"WD" wrote in message
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I bought a almost new Crapsman's Dado, a try square, 5 lbs. of
stainless steel safety wire and other woodworking items. I did not buy
the Sears radial saw as I do not need them. In the garage there is a
Troy Bilt tiller, a motor cycle, a new stroll saw and many well-cared
machines and tools in excellent conditions. My wife bought a Singer
sawing machine a few kitchen items.

As we walked away from the house, I feel very sad. We might have been
great-friend. We have many things in common. I too was an A&P
mechanic (and a degree ) from Northrop in LA. He was also an A&P
mechanic with TWA in Denver Colorado. Everything he owned is well
kept. In the bookshelves beside the fireplace were old training
manuals; B707, DC9, Convair 880, L1011 and the P&W pocket handbook
(1961). I have also worked on many of these aircrafts including
Convair 990.

I do not go to many estate sales, but this one make me thinks. Once
you are gone, it is only a matter of days, the living will dispose
everything you really love while you are still alive. I love good
tools, especially if you are once an A&P mechanic. It is a crime to
dispose them so cheaply what you have collected during your lifetime.

What do you think?


Agreed. We don't get to choose when we go, but if we do see the end
coming, to give your stuff to some one(s) that will really appreciate it,
could be one of the most meaningful things you can do in your life.

At the very least, think about who has envied your xyz tool, and take the
time to set it all down in a will.
--
Jim in NC