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Why Do I (You) Collect?
I just got back from the vet with my cat "Spud". He gave us
quite a scare, we went away for a couple of day's vacation and on
our return we found him very listless. He just laid there in one
spot and wouldn't eat or drink any water.
I don't know about you but my heart ran cold with images of
what could be wrong, why is he so listless, is he just upset with
me for leaving him alone for a while or does he have a virus, was
he in a fight, was he poisoned and thus it stormed in my
mind....
Now we had a very good friend taking care of him and his uncle
"Tigger" while we were away so we knew they were in good hands.
To make a long story short we rushed him off to the vet where he
was admitted to the animal hospital and a drip put up.
What was wrong with him - a mystery BUT he is better and that
is all that counts........
You are probably wondering why I'm telling you this
story....
It is simple, with "Spud" being sick it made me think about
how much he means to me and my family and God forbid what it
would be like should anything happen to him.
If you would like to see what "Spud" looks like and where he
got his name from have a look here:
http://www.fine-animal-collectibles.com
Now that is why I collect and in my case it is animal
collectibles..
Collecting is totally emotional for me the value is not
important, it helps me to eternalize my memories of loved one's
and good times and that my friend is priceless.
Do something today to eternalize your loved ones. Attach some
value to your friendships or give a gift to some one special
helping them to eternalize a memory.
Collecting motivates me, it gives me something to look forward
to it makes my trips so much more interesting and rewarding.
You know that real feeling of anticipation, the great
excitement of what will I find here, it make life interesting and
a real blast to live.
Collecting can give you a new dimension of excitement in your
life, don't get bored with living it is fun, YOU make it
fun...
Feel free to use this article. Please use it as is. The author
is an animal lover and collector. http://www.fine-animal-collectibles.com
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Joan D. Kreider, Oct. 24, 1928 – Feb. 7, 2012Uinta County HeraldHer hobbies included oil painting, knitting, crafts of all kinds, golfing and singing. Joan is survived by her daughter, Jan Pecenka, of Evanston; sons, Jeff (Sandy) Pecenka, of Cheyenne, James (Shaunna) Pecenka, of Evanston, Jay (Sandra) Pecenka, ... |
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Learn a New HobbyAbout - News & Issueshobbies resources here on About.com, I resisted putting painting first because it would seem biased. The skills from other crafts are always useful for multimedia too... Seriously, most creative people I know have a particular focus but work across ... |
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Valentine tea to honor membersTimes-Standard... vice president, progression coordinator and is currently parliamentarian. She volunteers for the Sons of Norway, and is a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church of Eureka. Her hobbies are gardening, cake decorating, arts and crafts, and painting.and more » |
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Farm show resultsReading EagleMary Heffner, Fleetwood: four awards in the canned foods open category; first, baked products open; six awards in the crafts open category; third, hobbies. Julie Yoder, Mohrsville: third, canned foods open; second, baked products open. |
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When it comes to crafts, think beyond needlepointToronto StarI've dabbled with papermaking and encaustic, but never really took them up as hobbies. Lately, however, I've found great joy in exploring crafts with a rich history if not modern day popularity. Late last year, for example, I took an introductory ...and more » |
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Moms Talk: What Is Your Favorite Hobby?Patch.comThe other hobby I have is doing crafts with my children. They may not look that good when we are done, but sometimes it is the act of doing it that really makes it fun. Answer from Mom's Councilmember Emily (mother of 2): Some of my favorite hobbies ... |
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For hobbyists, it's creative playtimeSanta Rosa Press DemocratThe public is also invited to come by and learn more about a range of hobbies, most focused around models, many radio-controlled. The word “hobby” can evoke a limitless range of pastimes, from collecting to scrapbooking, sewing to arts and crafts, ... |
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Victorian era full of Valentine'sRepublican & HeraldWhile antique hair receivers are worth about $30 to $50 and are available at yard sales and flea markets, the hair crafts made from all of this saved hair are hard to find. Victorian women saved their hair in a small ceramic bowl with a hole in its top ...and more » |
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