Originally Posted By Peter J


So, my advice is be tough with yourself. Don't keep stuff without good reason. Ask yourself two questions:
"will I ever need it" and
"can I easily buy it".

If you are uncertain about needing it and can easily replace it, then dump it.
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Nobody brought up in the west riding would ever ask himself that second question.

Originally Posted By Graham, G4FUJ
Originally Posted By The Austrian
I never dare to throw a book away.
Is that hoarding too?

I used to be like that, now I just sell off the odd one that I figure I will never read again. Occasionally they may go to a charity shop... smile


I find old age very helpful. I cannot remember what I have read before so I effectively have a large stock of unread books.

But most of you are missing the point. We all have a stcok of old used things from wood to clothes. But how many keep a stock of new in the wrapper unused things bought just in case the existing ever wears out. Like all those new pairs of socks? And the disease spreads - new furniture is covered to protect from wear as are new carpets. Old carpet is used to protect the floor mats in the car. My wife describes it as saving things for the next owner. I see it as thrift making things last much longer.