Things and stuff I might find useful. This list makes me seem like a greedy mofo. Not trying to be, just pointing out ideas for gifts to folks who might have trouble deciding.
- Really interested in a half decent flugelhorn. Yeah, really, not just wanting to use the word "flugelhorn". I've been working on getting back some chops with brass and I really prefer the sound of the flugel to the trumpet.
- Solar panels and parts for a solar system. I'd love to add a tiny system to the element, a larger system to the trailer. There's also batteries, controllers, chargers, etc.
- I like cast iron. Anything rusty is fine but don't overpay for rust. I stay away from modern lodge - bumpy surface and very visible logos. Not great stuff. But that said, any footed dutch ovens, even Lodge are welcome. I have one footed dutch oven. I'd take more. Skillets, particular snack skillets and chicken fryers with or without lids, nice. Regular dutch ovens are nice. I'm not hung up on brands at all otherwise. Not so much into cornbread pans, but I'll clean em up and resell em if you can find em cheap. I also like cast aluminum, where some folks don't. A cast iron kettle or cauldron? For a huge stew/soup? Beauditul.
- I own a metal typer token printer, but it's broken. I need to fix it. I also will need more tokens. There seems to be one supplier in the world - in Colorado.
- A solo canoe - like the Discovery 119 or the OldTown Next solo. I'd consider a kayak too, but need cargo capacity. Unsure what I need there. But I'd like some lake activity and ability for a little river time too.
- I take a size 10 muck boot. I don't have a pair. I'd like a pair. Simple over the calf boot
My plex server needs updating. I want a refurb Mac Mini to do so. Anything 2018 or newer is helpful. Third party is fine.i. Okay, so THAT got ordered. MacMini will work fine. Huge storage like the line below could be nice though.
- I always am happy to receive working large hard drives. Right now, nothing smaller than Terabyte size. I could also make use of someone's old Drobo or NAS device. To be honest, hard drives of 10TB or better are most useful.
- The OutEquipPro rooftop air conditioner is a device I want to put on the trailer. Yes, with heating element.
- A double bit hatchet - used is best. Heck, even a hatchet head would be fine, as I can install a handle easily enough
- A GeekAire rechargeable fan, or two. They seem extraordinarily useful. Larger is better. Not misting.
- If anyone comes across a Chrysler Bell Victory Siren, I promise I will be a kind of sort of responsible owner of such a thing. But I would repair it and make a nuisance of myself.
- I like old knives... like an old beat up knife for cheap at a yard sale? Not a pocketknife, but a straight bladed knife, or a cleaver. Things like that.
- T-shirts. prefer v-necks. varieties of colors. Size XL. Cotton. No logos... just plain
- USB recharghable camp fan. They're handy
- Diesel fuel cans, 5 gal, diesel is generally yellow
- Foldable pail/dish pan/bowls for camping - silicone collapsing ones
- A hand turned shaving brush? Yeah. Wood. Or wood and something.
- A later model Honda Ridgeline pickup?
Things I collect. Where generically named, assume it's a scout thing
- Schiff Scout Reservation
- 1981 National Jamboree
- 1985 National Jamboree
- Allamakewink, Lodge #54, Order of the Arrow
- Morris Sussex Area Council
- Camp Ken-Etiwa-Pec - but I'm very casual about this collection, as it's not my primary. I very much enjoy the history of the camp and it's closure due to the Tock's Island Dam project - which got cancelled. Sadly, the scouts were not returned the land that was taken via eminent domain - a long standing tradition of our government
- Max Silber belt buckles - I own a woodbadge one already
- Whistles - small things that can be collected with little space necessary! So, like, I put this here because stuff is small and can be collected. I don't have a bunch of whistles, but I have a few and they're simple ones. I got them from grandparent attic boxes. But I love me an Acme Thunderer. The pinnacle of the basic "pea" whistle. But hey, if you can find an unusual whistle, it could be welcome.
- Erie Lackawanna railroadiana is an interest, but I have none. It's one the nicest rail liveries I've seen