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...
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.
35 years ago SWMBO was going into town with our 6 year old. While she was out I decided to have a ruthless clear out of the garage. I spent the full day running backwards and forwards to the tip dumping all the timber that had accumulated over the years. As I stood on the drive admiring the now cavernous space SWMBO drove up. As she got out of the car she said I've bought him a rabbit & a guinea pig, will you make a hutch.
Garage, basement, shed, workshop, now full of possibly needful things.
I once saw a demonstration of a Curta mechanical calculator used in road rallying. Very impressive stuff but not as impressive as the story of its creation.
Talking of hoarding, I had a long since deceased family member who would keep hold of objects as they might come in handy one day. When we cleared his house, we found an ex Army Lee Enfield rifle and a Colt 45 pistol. Presumably left over from the war.
One does not 'hoard' guitars, one saves them from potentially being abused by someone who doesn't love them, and this is clearly a selfless and honourable act which is to be applauded by all.
Here's my latest, a nice little 4-string Cigar Box Guitar from Pat Hammett in Bristol. Just the job for some growly Delta Blues.
I believe that Thornton was at the top end of slide rules.
We used them in physics a lot, and applied maths as I recall.
On another matter I still have my wedding suit. Brown pinstripe with matching waistcoat. The huge flares and huge lapels were taken in after a few years but the three button waistband remains. It cost me £70 in 1978. I also have the platform shoes and the tie, but not the shirt, underpants or socks from that occasion. And best of all it still fits easily.
DaveW '05 Red Roadster S1 '16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
When I got too old to lug my ac30 about at two in the morning I changed to an Ac15. What a great amp. Several soundmen ( including the boys who had just come back from liveaid)told me at gigs when they miked it up that it was the best sound ever. It didn't matter where you set the controls, it sounded terrific. Still got it tucked away unused for probably 10 years now........ Nick
I understand the bit about not remembering what you've read - for years I have separated those not yet read from the others. Until had a bit of a tidy of my books
Clothes in wrappers - I still have some Centenary specials as yet to be worn. Some still in cellophane... Tend to wear clothes out, then add them to the "rag" bin for cleaning, oil soak, kingpin grease wiping &c.
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly '09 Gen2 MINI Cooper ragtop '90 LR 90 SW
had a bit of a tidy of my books 