You know
I've been thinking EH... Where the average person just keeps something for a while then recycles it, that picture above really says a lot about two entirely different worlds, than the norm. People wanting to keep certain possessions forever, and completely untouched is a disease that goes too far to one end of the spectrum. It's a form of OCD.
Just like me being at the whole other end of the spectrum, and wanting to overly clean everything is a form of OCD. I think mine is a little better though, cuz it's easier on the lungs. I can keep the patina on items if i know it's supposed to be, or needs to be, but my natural instict is to want to see it as shiny as the day it came out. Especially if it's antique with a lot of chrome.
But I've seen people let old items, like that car above, rust to the ground before giving it away, because they don't want to take it out of its original state. They almost form an emotional attachment to the object, and it's natural forming patina that's beyond normal, which is why they let it become rust, then become earth.
On the flip side though, I form an attachment to the cleanliness that's far beyond normal to where I want to remove the patina completely, and make it look brand new again.
I believe that's OCD. Two polar extremes. That car above. I would have to say though that between the two, in all reality, my OCD has to be better. Because while mine undoubtedly saves that vehicle from death, theirs ultimately sends it there.
Yeah, lots of "grey zone" coming from your end now..
Extreme examples are always easier to use than reality based examples.
If you want to equate everything I own to that rusty half of a car, thats fine, but that is not how it is. The extreme example is not accurate when it comes to real world furniture. It is easy to push everything to either extreme, and then compare them
Of course you are right if you're saying a shiny new car is better than dirt!
You pretty much know where I stand, so no use arguing more about this.
My main observation was that (in my opinion only) you tend to be inclined to
restore sooner and more aggressively than I feel is needed. IN GENERAL. Every situation is different, and I know where you stand. God knows.
But the choice is not ever as simple as "dirt" vs. "restored perfectly". So to keep putting out only the two extreme results is not a useful model when it comes to the stuff that I find interesting.
I'm starting to think that it is you who is not allowing for any grey area to exist.
Not all unrestored objects are dirt.
Its that simple.
And I know you have agreed with that many times, just so you see I am not saying you cant see that. Its no fun to feel misunderstood. I just feel like we know where we stand on this.
OGD,
a thoughtless comment from you, in a long line of many...
I have contributed to PG's question higher up in this thread.
With all due respect, it would be an asset were you to actually read everyone's postings, instead of just waiting for your turn to speak.
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I'm not saying
You like junk. But you did want to keep the rust on, and called it patina. That shows that you would most likely let an item continue to get worse, even though you see it's been wounded in battle.
Restoration has many levels. These chairs are still as bad as when we started, and my opinions on them are the same. I'm not Polly though. I don't say the same thing on every thread. I take each piece with an open mind, and try to think of best possible outcome for the items future. This one just needed a little more help han others.
No one said all unrestored objects are dirt. I said that when some people allow items to get to that point of deterioration, without the slightest thought of rejuvenation, they will then ultimately let it go to the next level, and the next, until it slowly one day looks like that car.
Excellent to dirt takes many years. But it also takes many of years of no tlc to allow it to become what it does. There's no shut off point for what's too bad. They keep it natural until its naturally gone. I bet you have a nice house. I'm not saying you live in dirt. I'm not going to the whole end of the spectrum here. Remember? We're keeping it grey here...
That's all I said, and its true. I see it all the time. I never called myself innocent. I thought you were going to bed? Now I can't go to bed... My lasagna's been in the microwave for 30 minutes.
Solange
I know what you said. I was kidding. Loosen up. Unstrap the helmet. Wipe the glum look off your face. I didn't have the time to get into a little cat fight with you. I've got a lot cooking. Do you know what I'm up against here? I'm in the middle of an all day, every day major battle with 5 times my equal.
I'm in the process of buying a second computer, and hiring a post double so I can keep up with everyone, so stop being so greedy. I'll get to you when I can. But thanks for your insult though. That was nice...:) I appreciate you jumping in, and following my life. Your sarcasm has def. been noted....
Hey...
That was a rude way to end the conversation. Im supposed to have the last comeback. This sucks. 5 people btw. not 1 x 5 times the knowledge. Where's my lasagna....
Oh, and my comment about women was light hearted, and simply reflecting their purism, and innocence, and how a lot of times they don't worry about the little things we men can tend to get really caught up in sometimes. I think it's a sweet quality. Sorry. Gracie Allen's just my girl...:)
ogd,
My last comments were unneccessary .
They were not helpful to the topic at large, and I was in error to be anything less than cordial...
PG, do let us know what you end up doing. I live in T.O also, and am quite impressed you found them in a thrift store, as things are usually so well and consistently picked through..and often, many of these things never make it to the floor.
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