My Imagination Has Run Out - Need Ideas!

[Sailabel]

OK, first- I'm not asking what I should get my wife for her birthday. I'm looking for ideas from cruisers who have picked up something unique and useful for use while cruising.

So her birthday's coming up, and we'll be full time cruising. Jewlrey is out, we don't keep in on board or wear it while cruising. And besides, were 'broke' cruisers. Space is at a premium, and we have a rule that everything must have at least two uses.

Last year our most favored son (it's a rotating honor among the three of them) got us one of those 'adapt to all shapes' flexible/twisty camera tripods. Small and quite handy. And cheap. And besides, nothing says 'I love you' like a tripod.

So, any ideas that you could provide, on something you gave or received that worked out really nice while cruising. Something kind of unique as well as useful? I was considering a new watermaker membrane, but I really don't want to sleep out in the cockpit with the bugs again this year. Thanks.

Steve