Poor guys collection in QLD floods

[fishy_fiz]

Shame about the collection though but what else do you expect from a cane toad?

Care to explain what you mean by that? I really hope you didnt mean to imply that because he's from Qld. he was somehow to blame, or even that it's ok (even if it was in jest) ?
If that was the implication then I congratulate you for being the worlds biggest cockroach.

[fishy_fiz]

Nope, Im not from Qld., I just have a little thing I like to call sympathy. As for the cockroach comment I didnt say you are, but rather that you are if your comment was intended as it sounded. You say it wasnt your intention and I have no interest in argueing that. Only you know for sure.

[fishy_fiz]

I don't think you're remotely qualified to award that accolade .. have you seen Kesa play rugby? I haven't but I bet if he did make the NSW side, there'd be a bit more noise about it on these forums.

:-)

Hehe, took me a second to work out what you meant. Im from Victoria and dont follow rugby (am an AFL guy along with most of the rest of my state)  

Back on topic though, poor guy, looks like quite a nice collection. Hopefully with a bit of time and effort though he'll be able to salvage a lot of it though.

[fishy_fiz]

Actually that sort of stuff is quite resilient. I know this 1st hand as my place was flooded a few months back and a lot of my stuff was submerged. Next to nothing was lost after things had some time to dry out. It'll take a bit of time for him to clean his gear, but Id be willing to bet that a reasonable portion is salvagable.

[fishy_fiz]

its not like he is going to be able to bring this stuff into the afterlife either, I think most collectors sometime forget that.

True enough, but a person would have to be pretty morbid or overtly religious (they have parallels actually, but that's a bit off topic if theyre focusing on death while trying to enjoy hobbies in life  

[fishy_fiz]

I cant subscribe to that train of thought. Just because he's lucky to survive (which I agree is the most important thing) doesnt mean everythings ok in the world. The poor guy has had his world turned upside down and has lost a lot of what is dear to him, not to mention the value of his collection. Collectables can be valuable and I'd be just as sympathetic if he collected tea spoons.

[fishy_fiz]

I guess we differ there. I have sympathy for everyone affected. And I dont think it's about being materialistic, joy comes from different places, and this guy obviously got joy from his hobby. Personally I'd rather live a short happy life than a drawn out one stripped of joy. Luckily for this guy however he still gets to do both.

[fishy_fiz]

Really not the place for it, but trust me, Ive had more than my fair share of pain and sorrow in my life. My father was (literally) a homicidal lunatic and Ive seen him carry out his actions on family with my own 2 eyes. I was tortured for the first 13 years of my life until I escaped, although ended back in his clutches more than a few times. I could fill more than a few books with my lifes adventures, my father only being one aspect of some of my misfortunes. Life goes on, and I hold no grudges, but Im not of the belief it's something to cling onto at all cost and I maintain that I'd rather have a short enjoyable life than hanging around for the sake of it.... without joy, there's nothing.

I wont elaborate on any of the more horrific details, but thought I should touch on a few things Ive had to deal with, as anyone can write "I've had it tough too" (and believe that its true,.. everyone has what they consider bad relative to what theyve experienced).
I had some minor surgery today (kinda exciting in a weird way so I hope the anaesthetic hasnt sent me too loopy that my judgement is jaded in deciding to touch on why I believe what I believe. I guess I can delete or edit the post when Im more clear headed if need be at least.