Letting go

I just sold some congas that I really loved. I feel a bit sad about letting them go of them but I’m trying to raise funds for a new keyboard that I’ll be needing on some gigs coming up. Also I’m trying to get go of so much darn clutter that fills my house. I haven’t played congas in awhile and I have another set anyways. But these drums were special. I took some lessons from my Idol, Poncho Sanchez, he loved these drums. So did Luis Conte. I lent them to my then neighbor, David Romero, and he played some shows in Vegas with Earth Wind and Fire with them. So many great memories. I had some of my best times of my life with these babies and I will miss them.
What about you? Do you let cherished instruments go or do you keep them even if you’re not using them?