Existentialistic question

[Neil]

Reading this thread I have laughed out loud more than once, thank you. We are a strange lot. I have asked my self many times why I collect the things I do. In the end its just who I am I think.

As far as limits go, I have a few guidelines. Predominantly I collect antique Chinese civilian arms. I have been a student of Chinese martial arts for a long time and have found working with these pieces lead me down such insightful paths of understanding, both in the history of my interest as well as my personal practice. That being said, the items I collect need to be complete and functional for solo kung fu practice routines, and or examples that offer a new opportunity to learn in a broader context. Few seem to be long term keepers. The chase is fun though.