Well some wood say Dallas iz in Texas but I know itz in PA! I used ta live close by.
(Why is everyone thinkin' I'm serious?)I'm generally delirious.
Nope, Dallas is in Georgia - it was there before Dallas Texas...
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Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part 2
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Nope, Dallas is in Georgia - it was there before Dallas Texas...
Sounds like you guys spent a lot of time using those tools you collected to create the home you're comfortable in so it's understandable why you'd want to stay and enjoy it. Usually the reason people end up moving is because of taxes, or upkeep that they just can't handle anymore. Sometimes life makes the decision for you. So, I guess the answer is, if you like where you are, try to find a way to make it possible to stay. I envy people who have someplace they've always looked forward to retiring to. Sounds like Matt and Willie and Mike are already there. My problem is the house never has been the way I want it, but the area is comfortable. It's been fun raising kids here, but now it's just the 2 of us and it's a lot of house to worry about. The first floor is really all we need. Hmmm, maybe I just need a new kitchen. Sigh.
Matt, Mike, Willie and all - that is part of the reason that our downsizing and moving is going to take so long. My wife and I have over 26 years of stuff and I have things that I have owned since I was a teenager - that is a lot of stuff to go through. We are taking our time. We also have not made up our mind exactly what we are looking for in our retirement home and area - we know what we want, but not what we are willing to leave behind!!!
I am or have been in the past just a bit eclectic and a bit of a hoarder (not like the ones on TV) and have never been able to part with almost anything. Over the last few years I have started learning how to part with stuff - I had every paper I had ever written (16 boxes), I had every or almost every book/magazine I had ever read - (a lot of boxes), etc. I still have the leisure suit I wore to my high school prom (which I may add I looked very good in back in those days
What we are looking at doing and maybe this will help some others in their decisions - we are bit by bit clearing out all but the most treasured memories and we are going to build new ones. Our plan is to go to an almost minimalist level and then find a house or build a house that fits what we need and furnish it anew. In a way start fresh...
I'll "see your" leisure suit and "raise you" my childhood toys, I still have.
I guess I started modding at an early age. I wanted a painted pony, so I painted the spotted one.
I still have my Atari that my parent bought for me when I was 8 or 9 years old - it still works - do you remember frogger...
Tell me about it we are supposed to have 40mph winds tonight with a wind chill of -20
Yes - I remember Atari but in the early 70's when they were introduced I was hanging in bars not playing frogger. Are you sure you're old enough to be on the porch?
I'll "see your" leisure suit and "raise you" my childhood toys, I still have.
I guess I started modding at an early age. I wanted a painted pony, so I painted the spotted one.
You are only 29 right Mike. I am starting to collect again. We went through stuff and I had to fight to keeps some of mine. I lost my Boston Accoustic speakers, "but they are too big Grampa" I managed to save my M&K Subwoofer and set it up in front of the TV. I have a matched set of Nakamischi stereo stuff. Cassette deck,cd Player and Receiver. Supposed to be the best cassette recorders ever made. I had to fight for that. Remember Dolby A&B
I do not envy anyone relocating at our stage in life. Luv traveling, but hate moving!
I have soooo much 'STUFF' <yes, dat's a link; enjoy> that I really to share or get rid of; and give my kids and their familes a break when I do go.
At this point in my life, I'm ever so fortunate in that I can still take care of myself. But, my time now is invested in, not hobbies, but the welfare of my soul mate. Patty and our progeny are my 'endeavors' now! Thanx to my upbringing and experiences, I've accomplished more than I though possible...
Must say that our porch denizens have been a rewarding, refreshing and pleasant addition to my life!
May any of our rockers that are taking a next 'step' in their life sojourns find their new homes comfy and full of happiness!
BTW, I've been to Paris... Texas. Almost spent a night in jail dere...
I have soooo much 'STUFF' <yes, dat's a link; enjoy> that I really to share or get rid of; and give my kids and their familes a break when I do go.
At this point in my life, I'm ever so fortunate in that I can still take care of myself. But, my time now is invested in, not hobbies, but the welfare of my soul mate. Patty and our progeny are my 'endeavors' now! Thanx to my upbringing and experiences, I've accomplished more than I though possible...
Must say that our porch denizens have been a rewarding, refreshing and pleasant addition to my life!
May any of our rockers that are taking a next 'step' in their life sojourns find their new homes comfy and full of happiness!
BTW, I've been to Paris... Texas. Almost spent a night in jail dere...
Well some of my child stuff I suppose is now in the collectables category. Here's a couple, I have some more of these stashed away. I'd have a lot more of them if I listened to my Dad. I wasn't supposed to play with these. Dad made a shadow box display that hung on the wall. I was only supposed to 'look' at them. But kids are kids and I'd sneak them out of the house. Some never made it home again. Geez - they were toys and I was a kid.
Anyone remember when Match Box cars actually came in a little wooden match box.
Anyone remember when Match Box cars actually came in a little wooden match box.
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I was never a stereo geek. I appreciated the high end setups my friends had - but never invested the money for really quality sound gear. Unless it was the special sound of an exhaust system for my car or motorcycle - now that was a sweet sound to my ears.
Well some of my child stuff I suppose is now in the collectables category. Here's a couple, I have some more of these stashed away. I'd have a lot more of them if I listened to my Dad. I wasn't supposed to play with these. Dad made a shadow box display that hung on the wall. I was only supposed to 'look' at them. But kids are kids and I'd sneak them out of the house. Some never made it home again. Geez - they were toys and I was a kid.
Anyone remember when Match Box cars actually came in a little wooden match box.
Those babies are worth a few bucks now a days. I've seen them on Pawn Stars when they bring the toy expert in of course Rick will only pay pennys on the dollar. Got sick of watching him screwing people over. OK the expert said it's worth 5K I'll give you 1850 and not a penny more. Now I like the Pickers.
Can't wait to get my man cave set up with all my vaping stuff in there. Also going to put my laptop in there hooked to a 24" flat screen TV. I see it is possible with a cord one end for the computer and the other HDMI. Plus hook up my Boston Accoustic computer speakers with a great subwoofer. My wife will be happy too. She'll have a dining room back.
I can certainly identify with your story Matt. I'm kind of in the same situation. The original 2 car garage is my workshop. The previous owners built an attached 3 car garage and were going to use the original garage as a mother-in-law room. Well when we moved in it became my work area. I've got enough hand tools to open my open Ace hardware store not to mention power tools and stationary tools. A couple years ago we looked at some townhouses considering downsizing and all that.
I would sure not miss keeping up 3+ acres of property and a large house both time and money wise - but yikes what do I do with all my toys. I try telling myself - if I get into someplace with less upkeep and yard work I can get rid of some of it. But what?
Matt, Mike, Willie and all - that is part of the reason that our downsizing and moving is going to take so long. My wife and I have over 26 years of stuff and I have things that I have owned since I was a teenager - that is a lot of stuff to go through. We are taking our time. We also have not made up our mind exactly what we are looking for in our retirement home and area - we know what we want, but not what we are willing to leave behind!!!
I am or have been in the past just a bit eclectic and a bit of a hoarder (not like the ones on TV) and have never been able to part with almost anything. Over the last few years I have started learning how to part with stuff - I had every paper I had ever written (16 boxes), I had every or almost every book/magazine I had ever read - (a lot of boxes), etc. I still have the leisure suit I wore to my high school prom (which I may add I looked very good in back in those days
What we are looking at doing and maybe this will help some others in their decisions - we are bit by bit clearing out all but the most treasured memories and we are going to build new ones. Our plan is to go to an almost minimalist level and then find a house or build a house that fits what we need and furnish it anew. In a way start fresh...
You guys! It's a disease!! You're stuck in the past and you'll never appreciate the new memories if you keep looking back. You really don't need to save EVERYTHING to take with you. Maybe Semi is starting to get it - an ultimate collection (we'll have to check with Mrs. Semi to find out). An individual piece will bring back the same memories - you don't need every little piece. It's all stuffed in boxes and buried under other stuff in the back of a closet or in the basement etc. so how important can it be if it's hidden? And for all the other stuff, maybe this will help. I have it hanging on the refrigerator for both of us.
Helpful Hints for Organizing, Dummies.com
Use the W-A-S-T-E technique.
Are you consumed by clutter? Deciding what to pitch or keep is simple if you work through those questions, and be honest:
W = Worthwhile? Do you truly like the item?
A - Again? Will you use it, really?
S - Somewhere else? Can it be borrowed or found somewhere else if you need it?
T - Toss? Will the world end if you get rid of it? Could someone else be helped?
E - Entire? Do you need the whole thing or just part of it?
What brought this home for me was when I started my job at our Middle School and one of the teachers had just gotten a call that her remaining parent died. She spent the next several weeks cleaning out the house. She came in one day, exhausted and exasperated, pointed her finger at the group of us and said, "If you love your children DO NOT DO THIS TO THEM! Get rid of that stuff that nobody else cares about". Her parents had saved everything, even had her elementary school report cards - all of them! One report card would have been enough if it was that important to them. Then it's even more valuable and not a burden. It's hard to do, but if you can get your head adjusted getting rid of stuff, it's very satisfying. It unclutters your brain too!
Yes - I remember Atari but in the early 70's when they were introduced I was hanging in bars not playing frogger. Are you sure you're old enough to be on the porch?
By Wikipedia it was in the 70's ? - I thought my parents bought it for me - I must of bought it myself. I have had it so long and told the story that my parents got it for me that I must of started believing it myself. I am going into the attic and checking the date on the box...
Edit - I must have been bored in barracks life - it looks like that is when it was bought - I had to climb up and look - Mike made me so curious - foot in mouth now... Hey I was still a kid when I was in my twenties and I still like my toys now also...
They are just more expensive now.
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Matt, Semi-, Willie - you can come out of hiding. I think she's talking to me.
Relax - perhaps you just entered your 2nd childhood sooner than others.
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I remember them mainly because at the time Univac (remember we talk 'bout that) used the same chip in some of their computers that Atari used for their games. We couldn't keep those chips in stock. The guys in the engineering lab put a burner together and could clone (did I say clone?) the original game cartridge. They were a popular group them engineers. The clone wars started way before China started cloning vaping gear.
Haw - She pulls things out of the trash after I have thrown them in the dumpster - worse than me - well now she is... It is another of the reasons that this downsizing is taking so long - agreeing on what is memorable and what is not.
Yes - I remember Atari but in the early 70's when they were introduced I was hanging in bars not playing frogger. Are you sure you're old enough to be on the porch?
I remember my kids logging time on frogger...
Well, it was easy to find in the attic. Still have the original box - the price tag is very faded, but it looks like I paid - $199 for it back then...
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