zoidberg
Well-known member
Occasionally, there are 'sparks' of discussion about what is Essential, what is highly Desirable, and what is just Nice To Have. Mostly, they fizzle out or spin off into unproductive e-argument instead of interesting exchange of perspective and experience.
Those few who might be labelled 'Minimalist' still tend to have their little luxuries tucked away and, as we're speaking of solo, those tend to remain undiscussed and unknown. I know of more than one ocean-wanderer who likes to sail in carpet slippers; another carries a score of small Penguin books in a waterproof poly-box; another, a huge selection of music on USB pen-drives.... and we know of one who takes with him a wind-up gramophone and vinyl 'media' to play on it.
The Swedish sailing legend Sven Yrvind spent 78 days en route from Norway to Horta. Reportedly, he subsisted on tinned sardines and muesli. Also reportedly, he grew rather tired of it.
What would YOU consider Essential to keep body and soul together? And what would you classify - for you - would be your Little Luxuries...?
Those few who might be labelled 'Minimalist' still tend to have their little luxuries tucked away and, as we're speaking of solo, those tend to remain undiscussed and unknown. I know of more than one ocean-wanderer who likes to sail in carpet slippers; another carries a score of small Penguin books in a waterproof poly-box; another, a huge selection of music on USB pen-drives.... and we know of one who takes with him a wind-up gramophone and vinyl 'media' to play on it.
The Swedish sailing legend Sven Yrvind spent 78 days en route from Norway to Horta. Reportedly, he subsisted on tinned sardines and muesli. Also reportedly, he grew rather tired of it.
What would YOU consider Essential to keep body and soul together? And what would you classify - for you - would be your Little Luxuries...?