What sort of things do you "collect"?

[andrew_no_one]

I used to collect ancient Roman and Greek coins and though I still have them I have a hard time financing a collection of that nature. There just always seems to be something better to spend my money on (like rent haha). More recently, it seems I collect coffee cups, this was unintentional, but I have more coffe cups than any other vessel in my cupboards! I try to get a cup from every new place I go, my favorite being from Mote Marine Aquarium.

[miepie]

We're having a race in our house..... Charles is crazy about penguins, and has a bunch of stuffed ones, ceramic ones and a ton of penguincards that me and my friend Tina made for him.....
I on the other hand am crazy about giraffes...... I have a few stuffed ones, one with a microwave pad to keep me warm, and some cards, but my collection is not as big as hubby's is.......

It's not a real battle....... they have made peace with each other.......

Love you lots,
Mieke

[tango]

I used to collect ancient Roman and Greek coins and though I still have them I have a hard time financing a collection of that nature. There just always seems to be something better to spend my money on (like rent haha). More recently, it seems I collect coffee cups, this was unintentional, but I have more coffe cups than any other vessel in my cupboards! I try to get a cup from every new place I go, my favorite being from Mote Marine Aquarium.

I don't tend to collect things these days, once I realised that instead of appreciating each individual item I gradually got less and less pleasure out of owning the collection and it seemed more like hoarding than collecting.

I've been looking to simplify my lifestyle for a while now, so collections seem like a good way of soaking up cash without offering a lot of benefit for it.

[Firefighter]

I know this is going to come as a big shock, but I collect Bibles, guns and old/antique fire gear.

[tango]

On reflection I do tend to keep short-term collections. This time of year I usually collect nettle stings, mosquito bites and scratches from assorted spiky and prickly plants. Over the winter I lose the collection, which gives me the opportunity to start collecting the following summer.

[miepie]

I know this is going to come as a big shock, but I collect Bibles, guns and old/antique fire gear.

Ohhhhh I forgot that...... we collect Bibles too...... we don't buy them but people bring them to us, and every once and a while we give one away.........

Love you lots,
Mieke

PS Careful with dem guns boy!

[Vhayes]

I collect glassware - specifically kitchenware and tableware. But I use it, it doesn't sit in the china cabinet collecting dust. The mixing bowls I use for every day are about 70 years old, the creamer and sugar containers that are put out after dinner in the dining room are close to one hundred years old. They are beautiful and I enjoy looking at them and using them. None of the items cost much when thy were new (pressed and molded glass for the most part) but I so enjoy them. I also have ceramic and pottery pieces that get used daily that are old. One thing I use frequently is a meat platter that was a local product. My mother worked at the pottery and this one was a "second" that she had put the decals on before it was fired. The decal is a little crooked at the edge and didn't make it as a saleable item.

[The Mighty Sword]

I collect antique Schwinn bicycles and restore them.

[Jeanne D]

I have a large magnet collection on the fridge.

Other than that would purses and jewelry count?

I forgot to add that I have a small collection of snow globes.

Jeanne

[miepie]

I collect glassware - specifically kitchenware and tableware. But I use it, it doesn't sit in the china cabinet collecting dust. The mixing bowls I use for every day are about 70 years old, the creamer and sugar containers that are put out after dinner in the dining room are close to one hundred years old. They are beautiful and I enjoy looking at them and using them. None of the items cost much when thy were new (pressed and molded glass for the most part) but I so enjoy them. I also have ceramic and pottery pieces that get used daily that are old. One thing I use frequently is a meat platter that was a local product. My mother worked at the pottery and this one was a "second" that she had put the decals on before it was fired. The decal is a little crooked at the edge and didn't make it as a saleable item.

That sounds like a real nice collection V.! I'd love to see some of it........

Love you lots,
Mieke

[Jeanne D]

I collect glassware - specifically kitchenware and tableware. But I use it, it doesn't sit in the china cabinet collecting dust. The mixing bowls I use for every day are about 70 years old, the creamer and sugar containers that are put out after dinner in the dining room are close to one hundred years old. They are beautiful and I enjoy looking at them and using them. None of the items cost much when thy were new (pressed and molded glass for the most part) but I so enjoy them. I also have ceramic and pottery pieces that get used daily that are old. One thing I use frequently is a meat platter that was a local product. My mother worked at the pottery and this one was a "second" that she had put the decals on before it was fired. The decal is a little crooked at the edge and didn't make it as a saleable item.

I like to see that.

Jeanne

[Vhayes]

I'll try to do photos. If they aren't photos of me I'll be happy to share :-)

[Dani H]

I used to collect stamps back in the day.

These days, I seem to collect kids and lost sheep ... baaaaaaah.

I also collect dust bunnies and fat deposits in strange places. Both are a neverending battle.

[Cloudwalker]

I have 3 main collections. I collect Eagles, Nativity sets and recipes.

Edit: Just remembered I also have a small collection of musical instruments.

[steelerbabe]

I know this will come as a shock, but I collect anything to do with the Steelers I also collect lighthouses and cardinals.