tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432553249381188872.post1607157689815289726..comments2024-03-15T00:34:27.339-07:00Comments on ShellHawk's Nest: DilemmaShellHawkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17705072702016925284noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432553249381188872.post-92029814000416266092009-11-18T05:15:27.505-08:002009-11-18T05:15:27.505-08:00As I get older, I become less of a pack rat and mo...As I get older, I become less of a pack rat and more ruthless in getting rid of things I no longer need. However, I have sold/given away things which had sentimental meaning to me and later regretted it. Turns out their presence in my life meant more than I realized at the time.<br /><br />I think you need to ask yourself what brings you the greatest joy. Is it the memory of your experiences with your grandmother in the car, or is it the ability to relive those memories by actually driving the car?<br /><br />If the physical presence of the car is important to you, keep it. If you simply enjoy the memories, sell it. But first take a photograph and display it (perhaps in a collage with other photos/mementos of your grandmother) in a place where it will always remind you of those happy times.<br /><br />Good luck with your decision. Sounds like you're leaning toward "sell".suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513308877466195386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432553249381188872.post-64636185506433985122009-11-17T17:08:14.945-08:002009-11-17T17:08:14.945-08:00All great insights and comments-especially the one...All great insights and comments-especially the one about claiming space. Hmm, where have I heard that before? :o)<br />Truth is, I do use the car-it's my nearly everyday car and I've been good about keeping up on regular maintenance. (BTW, Steve, you're right about the airbags, which is one of hubby's problems with the car.)<br />Too, it is just a thing and memories are in the head...<br />The rest of the restoration isn't cost-prohibitive, but there is always something more important that needs attention. (If I'd set away the cash I spent on the haunt this year, I'd be that much closer.)<br />Reality is, I'd like my shop more. Fortunately, I'm not in a financially desperate situation and can sell the car at the price I want, rather than just grabbing at the first offer that comes along.<br />Thanks, Everyone, for the input. Keep it coming-I love learning from genius!ShellHawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705072702016925284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432553249381188872.post-35400726311004308752009-11-17T16:57:58.158-08:002009-11-17T16:57:58.158-08:00Both of my beloved Grandparents died within the la...Both of my beloved Grandparents died within the last 4 years. As the only living relatives, my Mama and I had to go through their effects and decide what to do with an entire house filled of memories that they made there since 1962. After some time, she and I realized that all of this was just stuff, and the memories will always remain. Rather than fill our own houses 3 times over, we took pictures of everything we loved, and donated it, repurposed it or otherwise let go of it. Whenever we miss them, we see the pictures, remember the times, and still have room for memories of our own in our homes.<br /><br />Sorry that was so long, Shell... it kinda poured out of me. You will let go of that car when you are ready... after all, selling it won't take those memories away, you have those forever.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936405390121535135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432553249381188872.post-1807004370119531052009-11-17T15:09:14.228-08:002009-11-17T15:09:14.228-08:00Hum...I debated all day on whether or not to say a...Hum...I debated all day on whether or not to say anything. But I finally talked myself in to at least sharing my experience.<br /><br />Like my grandmother, I am way too good at giving things away and I am not a packrat. If you said you like a sweater my grandmother was wearing (she had amazing taste in clothes) she would say "this old thing, if you want it you can have it, and take it off and hand it to you."<br /><br />I always wanted to be my grandma, greatest lady I ever knew. I tried to be like her but I realized that I have a bit of my mother's sensitive side and have found myself attached to "things". <br /><br />I have given away or donated almost all of the things that my grandmother gave me. She would not care and tell me I am silly for lamenting over a "thing". But I cannot help it, every time I think of one particular item; my heart hurts. <br /><br />It was a Newman and Marcus coat (from the 60's) with a fur collar, that she gave to me, because she told me I had a bought me a matching coat when I was four. She got them at the main store in Texas on one of her shopping trips (told you she had good taste - and she loved clothes! :) If I close my eyes I can still hear her telling me the story. :)<br /><br />I donated it to charity because being vegetarian and into animal rights, I just could not see myself owning fur. At the time I thought I made the right choice. <br /><br />Now, I am mature enough to have gotten over myself and wish I would have kept the coat, fur and all. I have a picture of her an I in the coats, I pass it every day . . . I keep it to remind me. :) I will not make that mistake again.<br /><br />It is a long post...you don't have to post it if you don't want to, I understand :)<br /><br />Cheers!Chris 'Frog Queen' Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080568376145572154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432553249381188872.post-41199234209347004832009-11-17T12:22:05.649-08:002009-11-17T12:22:05.649-08:00Or you could really annoy him and get a hearse. :...Or you could really annoy him and get a hearse. :)PerfessorEvilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03403732110499806368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432553249381188872.post-91219820785480587132009-11-17T09:38:04.527-08:002009-11-17T09:38:04.527-08:00To quote a wise blogger, "One of the things I...To quote a wise blogger, "One of the things I've learned over the years is that if you want new things to come into your life, you must take stock and clear out the old stuff you don't need anymore. Clear the space. Claim your space. You'll be surprised what neat stuff will flow into your life when there's room for it!" Plus it doesn't have airbags.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14864054469489761940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432553249381188872.post-37360596616193864002009-11-17T09:34:31.162-08:002009-11-17T09:34:31.162-08:00Hmmm. It's a tough one.
So here's the de...Hmmm. It's a tough one. <br /><br />So here's the deal. <br /><br />1) You shouldn't keep the car JUST for sentimental value. If it can't be used and you don't have plans to fix it, you should get rid of it.<br /><br />But it doesn't sound like you don't use it or that it's dead in the garage. So you need to consider other variables.<br /><br />2) How much more productive will you be as an artist and new business woman if you improve your workspace? If selling the car means jump-starting your passion and hopeful career path, doesn't it make sense to sell the car?<br /><br />3) How long has the car been waiting to be restored? 5 years? 10 years? If it's been that long, chances are you have no real intention of ever tackling the project. And you need to realize you're holding onto it solely for sentimental reasons. And you don't need to the car - you have memories. And getting rid of the car does not in any way lessen your love for your Oma. <br /><br />It comes down to being honest with yourself. I think it's a sweet little car and if it was restored I would try not to drool all over it. But only you know why you're holding onto the car. Love of the car ors love of your Oma. And I'm sure your Oma would want you to move ahead in your love of art, and work towards making your dreams a reality. <br /><br />But if you just love the kick ass car, and use it, and WILL restore it, and those benefits outweigh improving your workspace, by all means KEEP the car!Ghoul Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783865823490404290noreply@blogger.com