most prized possessions

[JazmenFlowers]

let's be materialistic for a bit. what are your most prized possessions?

I don't really have any family heirlooms or things that can't be replaced with relative ease. so, I'd say my FMac/Stevie collection is right at numero uno. then, I'd say my clothes, jewelry and stage clothes round out my list. but, if I have to choose one thing or a fire was aburning, the first thing I'd grab is my external hard drive. is that tragic?

maybe if I think about this over the next couple days I'll think of something different and not seem so shallow.

[goldustsongbird]

let's be materialistic for a bit. what are your most prized possessions?

I don't really have any family heirlooms or things that can't be replaced with relative ease. so, I'd say my FMac/Stevie collection is right at numero uno. then, I'd say my clothes, jewelry and stage clothes round out my list. but, if I have to choose one thing or a fire was aburning, the first thing I'd grab is my external hard drive. is that tragic?

maybe if I think about this over the next couple days I'll think of something different and not seem so shallow.

Nah, I'd grab my hd too. I guess my most prized posessions are my bird & my Cyndi stuff. I'd definitely save those if the rooms were all on fiyuh. I wear all of the jewelery I really care about, so I'd let the other **** burn.

[carrie721]

hmm. dogs are a given, we're just talking about things, right? in order of importance ...

-violin
-laptop
-sheet music
-books ... i have hundreds and hundreds of books ... they're like my children. :laugh:
-and of course, my music collection, CD's and LP's. i wouldn't save any of my record players because none of them f*cking work. :mad: :laugh:

[foxyluva]

My albums are my #1 prized possessions. I couldn't live without them :)

[Miss Vicky]

Beside my pets (which I don't really consider to be my "possessions," they're more like my children) I would have to say:

-My dvd/vhs collection (it's nearing 500 titles)
-my music collection
-my computer (though it's also a major source of frustration and anger)
-my thesaurus (I won't even attempt to write without having it handy)

None of these things are really worth much or any money, but they're valuable to me.

[rbs3676]

First and foremost...my boys, the cats. But we are talking possessions, not pets.
I hate that I am so materialistic...
But I've spent most of my adult life creating a beautiful home surrounded with things that make me happy. True, most things can be replaced...but there are photo's that cant, so they would be at the top of the list. Should there be a fire? Hmmm
My dad gave me a gorgeous crystal ball & stand just like the one on the cover of ROCK A LITTLE that I adore, so I would grab that.
I have a beautiful dragonfly Tiffany lamp that I would rip out of the wall because it's the first thing I got for this house.
I have a massive music collection, so I would pillow-case as many CD's as I could. I also have seven years of my radio shows on cassettes in huge popcorn tins, so I would want to grab as many of them as I could.
I have some beautiful Morroccan flasks on my fireplace mantle that are just exquisite and everyone compliments me on them. I only have 18 but I wish I had 100, so I would grab them, too.

I literally have 12 or more candles buring in my house nightly. My father once said, "You are gonna burn down in that house of wax!' and that fear was planted! Yet, I love to live by candlelight...

rbs

[jannieC]

First and foremost...my boys, the cats. But we are talking possessions, not pets.
I hate that I am so materialistic...
But I've spent most of my adult life creating a beautiful home surrounded with things that make me happy. True, most things can be replaced...but there are photo's that cant, so they would be at the top of the list. Should there be a fire? Hmmm
My dad gave me a gorgeous crystal ball & stand just like the one on the cover of ROCK A LITTLE that I adore, so I would grab that.
I have a beautiful dragonfly Tiffany lamp that I would rip out of the wall because it's the first thing I got for this house.
I have a massive music collection, so I would pillow-case as many CD's as I could. I also have seven years of my radio shows on cassettes in huge popcorn tins, so I would want to grab as many of them as I could.
I have some beautiful Morroccan flasks on my fireplace mantle that are just exquisite and everyone compliments me on them. I only have 18 but I wish I had 100, so I would grab them, too.

I literally have 12 or more candles buring in my house nightly. My father once said, "You are gonna burn down in that house of wax!' and that fear was planted! Yet, I love to live by candlelight...

rbs
I would love to see some photos of your house- it sounds wonderful. :)

[catinthedark]

i have to say, if my house was on fire, as long as i had my dear dog out safely, the rest could burn. it's not because i don't love my stuff, but it's all replaceable.

oh, actually, i'd try to grab some photos, too. oh, and my two favourite bears from when i was a kid. things that are irreplaceable.

[BlackWidow]

let's be materialistic for a bit. what are your most prized possessions?

I don't really have any family heirlooms or things that can't be replaced with relative ease. so, I'd say my FMac/Stevie collection is right at numero uno. then, I'd say my clothes, jewelry and stage clothes round out my list. but, if I have to choose one thing or a fire was aburning, the first thing I'd grab is my external hard drive. is that tragic?

maybe if I think about this over the next couple days I'll think of something different and not seem so shallow.

..don't forget your Tiaras. :laugh:

[sara1998]

In order:

My photographs. All 15 albums of 'em.
My notes/drawings from my kids.
My jewerly.
My computer.

Suppose that's about it.

[BlackWidow]

In order:

My photographs. All 15 albums of 'em.
My notes/drawings from my kids.
My jewerly.
My computer.

Suppose that's about it.

..don't forget your bitch pills. :lol:

[xdreamsunwindx]

I agree, I can't consider my cats possessions. They're like children to me. Furry, evil little children.

But, things-wise, in no order..

- The quilt that my grandmother made for me when I was born. It's beat up, but it has so much meaning to me.
- My teddy bear.
- Photographs. All of 'em.
- My iPod and my computer.
- My guitar pick collection. I have picks from The Edge, Chrissie Hynde, Adam Seymour (2 of 'em), Nick Wilkinson (Pretenders bassist), and the cutie from the IV Thieves, and a few more. These were all given to me at concerts, and are very important to me.
- Any of my autographed ****. I have a poster autographed by all of the Pretenders, a boxed set reading "to Kate, love Chrissie Hynde", some more signed albums and stuff, a poster signed to me from Cat Power & her band, my Blondie "Atomic" picture sleeve with Clem Burke's autograph, and a t-shirt signed by King Buzzo of The Melvins. Oh, and my setlists.
- My Telecaster. I can't play it too well, but I love it so.
- My LP collection. I have hundreds. I would especially go for the white-label promo of the Clash's debut, original copies of early Kinks albums, a very rare U2 single, No Doubt "Tragic Kingdom" LP, and so many more.
- My band T-shirt collection. Hundreds of 'em.
- My artwork.
-My go-go boots. They're more important to me than they should be. Also, my first pair of Chuck Taylors.
- My vintage clothing collection. Taken me years to put it together.

I can't think of anything else right now.

[amber]

My sparkling personality.

















:laugh:

photos and books. But if there was a fire, I'd leave the books. :p

[DrummerDeanna]

I've actually thought about this quite a bit - when I was a kid I used to carry a box with all of my most prized possessions because I was scared to death of our house burning down...

That's still a fear of mine...but I no longer carry a box around :p

First and foremost, of course, would be Clancy.

After that the only thing I absolutely have to save would be my blankie :laugh: long story. Also some of my photos.

After that it would be nice to save some of my clothes, but honestly all of my stuff is replaceable...so there's nothing I'd absolutely be destroyed over...

[DavidMn]

I have a few.

My framed pictures I took at Fleetwood Mac shows on 7-19-03 in San Diego and 5-12-04 in Green Bay.

My spring tour 1975 Fleetwood Mac poster
my Framed lithograph of the inner sleeve of SYW where the band is in the Studio
and My famed 4 covers of Rolling Stone Fleetwood Mac was on the cover of.

Baseball stuff: the 3 foul balls and 5 home runs I've caught during games. and of course my baseball book and Fleetwood Mac collection, other than the stuff I've already mentioned.

[Wild_Heart03]

my iPod, my music, my computer and my Volkswagen are my most prized posessions. oh, and my Yamaha DX7.

[estranged4life]

While my music collection is an obvious choice, I will say my Mom's handwritten cook-book, her 1900 Singer sewing machine (A working pedal tread cast iron sewing machine - that is in near mint condition), the blankets/quilts/afghan throws she busted her ass to make and finally her handmade dolls (Including her famous black Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls she made for her friends of color - I own the last pair of the black dolls.)

[becca]

I'm another vote for saving the favorite teddy bear! My furry pretend baby!!! Must save from flames!

I would really miss the photos and computer and other mementos but the bear is definitely first priority! :)

[michelle2677]

Hmm. My dogs are an obvious one. But since that's a given, i can't really think of anything i cant live without. I've already had my house burn to the ground, losing a dog and 2 cats (13 years ago) so i learned pretty early on to not put much stock into material things ;) oh. And plus all of my coach purses are in my car lol (for those last minute "brown-to-black" swaps ) :laugh:

[carrie721]

Hmm. My dogs are an obvious one. But since that's a given, i can't really think of anything i cant live without. I've already had my house burn to the ground, losing a dog and 2 cats (13 years ago) so i learned pretty early on to not put much stock into material things ;) oh. And plus all of my coach purses are in my car lol (for those last minute "brown-to-black" swaps ) :laugh:

reason #4,587 i <3 you!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[michelle2677]

Carrie-i had no idea you played the violin. Im impressed :nod:

[carrie721]

Carrie-i had no idea you played the violin. Im impressed :nod:

yep! i just realized i've played for more than half my life. i started when i was 9. i <3 violin!

[michelle2677]

reason #4,587 i <3 you!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

:laugh: well. You never know. Its always better to be safe than sorry :shrug: :laugh: the bad part is-i'm dead serious. Driving down the highway changing out purses-that would be me :wavey: :o

[carrie721]

:laugh: well. You never know. Its always better to be safe than sorry :shrug: :laugh: the bad part is-i'm dead serious. Driving down the highway changing out purses-that would be me :wavey: :o

i don't doubt you're serious, that's why it's so hilarious and great! :laugh: :xoxo:

[michelle2677]

yep! i just realized i've played for more than half my life. i started when i was 9. i <3 violin!

that is so cool! Girl-you have talent oozing everywhere ! And for that, i hate you :laugh: j/k :xoxo:

[carrie721]

that is so cool! Girl-you have talent oozing everywhere ! And for that, i hate you :laugh: j/k :xoxo:

haha! don't say that, you haven't heard me play yet. :p :laugh:

soon enough, though, there will be something posted ...

[Musicman408]

Either all of my books, or my Stevie Mac collection.:nod:

[michelle2677]

haha! don't say that, you haven't heard me play yet. :p :laugh:

soon enough, though, there will be something posted ...
oh please. Im sure you're fantastic :nod: i cant wait, i cant wait :cool:

[ontheEdgeof17]

-the roof over my head
-the shoes on my feet
-my grandma's blanket
-my Stevie autograph
-the cards Kris has given me

[rbs3676]

While my music collection is an obvious choice, I will say my Mom's handwritten cook-book, her 1900 Singer sewing machine (A working pedal tread cast iron sewing machine - that is in near mint condition), the blankets/quilts/afghan throws she busted her ass to make and finally her handmade dolls (Including her famous black Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls she made for her friends of color - I own the last pair of the black dolls.)

VERY f-ing cool!!!!

rbs

[amber]

yep! i just realized i've played for more than half my life. i started when i was 9. i <3 violin!

You play violin?! Sweet. Whenever I was little (3-4), one of my favorite games was when my mom played radio songs on her violin, and I had to guess what they were. Sometimes on guitar, because apparently if you play violin, you can figure out guitar?
Jolene was big that year. :laugh: But violin always seemed really hard. I only played flute and alto sax. I mean, you have to hold the violin all scrunchy under your chin. Not relaxing. :shocked:
Be sure and figure out many radio songs on violin, as that is obviously very memorable. I think we did Ring of Fire, too, don't forget that one. :laugh:

[carrie721]

You play violin?! Sweet. Whenever I was little (3-4), one of my favorite games was when my mom played radio songs on her violin, and I had to guess what they were. Sometimes on guitar, because apparently if you play violin, you can figure out guitar?
Jolene was big that year. :laugh: But violin always seemed really hard. I only played flute and alto sax. I mean, you have to hold the violin all scrunchy under your chin. Not relaxing. :shocked:
Be sure and figure out many radio songs on violin, as that is obviously very memorable. I think we did Ring of Fire, too, don't forget that one. :laugh:

i do that all the time! it's pretty much automatic for me. i hear a song, and i can play it. i never played a wind instrument, but i always wanted to. i can play a couple songs on the flute, and a couple scales. making them sound good is another story ...

[skcin]

yep! i just realized i've played for more than half my life. i started when i was 9. i <3 violin!

Maybe if you had tried serenading us, you would have gotten lucky with me or Theresa in Cleveland. :p


Some of these things are obviously way to large to try lugging out of my house if it was on fire, but these are the things that I love most:

My photographs. They're irreplacable. I have thousands. I've become the unofficial family photographer, and I'm the only one who actually labels them & tries to keep them neat & organized. If someone is looking for a pic from a certain event or of a certain person, they come to me. I actually have some of my more important digital pics saved onto disc & in a fireproof box. I also have very old family wedding pics (1920's) that I would hate to lose.

My grandmother's cedar chest and bedroom set. The chest sits in my dining room, in desperate need of refinishing. The BR set is in the spare bedroom - actually, I started using it as my own when I was 15 & took it with me when I moved out at age 23. I just got a newer set last year, but I refuse to part with the old set. Still has the delivery tag on the back - 1952, I believe.

My Lindsey autograph & CD/VHS/DVD bootleg collection. Obviously not irreplaceable, but it sure would be a bitch trying to start over again. :D

[ELIUD]

I would take my doll, my Doors autographs and a pet carrier to put my cats in since they'd be outside waiting for me.

[strandinthewind]

Other than the Scotties seen here:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/strandinthewind/file2.jpg

Of course, here is Ms. Holiday Laine in her "Bitches Britches"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/strandinthewind/file.jpg

I would take:

1. The Rolex my dad gave me, which I love for that reason

2. My lap top computer

3. My wallet :nod: - and

4. A picture my mom gave me many years ago, which I love.

[Rickypt]

Photos and letters are really my only prized possessions that I would try to save.

[ELIUD]

4. A picture my mom gave me many years ago, which I love.


Is it a nude picture of you?

[77Rumours77]

HA! I see that a lot of you have LP's as one of your prized possessions! Me too!

Mine are..
~My Albums (LP) and Record Player
~My Computer
~My Dog (does that count)
~Shot glasses. ALL 67 of them :-)
~My Bootleg collection (CD's Tape's VHS' and DVD's)

[strandinthewind]

Is it a nude picture of you?


No - it is a scene from a Venician wedding and the gitft bearers. It is worth a great deal from a sentimental vantage point as well as a financial one.

Many of my photos are scanned - so taking the comp. takes care of that.

[danax6]

Lessee... my big box of things that I've been keeping since I was a very little girl. It has pictures, birthday cards going back to my 4th birthday, rapport cards from school, diaries, letters and notes friends wrote me, little things I brought home with me from foreign countries. It's a big box of memories. Also, my records. That would be a bitch to carry down the stairs though, because I have lots. Everything on my computer is replaceable and I guess so are my bootlegs and what not else, but as someone else said, it would be a major pain in the ass to get that all back again, so if there was time, I'd grab it.

And ofcourse, my two cats.