make a list of 43 things I'd like to own

20. An altimeter/barometer.

19. A good emergency kit for my car. It will at least contain jumper cables and a tow strap or tow bar.

18. A hand-held GPS receiver, and software for it on my computer.

17. A hydraulic crane. One of those many-jointed ones that fits on the back of a truck. I suppose I will have to have it mounted on a truck or a tractor, but what I really want is that crane. It is just an enormously useful tool.

16. I would like to own a good set of driving goggles. Something from Wiley X would do nicely.

15. A wristwatch with a stainless-steel case. If it were a model that didn’t use a battery, so much the better.

14. An MP3 Player/Voice Recorder/Flash memory device. I’d like to try exercising with music, I could use the voice recorder profitably for Toastmasters, and my memory stick died of ESD so I’m without one at the moment.

13. For my desk: a stylish bottle for my drinking water. It should be stable, with a secure lid, and easy to clean.

12. A comfortable, thick dressing-gown.

11. A good, stylish, useful brimmed hat.

This will be difficult: I’m not good at buying clothes.