Today’s post was penned by Miranda Summers. Note her expertly drawn socks in the lower right-hand corner of the drawing above; they’re a result of her years running the world’s greatest sock-based blog, The Sock Drawer.

Required: Sunglasses, walnut pieces, long socks, short socks, mid-length socks, Oyster card, seven or eight electronic devices, hair brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, sweets, Speed Stick, Chap-Stick, a ‘stick’ stick, other toiletries, a bouncy ball (must be able to fly 91 metres) for nephew and deliverable goods for sister-in-law.

Strongly suggested: Provel cheese, umbrella and shoes.

Optional: Luggage, guide books, maps, microphone, tickets and celebration materials (restrictions may apply).