But I also collect books, music, old computers and other electronic stuff, musical instruments, and old cars. My wife hates my collecting (a.k.a. hording)-especially the cars. But then, she is the most responsible for all of the dog dandruff, cat and dog hair, mold, mildew, pollen, dust and cobwebs. To this list I can also add trash. Some trash- that which is actually supposed to be picked up by the professional collectors- is starting to collect itself because my wife is very bad about keeping the bills paid-up.

As far as characters, we are certainly a family of eccentric characters.