Good day, all!
Being on ships and keeping stores, spares and tools in an extra amount as a safety precaution led me to follow the same at home too. Yes, it was logical for this part of the world, where we may not be able to get things when shops are closed during night hours and other holidays. Not actually hoarding. Small items for plumbing, electrical and electronics jobs, most used battery types and necessary tools. Printer cartridges, paper, etc., too. Computer peripherals like keyboard, mouse, etc during the good old days of relying on desktop computers were needed for diagnosing any glitches faced. All these are more relevant as I live in a rural area, and accessing shops turns out to be tedious, and the expenses incurred for commuting. Maybe the most important thing is the time factor, affecting the workflow drastically. This procedure is not common in my locality, as a money-saving measure is followed here. But I already saved a lot of money and time so far, and being a DIY fan saved a lot on labour charges too. So I should say that all my expenditures for this procedure has broke even, at least.
So to justify my way, I used to compare the case of keeping licensed shotguns in some countries where they are allowed for their protection. They may never use it in their lifetime, but it assures safety, and they never complain about the price they pay. And recently, I stumbled upon the phrase and further googled to know that it was made famous or formed by George Ellis, whose name I was familiar with, but I could not find out when or how. So I think this is a simple post I have taken up, said enough and closing it.
Thanks to all,
George A P.
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