Thursday, July 7, 2016

Emergency Supplies



Planning, planning, planning! What do I need for emergencies on a 3 week trip with only a couple of big cities along the way? Here's the first part of the list-


  • new roll duct tape- the handyman's tool
  • black electrical tape
  • butyl tape- for all sorts of trailer issues
  • clear packing tape- for windshield chips
  • nylon rope- who knows
  • velcro- same
  • silicone- window leaks/water leaks
  • Socket set
  • all sorts of hand tools
  • screws, nuts, bolts- for whatever might ramble off
  • rubber bands
  • safety pins
  • zip ties

I need some glue- maybe some sort of gorilla glue. Maybe some clamps. I'm still working on this list. Being prepared for every possible thing that could go wrong is impossible. 




For Templeton's emergency supplies I have packed-
  • eye wash
  • ear cleansing solution
  • anti-diarrhea medicine
  • styptic powder to stop bleeding
  • benadryl for stings
  • terramycin eye ointment
  • rescue remedy
  • 3-way ointment
  • tea tree and water
  • antibacterial bandages
  • ace bandage
  • self-sticking bandage tape
  • medicated gold bond for itching
  • flea powder
  • emergency blanket
  • homemade anti bug tincture
  • grooming wipes
  • hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting

and whatever I have in my human first aid kit! I suspect veterinarians are few and far between so we need to be prepared.

I've watched one video, so far, on what it's like to drive the Alaska Highway. This, once again, causes me to question what in the world I think I'm doing! Then I calm down and realize that this is an adventure and many wonderful things will happen and maybe, just maybe some little thing that I need to fix or need help to fix might happen, maybe, possibly. And off I go!




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