Collecting

I never used to be a collector. This has changed somewhat over the last few years ever since I started to work in a book shop and met certain people. It was around this time that I began collecting books, trying to complete series' that I may never read. I am now trying to stop (who am I kidding, curb is a better word) collecting books because it's expensive and space consuming. Alas, my need to gather interesting goodies still persists and I need to replace one collection addiction with another. I have found two.

I recently discovered a very nice vinyl record store in Observatory - the student hang out in Cape Town. Revolution Records is a very well stocked time warp where anyone with an interest in any music genre can lose a few hours scanning old album covers and looking for that gem. It was here that I found some old and almost 'like new' Depeche Mode vinyls. I have bought the shop stock and am now on the hunt for the others. I must be honest though, I am a little weary of pursuing the vinyl path. I think it is huge! And, I am not the insane collector that needs to have every single thing ever put to vinyl....or maybe I am....


I have also started collecting unusual wine labels. This is a very clever new hobby. Not only do I satisfy the need to gather things, but I also get to drink and enjoy many bottles of interesting wine. There are some real strange wine labels out there. Funny, wierd, pretty and sometimes just insane.




So the next time you enjoy a bottle of wine and notice an unusual label, please peel it off for me and send it my way (steam works well). And don't be shy to send any DM vinyl that you want to get rid of too. Postal address on request....