Anyone have a crazy collection to share?

[davidbeinct]

Since the blades are not allowed through TSA security I would shave with a Mach3 while traveling and use a safety razor at home. The safety razor wins hands down all day every day and twice on Sunday. A Mach3 or similar wins if you don't want to think about it and "smash and drag" your way through a shave, but a safety razor produces infinitely better results.

I hate triple blade razors. They have too flat of a surface. I’ve been using Gillette Sensor Excel for years. I might perhaps get better results on my face with a safety razor but I have a goatee and also shave my head. Do it all in the shower with a fogless mirror. The idea of having a safety razor in the shower and the idea of using it on my head both give me the willies.

 

[WaltW]

I've come a bit late to this thread because I had no pictures of 2 of my three collections:
Lanterns: 1st railroad freight conductor (New Haven RR,
2nd Coleman white gas, nickel plated 1947, 1953, 1965, 1966
3rd Deitz kerosene 1919 -1930
All of the lanterns work except the 1947 Coleman

 

[Harp Tail]

I've come a bit late to this thread because I had no pictures of 2 of my three collections:
Lanterns: 1st railroad freight conductor (New Haven RR,
2nd Coleman white gas, nickel plated 1947, 1953, 1965, 1966
3rd Deitz kerosene 1919 -1930
All of the lanterns work except the 1947 Coleman

Thanks for shedding some light, WaltW!

 

[WaltW]

Then there is my license plate plate collection:
Last Connecticut plates from 1919 through 1990s they are stamped and painted, no plastic film modern plates last 3 pictures
Next license plates of states traveled through on an auto trip in 1961. As best as I can determine the plates that are pre1961 were in service in 1961. 5 pictures
Last the seven states that we drove through on Route 66. The road was formally decommissioned in the 1990s. the signs are actual road markers that were in use prior to being decommissioned. 1 picture
I also have an antiques axe head collection of which I have rehung about 10 of the 18 heads. Rehanging was one of my Covid pass times but it is too involved to that pictures.

 

[chazmo]

Then there is my license plate plate collection:
Last Connecticut plates from 1919 through 1990s they are stamped and painted, no plastic film modern plates last 3 pictures
Next license plates of states traveled through on an auto trip in 1961. As best as I can determine the plates that are pre1961 were in service in 1961. 5 pictures
Last the seven states that we drove through on Route 66. The road was formally decommissioned in the 1990s. the signs are actual road markers that were in use prior to being decommissioned. 1 picture
I also have an antiques axe head collection of which I have rehung about 10 of the 18 heads. Rehanging was one of my Covid pass times but it is too involved to that pictures.

I love it, Walt! Looks like you've got a great barn for displaying them too!

 

[WaltW]

That's the inside of my 2 car garage, built before WW2 from full dimensional lumber and a 2200sqft Cape., finished in 1940.

 

[walrus]

We did a big downsize over the last few years. Not moving, just cleaning years of stuff out. It seems I only have one collection left. My meds...

 

[chazmo]

We did a big downsize over the last few years. Not moving, just cleaning years of stuff out. It seems I only have one collection left. My meds...

Oh, I very much hear that. I have two x 1wk pill boxes, and 4 daily ones. Sigh.

 

[beecee]

Stoneware from 1820 to 1880.....the jugs and crocks with the blue cobalt decorations



These aren't mine but I have many similar.

Also EGG CUPS!!!



This combines my other collection Motto Ware.



I have dozens of old Ronson and Dunhill lighters as well.

 

[beecee]

Oh.... I like garage sale watches too!

 

[beecee]

And rescues

 

[chazmo]

Awwwwwwwwwwwww! What a gaggle of beautiful pups!

Great stuff, beecee!

 

[Harp Tail]

For some time, I have "collected" LTD ED/special release Converse shoes (only bought after they got discounted), then I gave up as I have enough for the rest of my days.

Many are still N.O.S., and I own more than the ones pictured.

 

[walrus]

For some time, I have "collected" LTD ED/special release Converse shoes (only bought after they got discounted), then I gave up as I have enough for the rest of my days.

Many are still N.O.S., and I own more than the ones pictured.

Did anyone here just sell this collection of sneakers?

Michael Jordan championship sneakers net record $8 million at auction

Sotheby’s dubbed the six Air Jordan shoes the “Dynasty Collection.”

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Harp Tail]

sell this collection of sneakers

I wish!

 

[beecee]

I have more new hiking boots, bought when STP was good than I'll ever wear out unless I do the Appalachian Trail....which I might

 

[Prince of Darkness]

I have a small collection of classic British tents.





Oldest of these tents is this Black's Good Companions, made in the late 1960's or early 70's. Single skin cotton. Weighs 9lb 7oz, with a lot of the weight being in those A poles! Very roomy tent






Saunders Jetpacker plus. Early 1980's. Silicon elastomer ripstop nylon fly, cotton inner. Weighs 3lb 9oz. Quite roomy for one, or a tight squeeze for two!


Ultimate Peapod 1SL. Also has a silicon elastomer ripstop fly, but also has a ripstop nylon inner. Weighs 5lb 5oz. A bit more spacious than the Saunders. This was the tent that I used last time I was at Glastonbury.


The tents packed in their original bags.


All three tents have a great reputation for withstanding the worst of the British weather

 

[walrus]

@Prince of Darkness, if you don't mind me asking, is that your backyard? Stunning view!!

 

[davismanLV]

We did a big downsize over the last few years. Not moving, just cleaning years of stuff out. It seems I only have one collection left. My meds...

Me too, brother.... and all the days and words are worn off..... no wonder I get crazy!!!

 

[Prince of Darkness]

@Prince of Darkness, if you don't mind me asking, is that your backyard? Stunning view!!

It's a communal area, intended for drying washing, which I share with the houses either side (a block of three terraced bungalows). We all use rotary dryers on the other side now. The view is great, apart from the power station

Quite often see deer on the other side of that wall

At the other side, we have a great view over a small harbour, with a rocky island just outside it. Plenty of seals, which I can often hear from home.