Inspirational & Humorous Survival Kits
with Poems, Quotes & Sayings:
- Survival Kits Collection starting with " A - C "
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Survival Kits - starting from "L - W".
Compilation by Jazz. *
Sports Survival Kits
Lifeguard...beach umbrellas for drinks
... eyedrops--to keep your eyes fresh so you don't miss a thing
... Jewel--because you are valuable to everyone you watch over,
... Lifesavers with "Thanks for being a Lifesaver".
... Marbles--for the ones you've lost...
... Mints--to help you cool down after sitting in the sun all day; we 'mint' to say how much we appreciate the excellent job you do with our kids
... Mounds Bar--for the mounds of courage you need,
... sponge--to remind you that some days people will think you're all wet,
...Starburst--to give you energy just when you need it,
... sticky tape--for sticking to a tough job
...sunglasses--to hide from the glare
...suntan lotion
...visor--for shielding the sun from your face
...weatherproof lip balm
Race car fan
...Aspirin - for the heat, noise, etc
...Camera - to catch those once-in-a-lifetime shots
...Chap stick - for protection
...Cotton balls - to use when the laps get too loud; as a cushion when things spin out of control
...Eye drops - so you won't miss a thing
...Sunglasses - to protect from the glare
...Tums - for all that greasy fast food you gulped down
...Wipes - for those little messes
RUGBY PLAYER'S
BALLOON: to remind your team to reach for the sky.
BATTERY: to keep you going and going and going and going.
COTTON BALL: to cushion any rough plays.
ERASER: because everyone makes mistakes.
FIREBALL: to give you that extra "fire" you sometimes need during the game.
GUM: to help your team "stick" together.
LIFESAVER: because every player is one sometime.
MINT: to keep you cool under pressure.
PUZZLE PIECE: because you are an important "piece" of the team.
RUBBERBAND: to remind you to stay flexible.
SNICKERS: so you can laugh at all the bad calls.
SPONGE: to soak up the rain during the game.
STAR: because anyone can be one.
Runner
Battery - to keep you going and going.
Star - Aim High and keep your goal in sight.
Water - don't dehydrate.
Balloon - Remember your breathing exercises - easy to forget in the thrill of the run.
Starburst - For a burst of Energy
Rubber Band - Stay Flexible
$1 - Ring a taxi if it all gets too much.
~Sue Pitchfork~
Sink the balls
A game for Men
Suitable for ages 2 - 102.
Needed:
3 ping pong balls marked to look like targets with points of 20, 25 and 50.
A notepad and pencil to hang in the bathroom or a little blackboard and chalk.
Rules:
See how many times you can sink each ball
Add 10 points for keeping the balls in the centre of the toilet bowl.
Minus 20 points if balls leave the bowl.
Keep it clean.
Only one player at a time.
~A BATHROOM GAME~
Sinking the balls
is the name of the game
and it's been designed
to help improve your aim.
Float the balls
write up your score
for others to admire.
Now wash your hands
and clean up any spills
and congratulate yourself
on your firing skills.
© Sue Pitchfork 2005~
Skier's
Rubberband - to help you "spring" back when you fall
Cotton Ball - for the rough moguls ahead
Mounds - for the mounds of snow you will encounter
Starburst - to give you that burst of energy on the last run
Lollipop - to help you "lick" the advanced slopes
Popsicle Stick - in case you need a splint
Chapstick - keep your lips moist
Penny - so you won't be broke when you leave
Breath Mints - just in case you need the ski patrol
Compass - to make sure you're going the right way
Rabbits Foot - for good luck
MARBLES-for when you lose yours
CANDLE-to light up the darkness
COTTON BALL-to soften the rough moguls ahead
SPONGE-to soak up the wetness from the snow
POPSICLE STICK-in case you need a splint
PENNY-to give you extra 'cents' when you need it
BATTERY-so you can keep going, and going, and going
SAFETY PIN-to remind you to be safe can also add
COMPASS-to make sure you're going the right way
~unknown~
sport's fan
...Pencil/paper - for keeping score
...10000 dollar bar - to help pay for the players
...Paper clip - for clipping
...ear plugs - for when you don't want to hear the score
...band aid - to cover your wounds if they loose
...flag - for cheering
...rose- for making up to your wife, the football widow
...A bad call brick (foam covered in football or team fabric)
...a Dammit doll would be good
Eraser - to remind you every team makes mistakes
Ball - for when they drop theirs
Sponge - to soften any falls
Ice Pack - For Bruises and black eyes
Throat Lozenges - for all the screaming from the sidelines
Marbles - to replace the ones you loose
Teeth -(candy) to replace the ones you could loose
Star - Every team needs one; every team has at least one
Snickers Bar - Even losers can laugh
Puzzle Piece - Each player is an important part of the team
Gob Stopper - Don't swear at the officials.
Square Golf Balls
Place a square block of wood into a plastic zip bag. Then on a card print the following:
No Need to walk long distances
Ball won't roll into sand traps
If ball lands in water, no need to wade in after it, ball will float back to you
Ball will not fall into gopher holes, because it is square-gopher holes are round.
Balls are made of natural fiber
Balls can be used to build block houses
Swim Coach
...band aid - to fix hurt feelings
...clay - to remind you that you are forming young people's lives
...ear plugs - for when you can't hear yourself think
...gum - to help your team stick together
...marbles - to replace the ones you will lose
...peanuts - to remind you it's ok to be a little nutty sometimes
...piece of string - use when you get to the end of yours
...puzzle piece - to remind you that the puzzle is not complete if one piece is missing
...rubber band - to remind you to be flexible
...snicker's bar - to remind you that laughter can cure most anything
...Sponge - to remind you that some days your students will think you are all wet
...sweet & sour candy - to help you accept & appreciate the differences in others
...toothpick - to help you pick out the good qualities in your swimmers
Truck Driver's
Bar of Soap - to clean off the road dust
Button - to remind you that sometimes you need to "button your lip"
Cotton Ball - for when you sleep so you don't hear the highway noise
flashlight - so you're never in the dark
Hug & Kisses - when you just need a hug to make it thru the day
Marbles - to replace the ones you lost on the road
Mounds - for the "mounds" of miles you drive
Paperclip - to hold it all together
Penny - so you'll never be broke
Phone card - so you're never out of touch
Sponge - to soak up all the rain so you don't have to drive in it
Starburst - to give you a burst of energy for those last miles before home
Tootsie Roll - so you can "roll" down the highway
Tums - for all the truck-stop food you love
Submitted by Rhonda
.....Buy a small matchbox type truck from the dollar store, put it in a bag and put this on it:
To prevent Truck Drivers withdrawal symptoms,
Take out of container & play with for 15 mins. daily,
Return to container for any future medical care.
See package insert for any side effects!!
....Copy a section of a road map, put that in a baggie with Hershey's Hugs & Kisses and attach this to the baggie:
All roads lead back to home,
Where "Hugs & Kisses" await you!!
Walking
...fanny pack - to put small things in: chapstick, change, pad & pencil, - what else?
...good walking shoes - step out; take it in stride
...pedometer - to keep track of how far he/she has walked
...water bottle? - 'water' you waiting for? start today
...walking stick - have child select a good stick & decorate it; for nature hikes
...lists of things to look for, etc. while walking
...walk man - for listening to music, tapes, etc.
...sweat band
...tapes and batteries for the Walkman
...shoe laces
...sport socks
...personal alarm
...T-shirt, walking shorts