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You're evacuated from your home , your overnight bag only contains what is directly to the left of you , what is in your overnight bag?

262 replies

OneUmberJoker · 01/01/2026 13:46

A cupmat and a remote for the fire.

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Lordofthewing · 01/01/2026 18:48

My 12 year old child and the chair she is sat on.

PGmicstand · 01/01/2026 18:49

A tube of Pringles, a dust of tomatoes, a cup of tea, and my TBR pile of books

Changingplace · 01/01/2026 18:52

My dog

ForeverFaithless · 01/01/2026 18:53

Cordless drill/screwdriver
scissors
Duct tape
Hack saw
Roll of SuperFoil insulation

Glass of red wine

Should really leave the wine and get back to my DIY tasks

You're evacuated from your home , your overnight bag only contains what is directly to the left of you , what is in your overnight bag?
iamnotalemon · 01/01/2026 18:56

TheIncredibleBookEatingManchot · 01/01/2026 14:10

More like a quarter of a tube of Pringles now.

🤣🤣 thanks for the update.

Trippingthelighteddaylight · 01/01/2026 18:57

My electric throw.

MatJas · 01/01/2026 18:57

DH, his slippers and a stool

iamnotalemon · 01/01/2026 18:57

I have an empty bed to the left of me so I guess, nothing 🤣

WakeUpchangeChannelSleeeeeep · 01/01/2026 19:00

An elongated plastic box for welding rods that actually contains all the knitting needles I inherited from my Mum and an empty bottle of Weiss Bier.

FFSToEverythingSince2020 · 01/01/2026 19:08

PuppyMonkey · 01/01/2026 13:56

This

This is adorable. You’ll have a furry friend AND a cosy blanket.

BettyButterBum · 01/01/2026 19:10

BBQ chicken, chips, coleslaw, a pen, tape measure and the dogs collars. Im sure I'll be just fine with that!

Hoppinggreen · 01/01/2026 19:11

The cat and my diary

ILoveYouJefferyS · 01/01/2026 19:12

Upsetbetty · 01/01/2026 13:48

Not wanting to piss on your parade here as it’s a funny little game to play in a sense. But as someone who has once been evacuated from their home…I find this triggering is all. Just wanting you to keep that in mind.

When? So have l.. but im taking this for what it is.. a bit of fun. Hundreds of subjects on MN could be triggering for loads of us.. scroll by or get some therapy.

ILoveYouJefferyS · 01/01/2026 19:14

Im in bed ( hurting all over after a bad fall) .. so mine is.. my cat fast asleep . My bedside drawers with lamp.. phone charger... Kindle... three candles on a silver tray and a faux plant . .. a flask of cold water.

ComewithmeIntotheseaofLove · 01/01/2026 19:14

Upsetbetty · 01/01/2026 13:53

Why do you start with the word “respectfully” like it negates you from being closed minded or something? Some things are triggering, the title is not something I can avoid really!

Reply to your message Been removed for being bloody rude! 👏

therewasafishinthepercolator · 01/01/2026 19:15

undercovermarsupial · 01/01/2026 14:07

Two fancy rats.

Are they wearing top hats? (I hope they're wearing top hats.)

FFSToEverythingSince2020 · 01/01/2026 19:15

Oh god. I’m a mess. To my left: cup of tea, stuffed platypus, a Bananaroo, box of crackers, pair of scissors, Pratchett’s The Fifth Elephant, Heyer’s These Old Shades, a box of levothyroxine, a BBC History magazine, and some painkillers (prescription; have life-limiting illness and disability, so I keep a LOT of things within hand’s reach).

therewasafishinthepercolator · 01/01/2026 19:17

DH, a lamp, coasters, a can of Club Zero and some maple & dark chocolate nut mix.

The dog is to my right. Can I take what is to my right instead? 😆

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 01/01/2026 19:19

The cat.

therewasafishinthepercolator · 01/01/2026 19:19

FFSToEverythingSince2020 · 01/01/2026 19:15

Oh god. I’m a mess. To my left: cup of tea, stuffed platypus, a Bananaroo, box of crackers, pair of scissors, Pratchett’s The Fifth Elephant, Heyer’s These Old Shades, a box of levothyroxine, a BBC History magazine, and some painkillers (prescription; have life-limiting illness and disability, so I keep a LOT of things within hand’s reach).

You are not a mess. You are organised, interesting and practical. 😉😎

HurdyGurdy19 · 01/01/2026 19:22

An empty washing basket and a barstool (currently sitting at the kitchen island)

therewasafishinthepercolator · 01/01/2026 19:24

ForeverFaithless · 01/01/2026 18:53

Cordless drill/screwdriver
scissors
Duct tape
Hack saw
Roll of SuperFoil insulation

Glass of red wine

Should really leave the wine and get back to my DIY tasks

No, no. I think it's usually recommended to drink quite a lot before and during DIY tasks and operating machinery. Do it, lady.

MCF86 · 01/01/2026 19:25

A clothes horse full of washing and a big pot full of change (and some photographs)

Boringly useful

caringcarer · 01/01/2026 19:33

Ha, a bone china teapot, milk jug, and my cup and saucer.

BashfulClam · 01/01/2026 19:34

DH and his steak pie dinner!

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