The Vent and Rant Thread

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Yous guys are right, but i am sort of stuck with it all. I have inherited everyone's china and glass, i suppose because i love it. I have my great-grandmother's pink rose depression glass, my Granny's china and antique serving set from antebellum times, my mother's golden rose depression glass collection, milkware from the 30's, and my own wedding china. I use it often, but not every day. My china cabinet is so full that you can't actually see the pretty dishes, but just piles of dishes.

There is really no one left of our family except my sister and me. And she ruined all of hers and the giant antique cabinet it was in when she burned down her house. We plan to move to a smaller place on the beach in about 2 years, so i have been de-cluttering lately.

The china cabinet is a hand-painted antique that i've loved for my whole life, so i will be keeping it. But all of those dishes are going to have to go. I certainly dread trying to find a buyer to take them to good homes.

oh I love that glass ware! there are quite a few antique shops in the area here and I was drooling over a rose set a week or so ago!

Originally Posted by SolRaven

I used to feel compelled to hold on to items from my mother and grandmother. I finally realised that their stuff is not them and if I'm not using it, it's not enhancing my life. I thought it would bother me after I got rid of most of their stuff, but it makes me feel lighter and more free. Turns out it was weighing down my life more than enhancing it, just like any other items that I need to get rid of.

Speaking of which! I just remembered that they're picking up bulk trash tomorrow!! I need to get stuff to the curb!

my mother insisted on foisting off a great deal of her old clothes on me (including maternity clothes!). some were good enough to keep, but others just didn't make the grade. additionally I have a much larger bust than my mom ever did. I got rid of one cocktail dress in particular that she still harps about!

when I give things to my kids, they are given! done! the only caveat is if they ARE family heirlooms, I tell them they need to check with their sibling and then cousins, and then me before parting with them forever

[DixieGal]

I feel custodial about the heirlooms, but have no one to pass them to. My nieces and nephew are related by marriage on Tim's side, so they are meaningless to them.

[desertblues]

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

Why are most so-called gaming computer ugly?! I don't want a casing with LED lights that light it up like a Christmas tree. I emailed the computer store to ask if it is possible to alter/upgrade their gaming systems when ordering (different casing, faster HDD).

Let me guess....MSI computer? My daughter bought one, 'needs' one for her study, they're going to do 3D-printing. But as she is a hard core gamer as well (does graphics for a gamers website + reviews), we suspect it is for the gaming she wanted it.
Red led-lights on the sides and front. Looks like that talking car from the 80-es TV-serial Knightrider.

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by DixieGal

I feel custodial about the heirlooms, but have no one to pass them to. My nieces and nephew are related by marriage on Tim's side, so they are meaningless to them.

and your sister does not want them? or you were instructed not to give them to her? I suppose you could sell them and split the profit with her.

[phenomshel]

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Yous guys are right, but i am sort of stuck with it all. I have inherited everyone's china and glass, i suppose because i love it. I have my great-grandmother's pink rose depression glass, my Granny's china and antique serving set from antebellum times, my mother's golden rose depression glass collection, milkware from the 30's, and my own wedding china. I use it often, but not every day. My china cabinet is so full that you can't actually see the pretty dishes, but just piles of dishes.

There is really no one left of our family except my sister and me. And she ruined all of hers and the giant antique cabinet it was in when she burned down her house. We plan to move to a smaller place on the beach in about 2 years, so i have been de-cluttering lately.

The china cabinet is a hand-painted antique that i've loved for my whole life, so i will be keeping it. But all of those dishes are going to have to go. I certainly dread trying to find a buyer to take them to good homes.

Is the pink depression glass the Madrid pattern by chance, DG?

[Rumpelteazer]

Originally Posted by SolRaven

When I was looking a couple of months ago, I ran into the same problem. They are absolutely hideous. If this thing is going to be visible in my home, there's no way I'm going to have something that hideous messing with my home's chi. Fortunately, I found this one. It's larger than I would like, all gaming computers are, but at least it's pleasant to look at.

Originally Posted by desertblues

Let me guess....MSI computer? My daughter bought one, 'needs' one for her study, they're going to do 3D-printing. But as she is a hard core gamer as well (does graphics for a gamers website + reviews), we suspect it is for the gaming she wanted it.
Red led-lights on the sides and front. Looks like that talking car from the 80-es TV-serial Knightrider.

It isn't an MSI computer, the store has a whole series of gaming computer all using a Cooler Master case. I prefer my cases to be black, preferably matte. I love my current Gigabyte case except for the power LED which is blue. I put a couple of layers of matte tape over it to make is less blinding. This looks like a nice casing. Although I don't know if it can overheat easily with all the soundproofing.

[pholy]

Originally Posted by kennyc

I'm with you, I don't get it either. I believe "stuff" should be used not stored away for some special day.

I'm not storing it for some special day - I'm saving it 'cause I might need it some day!

[pholy]

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

It isn't an MSI computer, the store has a whole series of gaming computer all using a Cooler Master case. I prefer my cases to be black, preferably matte. I love my current Gigabyte case except for the power LED which is blue. I put a couple of layers of matte tape over it to make is less blinding. This looks like a nice casing. Although I don't know if it can overheat easily with all the soundproofing.

From your link...

Subtle ventilation holes located between side and front panels

I would worry if I were you.
I have an older Antec Sonata III case with larger slots; I ended up removing the front door and removing a drive bay cover to get more air through without more fan noise.

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by pholy

I'm not storing it for some special day - I'm saving it 'cause I might need it some day!

Someday never comes....or is that tomorrow....

[benham]

Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday.

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by benham

Today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday.

Karma for that!

[Mortis]

But what if yesterday you weren't worried about today, but today you are worried about yesterday and tomorrow you'll be worrying about today.

I'm a little confused now, I think a little lay down is in order.

[Freeshadow]

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

Why are most so-called gaming computer ugly?! I don't want a casing with LED lights that light it up like a Christmas tree. I emailed the computer store to ask if it is possible to alter/upgrade their gaming systems when ordering (different casing, faster HDD).

Well let's see: They are not labeled "High-end PC" but "Gamer-PC" so they are NOT meant to be bought by mentally sane computer users, in need of a computer capable of [

B]more[/B] than running Freecell, Minesweeper, Word, and a browser suitable for getting trojans*) while browsing pr0nsites.

*)

Spoiler:

Yes, some are just smarter than us - they used and know now, that Trojans are Americas #1 brand. So a site with pr0n and trojans IS safe.

A Gamer-PC is meant for gamers, that is for all these

Spoiler:

1337 k3w1 gaming kiddies haXX0rZ, which would rule us SO much in CS or WoW, coz their fragcoun7, or l3v3l is so much higher than our U know.
They need all these kewl built-in leds'n'stuff for the next LAN-party.

The kids don't compare lengths no more
since pr0nsites made their members sore.
But 'cause they think it's must for true men;
they now compare by using lumen.

*sigh* how DO I miss the times when PCs were grey, a mouse optional, and literacy a requirement for the operators.

[Rumpelteazer]

Originally Posted by Freeshadow

Well let's see: They are not labeled "High-end PC" but "Gamer-PC" so they are NOT meant to be bought by mentally sane computer users

LOL, but a lot of high end computers also have casing with multicoloured LEDs. The store I want to buy my computer from only has a small selection of non LED infested casings and of those most are the cheap ones made mostly out of plastic (yes, I'm very picky when it comes to my computer's appearance ). The only thing that is positive about the gaming casings is that they usually offer great ventilation.

[phenomshel]

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

LOL, but a lot of high end computers also have casing with multicoloured LEDs. The store I want to buy my computer from only has a small selection of non LED infested casings and of those most are the cheap ones made mostly out of plastic (yes, I'm very picky when it comes to my computer's appearance ). The only thing that is positive about the gaming casings is that they usually offer great ventilation.

Even my "toaster" case has LED's. I don't think you'll find one without them these days. I do sympathize, I'm picky about how my computers look too. I keep refusing to let Chris upgrade mine (add water cooling) because I like my little case and don't want to change it.