I could count it as dividend that some incidents are just minor mishaps instead of major inconvenience.
The snow plow pushed a barrier of snow along a row of parking cars. There is no way of just driving over it. It´s not a big deal if you just have to take your shovel from the trunk. The poor blokes who had to dig with their bare hand did not look exactly happy.
A lose screw on the sun glasses is tight in no time with the screw driver of a multitool.
A Trangia stove means hot coffee and warm meal even when there is a blackout. The candles can turn the meal into a romantic dinner for two.
The hardest part about finding the car keys dropped in the darkest part of the parking lot is deciding which of my flashlights I should use.
HAM offers information while driving somewhere. Helped me to avoid a few traffic jams. As member of the club it´s easy to make contacts in many places.
Matches, lighters, fresnel lenses, tweezers, thread and needle were useful on too many occasions to count.
Not getting thirsty in a traffic jam in hot weather is just normal. I don´t wish I had drink. I just have it handy.
Occasionally the multitools and pocket knife could be used to fix minor damages on the toys of niece and nephew. It´s priceless to see a sad face turn into a smile. Somehow it may have influenced the kids´ choice of their favorite uncle.