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Posted by wowfactor5555 on 17-Jun-2008 15:53 Report
HELP Ideas needed to fill over 50's survival kit basket
Hi all,  I've left no time to buy on-line as I need to have this organised for this coming Saturday.  I've been racking my brain as to what to get my best friend (female, who has everything twice over) for her 50th and someone suggested an over 50's survival kit.  Great idea!! now what do I put in it??  All suggestions weird, practical, naughty, funny etc would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Chris
 
Replied by cashmereemporium on 17-Jun-2008 15:57 (Ref 1216671) Report
KY gel ... I've heard that when you get older you get drier.

ewwwww

I'm sorry.
Replied by kidschristmas on 17-Jun-2008 15:58 (Ref 1216674) Report
You can always buy bags of jelly beans, or mints of other sweets and package them in little jars... red beans for memory loss,  blue beans for  extra sex drive,  green ones for  hair regrowth.... 
You get the idea....
 
You can make them naughty or nice....
 
have fun
 
Ang..
Replied by boo512 on 17-Jun-2008 16:01 (Ref 1216677) Report
Bottle of mylanta
Denture cleaner
Extra strength hair dye
Hearing aid batteries
A chain for her  glasses so she doesn't lose them
 
Replied by leigh3875 on 17-Jun-2008 16:01 (Ref 1216678) Report
A packet of tena pads , a must for ladies over 50 who laugh a lot :)
Replied by cashmereemporium on 17-Jun-2008 16:04 (Ref 1216682) Report
Give her some brochures on the local old peoples homes
Replied by missmollymoocow on 17-Jun-2008 16:23 (Ref 1216710) Report
OMG!!!!

I am over 50 and now I am really scared after reading some of the responses.

I hope my children never think that I need those products YET!!!!

Miss Molly
Replied by lostforwords48 on 17-Jun-2008 16:26 (Ref 1216713) Report
Hi there I have done this for my 50 year old cousin (male) I put in marbles in case they lose theirs as well as some of the things others have suggested. Inconteinence pads always get a laugh. I got a free sample of one of those from a chemist
 
 
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Replied by flowerflair on 17-Jun-2008 16:43 (Ref 1216734) Report
Golden Syrup - for a golden birthday. My parents got a tin of Golden Syrup for their Golden wedding anniversary and we all had a  great laugh.
Replied by leigh3875 on 17-Jun-2008 16:44 (Ref 1216735) Report
LOL love the idea of the marble s!
We did this for a female workmate, and since we are all Nurses, you can imagine what we included , and yes, Incontinence pads were high on the list , as was the KY Jelly, and a catheter , in case , TED stockings , in case of swollen legs , and we did include a hip prothesis, but we had to return it ROFL :)
Leigh
 
Cheers
Leigh
Replied by miss_jane on 17-Jun-2008 16:50 (Ref 1216750) Report
A rose to let them know that they're loved.
5 cents, so she'll never be broke.
Chocolate!
 
Replied by flowerflair on 17-Jun-2008 16:53 (Ref 1216758) Report
Some nice note paper /note pad & pen so they can write reminders to themselves.
Spectacle cleaner - spray or cloth
Magnifying glass to read books / the paper etc
Hair Dye - to cover the grey
Magic Silver White - turns grey / white hair to purple
Travel brochures for Qld so they can joint the "Grey Nomads"
A Day Spa voucher - for 2 perhaps?
Movie tickets
A white cane / walking stick - preferrably colapsable to fit in handbag
Large Print book
Pension application Form
Replied by earthstreasures on 17-Jun-2008 16:56 (Ref 1216763) Report
Good heavens, send her white water rafting, jumping out of an aeroplane, diving, find her a spunky escort and send her out to dinner and the club (a nice one now, not one of the other sort - I mean the escort not the club)
 
EARTH
 
Replied by auscharm on 17-Jun-2008 17:25 (Ref 1216817) Report
Ha ha, that's funny earth, I thought you meant a nice club! I thought ok I guess a yacht club is often better than a bowling club!! Donna
Replied by cilvea on 17-Jun-2008 17:30 (Ref 1216830) Report
A 50s Survival Kit: Here are some ideas !
Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit to Go - For when you need to patch up those "I've fallen down and can't get up wounds"
Extra Strength Pain Relief - For all the little aches and pains you will have that causes you.
Alka Seltzer - For when you have too much fire at night.
Raisin Bran - To Keep you going.
Candy Bar - For when you are stressed out and need chocolate NOW!
Candle - Remember to not to burn it at both ends.
Bath Oil - Relax and count your blessings.
Pot Scrubber - For giving your self a facial
Cocoa Mix - To warm you belly up on those cold nights.
Tea Bag - Saying " I cannot sit and chat with you the way I'd like to do. So brew yourself a cup of tea. I'll think of you, you think of me.
Whistle: For when you have fallen and can't get up.
Baby food: A softer food
Fireball candy: To put the fire back in your life
Magnifying glass: To help you see - even though she already has thick glasses LOL
Marbles: For when you lose yours
Rubber band: To give you flexibility
Starburst candy: For an extra burst of energy
Preparation H: For those little baggies under the eyes
Crayon: So you can have a bright and colorful day
Balloon: To let the air out of your worries.
Replied by wowfactor5555 on 17-Jun-2008 18:02 (Ref 1216875) Report
You guys are all wonderful, such fantastic ideas.  I'm going to have a ball tomorrow shopping for goodies.
My list will be.....
A rose (nice touch), 50c coin, (gotta factor in inflation)
glasses chain
jelly bean idea is cool
marbles for sure
golden syrup, glow in the dark condom and KY (giggle)
 batteries for the hearing aid and pace maker, (I'll tell her the pace maker needs special size batteries and see if she twigs........)
Tissues for steady dribbling
Tena is a must
pension application form (hope I can download one)
brochures for the old folks home
polident
whistle
anti-wrinkle cream, magic silver white (love that one)
baby food (crack up)
No doubt I'll find other stuff as I look and the movie tickets is another great idea
Can't wait..............
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Replied by kaleidoscope-beading-bistro on 17-Jun-2008 18:31 (Ref 1216932) Report
Don't forget the jar of fresh air - for when you run out of puff   :)
 
Replied by flowerflair on 17-Jun-2008 18:42 (Ref 1216951) Report

Enjoy your shopping Chris. Let us know if you managed to keep a straight face all day - don't think I could with that shopping list ;-))

 
Replied by wowfactor5555 on 17-Jun-2008 19:50 (Ref 1217192) Report
Well  flowerflair I think this shopping spree is going to be so much fun and yes I think I'll be laughing all afternoon.
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