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OBSESSIVE COLLECTIONS

shared by BRENDABILL

I COLLECT ALASKA PLAYING CARDS AND CURRENTLY HAVE 391 DECKS IN MY COLLECTION AND ONLY STARTED COLLECTING THEM IN JULY OF 2001 WHEN WE WERE MARRIED ON FLAT TOP MTN. JUST OUTSIDE OF ANCHORAGE ALASKA.

first appeared: 1/9/2009

Bookmark Collection

shared by Valerie Lee

I read your article about unusual collections and had to share my collection with your readers. When I was in high school, I worked at the public library. I wanted to collect something but could no

first appeared: 1/8/2009

Unusual Collections - Basenji

shared by Lori Hagen

I fell in love with the ancient African breed of dog, the basenji, at least 20 years ago. Since owning this unusual breed, I have attended many local dog shows to find collectibles. I own several l

first appeared: 1/8/2009

Pass It Forward

shared by ArlanB

The Pass It Forward (PIF) Movement www.aunitedworld.org is just one of many We, The World (501 (c) (3) nonprofit programs. The mission of We, The World (WTW) is to maximize social change - globally.

first appeared: 1/7/2009

Unusual Collections

shared by Linda Gilbert

Mine is not an unusual collection, but I collect hair receivers. Probably have over 20, would like to collect more, but right now is not the best time financially. Not one is alike. I have yet to see

first appeared: 1/7/2009

Unusual Collection - Coffee mugs

shared by redwos

I started collecting coffee mugs when I was still in college. Partly due to the fact that my Dad's mother had a collection in her kitchen and when we would visit I would see the differnt mugs sh

first appeared: 1/7/2009

I collect Shoe Button Hooks

shared by Mlou

I started collecting Shoe Button Hooks because my grandmother passed her collection on to me. She gave me about 30 of them and I now have over 300! What are they? Long ago women wore shoes which were

first appeared: 1/6/2009

Another Cool Collection

shared by Gingerbread.Gal

I loved your story about cool and crazy collections and wanted to let you know about one of mind. I love collecting postage stamps from around the world. Instead of collecting stamps by country, I

first appeared: 1/6/2009

I collect early electric irons

shared by suewil

I started in the 70's collecting early eletectric irons. When living in Germany I collected a few irons there. I have my grandmothers first electric iron. I have approximately 50 irons. I

first appeared: 1/6/2009

SLINKY, THE MUSICAL

shared by Bob Brabham

My name is Bob brabham, and I produced many of the original Slinky Commercials and jingles years ago in Columbia, S.C. Now some 40 years later I was called by Tom Cureton, of Barton & Cureton Adv

first appeared: 1/5/2009

SLINKY, THE MUSICAL

shared by Bob Brabham

My name is Bob brabham, and I produced many of the original Slinky Commercials and jingles years ago in Columbia, S.C. Now some 40 years later I was called by Tom Cureton, of Barton & Cureton Adv

first appeared: 1/5/2009

My Unusual Collection -- Antique Motor Scooters

shared by Howard33

I collect antique motor scooters. Most of them are Cushmans built in Lincoln, Nebraska between 1936 and 1965. Cushmans were widely used by the military during World War II. They were often used as

first appeared: 1/5/2009

My Unusual Collection -- De-Liars

shared by Howard33

I collect De-Liars. Those are little combination tape measure and scales designed to keep lying fishermen honest. They were made by the Langley Corp. in San Diego and most of them were given to fis

first appeared: 1/5/2009

collections

shared by darlin61_2000@hotmail.com

I have a collection of key chains I have over 1200 of them I have coolected keychains for 37 years I started when I was 10 years old my grandma gave me one it all started at that time. I have no dupl

first appeared: 1/3/2009

Kids Are Heroes

shared by TeamCharlie

In March of 2008 my daughter MaryMargaret (now 10) and I founded a web site called KidsAreHeroes.com. It showcases and promotes children who perform acts of goodness in their community. The idea is

first appeared: 12/31/2008

Right on the Road

shared by ptruble

I took these pictures right off McCoy Road in Huntersville, NC. Unfortunately while I was photographing, I drifted too close to the electric fence and learned what 10,000 volts actually feels like.

first appeared: 12/31/2008

How To Reduce Your Energy Bills / Energy Conservation Begins at Home

shared by batticdoor

Imagine leaving a window open all winter long -- the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, a whole house fan or AC Return, a fireplace or a clothes dryer,

first appeared: 12/29/2008

Rotties - Good Dogs

shared by jimabiff

My male Rotty was trained for therapy and service. He also liked to parade with me when I paraded as a Shrine Clown. He would get excited when I would start putting a costume on him of some sorts.

first appeared: 12/29/2008

Can someone please help me?

shared by Kyla

Does anyone know what some of Lorenzo deNevers' portraits look like? He's my Great Great Great Uncle. (I think it's three.) I can't find anything about his paintings online. Any ideas?

first appeared: 12/15/2008

Helping the Magic of Christmas Live On

shared by JulieEngelhardt

Several weeks ago as I was sitting at my computer contemplating how I was going to scrape together some extra money to pay for Christmas presents, I decided to look on line to see if there might be a

first appeared: 12/13/2008

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