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[WVduckchick]

you know I'm getting too a point I don't know what to do with my stuff. At what age do I get rid of it all. I have a bunch of vehicles.... Engines.... Parts. Enough tools to open a shop. A gun collection.... A coin collection.... And none of my kids are interested in any of it. So it's not like I'm keeping it for their sake. But I'm very sentimental.... And this is stiff I charish. It's all stuff I've spent my life collecting. It's strange to think this way but all this stuff I love will all just be dollar bills to my kids and I'm asset Rich money poor.

I know asset-rich-money-poor all too well! I've still got a garage closet full of my mom's stuff too. But she did well in her last several years of getting rid of stuff and spending her money on herself. Still left quite a bit for her 5 kids to split, but she enjoyed her life too. My kids won't get much when I die. I just hope I don't leave them extra debt.

my latest ARtistic adventure.... continues all 18 gauge wire.... a bit##h to bend so small.... its the second one .... first one is getting stripped and redone.... deb

 

[LittleLakePhil]

The price of Snap On


My Snap On boxes are anchored to the floor, and bolted to the wall.
Not leaving easy.

if my internet was worth a chit I'd send you a pic of mine. But they won't load. It would take end loader to move mine.... It's way too heavy. Broke my buddies car trailer hauling it. You would need a torch to get into it. Although I admit it's not locked right now. But mostly you would have to get through my neighbors. No one is getting my box thats for sure. Then if they did it would be hard to sell a Dale Earnhart limited edition box without someone knowing.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Deb.... Your art is amazing. Keep up the good work.

 

[BYC910]

No they won't have to pay to get rid of anything. I'm not talking about the junk vehicles..... I'm just talking about the good stuff. I've got a fortune in snap on tools alone.
My tool box alone cost me almost as much as the shack I live in. Without tools. Granted there is a lot of other stuff that they have to go through. The house itself will become "camp".

It's your stuff enjoy it as long as you are able after we're gone it won't matter what they do with our stuff .

It's just stuff that is full of memories to us but still just stuff .

 

[Ravynscroft]

you know I'm getting too a point I don't know what to do with my stuff. At what age do I get rid of it all. I have a bunch of vehicles.... Engines.... Parts. Enough tools to open a shop. A gun collection.... A coin collection.... And none of my kids are interested in any of it. So it's not like I'm keeping it for their sake. But I'm very sentimental.... And this is stiff I charish. It's all stuff I've spent my life collecting. It's strange to think this way but all this stuff I love will all just be dollar bills to my kids and I'm asset Rich money poor.

my latest ARtistic adventure.... continues all 18 gauge wire.... a bit##h to bend so small.... its the second one .... first one is getting stripped and redone.... deb

Gorgeous!!

Or it will cost your kids money to get rid of it. (Still buried in my parent's stuff, although it's getting better.) Keep what you truly love, and get rid of the rest. Of course, if you love it all, that's OK too. You don't have to do it all at once.

Phil and I aren't so different. This past Saturday I sat in the crowd as a friends estate was auctioned off. Tools, cars, motors. Bits and pieces. Cars we had worked on together, tools I had used in his garage. I was sad. Left early.

Well... My Dad died with some stuff that he loved, but worked too hard and saved too little to enjoy it. My uncle died with nothing he loved, and more money than he could ever have used but would not spend a dime to keep himself healthy. My other uncle died with a loving family and a legacy of love and laughter. He left enough to keep my aunt living in the same modest way they always lived. My mom has collections of things she bought because she loved, but now those are tying her down to a house she can't care for and she doesn't want to let go. I have stuff. My family would love to have scrappers come in and clean it out for me. Do as you please and don't worry what comes after. If you sell your stuff to fund travel or whatever, it's yours...use it as you see fit. That's the advice I am giving my mom. Spend it while you can enjoy it.

 

[BYC910]

Phil and I aren't so different.

This past Saturday I sat in the crowd as a friends estate was auctioned off.

Tools, cars, motors. Bits and pieces.

Cars we had worked on together, tools I had used in his garage.

I was sad. Left early.

Sorry you lost your friend Spook . Auctions are sad anyway just thinking about the person and how they spent their life putting together all that stuff and in a day or two it's all gone .But then life is over in a instant isn't it ? Nope Phil don't ware a sheet

But I got to tell you and I hope you take this the right way and it doesn't offend anyone but you all white spook .

 

[LittleLakePhil]

It's your stuff enjoy it as long as you are able after we're gone  it won't matter what they do with our stuff .    It's just stuff that is full of memories to us but still just stuff .

Your right and I'm sorry guys but.... You know I think it just bothers me that I'm at an age that I'm even thinking this way. Realistically I Keep all this stuff because if I go first the wife can't make enough to take care of herself. This little reflecting made me understand that.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Sorry you   lost your friend Spook . Auctions are sad  anyway just thinking about the person and how they spent their life putting together all that stuff and in a day or two it's all gone .But then life is over in a instant isn't it ?   Nope Phil don't ware a sheet  But I got to tell you and I hope you take this the right way and it doesn't offend anyone but you all white spook .

No I wear a toga

 

[BYC910]

Your right and I'm sorry guys but.... You know I think it just bothers me that I'm at an age that I'm even thinking this way. Realistically I Keep all this stuff because if I go first the wife can't make enough to take care of herself. This little reflecting made me understand that.

No reason to apologize Phil . Not fussing at you and that's what friends are for . Always feel free to say what you need or want to say .I'm sure we all feel the same about that . A wise man thinks about what will be after his passing . A considerate man plans for those he leaves behind . You are both . My greatest worry is who will care for My Ben when I'm gone . I know someone will but I'm not sure who . And there is paper work and planning that needs doing .My other two should be able to stand alone .

 

[BYC910]

No I wear a toga

Never wore one of those . Boxers or briefs? Is it one size fits all ? What do you do to keep the plumbing from freezing in sub zero temperatures ?And when there is high wind ? Is white the only color ? Dose your momma know ?