I lost my Tnet password and my email password, so have been unable to log in (also have had the sads). Brain is working better now, and I have figured it out. I lost my computers. I have now aquired a used laptop from a pawn shop.
I am a collector (Bride claims hoarder). Over the last 70 years have collected over 1000 LPs, over 1500 CDs, and over 75,000 high bitrate files. None of it is junk, just older tunes I like.
I collected closets full of excellent audiophile level audio gear.
I collected nice camera gear. I take lots of photos. I file them by month and year going back decades. I have photos of over 120 different birds just from my yard. Memories and photos are a good match.
I collected about 50 beer trays made in the 50's, 60-s -- that was a deal in the day. I collected about 25 nice beer taps and countless different mugs.
I collected the world's best cold weather gear (mostly from ice fishing sites) - "the best" in different gloves, hats, coats, etc. My favorite thing is sitting on my porch no matter the weather. Half of the hours of my last 20 years have been on my a$s out there with my tunes and my critters. That is where I am most happy.
I collected lots of prepper gear -> guns and knives for Zombies, lots of ammo, cooking gear, medicines, etc. I got in a 300 gal water tank, and enough food to feed me for years.
By the time one is 76, most folks have collected things.
Weeks back around 1:00 I was inside on my sofa watching Texas vs KS. A fire started out doors, did not notice it until I saw all the windows were black. The Bride and I escaped with just minor burns. Everything was gone when fire trucks arrived. I was left with a pair of orange shorts, a purple t-shirt, no shoes.
My entire life was in there. I have been erased from the world. I tend to cry when I think on it as I am a shallow person. If I were 56 and not 76, maybe I could start over?