ryoder 1,390 #26 September 6, 2010 Quote She just recently realized I have a vintage motorcycle upstairs in my old bedroom! Indian?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings-n-Things 0 #27 September 6, 2010 Quote In fact, I often dream of liquidating all of my possessions, packing up what i wish to keep and buying a one way ticket to somewhere new. *sigh* That's exactly what I did when I moved to Austin from California a little over a year ago. Card carrying member of the Nanny State Liberation Front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #28 September 6, 2010 ~should have said classic instead of vintage...it's a BSA Goldstar. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #29 September 6, 2010 Quote Quote She just recently realized I have a vintage motorcycle upstairs in my old bedroom! Indian? Hill climber! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #30 September 6, 2010 Quote Quote She just recently realized I have a vintage motorcycle upstairs in my old bedroom! Indian? try again edited to add attachmentscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #31 September 6, 2010 Upstairs? My guess woudl be triumph! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #32 September 6, 2010 Quote Upstairs? My guess woudl be triumph! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #33 September 6, 2010 Quote Instructional video for taking care of your stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac totally perfect!! ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #34 September 6, 2010 Quote Quote Instructional video for taking care of your stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac totally perfect!! Steve Martin and stuff "all I need". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VbI5zcB8Ac&feature=related Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #35 September 7, 2010 I was very sentimental about stuff. Until I lost about 3/4ths of it to a hurricane. I'm much more into collecting experiences and memories than I am stuff now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendor1369 0 #36 September 7, 2010 I guess after 15 years in the military i have learned not to get attached to anything. Moving every three or so years something gets broken. I am to the point that I can lose everything and not care. I would just start all over.John - D.S 1313 "I'll jump it, Np. It's all good" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #37 September 7, 2010 Stuff is just stuff, I'm not sentimental about it. Except for a few things my kids have given me and the pictures I have of them. That's it."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skootz 0 #38 September 7, 2010 I have a "fire" box. It's a 10x10 box that really holds my important stuff. The important stuff ranges from my passport to my dogs ashes to my grandmothers hankie. When I sold my house a couple years ago I donated 75% of my "stuff". Then when I moved up to Spokane in my car....I got rid of almost everything else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #39 September 7, 2010 Quote I was very sentimental about stuff. Until I lost about 3/4ths of it to a hurricane. I'm much more into collecting experiences and memories than I am stuff now. Before we'd met my wife had a bunch of stuff in a mini-storage out in Denver. She was involved in a multi-contenent air race that took several months and of course the rent didn't get paid and everything went to auction. A few years ago out of the blue we get a call from a guy who's father had bid and bought all of her stuff, the father was recently deceased and the son took it upon himself to search her out and return several boxes of VERY sentimental 'stuff' that she thought was lost forever! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #40 September 7, 2010 Quote Quote I was very sentimental about stuff. Until I lost about 3/4ths of it to a hurricane. I'm much more into collecting experiences and memories than I am stuff now. Before we'd met my wife had a bunch of stuff in a mini-storage out in Denver. She was involved in a multi-contenent air race that took several months and of course the rent didn't get paid and everything went to auction. A few years ago out of the blue we get a call from a guy who's father had bid and bought all of her stuff, the father was recently deceased and the son took it upon himself to search her out and return several boxes of VERY sentimental 'stuff' that she thought was lost forever! Awesome! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #41 September 7, 2010 QuoteI have a "fire" box. It's a 10x10 box that really holds my important stuff. The important stuff ranges from my passport to my dogs ashes to my grandmothers hankie. When I sold my house a couple years ago I donated 75% of my "stuff". Then when I moved up to Spokane in my car....I got rid of almost everything else. You put your dogs ashes in a fire box to protect them in case of a fire?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skootz 0 #42 September 7, 2010 Quote Quote I have a "fire" box. It's a 10x10 box that really holds my important stuff. The important stuff ranges from my passport to my dogs ashes to my grandmothers hankie. When I sold my house a couple years ago I donated 75% of my "stuff". Then when I moved up to Spokane in my car....I got rid of almost everything else. You put your dogs ashes in a fire box to protect them in case of a fire? Hahhaaa....yep....never realized how dumb that sounds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #43 September 7, 2010 Quote Quote Quote I have a "fire" box. It's a 10x10 box that really holds my important stuff. The important stuff ranges from my passport to my dogs ashes to my grandmothers hankie. When I sold my house a couple years ago I donated 75% of my "stuff". Then when I moved up to Spokane in my car....I got rid of almost everything else. You put your dogs ashes in a fire box to protect them in case of a fire? Hahhaaa....yep....never realized how dumb that sounds. NOOO - Not dumb - sentimental - I was going for ironic . . . but I think cremation removes most of the iron too.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,390 #44 September 7, 2010 QuoteQuoteI have a "fire" box. It's a 10x10 box that really holds my important stuff. The important stuff ranges from my passport to my dogs ashes to my grandmothers hankie. When I sold my house a couple years ago I donated 75% of my "stuff". Then when I moved up to Spokane in my car....I got rid of almost everything else. You put your dogs ashes in a fire box to protect them in case of a fire? Check this out from a story today about people fleeing the fire West of Boulder: QuoteWhen Eandi left Monday night he carried his grandmother's ashes, three boxes of photos of his children, a cat, Nemo, in a cage, and a Corgi, Maggie, who rode shotgun as he drove his red Subaru wagon. Ref: http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_16011378"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #45 September 8, 2010 I do have lots of stuff, but partly just because I have the space for it. The stuff I find valuable is generally not expensive, but irreplacable. Photos, drawings, cards, souvenirs. If someone broke into my house they'd likely leave pissed and empty handed. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #46 September 8, 2010 Quote I do have lots of stuff, but partly just because I have the space for it. The stuff I find valuable is generally not expensive, but irreplacable. Photos, drawings, cards, souvenirs, thong collection. If someone broke into my house they'd likely leave pissed and empty handed. FIFYI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruitfly 0 #47 September 8, 2010 What I would take if I walked away: My dog's ashes, a small piece of art from New Mexico, my clothes, all of which I currently wear, an accordian file folder, my purse and my massage table. I could throw it all in my car and go. The rest is just stuff and I'm not even remotely attached to it. I've always been a minimalist and I'm single. I don't like to hang on to crap. It messes with my mojo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #48 September 8, 2010 This is what lofts are for. That's 'loft' as in a big empty space under the roof of your house, rather than an apartment that you actually live in. Having a loft means you get to keep all your stuff but you don't have to look at it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #49 September 9, 2010 There is four times the usual amount of "stuff" on my curb this morning waiting for the garbage collectors. Sometimes the power of suggestion is a good thing. Thanks Nataly! What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #50 September 9, 2010 Quote There is four times the usual amount of "stuff" on my curb this morning waiting for the garbage collectors. Sometimes the power of suggestion is a good thing. Thanks Nataly! Hee hee!! Glad I could (sort of) help! I've tried *again* to reduce the amount of stuff I bring with me on my big move to France.. Not happening!! Oh well, at least I know that what I have left is stuff I care about! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites