Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Over the course of the past 12 years, I've relocated 7 times. The best relocation, of course, was to Minneapolis, because that's where I met Joe :) And now we're off to Maryland in a few days!
About 10 years ago, I got this thing as a gift from a family member:
It's Vermont Maple Syrup. In a glass bottle. In the form of Abraham Lincoln. It stands about 15 inches tall:
This stupid thing has traveled around the country. For some reason, I have a hard time throwing it out. Not because I got it from a family member - but because every time I try to put it in the trash, the following scene plays out in my head:
I'm at the Antiques Roadshow with my Abe Lincoln Maple Syrup Bottle.
Antique Roadshow Expert: "And what did you bring today?"
Jeff: "I brought this Abe Lincoln Maple Syrup Bottle!"
ARE: "Wow! This is indeed a rare and unique find! I only know of 2 ever made! And the other one was thrown out by some unknowing fool! What do you think it's worth?"
Jeff: "Well, the price tag is still on it, and they paid $49.99 for it 10 years ago. ...so I'm guessing...$8.00?"
ARE: "I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. In mint condition and unused, this would easily fetch $20,000 at auction!"
Jeff: "Wow! Do you think the maple syrup is still good?"
And so it gets packed, every time. With the movers coming tomorrow to pack up everything, I made my usual trip with Abe out to the trash tonight....and came back with it. Again.
Should I take it, or toss it?
About 10 years ago, I got this thing as a gift from a family member:
It's Vermont Maple Syrup. In a glass bottle. In the form of Abraham Lincoln. It stands about 15 inches tall:
This stupid thing has traveled around the country. For some reason, I have a hard time throwing it out. Not because I got it from a family member - but because every time I try to put it in the trash, the following scene plays out in my head:I'm at the Antiques Roadshow with my Abe Lincoln Maple Syrup Bottle.
Antique Roadshow Expert: "And what did you bring today?"
Jeff: "I brought this Abe Lincoln Maple Syrup Bottle!"
ARE: "Wow! This is indeed a rare and unique find! I only know of 2 ever made! And the other one was thrown out by some unknowing fool! What do you think it's worth?"
Jeff: "Well, the price tag is still on it, and they paid $49.99 for it 10 years ago. ...so I'm guessing...$8.00?"
ARE: "I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. In mint condition and unused, this would easily fetch $20,000 at auction!"
Jeff: "Wow! Do you think the maple syrup is still good?"
And so it gets packed, every time. With the movers coming tomorrow to pack up everything, I made my usual trip with Abe out to the trash tonight....and came back with it. Again.
Should I take it, or toss it?
posted by Jeff in NC at 10:31 PM
5 Comments:
Jeff - What a dilemma! My vote is to keep the syrup. But only if you display it next to the can of Jimmy Carter Peanut Butter and the jar of Ronald Reagan Jelly Beans.
Abe definitely needs to make the move! Good luck on the move.
No doubt, Keep It!
Ok, Abe is on the Big Truck working his way from Phoenix to Maryland. :)
i know exactly what you mean...and i love that antique roadshow.
cash in the attic is another good one.
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