<sigh> I must be dysfunctional. Whenever I acquire a new "find" - OM
body, Zuiko glass or other "Golly, I simply *need* this Oly part or
accessory, whatever - I immediately display it. I demonstrate how it works
and expound all the many ways it will expand my photographic vision and
horizons. I extol its virtues, laud the excellence of design and admire
precision of manufacture. All the while my spouse listens carefully, asking
the appropriate question here and there.
As the collection expands and additional space is required to house newly
acquired items, she assists in clearing drawers and moving "stuff" to
another location, making much needed breathing room for this collection that
now seemingly has a life of its own. Once again, there is a place for
everything and everything is in its place. There is surrounding territory
around all the prized pieces so they don't bump and bang against one
another, risking nick and ding, scuff or dreaded scratch. Time passes and
the whole process repeats - another drawer goes throught the rite of passage
from being a forgotten drawer of unused whatevers to the steward of precious
odds & ends.
Of course, when she returns home with fresh treasures, she extols their
virtues, I nod attentively and ask questions at the appropriate moments,
praise the beauty of her prizes and ........ well, y'all get the picture.
Works for me :-)
John P
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there is no "never" - just long periods of "not yet".
there is no "always" - just long periods of "so far"
These collection strategies have been postulated:
>On Thu, 3 Dec 1998, Patrick Greenlee wrote about ADS:
>
>> NO! NO! NO! Bad planning, poor strategy, and unneccessarily
confrontational.
>>
>> You would be better served to say, " No, I've ALWAYS had just these
seven,
>> have you seen where I misplaced the other one?" OR No, I've always had
>> just 8, these 6, the one out for cleaning and repair, and the one I
loaned
>> to (fill in the blank) to do (invent some charity work), it isn't tax
>> deductable but it was the right thing to do, why do you ask?
>
> My advice at that moment is to say: "no, actually there have been nine,
>the others are in a box somewhere in a closet, awaiting repair". That way,
>you create mental "space" for the next few acquisitions, though I think
>men are much easier in this respect. Best thing is to just get a dedicated
>area (a whole room is a good start) that is "your" space. :-)
> Also, maybe a few spare camera bags ("the last one was too big/small/
>deep/wide/tall") in which you can hide equipment. This is one of the main
>uses of my Titanic camera bags (the ones so big that when full I can't
>lift). A cash slush fund helps, too. Just a few tips.
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