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Something You Got Rid Of...

Mersha — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:00:29 GMT

...and would love to have back:

I would love to have my roller skates and case with my name on it my Dad gave when I was young.

That gift was so special to me with great sentimental value and can't believe I let them go.

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Ainhisg — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:06:50 GMT

We lost our two dogs in 2023 within 51 days of each other. One was expected; one was not. I thought I would die from the grief. I swore I never wanted to volunteer for that kind of pain again, so we donated thousands of dollars worth of dog stuff. And if you have dogs, you know what I mean! Multiple beds, food, ramps, dog bowls, medication, clothing, blankets, supplements, washable pee pads, toys, furniture covers, etc.

Well, guess what? Almost two years later, and my husband and I have started talking about possibly adding another pup to our family. But then we think about how much stuff we'd have to buy to start from scratch all over again plus think about the expense of everything including vet care, how tied down we were, etc., and we talk ourselves out of it. BUT...if we still had all the dog stuff, I know what would be coming sooner rather than later. lol

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Susan Louise — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:08:12 GMT

@Mersha wrote:
...and would love to have back:

I would love to have my roller skates and case with my name on it my Dad gave when I was young.

That gift was so special to me with great sentimental value and can't believe I let them go.

@Mersha Just a few Jordache and CK jeans from the 80's. I kept them til about 10 years ago.

When purging one year when I was at my highest weight/size (2X/3X). I decided it was a fantasy to keep them expecting that 'someday' I'd fit into them again.

Welp, after losing all the weight and reaching my goal weight...now a size 4/6 - XS/S (depending on the brand/garment), I wish I had the vintage jeans to wear again.

As for anything else, I have no regrets having purged.

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Mary Bailey — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:21:39 GMT

My 45s. We have almost 500 LPs and a turntable. That little stack of 45 had some good music!

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:22:07 GMT

My waistline.

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candyagain — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:43:06 GMT

In the few years of watching QVC I returned two items that I'd like back to this day:

-- a 14k garnet tennis bracelet with tightly spaced small garnet squares and

-- a heavy gold pendant from Beverly Hills Gold that I think was a sample. I'd ordered a few of thsa compay's products and they were nice but delicate and light weight. This pendant was solid and heavy.

My finances were tight back then. I guess I thought I couldn't afford the pieces. I've looked for the bracelet but I think the company went out of business. I saw similar bracelets on eBay but they weren't that one.

I have enough bracelets and pendants now but I still remember those two!

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I am still oxox — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:46:33 GMT

The remainder of my candle the was burned every year from when I was one until I was 21. My hubby threw it out after our renovation, I had still. not forgiven him

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tansy — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:02:06 GMT

I think about a green hutch I had several houses back every so often...

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:02:53 GMT

@I am still oxox Wow. That's quite a grudge to hold. Does he do that to you too?

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I am still oxox — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:12:37 GMT

@Love my grandkids Well excuse me it had great value and he did it without asking me, that why I am still holding a grudge.

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@I am still oxox Wow. That's quite a grudge to hold. Does he do that to you too?

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tansy — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:23:18 GMT

Maybe he found the candle getting smaller each year rather depressing, @I am still oxox. I think I would.

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Susan Louise — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:23:56 GMT

@Mary Bailey wrote:
My 45s. We have almost 500 LPs and a turntable. That little stack of 45 had some good music!

@Mary Bailey Ahh...yes, the good ole' days. Thoughts of the records bring back so many wonderful memories.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:33:17 GMT

@tansy wrote:
Maybe he found the candle getting smaller each year rather depressing, @I am still oxox. I think I would.

I have not burned it in over 40 years and I was not his to get rid of end or story

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tansy — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:36:59 GMT

I read your post to mean you burned it every year on your birthday, @I am still oxox.

ETA I reread and see you said from from one to 21. Sorry.

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DSD2 — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:36:08 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
We lost our two dogs in 2023 within 51 days of each other. One was expected; one was not. I thought I would die from the grief. I swore I never wanted to volunteer for that kind of pain again, so we donated thousands of dollars worth of dog stuff. And if you have dogs, you know what I mean! Multiple beds, food, ramps, dog bowls, medication, clothing, blankets, supplements, washable pee pads, toys, furniture covers, etc.

Well, guess what? Almost two years later, and my husband and I have started talking about possibly adding another pup to our family. But then we think about how much stuff we'd have to buy to start from scratch all over again plus think about the expense of everything including vet care, how tied down we were, etc., and we talk ourselves out of it. BUT...if we still had all the dog stuff, I know what would be coming sooner rather than later. lol

Sometimes, the hurt of losing those we love lasts a lifetime.

You sound like such wonderful, caring parents! How fortunate another dog would be to end up in your devoted home. If it would work for you, I hope you are able to save another life. God bless.

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Mersha — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:41:12 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
The remainder of my candle the was burned every year from when I was one until I was 21. My hubby threw it out after our renovation, I had still. not forgiven him

@I am still oxox I get that. The candle was "with you" for all of those birthdays and had great sentimental value.

I would be upset if someone threw it out also.

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LyndaGee — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:02:05 GMT

A couple of gold necklaces that I sold: They were herringbones, which I thought were out of style, but had pretty etchings (one floral, the other Greek key).

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Coastalcarolina — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:06:23 GMT

1. A pair of converse tennis shoes that were my daughters. She left them in her closet years ago and I cleaned the closet out.

2. A gold herringbone necklace that I paid $80.00 in the early 2000's. Sold it because it had a bad kink in it. A couple of years ago bought another one to replace it to the tune of $600.00. Yikes!

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I am still oxox — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:06:34 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@I am still oxox

But hopefully you didn't mean it when you said you haven't forgiven him...right?

@monicakm I am still angry with him about taking something precious to me and throwing it out. It has great sentimental value to me, it was part of who I am and i was something my late Mother bought for me

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Ainhisg — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:07:03 GMT

@DSD2 what a kind thing to say! We don't have children, so our dogs have always been our kids. Whatever they needed or wanted, they got. They never lacked for anything a day in their lives. They were both rescues, too. We were particularly close to these last two dogs, which is why it hurt so badly. It's been almost a year and a half, and I still can't walk down the streets where I used to walk our larger dog that needed longer walks. But in time, I'm sure we will have another one.