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In reply to the discussion: Did you/do you collect things? Things of value or things that have a place in your life? [View all]Probatim
(3,300 posts)35. For the most part, I like being out of doors and collecting memories while birdwatching, fishing, running, and cycling.
My friends are amazed at how I can remember specific events - like specific birds seen on specific outings.
Physical collections on the other hand include acquiring older cast iron. Picked up an old Griswold #8 Tite-top Dutch Oven recently. It needs a little love, which I'm more than happy to give it.
I've picked up a few smaller pieces which I plan on gifting to the kids so they can enjoy some of the meals they grew up with. Each is getting an 8" skillet so they can reheat mashed potatoes with cheese on top. I sent photos of their unfinished gifts with an accompanying leftover mashed potato meal and were thrilled.
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Did you/do you collect things? Things of value or things that have a place in your life? [View all]
debm55
Apr 2024
OP
I bought my first Kindle for space reasons to avoid adding more books to our shelves
yellowdogintexas
Apr 2024
#14
I have all Steven King books in hardback, and will continue to buy any he puts out.
lark
Apr 2024
#40
I collected OZ books for a number of years including some original editions but have sold most of them.
hlthe2b
Apr 2024
#4
I used to be an OZ collector. Mostly of the movie and not the books. I had all all kinds of Oz collectables. The movie
debm55
Apr 2024
#7
THe 1940s artwork on both the original and the 1960s "White cover" editions were amazing...
hlthe2b
Apr 2024
#10
Yes, when I taught, I started reading the original Oz to my students. I got through the first book and didn;t read the
debm55
Apr 2024
#18
TY Emile. That is my husband"s hobby. We have those blue folder books where you put your coins in circular slots. Do you
debm55
Apr 2024
#23
trains are still here . havent added any new ones in a long time . expensive for me.
AllaN01Bear
Apr 2024
#29
Desires arise, collecting happens, stuff goes ... OR ... the horrors of hording
sanatanadharma
Apr 2024
#16
I am so sorry for you yellowdogintexas. I went through that about 4 years again. Had a garage sale and got rid of the
debm55
Apr 2024
#26
Ty wnylib. You have a great collection of items. Books can multiply like rabbits. In my case anyway. I would take some
debm55
Apr 2024
#27
For the most part, I like being out of doors and collecting memories while birdwatching, fishing, running, and cycling.
Probatim
Apr 2024
#35