mookie427
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Lost the sparkI suppose this is a goodbye of sorts....over the last few weeks I've been seriously re-evaluating everything in my life, and right now neither my heart nor my head are in the right place when it comes to certain things, this hobby being one of them. I've pretty much stopped buying any models, the last bootsale I went to was just about a month back and although I did find some good stuff to be honest I've not missed them at all...certain things in my life now require me to refocus what I spend my money on, that's all. The actual collecting bug is still there, but right at this point in my life it has been shovelled back under far more important things, the spark has all but gone from me right now. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy admiring the stuff in my collection right now, but I'm missing that crucial feeling I'm sure most of us experience....it's just...gone.
Don't take it personally, I all but stopped posting on all the other diecast forums I was a part of a long time before this post. A couple of moths back, my Grandfather died after a long battle with various illnesses. Although not unexpected, it hit us all harder than we thought it would. 15 years ago he was swimming across the bay in Menorca where we used to go and stay, he was building all sorts of weird and wonderful things in his workshop back in the UK and was a very active person, and to see him basically totally immobilised and dependant on others right before his death was frankly very upsetting. Since then, I don't know, certain things have seemed less important, whilst other avenues have opened up to me which I'm enjoying immensely.
I may still pop by occasionally with the odd nugget of wisdom, but, until then, I bid you all adieu.
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Steven David
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Keep a stiff upper lip....
It happens to us all
Focus on the important things for the time being.
Things will come back albeit maybe in a slightly different way.
I myself have just got back into restorations after almost 15 years
since my Mom passed away. I continued collecting and selling but just
couldn't set my mind to restorations.
Now i just take my sweet time about it, don't take on anything on
that might be too challenging and don't commit to time deadlines.
Take care of yourself . Sometimes a change does one good and they
return with even more desire.
Best of luck....Cheers Steve
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Rob73
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Mookie, I'll miss your boot sale posts, and your knowledge, but I understand where you are coming from, and I wish you well.
I'll keep my eyes open for you around the various Oval tracks (i've seen a mug shot of you somewhere!!!), and will say 'hello' in person when I spot you.
All the very best,
Rob
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keesie25
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Re: Lost the sparkMookie, what can I say? It is never a goodbye forever, I hope. All of us lay aside the things we like sometimes, and become fed up with things, or in your case, they become less important. Sometimes, especially when someone (young) near you dies, you become aware of the importance of things, and the unimportance of others.
I am sure,(thinking about my own father, being alive and kicking), your grandfather would have liked you to carry on with the things you are good in and you enjoy in life. Take care, come back anytime!
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koenig
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Mookie, be sure it's only a phase. In the future, you will retake your hobby again, I'm sure.
I'm passing a difficult moment too and you're right, suddendly some things reveal themselves as much more important.
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Gaz
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I'll not say goodbye Mookie, as to me, that's a statement forever, and although your collection isn't the most important thing in your life right now, friends should be. I hope we are all like friends to you by now.
I, like most of us on here, have went through what you are going through, but the "feeling" will come back, maybe not in a few weeks or months, but in years. So, don't sell your collection, just pack it away for another time in your life when you have a bit more time.
We will still be here, your acount will still be open, so whenever you can, just pop in and say hello to some old friends.
Good luck Mookie 
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Corgi kid
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Mookie, Its sad to hear that you are off to pastures new. All I can say is I hope you find as much happiness and enjoyment as what you brought to the forum. We are a family hear and will always welcome you back with open arms. TTFN. "ta ta for now"
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Mark G
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Hi Mooks -  Echoing everything everyone else said, these things sometimes have a lull in the end, I certainly have with some of my hobbies, and I do things a bit less now than I did. I've even wondered about my diecasts as well. I wonder when I should just stop buying as I'll run out of room one day!!  More important things also take precedence over hobbies sometimes like for instance, I've started decorating today!!  
There's more to life than just diecasts and if there is other avenues, that look appealing then go for it! Just enjoy those and do pop in to see us when you can!! The interest will come back, (as some things have done with me), and we look forward to hearing from you again soon!!
Best wishes mate!
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mookie427
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thanks for all your kind words, rest assured I'll probably find myself drifting back, if not to post, but just to look and observe...as for now I won't be selling anything, I don't think I could bring myself to do that and I'd just end up regretting it when I find the enjoyment does return
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Guzzi Gadgy
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Mookie I think every one has just about said what I was going to post. When you go to family do's and your the oldest gereration, you start to think. And when another mate (and theres been a few lately) catches the last bus you start thinking like you are, but it will pass. Best of luck in whatever path you take.
Ian
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Ken R
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I can't really add anything meaningful that hasn't already been said Mookie, like you said yourself, it's a phase you're going through.
Rest assured we'll always be here in one form or another, chugging along as we do!
Have a great life and if you feel inclined, pop back and tell us about it sometime
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ALI-G
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mookie wherever you decide to do can't really add much more to what has been said
wish you all the best make sure you pop when you can
may see you around Oxfordshire all best 
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pops
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Mookie, Again there's nothing I can add to what has already been said.
Take care of yourself and be sure to keep in touch with us. You will certainly be missed.
Regards
Peter.
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sandie seward
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Blessings Be, Mookie, sorry I missed your post earlier. I hope things ease for you, please remember that there is a time for everything, and obviously the time for diecasts for you has come to a close, probably only temporary.
I gave up on diecasts for many years, in fact I was almost at retirement age when I decieded to start up again.
Over forty years "break" in the hobby, but I never lost the urge to one day build a big collection...which is what I am doing right now as I have the time and a bit more money to spend on looking for them, and caring for them all.
Good Luck, and Look After Yourself. 
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kitkatman
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What can I say Mookie? I think everyone at some point in their lives, takes a step back and wonders what is around the corner, as a lot of your friends have said, dont give up on one of your true loves, you may one day regret it. You have many years to search for pastures new, but for sure, your friends will be here waiting to hear from you no matter how long it takes. Take care, and good luck in whatever you decide to do.
Karl.
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