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I understand that if I were gone my kids would have to sort through this stuff and take much of it to the dump, probably give some of it away. and I understand that they would want almost nothing from our house. But I think my wife and I have another 10-15 years before we have to do something. Right now I am in no hurry. My wife and I went through this after her mother passed away. The truth is, it wasn't that big of a burden to clear through her stuff. It took a few weeks. - Glenn
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I have 90+ on Kindle for Android, so space is not an issue!
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no way, I have over 30 books just for guitar & most of them are out of print and no longer available.
Then comes my Tolkien book collection
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Just because somebody says it?
I keep stuff I like, I throw away or sell stuff I no longer like. I don't need a consultant. Last edited by Murphy Slaw; 01-17-2019 at 07:48 AM. |
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Books are some of the best acoustic diffusers for playing and listening to music "nuff said"
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No I could not survive with only 30 books.
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I could easily divest myself of over 60% of my books, but down to 30? Not a chance. One of my favorite pastimes is scrolling through alibris and looking up books I would like to have first edition copies of or just books that are out-of-print in general. My wife is an editor, and I know how much work goes into the printing of those little gems. It's like saying you should cull your collection under 30 guitars. |
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Yes. My kids and grandkids live in the north Austin area. We have found a neighborhood being built in Temple and are going to have a house built in which to retire!
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When I had lots of things, I enjoyed feeling surrounded by them...nice things to look at, a plethora of books to read, albums to spin, movies to watch, hobby equipment and collections. It is familiar and comfortable/comforting. My best friend grew up with nothing. Poor as dirt. To this day he works on his own cars and mechanical equipment, builds a lot of his own furniture and house additions and so on. He has SO much stuff--instruments of all kinds, art, books, music, movies...he engages seriously in several hobbies...has just an enormous amount of possessions. But he and his wife really enjoy it. Their house is full but well laid out. Looks almost like a museum or a very well organized antique shop or flea market. He told me once he can never get bored and has so many things to turn to without ever leaving his house. I totally get that. Plus, it's nice for him that after growing up with nothing and having very little even into his early 30s he can now purchase and enjoy most anything he wants. I really like Nacogdoches. In fact, it's where my friend I mentioned above lives. Very interesting place with a unique history. Quote:
Temple is very nice. My father lived in Marble Falls for a while after he retired. I also love New Braunfels and San Antonio. But East Texas has some wonderful towns too. Good luck on your move. It will be nice for you to be closer to your kids and grandkids!
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My mom donating her $200K+ collection of genealogical, rare first editions, and Texana collection to the local university Stephen F. Austin State University back in February of 2018. My wife and I have close to 2,000 books and we are rank amateurs compared to the real collectors! I don't know about 30 but we are going to have to get rid of most of what we have when we move.
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Wow. I met your mom one time in passing, but she has left an indelible impact on the local history of our town. My wife is the new Development Manager at City Hall, and I just helped set up her bookshelves where she has proudly displayed at least six volumes of genealogical records and Nacogdoches history that your mother compiled. What a treasure her life’s work is.
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I read booth E-books and traditional (as one stated "dead trees lol" I could do with just 30 as I tend to go back years later and thumb through a book that I probably have already read a few times before. Speaking of the dead tree kind, of course.
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