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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

PACK RAT OR COLLECTOR??


Am I a pack rat or a collector?


A pack rat is defined as a rodent of the Rocky Mountain area. Well, my in laws may think of me as a rodent sometimes, and I do live in the Rocky Mountains.
A pack rat has well developed cheek pouches. Mine are pretty chubby!
A pack rat will drop what they are carrying, and exchange it for something else they see and want. That is definitely me in an antique mall.
A pack rat is particularly fond of shiny objects. I love my German lustre dishes.
They hoard miscellaneous & unneeded objects. Just how many different dishes does a person really need?



Now, a collector of objects is said to:
SEEK. I'm definitely out there looking.
LOCATE. There is no problem finding an object of desire.
ACQUIRE. It appears I buy plenty.
ORGANIZE. Well, I guess that is questionable.
CATALOG. Never, I don't want to know how many dishes I have!
DISPLAY: That I do.
STORE: Obviously.
MAINTAIN: I adore my dishes (isn't that maintenance?). Plus, if I ever need to have a sit down dinner for 120 people, I'm ready!!

So, what do you think? Am I a pack rat or a collector? (I purposely only opened the doors on just two of several cupboards holding my dishes. I didn't want to cloud your judgment of my obsession!!)

Thanks for stopping by,
Sally
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22 comments:

  1. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    You are both! Too much! I think you should box it all up......

    and send it to me! :)

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  2. SueJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    You are a collector for sure...no such thing as a pack rat when you collect beautiful things.....

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Oh, Sallyness! You are definitely a collector! You NEED all of these dishes, I know! ;)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)January 20, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Oh my gosh girl.. I'm heading your direction and going through all these beautiful dishes up close and personal.. They are gorgeous and displayed beautifully.. you've been holding out.. I see so many that would be ohhhhh so perfect in my home.. :-) Thanks for swinging by today.. it means the world..
    hugs ~lynne~

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  5. The Raggedy GirlJanuary 20, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    What if something happened to all the other dishes in the world? Wouldn't someone have to stand up and replenish the dishes of the world. Pack rat or collector? No! You are the keeper of our way of life. Civilization rests on your shoulders. Please don't subject us to paper plates.
    Roberta Anne

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  6. ^..^CorgidogmamaJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    With objects as nice as those, you are a collector, no doubt about it.
    My mom in law lives in Woodland Park. We love Colorado!

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  7. imjacobsmomJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    I had to scan down to make sure you were a member of Gollum's Dish Addict Award. You absolutely deserve it! You are definitely a collector! Of a most beautiful collection, of course! ~ Robyn

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  8. Rattlebridge FarmJanuary 20, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Well, I think you are a collector. Me, if someone put a dish in a mouse trap, I'd be caught in a heartbeat.

    I have dishes stashed behind my drapery panels...that definitely puts me into the rodent category.
    :-)

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  9. CarrieJanuary 20, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    You selected, you chose those lovely dishes, so you are a collector of the best kind! You are a collector after my own heart.

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  10. BoJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Hi Sally...Is there any such thing as a collecting packrat? LOL... I'd rather think of you as a connoisseurof all things breakable & beautiful... ;-) Bo

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  11. SmilingSallyJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    I look at that first photo and think, "Wow, she has 6 months of Pink Saturday material there!" Lucky you.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 21, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Definitely a collector. A pack rat holds on to things that have no value, financial or emotional, and doesn't display or share them.

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  13. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Funny...well, I must recluse myself from making a decision. I think I may be swayed!!!

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  14. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    What beautiful collections and such wonderful storage for them! Definitely a collector! It's so nice to see another "collector"! I don't know what I'm going to do with all of my "collections". I've run out of room. Is there a "Collector's" Anonymous? Enjoyed seeing all of your lovely china. laurie

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  15. Betsy BrockJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Pack rat and collector...there is a fine, gray line between the two, isn't there! ha-ha! I'd actually like to be a 'browser' and look through all that neat stuff you have!

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  16. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)January 21, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Sally, thanks for swinging by for a visit this evening. I'm with you, snow and cold are one thing but all that ice.. don't think I care for it all, except through cyber land. Have a super evening.hugs ~lynne~

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  17. onlymehereJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    I laughed when I read your statement about having enough dishes for a dinner with 120 people over for dinner! I love dishes too so I think you're a collector!

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  18. A Romantic PorchJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Sally, You are definitely a collector! And a sweet one at that! Besides...I like to use my collections...I don't buy paper plates! I'm sure you use yours too! xorachel

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    A collector, indeed.

    I would certainly recognize a collector, since, as a collector, I just added to my "collection" today.

    I admire your beautiful collection.

    Wonderful post!

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  20. nikkicrumpetJanuary 22, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    I think none of the above...I'm pretty sure you would categorized as a dish obsessed bloglady!!! And around here you are in good company!

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  21. Susie QJanuary 23, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    You NEED all those lovely things!! Definitely a collector of treasures...rats do not collect such beautiful things!

    Love,
    Sue

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  22. lvroftiquesFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Well you're my hero!! *swoons* Vanna

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