Xela Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Ok, bit of fun... You are going to live on a remote island for a year for some reason. Let's say for an experiment in isolation. No internet or contact with the outside world. There is power, and running water and regular food/provisions delivered so you won't starve or start smelling like a dead badger. However, entertainment is hard to come by. So to combat boredom, you can take the following to keep you sane... 3x albums 3x books 3x films 1x tv boxset 1x extra entertainment object (could be a guitar, or a mountain bike, or a football, or a surfboard). Basically, something to pass the time. So, what would be on your list? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 albums - whats the story morning glory, clash on broadway, AM books - lord of the rings, romance of the 3 kingdoms, ian kershaw hitler films - empire strikes back, the matrix, kill bill tv - sopranos (maybe only fools and horses to keep my spirits up) entertainment - i take it a laptop with football manager on it doesnt count? if not id take a massive amount of lego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Albums: Exile on Cold Harbour Lane, Alabama 3 Ogden's Nut Gone Flake, Small Faces Mr Perry I Presume, Lee Perry Books: Bible, various Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger Absolute Beginners, Colin Macinnes Film and TV: not overly bothered, something like Fargo or B Bad Entertainment: Fleshlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 12, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 12, 2017 Sorry, I refuse to play unless it's proper DID rules: Eight 'records' (in 2017 I interpret this to mean 'tracks') One book (plus the Bible and Complete Works of Shakespeare) One luxury (of no practical use, e.g. for escaping) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfielder Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Albums 1- Nevermind - Nirvana 2- a Jimi Hendrix compilation made by me, hope that is allowed, if not, Electric Ladyland 3- Death From Above 1979- youre a woman I'm a machine books (not a big reader) 1- The Count of Monte Cristo 2- a survival on desert island / self sufficiency textbook 3- as Richard Richard, of Bottom would say: 'an art pamphlet' and by that you know what I'm talking about and it's not Abstract Expressionism Monthly, no , I'm talking blondes with huge baps and well never mind. And a big bumper edition too not some crappy thin mag. I'm taking a sh-- load taped together, phone book size. Whoa, probably bending the rules here. Still, you forced me into this corner and if they're all bound together that's technically one book innit chief? Boxset Tje Sopranos films the Shawshank Redemption The Usual Suspects Let The Right One In ( original Swedish one) Entertainment Is Emma Watson allowed? I'm not talking a life sized cardboard cut out, I mean living breathing Emma Watson. Her stock has dropped recently and she may be up for a year off , promoting feminism on my island. Yeah. No? Well that's not fair you fascist! Ok well I have my art pamphlet... instead then yes please can I have a high RAM and fast processor laptop with Football Manager installed please (and a flight sim) but I need a mouse I hate trackpad. oh and two screens too, don't f--- about Xela now come on. I don't ask much. Edited May 12, 2017 by Midfielder 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfielder Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Xela said: Ok, bit of fun... You are going to live on a remote island for a year for some reason. Let's say for an experiment in isolation. No internet or contact with the outside world. There is power, and running water and regular food/provisions delivered so you won't starve or start smelling like a dead badger. However, entertainment is hard to come by. So to combat boredom, you can take the following to keep you sane... 3x albums 3x books 3x films 1x tv boxset 1x extra entertainment object (could be a guitar, or a mountain bike, or a football, or a surfboard). Basically, something to pass the time. So, what would be on your list? Your turn too Mr Xela... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfielder Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 1 hour ago, villa4europe said: albums - whats the story morning glory, clash on broadway, AM books - lord of the rings, romance of the 3 kingdoms, ian kershaw hitler films - empire strikes back, the matrix, kill bill tv - sopranos (maybe only fools and horses to keep my spirits up) entertainment - i take it a laptop with football manager on it doesnt count? if not id take a massive amount of lego Can my island be in swimming distance of this lad's please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted May 13, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2017 3 hours ago, mjmooney said: Sorry, I refuse to play unless it's proper DID rules: Eight 'records' (in 2017 I interpret this to mean 'tracks') One book (plus the Bible and Complete Works of Shakespeare) One luxury (of no practical use, e.g. for escaping) Ever the purist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 The albums would be the 3 Cash compilations Love, Murder and God. The books, the bible, a definitive book on the second world war and a teach yourself greek book. Films. Oceans 11 remake, charlies angels and superbad. Boxset. Seinfeld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Albums: Enema of the State What's the story morning glory Stereophonics greatest hits Books: Papillon Godfather Sas survival handbook Films: Cool Runnings Guarduans of the Galaxy Lion King Boxset: GOT Item: despite not playing for years the champ man idea does sound good. If not then a kayak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 3x albums Towns Van Zandt (self titled) Drive By Truckers - The Dirty South Rory Gallagher - Live in Europe 3x books Dante - The Divine Comedy The Exorcist The Monk (by Matthew Lewis) 3x films The Exorcist Labyrinth Highlander 1x tv boxset Breaking Bad 1x extra entertainment object I suppose it would be my guitar or my banjo also, I'd take a car door...just in case I get too warm then I can wind the window down 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 13, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, leemond2008 said: 3x albums Towns Van Zandt (self titled) Drive By Truckers - The Dirty South Rory Gallagher - Live in Europe 3x books Dante - The Divine Comedy The Exorcist The Monk (by Matthew Lewis) 3x films The Exorcist Labyrinth Highlander 1x tv boxset Breaking Bad 1x extra entertainment object I suppose it would be my guitar or my banjo also, I'd take a car door...just in case I get too warm then I can wind the window down Bravo, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I'm ***** useless at these kind of things. Unless it was real and I was put on the spot then I wouldn't be able to choose, and even then I'd struggle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 13, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) On 13/05/2017 at 10:29, Rugeley Villa said: I'm ***** useless at these kind of things. Unless it was real and I was put on the spot then I wouldn't be able to choose, and even then I'd struggle. Exactly. The Radio 4 DID show is really just a vehicle to get people to talk about their lives, using a few music tracks to hang the interview on. Nobody who really loves music or books could stand being restricted to such a tiny selection - you'd end up hating all of them. Edited July 19, 2018 by mjmooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 33 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: I'm ***** useless at these kind of things. Unless it was real and I was put on the spot then I wouldn't be able to choose, and even then I'd struggle. It is real mate, we're coming to get you in an hour! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 12 minutes ago, Xela said: It is real mate, we're coming to get you in an hour! We all going now then, great I've got an hour to do the drug run...what's everyone having Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 40 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Exactly. The Radio 4 DID show is really just an vehicle to get people to talk about their lives, using a few music tracks to hang the interview on. Nobody who really loves music or books could stand being restricted to such a tiny selection - you'd end up hating all of them. I'd feel guilty not taking one over the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 58 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Exactly. The Radio 4 DID show is really just an vehicle to get people to talk about their lives, using a few music tracks to hang the interview on. Nobody who really loves music or books could stand being restricted to such a tiny selection - you'd end up hating all of them. The thing about it is that if I really was stuck on a desert island would I want to take an album or a film that in reality if I closed my eyes and let my imagination take over I love that much and I've listened to / seen that many times before I could replay the whole thing in my head youd want tot take a gamble on 3 things you'd never experienced before, I've never properly listened to Bowie, well being stuck on an island would be the chance to do it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 You'd have to go big and cheat. Album 1 - the combined box set 12 disc best of the 1970s. Album 2 - The Best of Enya - Album 3 - the 12 disc best of the russian and polish composers. books 1. the complete works of bill shakespeare, 2. the complete works of pg wodehouse, 3. the complete works of francois rabelais. in french. - it'd take me a year to get through that, in between all the beach running. 3 films: 1, the youtube DIY Collection - best of the 2010s - including how to get along with an insect and, introduction to beach yoga, 2: 12 Angry Men, 3: Shoah ( simply to make me grateful I wasn't in human company anytime I had a pang of loneliness ) tv boxset: the west wing entertainment: a set of pens and paper for scribbles and writing - I'd have enough time to get to work on a novel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 3 x albums Springsteen - The Essential (2 disc) Blink 182 - Mark, Tom & Travis Show RHCP - Stadium Arcadium 3x books Discworld series (bit of a cheat) Judge Dredd Case Files 05 Saga of the Exiles 3x films Star Wars Complete Saga Goonies Alien/Aliens double feature DVD 1x tv boxset Californication 1x extra entertainment object A4 Pad and set of coloured pencils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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