remember when I need it
• 1 list of family practices in our area
• 1 copy of "The Loafer", December issue
• 1 copy of "Spirit of the Smokies"

I'm going to feel distinctly unprepared tomorrow.

Comments

[chelchik.livejournal.com]

Bahahaha!!!

[alby.livejournal.com]

R.I.P.

[ianlyzu.livejournal.com]

i love the how to hack a coke machine...
and yes, i'm sure i could diagnose you in no time.

[misterx.livejournal.com]

schizo-fantastic!

[melanie.livejournal.com]

i'm convinced it's less about finding a stable person to be in a relationship with, and more about finding someone with complimentary neuroses.

[ianlyzu.livejournal.com]

amen!

Princess Dork

[shazzy1972.livejournal.com]

Driving a car can be fun if you follow this Interesting advice:

1. When approaching a sandwich baggie of loose change, street value $2.21 on the right, always throw your registration renewal forms from TN dept of safety out the window.
2. Before making any Funny turns, always stick your receipt from your last doctor visit out of the window.
3. Every 2000 miles, have your printout, "how to hack a coke machine", inspected and your list of family practices in our area checked.
4. When approaching a school, watch out for Amazing 4 sample rack cards for Vaughns Photo Art.
5. Above all, drive Quickly. The brownie recipe from epiphany_69 you save may be your own!


OK...I'm a dork. Sorry-that just gave me so many uses and flashbacks of AdLibs. RUN...Save yourselves!!!!!!!

Re: Princess Dork

[theweary.livejournal.com]

hahahhahaha! That was hilarious!

Re: Princess Dork

[misterx.livejournal.com]

It figures.

Re: Princess Dork

[misterx.livejournal.com]

*WHAT* are you taking, and where can I get some?

Re: Princess Dork

[melanie.livejournal.com]

*applause*

[theweary.livejournal.com]

Geek :)

[misterx.livejournal.com]

always be prepared?