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Today was my last "extra" day off due to a change in HR rules. My big plans for getting a bunch of projects done mostly fell by the wayside. But today I did get some of them done. It occurred to me today, that I not very good at getting rid of stuff. I've got a 57 Chevy Wagon that I haven't driven in years. I've got a boat I haven't used in years. I've got a Honda Fourtrax that I haven't used in years. I've got a motorhome that I haven't used in years. I've bicycles, cement mixer, power washers, table saws, trailers, etc. that get used seldom.
I think I might be turning into one of those dudes I watch on American Pickers. Except my crap ain't worth crap. Maybe I'm a low class hoarder ?
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DirtyDan
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« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2019, 11:26:00 AM » |
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Maybe it’s time for a dumpster party ?
Dan
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« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2019, 11:32:16 AM » |
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Maybe it’s time for a dumpster party ?
Dan
Nope, I've been telling my SIL he was going to have to deal with my stuff when I die.  |
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3fan4life
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« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2019, 11:44:09 AM » |
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I have more "project" bikes sitting around than I can count on one hand.
The way that I look at it, they aren't becoming worth less money as they get older.
A true hoarder won't sell something even if they need the money.
Everything that I own can be bought for a price.
For somethings it just might take more $$ than anyone is willing to pay.
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« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2019, 11:46:50 AM » |
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I know the feeling..... I've got..... a few..... firearms I haven't shot in years...  But at least I took the trouble to set up a family trust that owns them so distribution to my spawn should be smooth once I shuffle off this mortal coil.  |
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« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2019, 11:52:40 AM » |
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For sure things: Brenda has more patience than my Wife and you have more storage than I do.
Mine says if you haven't used it for a year, it goes. Well except for her sewing room where the old adage still holds: She whom dies with the most cloth wins.
What shape is the '57 wagon in?
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« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2019, 11:56:13 AM » |
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Just say the word and I will come to your house and haul off everything that will fit in the wagon and all it will tow. I can be helpful like that on occasion.
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« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2019, 12:32:06 PM » |
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Rob, I was just like you till 2 years ago I sold what I could sell, gave a bunch away,, took a bunch of stuff to goodwill. Threw away anything I did not use in 2 years. Moved to a smaller place. It was liberating.  |
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« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2019, 01:02:21 PM » |
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For sure things: Brenda has more patience than my Wife and you have more storage than I do.
Mine says if you haven't used it for a year, it goes. Well except for her sewing room where the old adage still holds: She whom dies with the most cloth wins.
What shape is the '57 wagon in?
 to me ? Good. To somebody else ? Terrible. In reality, somewhere in between. Needs a new rear end, cracked rear 1/4 window. 283, Powerglide. Good body, needs a repaint. Used to drive the crap out of it. It's one of those things I figure I'll get around to it when I retire. Rob, I was just like you till 2 years ago I sold what I could sell, gave a bunch away,, took a bunch of stuff to goodwill. Threw away anything I did not use in 2 years. Moved to a smaller place. It was liberating. I'm sure it is. If I have to move, I'm lighting a fire. (not really) |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2019, 02:08:57 PM » |
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I know the feeling..... I've got..... a few..... firearms I haven't shot in years.
Me too, but that's not hoarding. It may not be great investing, but I will venture the clear majority of mine are worth more than I paid, and newer stuff worth pretty close to what I paid. Everything back to the 1889 Mauser Commission rifle is in good firing condition too.
I would like my Colt Detective special back I got $175 for (many moons ago). I still remember when I had to sell one to be able to afford to buy another one. (Bad old days)
Besides that, how many of those hoarder shows have you seen where the hoarder keeps all her stuff in quality steel safes............ and it's always women on those shows (not that I can stand to watch more than a few minutes of such stupidity).
I hoard small stuff I have room for and actually use, like parts, lumber, widgets, fastners, tools, electrical/plumbing supply, wire, rope, gear. Big stuff, I get rid of.
I also have a pretty decent library, with stacks of unread books I plan to get to. They don't take up that much room.
There is the 4-man Jacuzzi on my deck that is still good, but I no longer use (winterized). It's been free to a good home for years, and still is. Bring more than two guys to lug it out though.
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« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2019, 02:27:40 PM » |
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There is the 4-man Jacuzzi on my deck that is still good, but I no longer use (winterized). It's been free to a good home for years, and still is. Bring more than two guys to lug it out though.
If you presented it as a 1-man and 3-woman Jacuzzi I bet it'd be gone in a flash...  |
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« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2019, 02:55:06 PM » |
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when age 22 built brand new small ranch house standard 2 car 20x24' garage I thought to myself when builder asked are you sure you do not want to make it a 3 car garage NOW will need it in the future. I said, nope, we only have 2 cars way back in 1993 no need. Well, now we have 4 cars, 5 cycles, 2 ATV's, 3 fishing boats, 2 trailers, and many other smaller items buried in the full 24x48' unfinished basement. Now I wish I had another 3 car garage on top of the 2 car garage attached to the house.  |
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« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2019, 05:25:10 PM » |
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Yup I have "stuff" that needs finishing, a couple of motorbike projects, Dirt bikes I hardly use but keep, Rifles that I haven't shot in years, Fishing gear....where to start  Boats x 2 (replaced my outboard and went to pick it up the replacement....it was still on a boat) Boat gear, biscuits, skis etc, reloading gear and piles of rifle brass, some I no longer have rifles to fit 2 cars, a truck and a van (plus the bikes) But it's all too good to throw away....some I may sell, I have filled a skip bin with "stuff" that wasn't worth keeping.... well until I need it but it's gone now  |
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« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2019, 06:15:40 PM » |
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There is the 4-man Jacuzzi on my deck that is still good, but I no longer use (winterized). It's been free to a good home for years, and still is. Bring more than two guys to lug it out though.
If you presented it as a 1-man and 3-woman Jacuzzi I bet it'd be gone in a flash... A stroke of pure advertising genius.  (though in parts of town and DC, the 4-man thing probably sells better) |
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« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2019, 06:57:58 PM » |
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So my 30 x 30 out building full of "stuff" isn't hoarding? Ye-haw, wait 'till I tell the spouse I am picking up another two wheel project in a few days. I may need to find a place to sling the hammock in there. Oh, I also have a 45 x 80 commercial building (unless I find a buyer) that isn't getting used to make cabinets anymore.
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« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2019, 03:22:40 AM » |
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So my 30 x 30 out building full of "stuff" isn't hoarding? Ye-haw, wait 'till I tell the spouse I am picking up another two wheel project in a few days. I may need to find a place to sling the hammock in there. Oh, I also have a 45 x 80 commercial building (unless I find a buyer) that isn't getting used to make cabinets anymore.
too bad that 45x80 building cannot be moved to my backyard, I could easily fill up about 1/2 of that size, but then again, would not fit in my city sized backyard lot. I have been researching seriously though this year to get what would fit being an already pre-made shipped on semi 12x20 foot storage building moved and set down in my backyard where I want it costing say 6-7K. That would at least fit my larger fishing boat, couple cycles, and 1 ATV, well maybe??? Less grass to mow right??? Wife said it would look stupid behind my 20x24 foot garage, which is true, but gotta do something, my 2 car garage is FULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2019, 04:58:58 AM » |
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When I moved into my girlfriends (Now wife) house and was going to sell mine and combine our stuff, I decided to have a garage sale. Netted $1200.00 over a weekend. Had a garage sale at my girlfriends house, netted $950.00 But we had soooooo much stuff still left and it was so much work to have the sales. We decided Goodwill was the next step. Not kidding here, 28 pick up truck loads to Goodwill so far and I mean full bed load and back seat. We are about 95% done. WOW! so much STUFF! Which reminds me of this bit by George Carlin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac |
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« Reply #17 on: May 10, 2019, 12:09:02 PM » |
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Is the wagon a Nomad ?
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« Reply #18 on: May 10, 2019, 12:22:05 PM » |
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I have been researching seriously though this year to get what would fit being an already pre-made shipped on semi 12x20 foot storage building moved and set down in my backyard where I want it costing say 6-7K.
Your be surprised. That's what I ended up getting. Looked plenty big when I saw it on the lot. By the time I got my tools, snowblower, two Valks and a m/c trailer in there was not a whole lot of room to get around. Organization is a must. Gotta move one bike outside to have the room to lift the other and work around it. |
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« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2019, 04:22:58 AM » |
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We are different.
A bit obsessive at times. I tend to tackle one project at a time and see it through. It is not a curse but not a total blessing either; at times I know I get tunnel visioned in on something, missing a few sunsets.
As far as selling stuff, Facebook Marketplace is really taking over Craigslist as the place to be. With Marketplace one can "creep" on a potential contact to see if you really want to do business with them. And folks tend to be nicer as the anonymity of Craigslist is no more.
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« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2019, 02:03:57 PM » |
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Is the wagon a Nomad ?
Nah....just a 4 door 210 Still a classic over here, not a lot of 57 wagons here Back on the hording theme.... I have 5 chainsaws ..... 2 I have not used in years and would probably struggle to get running they have been sitting that long, nice to have a back up saw when falling trees... but I guess 4 back ups are not required |
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cookiedough
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« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2019, 04:49:39 PM » |
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I have been researching seriously though this year to get what would fit being an already pre-made shipped on semi 12x20 foot storage building moved and set down in my backyard where I want it costing say 6-7K.
Your be surprised. That's what I ended up getting. Looked plenty big when I saw it on the lot. By the time I got my tools, snowblower, two Valks and a m/c trailer in there was not a whole lot of room to get around. Organization is a must. Gotta move one bike outside to have the room to lift the other and work around it. Unfortunately that is about all the room I have in my backyard left to put around a 12x20' storage shed. I could go longer I guess being 24 feet? |
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« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2019, 05:24:01 PM » |
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I tell people (my parents) when you have an outbuilding and storage unit filled with boxes
That’s TOO MUCH STUFF!!!!
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