Thinking of dying........

[zuludog]

Yes, when my parents died and I cleared their house I found all sorts of odds & ends dating back to my childhood, which made it doubly sad

It was hard work, especially as by then I lived about 80 miles away, so I'm trying to make my family's job a bit easier, when the time comes

[zuludog]

Well, I've been in touch with a couple of military charities and nether of them are interested

Help for Heroes say they no longer take goods, and Forces Support say they only take goods if they're in good condition so they can sell them; they don't do any practical or therapeutic sessions
And of course all my stuff is what I'm using, and have accumulated all my life, so will be more difficult to sell

A while ago I took some old aeroplane and modelling magazines to my local Air Cadets, and they were very pleased to have them, so I expect they will be even more pleased to have a load of modelling stuff
It will be easier for my family too, as you can almost see the Air Cadets HQ from my bedroom window

Failing that I'll suggest my family offer it to IPMS

[Guest]

Well, I've been in touch with a couple of military charities and nether of them are interested

Help for Heroes say they no longer take goods, and Forces Support say they only take goods if they're in good condition so they can sell them; they don't do any practical or therapeutic sessions
And of course all my stuff is what I'm using, and have accumulated all my life, so will be more difficult to sell

A while ago I took some old aeroplane and modelling magazines to my local Air Cadets, and they were very pleased to have them, so I expect they will be even more pleased to have a load of modelling stuff
It will be easier for my family too, as you can almost see the Air Cadets HQ from my bedroom window

Failing that I'll suggest my family offer it to IPMS

Zulu.. Cannot keep calling you that. We all use first names (Christian if you like) If you could nudge yours into
the thing on the right. That I think always makes things more cosy.

Another idea. Kits can be sold on Ebay & the money given to what ever charitable organization is appropriate.

Also many in the community, due to disability, are restricted & model making is a godsend to them. For some
it is the only way they fill their days. Due to the challenges of disability many are unable to afford kits & accessories.
Model making forums may be away to find these worthy people.

One I know only had one kit & he was building that. The cupboard was bare.

Laurie

[Jim R]

Quite an interesting thread. My dad was a keen photographer and when he died (age 91) we contacted the local camera club, where he was a member, and said come and collect anything photography related.
I have told the wife that if I pop my clogs first she is to post a thread on the forum saying anyone within travelling distance can come and get anything they want. The rest will be binned. I don't want the family lumbered and all my modelling stuff together isn't worth more than a few hundred pounds. So not worth the effort of selling.
Shame that Help for Heroes don't want any more stuff.
Jim

[zuludog]

OK.....I'm something of a technophobe and not very proficient at things digital, but most other forums I'm on use the Login Names, or whatever the correct term is

But no problem, I'm Geoffrey, usually shortened to Geoff

We have discussed my money among the family, and have decided that any actual money from my accounts will go to family members - wife first, and subsequently to my children if necessary

But Goods & Chattels will be given away or offered for free; the problem that I've discovered though, is that finding the proverbial 'good homes' for my possessions is surprisingly difficult
My wife & family, and myself, would be perfectly happy for my modelling, and other stuff to go to a suitable charity or someone who was disabled or otherwise worthy, as you put it, , in fact we would prefer that, but matching people up and achieving that is difficult

[Guest]

Well Geoff in terms of averages you have a long way to go. Things change.

In the end have decided that my four kids will decide where all goes.
Can imagine some of the comments.

What on earth is this for.
Why did he need 4 of these.
Loads of paints & some look the same.
Our father was a funny bod (hope they would add but I liked him).

Not got a will cannot be bothered. They will sort it.
After all my wife & I gave them life & freedom.
And they have used that in a way we both hoped.

Laurie

Just add that I have decided I will attend my funeral :tears-of-joy: :tears-of-joy: :tears-of-joy: :tears-of-joy: :tears-of-joy::rolling: seems appropriate.

[Tim Marlow]

Well I’ve decided that if my funeral doesn’t have great music and free booze I’m not going!

[AlanG]

Whilst i understand there is some humour on this thread, i believe that Zuludog got his required answers regarding his 'stash'. Therefore i've decided to lock it for now. If upper management decide it should be re-opened then so be it.