If you're a true 'pack rat' like me, the process of getting rid of stuff is very hard; even when know down in your heart, you'll never, ever, use that piece of equipment again. When considering downsizing, that is my biggest concern; what to get rid of and how to get rid of it. Wish I could bite the bullet like Fran and just do it.

The truth is, I could probably move into an apartment with just my organ and maybe a beatbox, and be perfectly content, but down in my heart, I know that's not going to happen (at least no time soon). What I should probably do is set aside maybe 5 pieces that I really want to keep and put everything else in a big pile for a big band/yard sale. Nahhhh. Oh well, twenty years from now it won't matter to anybody, regardless to how it resolves itself. As far as 'sparing the kids', not a chance. I just think of it as payback .

chas